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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2023
The city wants your opinion on regulations for restaurants, bars, nightclubs

Ordinance changes are intended to better define dining and entertainment establishment regulations in the city of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium opened the aquarium to the public on Nov. 22 after eight weeks of closure following Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 25, 2024
Mote reopens after two tough months, introduces new resident manatee

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium reopened its doors to the public on Nov. 22 after an eight-week-long closure from hurricanes Helene and Milton.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
East County's Arthur Matney was showing off his 2020 C8 Corvette at the Knights Car Show. "It's the most awesome car I've ever had," he says.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 2, 2024
Knights' car show in Lakewood Ranch benefits St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Classic cars spark fun stories by all who attend the event at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The University Town Center-Waterside connector awaits federal approval, which is expected by June, and will cross I-75 near the Sarasota water tower.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 1, 2023
Overpass connecting Lakewood Ranch, UTC awaits state approval

The Interstate 75 overpass bridging Lakewood Ranch and Cattleman Road has an anticipated construction start in 2025 with completion in 2027.

  • East County
  • News
The rendering of Pier 550 by MHK Architecture shows two residential towers separated and boat slips along the west side of Golden Gate Point.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 28, 2024
Another new development planned for Golden Gate Point

Pier 550 is set to bring 54 more luxury condos to the residential enclave on the edge or Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ivo F. Waerlop (1938-2024)
  • In Memoriam |
  • November 18, 2024
Ivo F. Waerlop

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ivo F. Waerlop, who left us peacefully on July 28, 2024, at the age of 86 after a long battle with cancer and kidney disease.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Mark Richardson talks to the committee about the town's sandbag operations.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 14, 2024
Emergency management committee reviews town storm procedures

The second meeting for the new committee included guest speakers from town staff to talk about Public Works, reentry and communications.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Iconic Gulfstream Avenue steel sculpture seeks new home
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 21, 2024
Iconic Gulfstream Avenue steel sculpture seeks new home

Complexus, the jewel of Sarasota's public art collection, will be heading for a Fruitville Road site if both the city and county governments approve.

  • Sarasota
  • News
SRQ's long-range master plan includes expansions with more gates and a connector between concourses.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 16, 2023
What happens when New College's lease on airport land expires?

SRQ airport's president warns "there will be no New College" if it doesn't buy the leased land before prices skyrocket and the school can't afford to stay there.

  • Sarasota
  • News
ThunderBug amps up the crowd just before the first puck drop between the Lightning and Devils at a watch party held on Lakewood Ranch Main Street on Saturday, Jan. 11.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • January 12, 2025
Lakewood Ranch shows its hockey pride at Tampa Bay Lightning Watch Party

People of all ages enjoyed a ball hockey tournament and a Lightning vs. Devils game.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
(Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 13, 2022
Longboat Key Town Center construction proceeds into phase two

The majority of work in the stage is expected to be complete by the middle of 2023.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Detective James Parrish and Detective Tim Collins help Deputy Carlos Dasilva get into a bomb suit.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 6, 2024
Bomb squad to purchase new suits with Manatee County grant

With a $170,000 grant, Manatee County buys extra protection for those bomb squad members who put their lives on the line in Manatee, Highlands and Hardee counties.

  • East County
  • News
Cardinal Mooney High's Bo O'Daniel (7) celebrates as teammate Marcus Galloway jogs into the end zone for a touchdown.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 16, 2024
Cardinal Mooney High football beats Booker High in preseason clash

Both teams made showstopping plays in a 45-32 Cougars home win.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Hidden Oaks resident Ethan Schneider is the inventor of the Sacro Stik.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 21, 2024
East County deputy develops tool to relieve back pain

Manatee County Deputy Ethan Schneider invented the Sacro Stik to target the sacroiliac joints.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A rendering of the future aquatic and racket center at Premier Park. Plans could change as the design is only 30% complete.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 15, 2023
Planning at Premier Park in Lakewood Ranch progresses slowly

Manatee District 5 Commissioner Ray Turner said he would like county staff to "step on the gas" in building the Premier Park aquatics and racket center.

  • East County
  • News
SMR Senior Vice President Laura Cole talks about Lakewood Ranch's accomplishments over 30 years.
  • By Laura Cole |
  • September 12, 2024
Celebrating 30 years

Lakewood Ranch represents our legacy of vision and community building.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch High wrestling junior Shawn Maestre is very aggressive on the mat said Head Coach Pat Ancil.
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • December 11, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Shawn Maestre

The Lakewood Ranch junior wrestler is primed for a breakout season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High junior girls golfer Emily Storm took medalist honors in the program's win against Venice High and Saint Stephen's Episcopal.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 11, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Emily Storm

The Lakewood Ranch High rising junior golfer has been on a summer hot streak.

  • East County
  • Sports
ODA junior Tiernan George rockets the ball up the field against Seffner Christian.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 21, 2024
ODA girls soccer players complete undefeated regular season

The Thunder players are 12-0-1 after an 8-0 home win over Seffner Christian on Jan. 18.

  • East County
  • Sports
The new K-8 school will have a two-story elementary building, a one-story middle school building and a capacity of approximately 1,620 students.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 27, 2023
Design unveiled for new K-8 school in Lakewood Ranch

The Manatee County school will include a two-story elementary building, a one-story middle school building and agriculture facilities.

  • East County
  • Schools
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