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On Sept., 3, Keith Kitchner, an assistant store manager at another store,  helps stock products for the new Lakewood Ranch location.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 5, 2018
Publix opens new Lakewood Ranch location

More tenants in the University Corner shopping center should open in the first quarter of 2019.

  • East County
  • News
Although the city wanted to extend the CRA, the county voted last year to let the funding mechanism expire.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 22, 2016
County staff rebuffs city’s claim to CRA cash

Although the city of Sarasota believes it’s due an extra year of funding for the downtown Community Redevelopment Area, the county is prepared to share a differing opinion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 16, 2010
Brenner, Larson win

Newcomers David Brenner and Lynn Larson won Town Commission seats Tuesday, while incumbent Hal Lenobel squeaked out a 94-vote win.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 27, 2017
Improv Ambassador: Will Luera takes improv overseas

Will Luera reflects on Saudi Arabia improv comedy tour.

  • Arts + Culture
Siblings Sophia and Luciano Iannotti share the board for a wave.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 26, 2015
Surfers hit the beach to Hang Ten for Autism

Compound Boardshop hosts 6th annual Hang Ten for Autism for local families on Sept. 26 at Siesta Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Artist Janet Jarzyna took first place in the personal adornment category.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Artistic Attraction

Lakewood Ranch artists showed off their talents Nov. 17, as the Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch hosted its annual Fall Art Show and Sale, at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 12, 2011
Ortiz competes in national championships

Lakewood Ranch High junior Olivia Ortiz was one of 40 girls selected to compete in the national finals of the 2011 Foot Locker Cross Country Championships Dec. 10 in San Diego.

  • East County
  • Sports
John Bean. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 25, 2017
East County sports roundup: 05.25.17

East County sports roundup: 05.25.17

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • August 1, 2018
Schoenbaum leaves inspirational legacy of giving

Beloved philanthropist dies at age 100.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2016
Cops Corner 04.47.16

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • August 26, 2009
Three stores to open on Main

Good Earth Natural Foods, Big Olaf Creamery and Yoder's Amish Shoppe and the Katy Rose Oilery are expected to open over Labor Day weekend in time for the Sept. 4 Music on Main concert.

  • East County
  • News
B.D. Gullett Elementary Principal Shirin Gibson and McNeal Elementary Media Specialist Renee Litzenberger have challenged their schools to collect canned goods.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 30, 2015
Gullett and McNeal elementary schools face off

The East County schools are competing to see which can collect more canned goods for Salvation Army.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 30, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2009
Birth Announcements 08.27.09

The East County Observer would like to congratulate all the parents who celebrated recently the births of their new bundles of joy.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 19, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 20

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Stan Abshier keeps a framed photo of NASA’s first space shuttle.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • July 13, 2011
It's 'Just' Rocket Science

As Atlantis left the pad July 8 for the final flight of NASA's shuttle program, one Lakewood Ranch resident watched with a heavy heart. Stan Abshier helped develop the rocket boosters used to propel the shuttle into space.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • August 11, 2011
Sheriff's office warns again: Lock your cars

Sarasota County Sheriff's deputies often warn people to keep their vehicles locked on the Key. Open doors just tempt would-be burglars, they say.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
A rendering of the new Lakewood Ranch maintenance facility. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2013
News Briefs

Construction on Ranch maintenance facility delayed; BounceU party venue set to close end of month; Mental health screening considered at CEO Roundtable

  • East County
  • News
Participating students heard from District 67 state Rep. Greg Steube, back center, as part of orientation. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 26, 2011
Youth with a Mission

The newly formed Manatee Youth Commission will give high school students a voice in local policy-making efforts.

  • East County
  • News
Adam Seldis comes to Out-of-Door Academy from Yokohama, Japan, where he taught at the world’s second-oldest international school.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 21, 2013
New Out-of-Door dean finds a home

Adam Seldis hopes to impart a global message to students at The Out-of-Door Academy.

  • East County
  • News
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