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With Residences at the Green in the background, this Lakewood Ranch field along Rangeland Parkway could become home to Erickson Senior Living.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 7, 2022
SMR requests land use changes in Lakewood Ranch

A Lakewood Ranch developer has asked to swap retail and office space to make way for Erickson Senior Living.

  • East County
  • News
New swan cygnets hatched on Longboat Key in May 2024.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • May 6, 2024
Baby swans take first steps on Longboat Key

David Novak, the swan keeper of Longboat Key, helped ensure the survival of six recently hatched cygnets.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Michael DeWulf painting at his live art show at Wyland Gallery on Aug. 4.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 9, 2023
Sarasota artist draws audience with live show at Wyland Gallery

Sarasota-based artist Michael DeWulf paints for 10 to 14 hours to grow in his craft.

  • Arts + Culture
Manatee County Administrator Scott Hopes has become the target of some county employees who don't like the direction the county is going.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 3, 2022
Voting only way to reverse county's squabbling

Manatee County Administrator Scott Hopes has become the target of some county employees who don’t like the direction the county is going.

  • East County
  • Opinion
BJ Ivey believes in a "one day at a time" approach to building the Sailors boys basketball program.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 15, 2024
Sailors boys basketball sets postseason tone with district title win

Sarasota High (24-2) won district title 63-36 over North Port High (17-9), avenging an earlier loss.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
SMR's Laura Cole, Pulte's Josh Graeve, Ivette, Lyanna, Lucious, and retired Army Sgt. Lucio Gaytan, Pulte's Wes Copeland and Building Homes for Heroes' Cody Brannon break ground for the Gaytan's new home at Sapphire Point Feb. 3 in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 3, 2023
Pulte heads partnership to provide Lakewood Ranch home to veteran

Pulte, Building Homes for Heroes and SMR combined to provide a mortgage-free home in Sapphire Point for veteran Lucio Gaytan.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 13, 2011
Central Sarasota County Little League Baseball registration begins

Registration dates for the spring 2011 season are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15 and 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, at Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 9, 2021
Pass the salt, pass the charity with Pure Florida Sea Salt

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium will get 20% of the proceeds of the special salt.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sandy Finnegan, Debbie Karlin and Judy Posner
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • May 1, 2024
Women's Golf Association of Longboat Key celebrates end of season

This year saw the golf groups switch from paper scorekeeping to the Golf Genius app.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
In May, representatives for JWM Management outlined a concept for a mixed-use project on the Fillmore lot. The city has not received a formal offer, but the inclusion of public parking could shape the proposed purchase price.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 6, 2021
Despite parking questions, St. Armands lot remains on the market

The city has invited interested buyers to submit proposals for acquiring the Fillmore Drive parking lot, but it’s unclear how garage construction may affect any sale price.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The gleaming towers of downtown Sarasota as viewed from the Ringling Bridge provide a backdrop for a variety of date-night options.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 29, 2024
Sarasota named best date-night city in the US

When it comes to a night on the town, Sarasota tops 160 cities across the country.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Anna and Elsa walk their fans over to a better photo spot. The sisters were mobbed with hugs the minute they arrived.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 10, 2024
Movie in the Park at Waterside Place attracts 'Frozen' super fans

It was a special night in Lakewood Ranch to stay up late and dress like your favorite princess.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
At the Women's Golf Association of Longboat Key "Go for a Cure" Tournament there was a helicopter drop to raise money for Breast Health Sarasota.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • February 29, 2024
Women's Golf Association of Longboat Key putts for a cure

Key-Niners and Eighteen-holers hosted their annual Go for a Cure tournament to raise money for Breast Health Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michael Karp brings out an article he found on a topic they were discussing in Thinking Out Loud.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • June 12, 2024
Retired trial lawyer moderates discussion groups on current events

Mike Karp uses his Bronx roots and legal knowledge to facilitate conversations on world news and political issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bob Harrigan broadcasted live from the Longboat Key Club.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 7, 2022
Annual disaster prep seminar readies residents for an active hurricane season

Increasing climate temperatures are leading to more hurricanes, data shows. And having a plan in place before a storm hits is key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Eagle Trace's Susan Cueto has published a children's book to help pre-K students overcome their fears of starting school.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 10, 2024
Lakewood Ranch educator covers pre-K jitters in her first book

Susan Cueto hopes her book can help pre-K students overcome their fear of starting school.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kyle Grimes, an attorney for Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, speaks at the Dec. 15 meeting.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 19, 2023
Race village proposed for SR 64 development near racetracks

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch has tweaked its plan to attract racetrack-friendly homeowners to Taylor Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
The Concession Golf Club will once again receive worldwide attention when it hosts The World Champions Cup in December.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 15, 2023
Field finalized for World Champions Cup at The Concession

Ten of the top 11 players in the Charles Schwab Cup standings have agreed to play.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Green Orchid restaurant at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is restricted to Selby members or those who have paid the $26 admission fee.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 28, 2024
Selby opens garden-to-table restaurant The Green Orchid

The solar-powered eatery at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota aims to become the world's first net-positive-energy restaurant.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Tutti Del Monte and speaker Krystel Beall
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2024
Resilient Repartee speaker turns trauma into triumph

Krystel Beall shared her story with overcoming trauma at the luncheon, hosted by Resilient Retreat.

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