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Lakewood Ranch gun club gets second letter of intent to approve
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 12, 2013
March 12: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: City of Sarasota staff recommends homeless solution; Lakewood Ranch gun club gets second letter of intent to approve; Capt. Mark Kelly speaks about background and background checks; 'American Ninja Warrior' performs parkour at SRQ

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Education meets fun at Rainforest Garden
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 21, 2013
March 21: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Education meets fun at Rainforest Garden; Developer plans condo and hotel; Siesta Key deputies stay alert for youth influx; Lakewood Ranch gun club gets approval; Leno delivers award to Gold Coast Eagle Distributing

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lands End home destroyed in fire — learn more in today's headlines!
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 22, 2013
March 22: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Lands End home destroyed in fire; State senators vote down effort to reduce red-light camera fees; Weekend Best Bets; and Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

  • Longboat Key
  • News
East County sports roundup: 04.28.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 28, 2017
East County sports roundup: 04.28.17

East County sports roundup: 04.28.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch goalkeeper Liam Bramley and his teammates will defend their home field against Venice Jan. 11.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 4, 2016
East County Sports Spotlight: 01.07.16

That's the ticket ...

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch leading scorer Sam Hester and his Mustang teammates are hoping to lock up the No. 1 seed in the Class 7A-District 11 tournament with a win Jan. 19.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 13, 2016
THAT'S THE TICKET ...

The top matchups this week in East County sports

  • East County
  • Sports
Raymond Thomas
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 14, 2015
Pirates and Thunder notch Week 3 victories

Braden River remains unbeaten while ODA notches first win of the season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jaz Mongeon (file)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 2, 2015
East County Football Friday: Week 6

East County Football Friday: Week 6

  • East County
  • Sports
Eric Garwood started as managing editor of the Longboat Observer and Sarasota Observer in 2017.
  • By Observer staff |
  • February 2, 2023
Observer managing editor leaves legacy of laughter, mentoring

After six years at the helm of the Longboat and Sarasota Observers, Garwood is moving on.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • November 11, 2010
The Observer welcomes season with new features

The Observer freshens its print design and strengthens its online efforts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo A We Buy Gold Store was the first store to sign a letter of intent to sign a lease in the new town center.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 2, 2014
Publix to be demolished

APRIL FOOLS' - The Longboat Key Publix will close May 1 and reopen April 1, 2015, to create a new Main Street retail and grocery store pedestrian roundabout attraction.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mikael Sandstrom joked that his dogs Sophie and Mia would serve as his running mate and senior advisor.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 6, 2017
Seventh candidate files for City Commission race

Mikael Sandstrom says he is “jumping into the deep end” of city government by declaring his candidacy in the March municipal election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Finance Director Kelly Strickland discusses the 2019-20 proposed budget at a special City Commission meeting Tuesday.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 11, 2019
City budget prioritizes parks, police

Staff’s proposed $248.8 million budget for 2019-20 includes a flat operating millage rate, though a portion of property tax revenue could go to a new parks and recreation district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cindy Gordon has loved birds since she was a child. Now, she's the founder of a new Ranch bird club — the Avian Club.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 13, 2015
Join the club!

Lakewood Ranch formed three new clubs this month and residents continue to add new groups to the mix.

  • East County
  • News
  • By JL Bainbridge Family Wealth Advisors |
  • May 30, 2024
Should Your Retirement Planning Include Medicare?

Healthcare costs in retirement can be high, so only thinking about Medicare as health insurance can be a big mistake.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 21, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Tranda Pestrak builds a sandcastle with her  kids Levi, 4, and Selah, 2, the day after Thanksgiving.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • December 5, 2019
Buying the beach instead

For some the day after Thanksgiving means sales, but for others it means sun.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 12, 2017
The Resort at Longboat Key Club honors area nurses

The luncheon was held on May 12, which was the final day of National Nurses Week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tiger Bay Club Board President Susan Nilon with panelists Matt Walsh, Dr. Phillip Porter and Mark Huey president & CEO for the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 3, 2016
Tiger Bay discusses the impact of economic incentives

Tiger Bay Club monthly meeting features panel including Mark Huey, Phillip Porter and Matt Walsh.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lily Kren and Gil Brady star in "Don't Dress for Dinner," which runs through Sept. 7 at Florida Studio Theatre.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 21-27

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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