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Bradenton's Katie Taaffe, who battles arthritis, listens to speakers during the Kickoff Luncheon for the Jingle Bell Run on Wednesday in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 14, 2016
Kickoff for Jingle Bell Run includes a closer look at arthritis

Crowd learns awareness is a key goal of the Lakewood Main Street event.

  • East County
  • News
One of the many frangipani trees in bloom on the side of Panjikaran's home.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 13, 2012
Home & Garden: Fruitful undertaking

When Dr. George Panjikaran retired in 2008, he built his dream house on Siesta Key, as well as a garden full of fruit trees.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 2, 2014
Boardwalk Food Company and Big Top team up for tasting event

Boardwalk Food Company and Big Top team up for tasting event

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 30, 2009
TOP STORY, JULY: River Club in fighting form

The community's Homeowner's Association budgeted nearly $40,000 to fight a proposed cell tower.

  • East County
  • News
Roger Sutton receives his 10-year service award from Ryan Heise, director of operations of Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 26, 2015
Ranch CDDs adopt budgets

Assessment changes will vary from an average $37 decrease in CDD 5 to a $253 increase in CDD 6.

  • East County
  • News
Once staff completes its review of Benderson's application, the county will hold multiple public hearings on the Siesta Promenade proposal.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 5, 2017
Benderson adjusts Siesta Promenade plans

Benderson is moving forward with its plans for a mixed-use project near the south Siesta Key bridge, but residents remain opposed to the proposal.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Gregg Sledziewski , The Brain Wave Center |
  • August 16, 2019
What Have You Done For Your Brain Lately?

What Have You Done For Your Brain Lately?

  • Health
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Echo Lake Apartments has a lifestyle center with a pool, fitness center and other features.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 2, 2017
Lakewood Ranch apartment complex bans cigarettes

Echo Lake project earns smoke-free certification.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2009
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  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 14, 2018
Longboat sauna death an 'isolated incident,' police say

Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming says the investigation into the unexplained death hasn’t slowed since it began.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2009
Health Matters

Enjoy The Observer's monthly magazine insert bringing you local, health-related news you can use, for people of all ages.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 2, 2018
The Ringling and Florida State University host first black tie event in more than a decade

The Ringling Inspires – Because of You gala was hosted March 3 at The Ringling.

  • Black Tie
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 23, 2011
FULL STORY: City districts will be redrawn

A disparity between recent population numbers in the city's three districts calls for the districts to be redrawn by April.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 23, 2009
Last-second field goal lifts Mustangs to victory

The Lakewood Ranch High football team defeated East Lee County High 23-20 Sept. 18.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 15, 2015
Villa project gains traction

Neal Communities will learn May 7, whether it can build 92 paired villas near the Cascades community.

  • East County
  • News
Barbara Cervasio
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 17, 2011
Jewelry and Beauty Dress Up Party

Jewelry and Beauty Dress Up Party

  • Black Tie
Justin Norwood, with his daughter, Bekah, worries approving the Lakewood National/Bridgewater East development will compound traffic problems on State Road 70.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 29, 2015
Lennar plans Lakewood Ranch expansion

Panther Ridge residents worry the company’s plans for nearly 2,000 homes east of Lorraine Road will further compound traffic woes on S.R.70

  • East County
  • News
Built in 2011, the home at 3701 White Lane has six bedrooms, three-and-three-half baths, a pool and 7,376 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 14, 2020
Siesta Key home sells for $4.55 million

Residential real estate transactions for Aug. 3-7.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Beverly and Bob Bartner celebrating 50 years. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 9, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

They asked me how I knew ...; Same place every year; and Tidbits.

  • Arts + Culture
Voters turned out in multiple precincts in Sarasota and Siesta Key.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Election Day

Sarasota voters showed up to the polls for the 2014 Midterm Elections.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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