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Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy's Ely Chappell conducts observational data collection with Stephanie Peabody, the founder of the Brain Health Initiative, and Cadence Clay.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 13, 2023
Expanding Lakewood Ranch Prep offers more opportunities

With the upper school building complete, school staff members say the sky is the limit for extracurriculars.

  • East County
  • Schools
An attack on religion?
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 24, 2024
An attack on religion?

A new Biden rule on immigration is forcing thousands of foreign-born clergy to leave their churches, temples and synagogues.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Fork & Hen SRQ's colossal The Hitman burger with pimento cheese is nearly perfect.
  • By Emma Burke |
  • July 20, 2023
Where to find Sarasota's best buns (and burgers)

You’ll have a whopper of a time sampling these savory sandwiches.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The group meets in Walter Sparkman's home.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 3, 2024
Succulents thrive in (somewhat) secret garden in Sarasota

In a quiet, leafy corner of the city, the Sarasota Succulent Society has been raising hardy plants since 1950.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The 25,000-square-foot Lakewood Ranch Library is the only project that has been completed at Premier Park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 22, 2024
No money, but Manatee County plans for new Palmetto park?

Premier project drags, but $30 million will be spent on a veterans' memorial park.

  • East County
  • Opinion
River Strand's Patty Horak and Gayle Mutechnik look forward to seeing their friends model the latest fashion.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 23, 2024
River Strand residents hit the runway for the first time

River Strand's fifth annual fashion show benefits the Food Bank of Manatee.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kelly's Roast Beef |
  • January 1, 2024
Bite into Perfect for Yourself at Kelly's

Home of the Original 3-Way Roast Beef Sandwich.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Spotlight Partners
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The speed limit along Broadway Street has been reduced to 20 mph from 25 mph. Street parking rules elsewhere in Longbeach Village have also been changed.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 4, 2019
Commission OKs final changes to Village parking rules

Residents and town have been discussing street parking, speed limits for months.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Junior Samantha Rees looks over a map. Rees ended the season ranked No. 1 in the state for the female green team, which is the advanced team. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 18, 2022
LRHS's JROTC orienteering team sees success at state championship

Lakewood Ranch High School junior Samantha Rees ranked No. 1 in the state in orienteering.

  • East County
  • Schools
Barb Torrence has been working at the Longboat Key Library for about seven years, since she retired from being a librarian in Michigan.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 7, 2023
Town Center Phase 3 on horizon — with focus on new library

The Sarasota County-led project will take off next fiscal year, aimed at providing a new public resource on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A rendering of the proposed second Ritz-Carlton Residences tower along the boat basin in The Quay.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 15, 2023
Planning Board tables Ritz-Carlton Residences plan for The Quay

Concerns over impact on Belle Haven and the recreational trail cause Ritz-Carlton Residences II developer to request continuance for its proposed 78-condo tower on Blocks 7 and 8.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota County Starter Kit is available online.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2023
Sarasota County introduces free tool to guide new residents

The online program offered by the UF/IFAS Extension offers free education tools and guides for living in Southwest Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sam Ramey fell fast and furious in love with the life aquatic. For him, the experience was so life-changing that he finished his schooling while living aboard a sailboat.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 3, 2023
A guide to get your Sarasota fishing adventures started

As the saying goes, a bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work. Or, as outdoorsman and angler Fennel Hudson puts it: “Having a fishing rod in your hand is merely an excuse to explore out-of-sight depths and reveal mysteries that previously only existed in dreams.”

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Longboat Island Chapel donated baby items to teen parents enrolled in the Cyesis Program.
  • By Sidra Wali |
  • May 21, 2023
Longboat Island Chapel hosts charity event benefiting young parents

The chapel donated baby items for teen parents in the Riverview High School Cyesis program.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
An aerial shot shows the "bones" of the future Soleta Golf Club course in Myakka.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 28, 2024
Golf legend hopes to design a masterpiece at Soleta Golf Club course

Nick Price, a three-time Major winner, expects Myakka to become a golf destination when Soleta opens late in 2024.

  • East County
  • News
Chris Sachs, Police Chief Kelli Smith and Cash Register. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 17, 2020
New bell pit stop

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key got new Salvation Army bells.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2024
2024 sports summer camps in Sarasota, Manatee

Check out the sports camps available in Manatee and Sarasota counties.

  • Summer Fun Guide
Attendees enjoyed a laid-back vibe and delicious food at Farm to Fillet.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 14, 2024
Mote educates on sustainable aquaculture with Farm to Fillet luncheon

Guests learned from Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium scientists about sustainable fisheries during the luncheon Feb. 11.

  • Black Tie
Derek Almy, Terry Almy, Earl Almy, Talon Almy, Mark Hall, Jaxson Almy and Sara Almy
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 3, 2023
Mote A-scare-ium provides a safe place for children on Halloween

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium hosted families for a scavenger hunt, underwater pumpkin carving, candy and more.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Connor Ryan, 6, is enjoying the Chargers summer camp at the Premier Sports Campus.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 12, 2024
Lakewood Ranch soccer club charges ahead with new director

The Lakewood Ranch Chargers is a nonprofit soccer club based out of the Premier Sports Campus.

  • East County
  • News
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