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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 15, 2010
Dead or Alive?

The Town Commission approves a plan the Key Club rejects. Welly: 'There is no plan B.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The home at 5137 Jungle Plum Road sold for $4.15 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 27, 2017
Hidden Harbor home sells for $4.15 million

Real estate transactions for April 10-14

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
This home at 7122 68th Drive East has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,896 square feet of space. It sold for $570,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 3, 2015
The Reserve at Harbour Walk home sells for $1,189,000

See what homes are selling for in the East County area.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The sale of this home on Casey Key Road topped real estate transactions last week.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 3, 2016
Casey Key home sells for $3.2 million

Casey Key home sells for $3.2 million

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Here is what LBK needs
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 6, 2024
Here is what LBK needs

Sure, Longboat residents would like all three venues — a community center, a dedicated education center and a library branch. The county has the cash for all three.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
This Lake Club home at 16113 Clearlake Ave. sold for $2.01 million. It has three bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths, a pool and 4,515 square feet of living area. Photo courtesy of Michael Saunders & Company.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 10, 2021
Lake Club home tops sales at $2.01 million in the Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton area

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 22-26 in the Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton area.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
This home at 1249 N. Lake Shore Drive has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,815 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.2 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 1, 2013
Oyster Bay Estates home sells for $2.2 million

A home in Oyster Bay Estates tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Besides being a ringmaster, Sarasota's Joseph Bauer performs death defying stunts on the Wheel of Death.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 1, 2023
Circus Arts Conservatory brings Sarasota locals center stage

Two circus acts will return to their hometown to perform in Circus Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
Bradenton's Nicole Woods swims laps in the pool at GT Bray Park, which has 50-meter lanes. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 3, 2022
Residents urge Manatee County to upgrade Lakewood Ranch pool plans

Commissioners say they aren't in too deep to change planned pool at Premier Park to a 50-meter Olympic-level size.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • February 26, 2020
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 27

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Otus
  • By Otus |
  • November 26, 2013
Ask Otus: 'In Praise of Turkeys'

Otus Rufous, an Eastern Screech-owl, was born on Siesta Key and is a full-time resident there. An avid hunter, accomplished vocalist and genuine night owl, Otus is a keen observer of our local wildlife and knows many of nature's secrets. Otus will answer your questions about our amazing wildlife, but only if you Ask Otusâ„¢.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Alex Benson says the current mural is much more detailed and will take more time than previous projects. His goal is to have it complete over the summer, ready for the 2025-2026 school year.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • April 29, 2025
Local mural artist volunteers his talent to beautify McNeal Elementary

Alex Benson has painted three murals at the Lakewood Ranch school.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kaylee Olson and Lamont Brown lead the cast of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's "Syncopated Avenue," which runs through May 25 at WBTT.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 13, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 15-21

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Commissioners Tal Siddique, Jason Bearden, Amanda Ballard and George Kruse visit the House of Representatives in Tallahassee in March to discuss Manatee County's legislative priorities.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 11, 2025
Proposed state legislation would hinder local government's authority

While county commissioners work toward limiting development, their options to do so could be limited by the state.

  • East County
  • News
Stoneybrook's Eileen Wright says that after seeing how much Korn Ferry Tour caddies earn, she wanted to help them with a place to stay during the LECOM Suncoast Classic
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 2, 2025
Suncoast Classic needs locals willing to host Korn Ferry Tour golfers and caddies

Host families in the Lakewood Ranch area do not need to be golfers or fans to lend a hand.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jennifer Walker
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 21, 2025
Sarasota resident discusses appearance on 'Wheel of Fortune'

Resident Jenn Walker, a lifelong viewer of "Wheel of Fortune," appeared on a Dec. 5 episode.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Michelle Davis, grants division manager for Manatee County, presents the county's Action Plan to residents June 3.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 6, 2025
Manatee County 'only' granted $253 million for hurricane recovery

Unmet needs from the 2024 hurricane season total over $1 billion.

  • East County
  • News
The second floor of the Lakewood Ranch Library could open as early as April 2026.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 29, 2025
Lakewood Ranch Library's second floor could be built out by April

The second floor buildout is one of several projects Manatee County Libraries has slated for the upcoming year.

  • East County
  • News
Urban Meyer started the 'Real Life Wednesdays' career-development program at Florida, carried it to Ohio State and has now translated it to Sarasota's high school football scene.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • January 29, 2026
Urban Meyer makes mentor move with The Urban Edge

The three-time college football national champion will expand the Sarasota-based program in its second year.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Life Time, an athletic country club, is slated to open in Lakewood Ranch in late 2026. This is the outdoor pool and waterslide at the Life Time in Winter Park.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 17, 2026
Entertainment district expands in Lakewood Ranch

Several entertainment options are under construction on the Sarasota County side of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
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