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District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh discussed traffic, apartment buildings and other hot topics at the Lakewood Ranch Town Hall meeting.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 5, 2014
Vanessa Baugh discusses benefits of apartment buildings in the Ranch

June 5, District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh hosted a Lakewood Ranch Town Hall meeting.

  • East County
  • News
Burlgars fled primarily with cameras, lenses and other equipment.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 5, 2013
Photography store burglarized

Burglars stole more than $100,000 in inventory from Johnson PhotoImaging May 26.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 18, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Mama's Pasta Bowl

With more than 30 years in the food industry, restaurant owner Denis O'Donnell knows a few things about food.

  • East County
  • News
DeAnna Wright and Lawrence James perform "The Mother with the Hat." Photo by Frank Atura.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 8, 2018
Theater review: 'Mother with a Hat'

Asolo Conservatory’s latest play walks the razor’s edge between redemption and self-destruction.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Eileen Hampshire's group is willing to pay $2 million for retail space at the Palm Avenue parking garage.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 7, 2010
Commission turns away retail buyer

While it debates whether to sell or lease the retail space at its new parking garage, city commissioners told a buyers group it wasn't interested in the $2 million offer right now.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Karina, Volodymyr and Inna Bazilevyeh with Helene and George Frudakis
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Tennis Under the Stars

A street party on Palm Avenue kicked off the Sarasota Open.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Arleane Stier, 94, says growing up during the Great Depression instilled in her a sense of gratitude.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 29, 2017
Longboat resident reflects on life during the Great Depression

For Arleane Stier, going through one of the toughest periods in American history instilled a lasting sense of gratitude.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Some of the men from the Wednesday morning tennis group pal around with their mascot, Racket: Frank Quiriconi, Bob Coyne, Steve Clark, Larry Straff and Larry Coleman.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 7, 2012
Tennis group welcomes new players but keeps the old

Every Saturday and Sunday there are four courts reserved at the Longboat Key Club and Resort Tennis Gardens. Armed with rackets, a group of 16 men ranging in age from early 50s to late 80s play. Some of the guys play on Wednesdays and Thursdays together, too.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 20, 2012
BRSC registration ongoing

The Braden River Soccer Club will host registration for its recreational soccer program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 25 and 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 29, at the fields, 5490 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. behind Lakewood Ranch High School.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 24, 2010
Toys for Tots organizes Longboat drive

The town of Longboat Key has Toys for Tots drop-off locations at Town Hall and the Police Station.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Residents of Hudson Bayou and Gulfview Drive expressed concerns with the traffic light being removed at Orange Avenue and Gulfview Drive. Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 6, 2011
Residents happy city sees the light

After Sarasota residents expressed concern with the potential removal of a neighborhood traffic light, city staff made a recommendation to keep the light.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2011
Our View

Government outside the margins!; RIP: Rainer Josenhanss

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 20, 2017
At the time of Christ’s birth

It's a story that crosses religions and faiths.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Steve Dawson and Kyle Ennis Turoff face off in front of their castmates.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • July 20, 2011
Theater Review: 'Stop the World' I Want to Get Off'

"Stop the World - I Want to Get Off" features some of the most memorable songs in musical theater, including "What Kind of Fool, Am I?", "Once In a Lifetime" and "Mumbo Jumbo."

  • Arts + Culture
The commission will discuss the Colony's extension request again 9 a.m. Monday Sept. 24 at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 7, 2012
Aquarius Board offers Colony extension contingencies

The Aquarius Club Board of Directors believes any Colony Beach & Tennis Resort rebuild extension needs to come with a series of contingencies.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Andrew Spehr, a recipient of a heart transplant, and Rita Smith spoke on behalf of LifeLink, a nonprofit organ- and tissue-recovery organization. (Photo by Josh Siegel)
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 23, 2014
Church encourages use of health care planning

Harvest United Methodist Church participated in National Healthcare Decisions Day for the first time.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 12, 2010
Death prompts changes at Ranch intersection

The Florida Department of Transportation and Manatee County are making changes along Post Boulevard and State Road 70 after a woman was killed there about six months ago.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2014
Pete Cumming: Bell-ringer in chief

Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming took on a shift that didn't involve police work Tuesday, serving as Salvation Army bell-ringer at Longboat Key Publix.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Vice Mayor David Brenner and challenger Ray Rajewski debated last Monday at Bayfront Park Recreation Center.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 19, 2012
Commission election brings 1,465 early, absentee votes

Many voters didn't wait for the town's March 20 General Municipal Election to cast ballots.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Douglas Grosso
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2013
Business Briefs

Premier Sotheby's hires new broker associate; Business broker sees opportunity in Manatee; Ryland Homes adds new model to Arbor Reserve

  • East County
  • News
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