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  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 1, 2017
Sarasota Memorial Hospital opens rehabilitation pavilion

On April 1, doctors, patients and health care system supporters gathered for the grand opening of the pavilion.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
File photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 19, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Zombie Pub Crawl

All of Sarasota's living and undead residents are invited to enjoy a spooky Saturday with the Sarasota Zombie Pub Crawl in Gulf Gate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Veterans Commission Vice President and Chaplain Ted Smith will address paradegoers following the Memorial Day Parade at J.D. Hamel Park. Photo by Amanda Morales
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 21, 2015
Q+A with Ted Smith

The bond between military personnel extends beyond the term of service for Sarasota County Veterans Commission Vice President and Chaplain Ted Smith.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Aurora Newgard was named this year's Player of the Year.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 9, 2010
SCF Manatees Volleyball wins conference honors

The State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota Manatees volleyball team won individual conference honors after winning the 2010 Suncoast Conference Championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • December 6, 2015
Film review: 'Room'

'Room' explores the depths of our psyches and the realities we create.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Lakewood Ranch's Brittany McManus uses Airbnb to book accommodations wherever she travels, whether abroad or in the United States.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 6, 2019
County shoots air ball at tax collection

Manatee County commissioners hope to find way to collect taxes on Airbnb stays.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 15, 2009
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder visits Boys & Girls Club

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Lastings Milledge, a 2003 Lakewood Ranch High School graduate, visited with members of the Palmetto Boys & Girls Club Dec. 14.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 11, 2018
Thief struck at right time to steal Rolex in Sarasota

interesting police reports from Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton and eastern Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Plant Parents employee Mark Miller waters a flower basket on Main Street. Maintenance is one of the primary expenses associated with the Downtown in Bloom project.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 8, 2016
DID leaders hope flower baskets grow downtown's appeal

The brains behind downtown's newest beautification project know there will be some growing pains, but they're confident light pole flower baskets will blossom into a striking amenity.

  • Sarasota
  • News
If Ringling Boulevard is under construction, motorists would likely head to Fruitville Road to get through downtown quickly. And if Fruitville Road is under construction, drivers are likely to use Ringling Boulevard. File photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 29, 2011
Roundabouts set for season

Construction on two Ringling Boulevard roundabouts and a paving project on Fruitville Road will start in November. CRA Advisory Board members questioned the move.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2011
Our View A 'good buy'? We'll see

That is one of the mayor's assessments of the Longboat Key Town Commission's approving last week the spending of $452,500 for the 0.71-acre lot that separates Pattigeorge's restaurant and the town's Bayfront Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 21, 2017
Jail time aids school classrooms

Winter carnival proves a success for McNeal families, teachers

  • East County
  • Neighbors
First Watch CEO Ken Pendery, pictured in 2011.  File photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2015
First Watch moves into first place

The East County- based chain makes the largest acquisition in its corporate history.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 9, 2009
Commissioners sound off get stance

Only two commissioners polled agree that taxes should be raised when the budget is adopted later this month. Other topics include service level and reserves.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 18, 2009
Briefs

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Rebekah Boos holds 2-year-old Foxy while Ruff the mascot gives both a hug. Christine Legge of Sarasota was Ruff's alter ego.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 7, 2016
Golfers putt forth big effort

Humane Society hosts another successful Putts Fore Mutts tourney.

  • East County
  • News
Lola Keeler gets congratulated by Jane Johnson from SYC on Keeler's strike during the BKYC v. SYC bowling tournament on Monday, Feb. 28 at Sarasota Lanes.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 10, 2011
GALLERY: BKYC v. SYC Bowling Tournament

The last time Bird Key Yacht Club and Sarasota Yacht Club's bowling teams faced off against one another was five years ago. Prior to that the clubs had a yearly competition and the winning club would go home with the trophy and get to keep it until the following year when it could be back up for grabs. This year SYC won by a mere 141 points.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Eng |
  • March 10, 2010
Latest HOA fine sparks Jensen remarks

When MacAllisters Grill & Tavern owners Malcolm and Karen Ronney moved to Lakewood Ranch from Scotland, they placed a small plaque on the front of their Greenbrook home. Last week, they paid more than $2,200 in HOA fines because the sign violated regulations.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber President Tom Aposporos is leading efforts to improve Longboat's trolley system.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 17, 2010
Trolley group motors forward

A group seeking solutions for the Longboat Key trolley route hopes to form relationships with the town and Manatee and Sarasota counties.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 25, 2012
IDA approves funding proposal

The Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority voted 3-1 in favor of a 12-year funding proposal for its new maintenance facility.

  • East County
  • News
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