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New home construction is going strong in neighborhoods north of State Road 70, such as in Harmony, pictured here, as well as other projects like Country Club East.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 1, 2017
Lakewood Ranch housing hits milestone

At 10,000 homes, Lakewood Ranch is one-third grown up and trends indicate it'll grow up even faster.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 19, 2016
Uber, Lyft aim to suppress Sarasota Airport trip logs

The two rideshare companies have asked for a temporary injunction to block public record requests regarding trip logs to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2011
Letters to the Editor

9/11 cover in bad taste; Blame game not working anymore

  • East County
  • Opinion
"It's a good thing and a curse, too," says WBTT house manager Myllanna McKinnon of the troupe's close-knit vibe. "Sometimes you can get too comfortable. It's good for performers to go out and experience how other theaters are run."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 7, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Woman of the House

The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's house manager may be easygoing and hospitable, but that doesn't mean she takes kindly to spilled wine and late arrivals.

  • Arts + Culture
Tidewell Chief Philanthropic Officer Denise Pope and Communications Director Timothy Wolfrum look over plans for the new Lakewood Ranch Hospice House, slated for construction starting in March 2017.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 19, 2016
Tidewell Hospice plans new facility in Lakewood Ranch

Construction should begin in March.

  • East County
  • News
District 69 state Rep. Ray Pilon thanks the crowd for its support Election Night at Sarasota Yacht Club.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 4, 2010
Republicans sweep county

In what could be a first in Sarasota County, every Republican on the ballot won his or her race - an event that was spurred on by dissatisfaction with Democrats in Washington, D.C.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Candidates respond to yes/no questions during a ”lightning round” at Wednesday’s Sarasota Underground candidate forum.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 16, 2017
Candidates focus on youth at Sarasota Underground town hall

Seven of the eight people running for City Commission shared their thoughts on Sarasota’s future and youth outreach at a candidate forum Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • May 14, 2015
MY VIEW | An Israeli longs for the ‘America’ he knew

I was first introduced to the “America!” brand as a kindergartner on Kibbutz Ramat Yochanan in Israel.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Hill
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2011
TBI soloist to perform in collaborative recital

Rebecca Hill, Temple Beth Israel cantorial soloist, will perform at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 1 in a recital with friends at the Church of the Redeemer, in Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alice Murphy, Tina Shao-Napoli and Dan Napoli
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 1, 2017
Wine Walk to the Ca’ d’Zan transports guests to the 1920s

The annual fundraiser for the Ca' d'Zan Preservation Fund was on March 31 at The Ringling.

  • Black Tie
Infinity
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 29, 2014
Infinity ... and beyond

Construction of the 11-unit Infinity condominium will begin in November, adding to a finite inventory of new Key construction.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tom Frost is CEO of Lakewood Ranch-based Datum, an IT firm that supports more than 145,000 employees for clients nationwide. Photo by Lori Sax
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 12, 2014
Another Gear

Lakewood Ranch-based Datum Corp., which lays cable and fiber optic lines, is expanding company-wide.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • October 8, 2009
My View

A radical, new homeless formula

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Robin Hartill
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 30, 2016
MY VIEW: Observations from a decade of memories

Longboat Observer, Sarasota Observer, Longboat Key, Robin Hartill

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The first major project when Marie Selby Botanical Gardens President and CEO Jennifer Rominiecki arrived was to repair the mangrove walkway. The new Steinwachs Family Foundation Mangrove Walkway opened in November.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 7, 2016
People to Watch: Jennifer Rominiecki

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens President and CEO Jennifer Rominiecki sees the opportunity to grow both the gardens and its revenue sources.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County School board will hold a special audit meeting Thursday
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 19, 2013
Feb. 19: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Manatee County School board will hold a special audit meeting Thursday; Sarasota City Commission Candidate Forum takes place tonight; Hearing officer upholds Lakewood Ranch IDA Vote; Sworn-in Sarasota: Presidents of local offices

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 13, 2015
MY VIEW | An Israeli longs for the ‘America’ he knew

I was first introduced to the “America!” brand as a kindergartner on Kibbutz Ramat Yochanan in Israel, thanks to Elazar “Luzer” Halivni, whose ceramics studio was located at the junction of the main road to the kibbutz and the path to the swimming pool.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Team Serenoa (Aidan Strzempka, John Piroli, Trenton Bardi, Jackson Septer,  Nathan Turpin, Drew Halpin, Vivian Kuang, Aaron Whitley, and Jacqueline Putrino) won the GSJGA championship May 20.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 25, 2017
Youth group wants golf back in middle school

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Oriole bird makes friends with members of Girls Inc.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 11, 2015
Orioles play ball with Girls Inc.

Baltimore Orioles host Girls Inc. for a baseball clinic.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
iStock image. Not an actual photo of a dish served at Pincher's Crab Shack.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 3, 2011
Seafood restaurant grabs spot on Main Street

Pincher's Crab Shack will open its eighth location on Lakewood Ranch Main Street in the spring of 2012.

  • East County
  • News
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