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Alison Cossetti Clough and Allison Boccaccio are seated in the VIP area.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 11, 2023
Suncoast Food & Wine Fest sizzles at Premier Park

The 21st annual Rotary Club fundraiser was another hit in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Santa greets a young runner at the finish of the 2022 Sandy Claws Beach Run.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2023
Registration open for Sandy Claws Beach Run on Siesta Key

The 47th annual event is scheduled for Dec. 9 at Siesta Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Seven-time PGA Tour winner Billy Horschel hosts the Advocates Professional Golf Association Tour Thursday and Friday at The Concession.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 18, 2023
Minority golfers take their shot at Billy Horschel Invitational

Advocates Professional Golf Association Tour makes a stop at The Concession in the Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
Tanner Crump threw a complete-game shutout against Port Charlotte High on April 24.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 27, 2023
'Workhorse' pitcher gives Sarasota baseball a lift as playoffs approach

Plus, a look at how other area baseball and softball teams are faring as the regular season concludes.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Inter-District Authority meets at the Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 2, 2023
Quest to privatize Lakewood Ranch CDD roads hits road block

The Community Development Districts of Lakewood Ranch likely will need new legislation to privatize roads.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 21, 2023
Sarasota man arrested on child pornography charges

Hundreds of images were found on a computer belonging to a 51-year-old man.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Andrew Long and the rest of the cast at Asolo Rep's "Inherit the Wind."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 26, 2024
It's science vs. faith in Asolo Rep's production of 'Inherit the Wind'

Director Peter Rothstein takes an evenhanded approach in this American classic based on a 1925 trial.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Superintendent Jason Wysong has loved talking to students like R. Dan Nolan Middle School eighth graders Bryce Newman and Hutch Jeanise.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 24, 2023
Manatee schools must react to loss of federal emergency funds

After 100 days in new post, Superintendent Jason Wysong must evaluate positions funded by COVID grants.

  • East County
  • Schools
John Mcclain tours PGT Innovations, a custom windows and doors manufacturer. Students are learning about the manufacturing process, safety protocols and available jobs through The Haven's vocational summer camp.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 22, 2023
The Haven's camp works at getting jobs for those in need

A four-week camp in Sarasota introduced students to job opportunities with local manufacturers.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The north end groin field is shown in an aerial picture taken in October 2023, after Hurricane Idalia.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 17, 2024
How beach groins protect Longboat Key's sand

The human-made structures help guide sand movement and hold back currents to preserve beaches.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Shortage of courts: It’s not that big of a pickle
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 22, 2023
Shortage of courts: It’s not that big of a pickle

Does Longboat really need more public pickleball courts?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The war is here, personal
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 8, 2023
The war is here, personal

The Israel-Hamas War is being fought 7,000 miles away. But within the Sarasota-Manatee Jewish community, the war is touching families directly. Everyone "must thrust himself … into this struggle."

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Andrew Shackleford was hired as Lakewood Ranch High's director of sports performance in 2021. Shackleford and athletic director Kent Ringquist are leading the school's efforts to renovate the weight room after 24 years.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 11, 2022
Lakewood Ranch High begins fundraising to renovate its weight room

Personalized workout-tracking technology would result as part of a $100,000 fundraising effort.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sisterhood for Good members Kathy Fraley, Kathy  Collums, Peggy Kronus and Heather Kasten are all excited for their next retreat in November for their annual planning, but say "No details! It's a secret to the public."
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • October 10, 2018
Sisterhood for Good takes a slice out of charity in Lakewood Ranch

Sisterhood for Good kicked off their fundraising season at California Pizza Kitchen on Oct. 4.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
James Armstrong and fellow Longboat Key property owner Robert Smith published the videos on YouTube.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 25, 2010
Residents take Code Enforcement dispute to YouTube

Longboat Key Residents James Armstrong and Robert Smith are interviewed in four videos.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Party planner Stephanie Grae before a "Gaze & Graze" tour at Creative Liberties in the Limelight District.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • December 5, 2023
Sarasota event planner spotlights arts with local multimedia openings

Stephanie Grae produces special arts and nonprofit events around Sarasota with a focus on bringing people together.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota police blocked access to Madison Drive while city crews worked on the broken water pipe farther down the street.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 12, 2018
Water main break floods St. Armands street

Crews are working to fix a broken pipe associated with construction near the future site of a city parking garage on the Circle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
With a new investor on board, Major League Football hopes to kick off its training season in March at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 17, 2016
Major League Football finds new funding source

New professional football league based in Lakewood Ranch appears to be back on schedule for inaugural 2016 season.

  • East County
  • News
River Club's Lynn Hague and Bob and Pearl Taboh ring in the holiday season together at River Club's first Jingle Ball.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 6, 2023
River Club hosts its first Jingle Ball

The Jingle Ball gave neighbors an opportunity to meet and reconnect in a formal and fun setting.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Harry Christensen said he is planning to expand the dining area at Harry’s Continental Kitchens to recoup many of the financial losses from the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 15, 2020
Harry's Continental Kitchens plans to expand dining area, create more parking spots

The plan calls to add 14 additional parking spots along St. Jude's Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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