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A proposed roundabout at the intersection of Beach Road and Midnight Pass Road was one of the hot topics at Thursday's SKA meeting.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 7, 2014
Beach construction takes center stage at SKA meeting

County staff briefed the Siesta Key Association Thursday on the status of the multiple ongoing construction projects at Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 10, 2016
Argus Foundation honors local community leaders

The foundation hosted the annual event to honor Michael Saunders and the late Bill Merrill Sr.

  • Black Tie
More than 30 emails from East County homeowner associations and CDDs swayed Commissioner Vanessa Baugh to nominate Eva Rey to an MPO citizens panel.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 13, 2014
Manatee Commission nominates Rey for MPO seat

The Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization will be charged with filling an advisory seat with Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey or current member Jeffrey Orenstein.

  • East County
  • News
The resort has been shuttered since 2010. Units that overlook the property can see the deterioration of the wooden buildings.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 15, 2012
Colony neighbors oppose extension

The board at the Aquarius Club wants the commission to deny a Colony Association request to extend a re-opening deadline. It seeks support from residents of other neighboring properties.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tommy Scott, Dean Silvers, Sharon Silvers and Scott Atkins
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • October 21, 2018
College is the Pointe brings opportunities for dance students

A new collaboration with Sarasota Ballet and Take Stock in Children encourages dance students to achieve a college education.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club resident Ron Jarvis pointed out the community doesn’t have a clear cut policy in place to prevent gators from being trapped and killed.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 17, 2014
Gator policy still floats

Despite a legal opinion from legal counsel stating the Ranch shouldn't create a gator policy, Town Hall officials are working to create an educational presentation that help the reptiles stay put.

  • East County
  • News
When she's not teaching Cardio Tennis classes, University Park resident Michele Krause enjoys playing cardio singles with fellow tennis professionals.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 18, 2016
A party is her racquet

University Park resident puts her energy into promoting Cardio Tennis.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jim Santarsiero, Fran Talley and Carolyn Robinson
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • October 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: All Faiths Food Bank Orange Peel Awards

All Faiths Food Bank recognized local Hunger Action Heroes for their efforts during Hunger Action Month Friday, Oct. 11, at All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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
Cintia Manasseh-Caputo does plank exercises during a fitness class at LIVE Training Center, in Palmetto, where she also can practice Ninja Warrior obstacles.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 16, 2016
Paralyzing disease proves no obstacle

A Mill Creek resident beats the odds after battling Guillain-Barre syndrome and now trains for her shot at 'American Ninja Warrior.'

  • East County
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • March 7, 2019
Alta Vista students connect with, learn from, students in Ghana

The second-grade students at Alta Vista Elementary also organized a fundraiser in order to send school supplies to the students at St. Peter's School in Ghana.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Taylor Stephenson uses prosthetics to create the look of open wounds, infection and chunks of hanging flesh on her subjects. Here she works on Christine Alexander. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 29, 2012
Scene & Heard

Zombies to invade SRQ; Deadline nearing for nominations; Wedding bells have nice ring to them

  • Arts + Culture
Gov. William Bradford
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 27, 2013
Our View: The 'why' of Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Day kindles so much in many of us: gratitude for what we have; for our families and friends; for the blessings bestowed on us, however great or small they may be.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Medina Villa Home offers a den to personalize into a home library or medial room. It has nearly 1,600 square feet of air-conditioned space. Courtesy artist rendering.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 29, 2016
WCI adds designs to Rosedale offerings

Two 'villa home' designs now are available.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Pine Shores Presbyterian Church youth group members present the $19,256 check to All Faiths Food Bank Chief Operating Officer John Livingston and Director of Donor Relations Aundria Castleberry.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 19, 2015
Souper stars

A session of packing food and presenting a check for $19,256 to All Faiths Food Bank were part of the final steps in the Souper Bowl of Caring project the youth group participated in this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although he technically is retired, Bill Mixon still works most days at Mixon Fruit Farms. “It’s my life; I enjoy being a farmer,” he says.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 22, 2012
Neighbors: Bill Mixon

At 83 years old, one of the East County's most famous farmers has published his memoirs in 'Believers in Action: Mixon Fruit Farms.'

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Bensel responds to Van Wezel editorial

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Bicyclists travel down a roadway. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 26, 2017
Hidden River Trail to open to cyclists

Manatee County will not limit Lakewood Ranch roadway to vehicular traffic any longer.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 2, 2012
Chamber to go the (shorter) distance for sprint triathlon

The LLSA Chamber will sprint toward its first May triathlon this Sunday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 9, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Knot Awl Beads

Knot Awl Beads isn't your typical bead shop. Not only does the store on Lakewood Ranch Main Street offer a variety of high-quality beads and jewelry making tools, but it also offers jewelry making classes, pre-made jewelry, and an option to have your jewelry designed and made for you.

  • East County
  • News
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