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Steve Johnson, Jen Rust, and Jeff and Nikki Sedacca — Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 10, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 04.13.17

From engagement parties to special announcements, here's what you might have missed on the social scene last week.

  • Black Tie
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 4, 2013
New apartment complex planned for Lakewood Ranch

Davis Development plans to build 270 apartment units at State Road 70 and Pope Road.

  • East County
  • News
The purple line running from the Key to the orange dot represents the town-owned wastewater pipeline.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 24, 2024
Cost increase for sewer main project presents challenge for Longboat

The project rose in cost by about $8 million and would replace the subaqueous line underneath Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Chamber honors construction company for its service; Taylor Morrison rep named as panelist; John Neal Homes reports record third quarter sales; Salt and Light Productions receives Emmy nod

  • East County
  • News
Keith Pandeloglou said a community campout is being considered for Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 26, 2018
New activity pitched for Lakewood Ranch residents

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities might host a neighborhood campout.

  • East County
  • News
Robert Sullivan says Nathan Benderson Park is one of the main reasons he and his wife chose this area to live.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 31, 2016
New CEO takes helm of SANCA

Nathan Benderson Park puts former promoter on center stage

  • East County
  • News
Rod Warner believed a series of roundabouts along U.S. 41 would, among other benefits, improve the connectivity between the North Trail, downtown and the bayfront.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 13, 2015
Roundabout advocate Rod Warner dies

Known as "Mr. Roundabout" in Sarasota, Warner discovered a new passion for the roadway features late in life — and dedicated himself to it fully.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Country Meadows' Michelle Noel has gone from jobless due to the pandemic to the owner of Wicked Awesome Ice Cream Emporium in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 17, 2021
Pandemic planted seeds for Wicked Awesome Ice Cream Emporium in Lakewood Ranch

New ice cream emporium in Lakewood Ranch melts together fun and whimsy.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Guest Author |
  • April 14, 2019
My View: Why we need Mote's new aquarium

Mote’s proposed Science Education Aquarium in Benderson Park will further the region as a leading center for marine science, education and discoveries.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 28, 2013
Sales-tax may yield new health-care model

In part II of our preview of a June 18 referendum on the half-cent sales tax increase in Manatee County, the East County Observer examines how new revenue would impact care in the community.

  • East County
  • News
odums
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 11, 2014
TWIS Asks: Brandan Odums, visiting New Orleans street artist

TWIS Asks: Brandan Odums, visiting New Orleans street artist

  • Arts + Culture
East County high school football roundup: 10.29.21
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 29, 2021
East County high school football roundup: 10.29.21

East County high school football roundup: 10.29.21

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 2, 2010
Resident's cat remains missing since last week

Max, a 5-year-old gray tabby cat, was lost Tuesday, May 25, near Joan M. Durante Park and The Longboat Observer office.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The forum will be moderated by Senior Circuit Judge Nancy Donnellan. File photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 16, 2012
Tiger Bay to host state attorney forum

The Sarasota Tiger Bay Club will host a 12th Judicial Circuit state attorney forum Thursday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Morgan Keefer and Marian Robertson attempt to block a shot by a Tampa King outside hitter.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 8, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch High volleyball

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team won its first-ever regional tournament match, defeating Tampa King 3-0 in a Class 6A-Region 3 quarterfinal Nov. 2. The Lady Mustangs defeated the Lions 26-24, 25-20, 25-22. Mariah Robertson finished with 11 kills and three aces and Ashlyn Falahee had seven kills, two blocks, four digs and an ace to lead the way for Lakewood. Quillan Toler finished with seven kills, one block and one ace and Shelby Walker added four kills and five blocks. Ali Milbourn finished with 22 assists. With the win, Lakewood plays host to Seminole Osceola in a regional semifinal at 7 p.m. tonight. The Lady Mustangs defeated the Lady Warriors 3-1 to win their first district title.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ominous clouds, rains and wind already are affecting Longboat Key today.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 8, 2011
Longboat expects gloomy weather today

The island has rain chances of 60%, as well as heavy wind gusts, courtesy of a low level tropical system coming in from the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 13, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 15, 2011
Real-estate sales reach six-year high

After seeing 800 total property sales in March, the Sarasota Association of Realtors said the real-estate market is on the rebound.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Phayre family’s Nintendo-inspired video, “The Super Phayre Family,” is one of 14 finalists nationwide.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 16, 2011
Phayre family needs your vote

One East County family is a finalist in the Primrose School and Children's Miracle Network Family Dance-off competition.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 22, 2012
ODA rolls past Southwest Florida Christian

The Out-of-Door Academy football team rolled to a 52-16 victory over Southwest Florida Christian in its Homecoming game Oct. 19.

  • East County
  • Sports
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