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The proposed stop sign would be in the grassy median beside the left turn lane, heading into the Lakewood Ranch Country Club from southbound Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, pictured here.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 25, 2017
Safety a concern at Country Club entrance

Could a stop sign improve traffic patterns and improve safety?

  • East County
  • News
"My Country, 'Tis of Thee" floats through the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's theater as they rehearse for the production Thursday, Sept. 20.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 26, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Sarasota community presents the city's cultural transformation

Before the 1950s, the landscape of Sarasota was different. Mirroring many other parts of the country, there were separate beaches, separate hospitals and separate schools to segregate races.

  • Arts + Culture
Earlier this month, the Sarasota County Democratic Party sent an email to voters identifying the registered Democrats running for the District 2 and District 3 City Commission seats.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 27, 2015
Sarasota GOP pitches guidelines for nonpartisan races

In advance of the March City Commission election, the Republican Party of Sarasota County has proposed a series of rules governing the involvement of local political parties in the nonpartisan race.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • August 5, 2009
Horses Hang 10

Lakewood Ranch Country Club resident Tim Mattox offers horse surfing through his business, Great World Nature Tours, also known as BeachHorses.com.

  • East County
  • News
Maid of honor Déva O’Donnell, matron of honor Katie Moulton, mother of the bride Mirta Klauber, bride-to-be Molly Klauber and hostess Pam Taylor. Photo by Stephanie Hannum.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • October 16, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

More happily ever after; tidbits; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 23, 2013
Mustangs finish second at Honda Invitational

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team shot a combined 595 to finish second at the Honda Classic High School Invitational Sept. 20 and 21.

  • East County
  • Sports
Join Alex Mahadevan and Emily Walsh as they report today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • October 2, 2012
Oct. 2: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The state audit began in March and concluded with the release of the report November 25.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 4, 2013
State report threatens school district recovery

The Manatee County School District could see as much as a $7.2 million reduction in its general fund balance as a consequence of a report from the state Auditor General's Office.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 22, 2012
Lightning strikes

Weeks after Gene and Jennifer Venditti discovered their home had been struck by lightning, the couple is still getting their house back in order. The Vendittis said they are grateful for the local service providers who have assisted them.

  • East County
  • News
The Summerfield Information Center building is being used as a sales and information center.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 3, 2014
Information center workshop held tonight

Community Development Districts are discussing the possibility of acquiring the Summerfield Information Center.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2014
News Briefs

Democrat enters County Commission race; Sarasota County honors retiring fire chief

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lutie Uihlein, Ruth Strauss, Patty Buck Pat Howatt and Bennie Dods
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chorus of the Keys

Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian hosted a ham dinner on Wednesday, Jan. 11. As soon as the dishes were bussed, The Sarasota Chorus of the Keys serenaded tables. The barbershop quartet style of harmony rang through the church's new facilities.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Sara Moone |
  • February 14, 2012
Last Weekend In Sarasota: Candy Kisses and the Milkshake

Last Weekend In Sarasota: Candy Kisses and the Milkshake

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • June 13, 2012
June 13: Daily Headlines Video

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  • Longboat Key
  • News
The car landed upside down in the bushes of Sea Oats condominium.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 11, 2013
BREAKING NEWS: Car flips on GMD

Police and firefighters are currently on scene in the 5600 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Manatee predictions, pet sales ban, Superbowl predictions

WEEK OF FEB. 4

  • Sarasota
  • News
Abla Lynn Hamza
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 30, 2011
MUSIC REVIEW - Sarasota Opera: The Risorgimento Concert

The Sarasota Opera's regular season may have ended, but the company was alive with the sounds of music last week when it presented a celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Unification of Italy.

  • Arts + Culture
Mayor George Spoll expressed concern with taxpayers getting a shock when their tax bills double in another year.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 13, 2010
Commission passes 1.8872 millage rate

The Longboat Key Town Commission voted 6-1 to pass a fiscal year 2010-11 budget that includes that includes a town manager-recommended tax rate of 1.8872 mills.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Boulevard currently runs from State Road 64 south to about Professional Parkway.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 9, 2014
Sarasota OKs Lakewood Ranch Boulevard alignment

Sarasota County commissioners approved Wednesday an alignment for extending Lakewood Ranch Boulevard south to Fruitville Road.

  • East County
  • News
David F. Bolger. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 25, 2013
UPDATE: Ringling adds playspace to grounds

Thanks to a $400,000 donation from David F. Bolger, an innovative Ringling Museum playspace will be installed beginning this summer.

  • Arts + Culture
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