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By Jay Heater |
November 17, 2023

'Mr. Lakewood Ranch' lands big Business Alliance award

Keith Pandeloglou was named Best Rancher at the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's annual Sandies awards.

East County
Business

By Observer Staff |
December 24, 2023

2023: Best of Black Tie

It was a year filled with the three F's: fun, fashion and fundraising. Here are some of our favorite moments from the area’s social scene in 2023.

Black Tie

By Ryan Kohn |
January 10, 2024

New Sarasota High athletic director wants to build college-style programs

BJ Ivey will continue to coach the Sailors boys' basketball team, in addition to his new responsibilities.

Sarasota
Sports

By Ryan Kohn |
September 27, 2023

Brazilian jiu-jitsu event promotes anti-bullying initiative

Thadeu Vieira's event, held at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex, saw more than 300 competitors.

Sarasota
Sports

By Observer Staff |
March 15, 2024

Survey says: Longboaters want more than a library

In an informal online survey, a majority of respondents said they want a library, but they want an education and community center too.

Longboat Key
News

By Liz Ramos |
January 19, 2022

Main Street at Lakewood Ranch menu adds a twist

Remy's on Main opens in Lakewood Ranch.

East County
Neighbors

By Adam Hughes |
November 23, 2023

Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 6-10 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch

A condominium in Plaza at Five Points tops the week's sales at $3.6 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By David Conway |
July 2, 2020

City mask requirements officially take effect

Sarasota officials hope an increased emphasis on face coverings — mandatory in the city, strongly encouraged in the county — will slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
August 15, 2023

7 indicted for meth distributing operation in Manatee County

A multi-agency investigation resulted in seven arrests and the seizure of 1 pound of methamphetamine and other drugs.

East County
News

By Liz Ramos |
January 14, 2024

Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association hosts chili cook-off

Participants put their own twist on chili recipes.

East County
Neighbors

By Matt Walsh |
May 2, 2018

Rising seas, sea walls and perspective

It's better to address 50-year-old sea walls now rather than later.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Matt Walsh |
January 17, 2024

Population growth spawns prosperity. Development comes with it.

Anyone who lives in Florida, full or part time, and thinks they have the right to keep others from having what you have is delusional. Don’t like it? Go back to New Jersey.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Lesley Dwyer |
January 26, 2023

Medical pros meet potential patients at The Paradise Center

The Paradise Center on Longboat Key is hosting a four-day open house from 1-2 p.m. Jan. 31 through Feb. 3 for residents to meet doctors in a variety of specialties.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
June 4, 2023

New Lakewood Ranch Community Fund president takes the helm

Mark Clark says he wants to build the momentum that outgoing board President Nicole Ryskamp began.

East County
Neighbors

By Matt Walsh |
March 7, 2024

New College plan makes no sense for taxpayers

New College of Florida’s new president, Richard Corcoran, and the DeSantis board appointees have an ambitious plan. But when you analyze the economics, you can’t justify the $400 million-plus cost to taxpayers.