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Patrick's Restaurant and Tavern owner Jim Sullivan believes his former landlord is mimicking his restaurant. Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 28, 2011
TOP STORY, JULY: Food Fight

The relationship between the owner of Patrick's Restaurant and Tavern and his landlord soured, which prompted a move down the street earlier this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
High
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 26, 2014
Three East County principals to retire

The principals at Nolan Middle, Gene Witt Elementary and Lakewood Ranch High School will retire effective June 30.

  • East County
  • News
meteoreyesweb
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 11, 2015
Week's best bets: Monday, May 11

Week's best bets: Monday, May 11

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Tara residents Kumiko and Steve Brown dump their ultra-concentrated algae mixture into the pond behind their home.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 30, 2016
Return of the scum

Environmental group uses legal means to force Tara Preserve to return algae to retention ponds.

  • East County
  • News
Robin Hartill Temple Beth Israel Rabbi Jonathan Katz points to news stories about his infamous 1994 Disney-themed Purimspiel that included Mickey Mouse appearances at bar mitzvahs.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 4, 2015
Q&A: Rabbi Jonathan Katz

Q&A: Rabbi Jonathan Katz

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A few seahorses hold on to a plant with their tails for support.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 27, 2011
Mote specialist horses around during lab tours

Mote Marine Aquarium now offers tours of its Seahorse Conservation Laboratory.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Visit Sarasota County coordinated with the Sarasota Sailing Squadron to attract the annual conference.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 17, 2016
Sarasota to host 2018 World Sailing Annual Conference

For the first time, sailing’s governing body will hold its annual meeting in the United States.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High School teacher Greg McGrew has taken top honors from a state technology organization.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 27, 2011
Ranch educator honored

A Lakewood Ranch High School teacher has been named Manufacturing Secondary Educator of the Year.

  • East County
  • News
Tina Hadley has accepted a coaching job in Georgia. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 5, 2017
Hadley leaves Mustangs after decade of excellence

Players and fellow coaches react to the longtime girls basketball coach's departure.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • March 5, 2014
Biter buys downtown parcel

Jesse Biter purchased a property on Second Street in downtown Sarasota, representing another step toward the entrepreneur's plan for a 10-story apartment complex.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By George Rauch |
  • July 14, 2011
Market Watch: Debt causes direction of market to stay questionable

Right now, even though the market has sold off recently, we remain in what is technically called a bull market. Under current economic circumstances, it's amazing the market is not at half of its current value of 12,250 points.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 5, 2011
Re-district for the future

The surge of Manatee County growth centered in Lakewood Ranch is tilting the center of the county ever eastward - and leaving county leaders with the challenge of re-drawing political boundaries.

  • East County
  • Opinion
File photo Water damage has caused damage that may affect the stability of the structure.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 2, 2014
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall delays repairs to Legacy gate

To minimize traffic impacts, construction crews will begin repairs to the Legacy Boulevard gatehouse after Easter.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County Schools earned an A rating again from the Florida Department of Education.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 28, 2017
Sarasota County Schools earn an A from the state

The district has earned an A every year since grading begin in 2004.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Another discussion on the town's in-house dispatchers is expected to occur today.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 20, 2015
Commission tackles two meetings today

The Longboat Key Town Commission will discuss town center planning efforts today at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Of the 176 teams represented at the tournament, now it is second year at Premier, all but 10 were from out of state.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 18, 2012
Soccer tournament nets $11.3 million impact

Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch today released results from the 2012 Nike International Friendlies Tournament, held Nov. 28 through Dec. 2. at SMR's Premier Sports Campus.

  • East County
  • News
Photo by Tara Tomlinson Photography
  • A time to celebrate |
  • May 20, 2015
Just Married: Tom McKean Thomas Jr. and Lauren Elizabeth Pritchard

Tom McKean Thomas Jr. and Lauren Elizabeth Pritchard were married Dec. 27, at The Founders Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
"Any break I get from teaching or enjoying soccer, I take the opportunity to get out on the water and check our crab traps or cast a line. If my catch looks tasty and legal, it will end up in my belly," says Justin Niemann.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 27, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Justin Niemann

Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences teacher Justin Niemann lives on Siesta Key and enjoys cooking -- especially with seafood.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Four Freshman close this year’s 33rd Annual Jazz Festival Saturday, March 9
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 28, 2013
Jazz Club of Sarasota gears up for 33rd Annual Jazz Festival

President Dave Walrath makes recommendations and gives the scoop.

  • Arts + Culture
The Summerfield Information Center currently serves as an information center for Lakewood Ranch and the office for Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 9, 2016
Information Center's future uncertain

Within a month, SMR set to move out of the 20-year-old building at Summerfield Community Park.

  • East County
  • News
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