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Residents of Windward Passage say they have no desire for a pocket park to be created next-door to them. Photo by Norman Schimmel.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • February 9, 2012
Residents oppose park proposal

Residents of an adjacent condo complex are fighting a proposal for an open Ocean Boulevard lot, with a view of the Gulf of Mexico, to be turned into a pocket park.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Students of USF's College of Hospitality and Technology Leadership, hosted an event to celebrate the school's newest addition — a culinary lab on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 6, 2014
USF culinary lab officially opens to the public

Faculty and students of the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, and the Lakewood Ranch community, officially cut the ribbon on the school's new Culinary Innovation Lab Feb. 5.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 29, 2009
Cabana Inn pushes for a revote

After the City Commission rejected redevelopment plans for the motel/lounge, the property owner planned an aggressive revote campaign.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Town Commission will review a roundabout concept at Gulf of Mexico Drive and Broadway today.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 23, 2015
Town dials up 911 discussion today at Town Hall

At its 1 p.m. regular workshop today at Town Hall, Assistant Town Manager Anne Ross will present two 911 dispatch options for commissioners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Siesta Key Chamber joins the Siesta Key Association in opposition of the current proposal to dredge Big Pass for the sand to renourish Lido Beach.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 29, 2014
Siesta Chamber wades into Big Pass debate

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce joined a growing chorus on Siesta Key, pushing back against a proposal to mine Big Pass for Lido Beach sand.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Susan Chapman, Richard Dorfman, and Suzanne Atwell
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 15, 2013
CONA to host run-off candidate forum April 8

CONA has invited Sarasota Commission runoff candidates Susan Chapman, Suzanne Atwell and Richard Dorfman to speak at its April 8 forum.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Human resources consultant Ron Hamilton talks with Inter-District Authority Board members, including Chairman Tom Green, left, about finding a successful candidate.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 31, 2015
IDA refines candidate search

Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey says, ‘This position is not for a wall flower.’

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 15, 2009
SMR wins approval in Villages revote

Sarasota commissioners approved the Lakewood Ranch developer's requests to change the county's Comprehensive Plan July 8.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 12, 2012
Athlete of the week: Ryan Sollazzo

Lakewood Ranch High junior forward Ryan Sollazzo recorded his first hat trick of the season to help lead the Mustangs to a 4-0 victory over district rival Braden River Nov. 28.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 29, 2013
Kiwanis remembers veterans of wars oft forgotten

Frank Buckles, the last surviving American World War I veteran, died more than two years ago at 110.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2014
Our View

Citizens Voice: misnomer

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 5, 2010
Five Points flags questioned

Criticized as being historically inaccurate, a veteran asks the city to consider raising only the American flag in the middle of the Five Points roundabout.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"It's not just about the figure," Ofra Friedman explains about her work. "It communicates the essence — the core of us."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 30, 2012
Ofra Friedman: On the Wire

Ofra Friedman is not only good with her hands; she's good at hands - and feet, for that matter. The Israeli-born sculptor turns sheets of steel-wire mesh into full-fledged, human-like works of art.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 21, 2012
East County schools earn top marks

Three Manatee County District high schools earned A grades for the 2011-2012 school year, including Braden River High School and Lakewood Ranch High School, according to High School Accountability Grades released today by the Department of Education.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eduardo Anaya |
  • May 14, 2013
PREEN & CHIC: Party town!

PREEN & CHIC: Party town!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Currently, Longboat Key visitors cannot stay at an island hotel like the Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Hotel for more than 30 days.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 15, 2011
P&Z promotes tourism stays

Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board is willing to allow visitors to rent a tourism unit on Longboat Key for longer than 30 days.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Eileen Wallace, owner of Write On and More, said the area is safer for her customers without the benches.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 16, 2011
Businesses laud bench removals

Store owners said vagrant activity has decreased since benches were removed from Selby Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County drew inspiration from beaches on the east coast of Florida with a proposal to allow parking on Siesta Key public beach. Courtesy photo.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 1, 2013
Parking-on-the-beach to take effect in June

Sarasota County staff mulls options to solve the ongoing issue of a lack of parking on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • March 8, 2012
English woman golfer charged with DUI on Siesta

Rachel L. Connor, 21, an English golfer, was charged with Driving Under the Influence early March 7 on Siesta Key, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The plane was pulled out of the water with the help of Sea Tow, The Sarasota Police and Beach Patrol.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 20, 2012
Plane crash leaves pilot unscathed

The plane lost power at about 1,000 feet; the pilot walked away from the crash.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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