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“I think a lot of people do research, but I feel I’m really doing something helpful,” says Lakewood Ranch Country Club resident and researcher Cecile Lengacher. “Each new study we find out (more).”
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 29, 2015
East County researcher combats 'chemo-brain' with focus

Cecile Lengacher believes casting worries aside can help memory and concentration in cancer survivors. Now, she's going to prove it.

  • East County
  • News
Town Manager Dave Bullock said he hopes the town and the city can continue to work together to jointly take sand out of New Pass.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 24, 2014
Bullock notifies city of sand sharing agreement

Leery of the city of Sarasota's intent to possibly take sand from New Pass for a South Lido project, Longboat Key Town Manager Bullock reminded city officials of a sand sharing agreement for pass dredging.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Schroeder-Manatee Ranch President and CEO Rex Jensen last week negotiated with the city of Sarasota to purchase all the assets from its failed downtown parking-meter program.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • March 28, 2012
Parking meters come to Ranch

APRIL FOOLS - After the Sarasota City Commission voted in March to shut down its $510,000 parking-meter program, Schroeder-Manatee Ranch Inc. purchased all 459 meters to install in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 27, 2014
State Runner-Up

The Sarasota Christian girls basketball team fell to Grandview Prep 45-32 in the FHSAA Class 2A state championship Feb. 20 at the Lakeland Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Angie Cegar
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 28, 2011
Realtor group selling Lakewood headquarters

The Manatee Association of REALTORS is selling its two-building campus in Lakewood Ranch for $2.5 million. Officials say the organization is not in financial distress.

  • East County
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 22, 2016
Scene and Heard

What's going on the world of A+E

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 3, 2010
Softball squads ready for first pitch

District rivals Braden River High and Lakewood Ranch High will begin their 2010 seasons Feb. 9.

  • East County
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Harriet Sokmensuer. Unit 10-S at St. Armands Towers, 101  Benjamin Franklin Drive, has three bedrooms, three baths, and 2,550 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.35 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 11, 2013
St. Armands Towers condo sells for $1.35 million

Gavriel and Catherine Salvendy sold their Unit 10-S condominium at 101 Benjamin Franklin Drive to Christopher and Susan John, of Norton, Mass., for $1.35 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
An example of a street piano displayed in New York City as part of the "Play Me I'm Yours," interactive art tour (courtesy photo).
  • By David Conway |
  • December 5, 2013
Commission OKs piano plan

The City Commission indicated interest in jazzing up the downtown area with its approval of a plan to place up to six pianos on sidewalks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
No motion was necessary, Donna Thompson, the county's assistant zoning administrator said, to allow the zoning administrator to approve the use of the banners up to four times a year.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 27, 2011
Commissioners approve temporary banners for special events

Sarasota County Commission Chair Nora Patterson Tuesday joined her fellow commissioners in giving the county zoning staff permission to grant temporary use permits to small businesses wishing to display banners.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2009
Willis to host uniform fair

The Willis Elementary Parent-Teacher Organization will host a school uniform fair from noon to 7 p.m., Aug. 7, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 8, at the school, 14705 The Masters Ave., Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch residents Chris and Jessi McComas spent nearly four years playing kickball for "Ball Me Maybe" in Knoxville, Tenn. The couple recently founded MVP Sports and Social, which will open its first kickball season Oct. 5.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 28, 2015
Fun and games

Lakewood Ranch residents Chris and Jessi McComas will start their first MVP Sports and Social kickball season Oct. 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kirstina Ordetx, The Pinnacle Academy founder and director, says she is excited about the school’s permanent location.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 5, 2012
Pinnacle finds forever home

The property gives The Pinnacle Academy room to expand in the future.

  • East County
  • News
Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 10, 2012
April 10: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 23, 2009
In Brief

Community News and Notes

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 29, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Brian Ragone

The Out-of-Door Academy senior Brian Ragone kept his undefeated streak alive, finishing in 40.78 to win the 300-meter hurdles at The Out-of-Door Academy Invite March 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 29, 2012
News Briefs

APRIL FOOLS - Pocket park to become dog park; Siesta bridges to close for maintenance; Merchants needed to assist with upkeep

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Join Jessica Luck for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2012
April 9: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
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MLFB Vice President Frank Murtha has been scrambling to set up his fledgling league's first season.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 20, 2016
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Bold MLFB made right choice picking Lakewood Ranch for its headquarters

  • East County
  • News
Ranch Jam organizers said they expected a crowd of 20,000 for the three-day festival. Instead, vendors say attendance was somewhere between 500 and 1,000. File photo
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 13, 2015
Ranch Jam: Face the music

Ranch Jam LLC collectively owes vendors more than $100,000 after an unsuccessful event in March. No payments are expected to be sent anytime soon.

  • East County
  • News
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