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Former Braden River High star O'Mariah Gordon chats with former Florida State Coach Sue Semrau during her freshman season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 21, 2022
East County winter sports alumni excel at next level

These Lakewood Ranch area athletes have made the area proud with their play.

  • East County
  • Sports
Local businessed closed to prepare for Hurricane Irma in 2017.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 23, 2018
Disaster seminar employs lessons from Irma to discuss preparedness

Elizabeth Cuevas Neunder, a Puerto Rican chamber official, will be this year’s keynote speaker.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The new Aldi store is located at 7214 University Parkway didn't open as expected on Thursday.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 7, 2022
Aldi makes its debut in Lakewood Ranch

The popular supermarket chain store had to clear a final Sarasota County inspection to open.

  • East County
  • News
Jebco Ventures CEO Jim Bridges discusses his group's plans for an Embassy Suites along U.S. 41 at a workshop Thursday evening.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 28, 2015
Developers, residents discuss downtown Embassy Suites construction

With developer Jebco Ventures hoping to begin work on a hotel at Second Street and U.S. 41 as soon as September, residents inquired about the group’s plans for construction Thursday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Beginning with the next budget year, the city will no longer receive funds from Sarasota County to support the management of several regional park facilities, including Arlington Park.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 26, 2021
City staff identifies preliminary budget challenges

Headed into the 2022 budget season, staff is seeking direction from the City Commission on how to handle shortfalls linked to COVID-19, parks operations and more.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alexander Stuart plays Lee, a former high school football star whose life unexpectedly intersects with that of Leigh, a do-gooder statistician played by Rachel Moulton, in FST's "Paralyzed."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 4, 2023
'Paralyzed' explores duality of life in gripping world premiere at FST

A suicide note sparks spirited soul-searching in Florida Studio Theatre's play "Paralyzed."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2009
Our View

Libby Claire: Puts life in perspective

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Howard Millman ad Carolyn Michel's home on St. Armands Key evolved and flourished along with their marriage.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • November 11, 2022
At Home With: Carolyn Michel and Howard Millman

Their home on St. Armands has long served as centerstage for important fundraisers and social gatherings for artists, performers and the town’s social set.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lincoln Avenue Capital employee Alex Wood, Deputy County Administrator Courtney De Pol, Commissioner George Kruse, LAC Vice President Jordan Richter, Affordable Housing Coordinator Rowena Elliott and LAC Director of Development Brandon Hodge commemorate the groundbreaking on an affordable housing project in Bradenton.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 10, 2023
Updated incentives could bring affordable housing to east Bradenton

The Livable Manatee Incentive Program works to benefit builders and residents.

  • East County
  • News
Jake’s Ice Cream on Siesta Key
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 4, 2023
Key spots to satisfy your urge for ice cream on Siesta, Longboat

No need for screaming. There are plenty of places on the keys to satisfy your ice cream cravings.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
STOP noted that residents near large downtown projects such as 624 Palm, right, did not receive notice when a developer filed a site plan with the city.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 9, 2018
City attorney recommends notice for new developments

A resident activist group gained a key supporter as it campaigns for changes to downtown project review policies.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nancy Curtis feeds a baby bird during one of her volunteering shifts, which is one of her favorite activities.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 15, 2018
Save Our Seabirds volunteers take flight

Numerous Longboat Key residents volunteer at Save Our Seabirds to help local wildlife.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The city is partnering with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on plans to take sand from Big Pass, which has never been dredged before, to renourish portions of the Lido Key shoreline.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 25, 2019
Siesta, city face off at Big Pass hearing

Representatives for the city and island residents questioned witnesses as the legal battle over a Lido shoreline project continues.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 5, 2012
By the numbers: Code Enforcement counts

During the first seven months of the year, code enforcement handled a total of 596 violations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Michael's On East staff  Scott West, Margaux Arthur, Matt Merriman, Co-Proprietor Phil Mancini and Lavardo Morely stand next to food crates ready for delivery. The restaurant made more than 3,000 meals by noon Sept. 30.
  • By Kat Hughes and Emily Walsh |
  • October 4, 2022
Thankful? Great. Now be helpful.

Amidst the wreckage Hurricane Ian left behind, the rainbow after the storm emerges: When our neighbors need help, we know how to respond.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Among the effects of the coronavirus pandemic: closed public facilities designed to limit social gatherings.
  • By Tom Harmer |
  • March 27, 2020
Remember, we are still in an active stage of an emergency

Heed the guidelines from federal, state and local authorities.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Lincoln Marine built this home on the banks of the Braden River in 1920 and it still stands today.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 21, 2023
Heritage Days runs through March in Manatee County

Jiggs Landing offers special boat tours of historical spots during the annual monthlong celebration of Manatee's history.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
An ordinance passed in 1982 allowed for the Key to be grandfathered in and keep their regulation powers. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2022
Town to consider short-term rental registration program

Longboat Key is among few jurisdictions allowed to continue regulating short-term rental properties.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 12, 2021
Sarasota National Cemetery holds 9/11 memorial ceremony

First responders, survivors and supporters paid their respects on Sept. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Concerned about Americans' problem with obesity, Lakewood Ranch's Rich Medford started Americas Wellness Group.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 2, 2023
Lakewood Ranch businessman makes large-scale attack on weight loss

Rich Medford started the business Americas Wellness Group to combat obesity.

  • East County
  • Opinion
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