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Lakewood Ranch High senior Danielle Valley qualified for the final in the 800-meter freestyle of the U.S. Olympic Trials July 1. She finished eighth.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 26, 2012
Year in sports: A look back

Building off of last year's successes, East County athletes made remarkable headlines in 2012, putting together one of the most eventful and successful years in recent history.

  • East County
  • Sports
Construction of Hyundai of Lakewood started earlier this month. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 30, 2014
Dealership relocates to East County

Gettel Automotive Group sees Lakewood Ranch as a prime location for its new dealership.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 11, 2015
Do This: Dr. Nik Retrospekt

Do This: Dr. Nik Retrospekt

  • Arts + Culture
Gary Amig, access management/safety program manager for District One of the Florida Department of Transportation, talks Tuesday evening with Kathy Bell, a resident of the Excelsior condominium complex.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 2, 2012
TOP STORY, DEC.: Straw poll shows opposition to pedestrian islands plan

The majority of Key residents attending a public meeting Tuesday indicated they preferred no action out of five options for improved pedestrian safety on Midnight Pass Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 15, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 16

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
(Courtesy) This rendering from Benderson Development shows what the proposed light industrial Class A park may look like.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 24, 2015
Benderson buys Sarasota County land for $3 million

Benderson Development Co. this week closed on the sale of 42 acres of county-owned land east of I-75 for $3 million with plans to build an industrial park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Judith Merkt will compete with instructor Vidas Orlovas. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Shellie Terry |
  • March 15, 2018
Sarasota Challenge Dances into 10th Year

The annual ballroom dance competition offers a glamorous, artistic experience for competitors and guests alike.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch's Richard Reskow said he "came to life" when he started to volunteer at Tidewell Hospice.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 16, 2017
Lakewood Ranch volunteer enriches his life working at Tidewell Hospice

New hospice coming to Lakewood Ranch seeks similar volunteers

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota Heat 16U softball team will compete in the ASA National Championships July 26 through Aug. 2, in Chattanooga, Tenn.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 22, 2015
Setting the Stage

The Sarasota Heat 16U travel softball team will compete in the ASA National Championships for the first time July 26 through Aug. 2, in Chattanooga, Tenn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Longboat Key town commissioners have soured on plans for a north-end crosswalk.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 20, 2016
Commission on crosswalks: Get 'em out of the town

Longboat Key town commissioners have found consensus on the controversial crosswalk issue — get rid of them.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • January 22, 2014
Commission approves first phase of Lift Station work

City commissioners were upset to hear the cost of the Lift Station 87 project could grow to more than $20 million, but accepted the first phase of work from its new engineering firm.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 17, 2012
Chair 'disgusted' with behavior

Planning and Zoning Board members Allen Hixon and John Wild both vied for the vice-chair seat, which led to a tense discussion.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Knut Imshaug, Berit Gullberg, Owe Thornqvist, Gunilla Imshaug, Hanna Imshaug  Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 18, 2018
A garden for tennis and art

The Resort at Longboat Key Club showcases artwork and photography by residents in the tennis gardens lobby.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Paul Caragiulo celebrates his win with departing County Commissioner Joe Barbetta.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2014
Caragiulo, Maio look forward to November

After winning their primaries with convincing margins, the two County Commission candidates gear up for the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 24, 2016
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: Murphy Home

The home is at 601 Weston Pointe Court.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lyons
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 31, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Sage Lyons

Sarasota High freshman Sage Lyons set a new school record: crossing the finish line in 18 minutes, 51 seconds at the Class 3A-District 10 cross-country meet Oct. 24, in Largo.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 25, 2013
Manatee County School Board adopts budget

A new administration receives approval of a $568.3 million budget that attempts to shake an ugly past and build a future.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 28, 2010
Little Leaguers used to winning ways

Six members of the Manatee East 11-and 12-year-old All-Star team have won District 26 titles in each of the past three seasons.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sgt. Scott Osborne’s favorite event in the Florida Police & Fire Games is the sporting clays event. Photo by Rachel Brown Hackney.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 15, 2011
Neighbors: Siesta Olympian

Sgt. Scott Osborne, leader of the community policing station on the Key, has been winning medals since 2002 in the Florida Police & Fire Games.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Teachers Linda Scherpf, Wendy Schneider and Cinda Byrd dig out a fossilized turtle during an archeological dig in Nebraska, this summer.  Courtesy photos.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 15, 2012
Willis teachers 'dig in' to learning

Three teachers from Willis Elementary School went on an archeological dig this summer with the South Florida Museum. Now, they will use what they learned in their classrooms.

  • East County
  • News
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