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Christine DiMarco is the first female exalted ruler of Lodge No. 2855 of Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 18, 2016
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Oh deer, this isn't your dad's Elks Club

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 12, 2012
Neighbors: Jean Ruff

Cancer survivor Jean Ruff used flower arranging as a way to cope with the effects of her chemotherapy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mayor Jim Brown declined an invitation to meet with a police officer and union representative this week.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 30, 2013
Aug. 30: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Vehicle burglaries hit one Lakewood Ranch street; TAC unit nabs burglars; City scraps State Street garage proposals; Town and police union at odds over new contract

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2012
Our View: Job 1: Fix, reduce pensions

It's time. The Longboat Key Town Commission election and commissioners' installations are completed. It's time to get back to work, and as the late Jim Durante used to say, do it "with all due haste."

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Mark Zu— I mean, Jesse Eisenberg in "The Social Network."
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 26, 2020
Binge Blog: All creation myths need a devil

"The Social Network" is this week's recommendation.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 9, 2013
Last week of stone crab season

The seven-month Florida stone crab season closes May 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This rendering shows the project. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 19, 2017
LA Fitness joins tenant mix at The Green

Lakewood Ranch will become home to the national fitness franchise by summer 2018.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 9, 2019
Siesta Key group appeals Big Pass ruling

The Siesta Key Association is challenging a judge’s determination that the city followed proper procedures as it pursued a Lido Key shoreline renourishment project.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Vietnamese mossy frog, a master of camouflage, will be among the first frogs ever to be on display at Mote. (Mote Marine Laboratory)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 23, 2014
Mote exhibit will highlight extremes of survival

"Survivors: Beautiful and Extreme Adaptations" will run from Feb. 1 through Sept. 14, at Mote.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Witnesses found a painter pinned between a building and a machine before 10 a.m. this morning.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 31, 2013
July 31: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Man dies while painting Sarasota Military Academy; Sarasota Chalk Festival to cover more ground in fewer days; Setting the barre high; School board adopts tentative budget and millage rate

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The automated vehicle uses radar, lasers and GPS to stay on course and make adjustments for obstacles and other variables.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 23, 2017
Automated vehicle makes debut in Sarasota

An international transit company showcased its newest offerings at The Mall at UTC.

  • East County
  • News
In a 4-1 vote, city commissioners approved an ordinance prohibiting people from panhandling along a public road.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2013
April 24: Morning Headlines

Morning Headlines: City of Sarasota commission approves anti-panhandling ordinance; Sarasota County Commission continues Walmart talks

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Three years ago, the Neighborhood Development and Services  had more than 100 employees. Today, the department has 56.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 15, 2011
Building director defends department

Director of Neighborhood Development and Services Tim Litchett said his building department and its divisions are offering exemplary service while performing the same level of work with fewer employees.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brain Health Initiative Executive Director Stephanie Peabody, LWR Communities' Monaca Onstad, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center CEO Andy Guz and Schroeder-Manatee Ranch President and CEO Rex Jensen celebrate the hospital's donation.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 8, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center donates $316,000 to the Brain Health Initiative

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center donates $316,000 to the Brain Health Initiative

  • East County
  • News
Dr. Kumar Mahadevan stands in front of Mote Marine Laboratory's Aquarium, which today features sharks, manatees, sea turtles and more than 100 species of marine life. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 20, 2013
The Man with the 'Mote-est': Dr. Kumar Mahadevan

In the 1970s, many Sarasotans had never heard of Mote Marine Laboratory. Dr. Kumar Mahadevan's vision put it on the map.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Harvard University president Lawrence Bacow (second from left) and his wife, Adele Bacow (far left), receive a tour of Booker High School on Wednesday afternoon.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 2, 2020
Harvard president visits Booker High, speaks to students

Harvard University president Lawrence Bacow was impressed with Booker High School's students and resources.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gordon J. Norquay and Joseph F. Sidiski
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 13, 2010
ELECTION 2010: Lakewood Ranch CDD 4 Seat 3

In the weeks leading up to the general election, which will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, The East County Observer will profile contested races pertinent to East County residents. Meet the contestants for CDD 4 Seat 3.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • August 1, 2018
Longboat begins Colony demolition

Demolition of the former Colony Beach & Tennis Resort on Longboat Key will take, at most, 120 days, according to a contract between the town of Longboat Key and Unicorp National Developments, the approved developer of the site.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway and Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 26, 2015
Top Story — June: Tracing the history of the city-county rift

Today, the city of Sarasota and Sarasota County frequently find themselves unable to work together on major issues. How did they get to this point? Can they get past it?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 5, 2011
Median age of Longboat residents rises

The median age of Key residents is now 70.4, according to Census data.

  • Longboat Key
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