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By Jen Blanco |
November 22, 2011

Ranch athletes announce college choices

Six Lakewood Ranch High seniors either signed national letters-of-intent or verbally committed to play at the next level during a signing day ceremony Nov. 16, in the school's media center.

East County
Sports

By Observer Staff |
March 16, 2011

Cops Corner 03.17.11

An unknown white male in his 50s or 60s approached the victim while she was shopping at the grocery store. The suspect distracted her by telling her he was throwing a party and didn't know what kind of cheese to buy.

East County
Cops Corner

By Pam Eubanks |
July 21, 2010

School board to discuss McGonegal's proposal

The Manatee County School Board on July 26 is expected to vote in favor of a .25 mill increase. However, a .25 mill decrease for capital projects means no change for taxpayers.

East County
Schools

By Jen Blanco |
September 16, 2009

Lakewood Ranch CDDs approve budgets

Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts 1, 2 and 5 all approved decreases. CDD 4 approved a 3% increase.

East County
News

By Rod Thomson |
December 3, 2009

MY VIEW: The problem is in the mirror

n many respects, Sarasota County did a commendable job squirreling away rainy-day funds and then reacting relatively quickly to the downturn with budget cuts.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
November 16, 2011

Our View A 'good buy'? We'll see

That is one of the mayor's assessments of the Longboat Key Town Commission's approving last week the spending of $452,500 for the 0.71-acre lot that separates Pattigeorge's restaurant and the town's Bayfront Park.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Robin Hartill |
January 20, 2010

Circle tenants wonder what's in store

Three of four tenants in the former Maus & Hoffman building, on St. Armands Circle, said they were given notice of termination of their leases in November.

Longboat Key
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
July 19, 2012

City groups support EDC position

City commissioners will ultimately decide whether a $90,000 a year Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County director position should be placed into the budget for Sarasota County.

Sarasota
News

By Maria Amodio |
November 24, 2010

Thankful Thoughts

The Sarasota Observer caught up with second-graders at Ashton Elementary School to find out what they're most thankful for, why we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday and what their favorite turkey-day foods are.

Sarasota
News

By Robin Hartill |
November 23, 2010

The Met owners fashion a savvy business model

Geoffrey and Brenda Michel say their hands-on approach is their secret to business success on the Circle for 10 years.

Longboat Key
News

By Molly Schechter |
November 23, 2010

The art of the stir-fry

Taste of Asia owners, Lam and Selina Lum, share cooking tips and an exclusive recipe for Observer readers.

Arts + Culture

By Jen Blanco |
November 16, 2011

FULL STORY: Lakewood Ranch runner named Heisman finalist

Senior Devin McDermott was named one of 12 national finalists for the 2011 Wendy's High School Heisman Award Nov. 10. The winner will be announced Dec. 9.

East County
Sports

By Observer Staff |
June 1, 2011

OUR VIEW: What is the business plan?

We keep reading and re-reading the 34 goals members of a town subcommittee presented to the Longboat Key Town Commission to be adopted into the town's vision plan.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Jen Blanco |
August 3, 2011

Extreme Makeover: Chef becomes bodybuilder and personal trainer

Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club Executive Chef Paul Evans started his own transformation 14 months ago. Now, Evans is also a professional bodybuilder and certified personal trainer.

East County
Sports

By Observer Staff |
March 1, 2012

Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Read this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Sarasota
News

By Pam Eubanks |
January 13, 2010

Miniature golf coming to Main Street

Jacob Spooner, who owns an adventure golf course on Anna Maria Island, plans to bring a new course to the East County by spring.

East County
News

By Dora Walters |
December 2, 2009

Sculptors carve out new home at Rec Center

A.C. Sculptors LLC of Longboat Key has just set up a studio on the ground-floor level of the Bayfront Park Recreation Center.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Kurt Schultheis |
September 22, 2011

Chalk Festival off, back on again

The Sarasota Chalk Festival, scheduled for Nov. 1, was in jeopardy of being canceled because of the Sarasota City Commission's grant-permitting change.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Loren Mayo |
July 27, 2011

Hollywood bound (VIDEO)

Where do Asolo Conservatory students end up after they graduate? One graduate, who may also just be your favorite neighborhood bartender, is heading back to her California roots.

Arts + Culture

By Rachel Brown Hackney |
February 9, 2012

$74,000 water bill being contested

Whispering Sands homeowners say they should not have to pay Sarasota County almost $74,000 because of a malfunctioning water meter that they reported two years ago.

Siesta Key
News

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