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A request form and a proposal were submitted April 24, to bring a Wawa convenience store and gas station to University Parkway and Honor Avenue.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 7, 2014
Landowner submits plans for Wawa gas station/store

Drivers traveling on University Parkway near Honore Avenue may have a new gas station to frequent - one that has earned a reputation for its food and beverage options.

  • East County
  • News
Shawn Trent stepped down as Lakewood Ranch High's football coach this week after nine years. He'll remain on as the school's athletic director.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 31, 2014
Mustangs coordinator named new head coach

Former Lakewood Ranch High offensive coordinator Mick Koczersut was officially named the Mustangs new head coach July 30.

  • East County
  • News
Cyndel Flores reaches to grasp her brother's hand as they spin around the Globe of Death.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 13, 2016
All in the (Fearless Flores) family

Local students see a different world inside the Globe of Death.

  • East County
  • News
Madeline Lessig, 6, and Sandy
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • September 23, 2015
Longboat congregations sponsor Southeastern Guide Dog

The congregations of Longboat Key are sponsoring Sandy, who is training to become a Southeastern Guide Dog.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • July 29, 2014
Let's Talk Looks: Heavy metal

Let's Talk Looks: Heavy metal

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • February 16, 2018
JFCS honors Rose Chapman at retirement kick-off breakfast

Community leaders praise Rose Chapman’s commitment to providing for the community

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Aeolus Quartet
  • By June LeBell |
  • October 13, 2013
RIAF Review: Stephen Prutsman & The Aeolus Quartet

Pianist/composer Stephen Prutsman put together a charming score that he and the Aeolus Quartet performed live, while we were sent hurtling through time to a gentler, funnier and, yes, more ingenious way of life.

  • Arts + Culture
Heidi Brown
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • January 5, 2017
JFCS names new CEO

Jewish Family and Children’s Service announces Heidi Brown will take over for Rose Chapman as the organization’s CEO.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 17, 2017
Joe Gruters speaks to Republican Club of Longboat Key

State Rep. Joe Gruters spoke about what to expect in President-elect Trumps' first 100 days in office.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 16, 2019
For Manatee Cal Ripken players, it's time to 'Play ball!'

Baseball league opens season at Heritage Harbour.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 31, 2014
News Briefs

Nine-year-old dies after plane crash; Sarasota man caught with illegal deadly snakes; Bayfront Park playground reopens

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2014
Save the date: Nov. 8

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key is already in planning mode for the Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 29, 2009
Fund donates $30,000 to Teen Outreach

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA program offers activities and events for teens to keep them away from drugs, alcohol.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: YPG Happy Hour

PHOTO GALLERY: YPG Happy Hour

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 9, 2019
Circus Arts Conservatory supporters celebrate arena opening

The CAC Sailor Circus Arena Dedication and Grand Opening Dinner was hosted April 9 at the arena.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2009
Cops Corner

Nov. 25 Gator grab 9:32 a.m. -- 400 block of GMD. Vehicle Larceny. A woman reported that someone stole her crocodile purse valued at $2,000 from the passenger seat of her unlocked car while she was inside a gas station paying for her gas. The purse contained a payroll check, her Social Security card, credit cards, a checkbook and $10 in cash.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Stephen Warne |
  • June 1, 2012
Domestic Partnership Registry in Sarasota?

Domestic Partnership Registry in Sarasota?

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The home at 1400 Harbor Drive  was built in 2016 and it has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,402 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 20, 2021
Harbor Acres home sells for $7.4 million

Residential real estate for March 8-12.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Finalists and Sandies winners gather for a quick picture after the ceremony's conclusion. Photos by Pam Eubanks and Josh Siegel
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 20, 2012
Sandies Awards honor best of Lakewood Ranch

Winners, including Bob Delaney and Paul Hoffman, emphasize community in acceptance speeches.Â

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 28, 2009
Anna Maria Island representatives urge opposition to offshore drilling

Vice Mayor Bob Siekmann and Commissioner Gene Jaleski discussed the impact of offshore oil drilling at a Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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