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Tom Aposporos sees his role as chamber president as being a resource for all member businesses.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 5, 2011
7 in 11: Tom Aposporos

The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce president puts his politics, business and theater background to work.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch senior forward Jacob Jordan (8) goes for a header against Manatee High. He had two goals in the game.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 29, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Mustangs appear poised for playoff run

Lakewood Ranch boys soccer is a threat yet again.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tamlyn Leatt pet Benny enthusiastically while her peers watched.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • May 22, 2019
Thunder strikes for mounted patrol

Nolan Middle School students name the Manatee County Sheriff's Office Mounted Patrol Unit logo.

  • East County
  • Schools
Commissioners decided parking will be prohibited on the north side of Old Stickney Point Road.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • March 8, 2018
County blocks parking on part of Old Stickney Point Road

Safety issues outweighed the three spots being debated for the commission, but a proposed lot could provide more parking nearby.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota Sharks swimmer Austin Katz finished fifth in the 200-meter backstroke at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials July 1.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 7, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Sarasota's Austin Katz looks to 2020

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch High girls track team scored 68 points to win the Class 4A state meet May 6 and May 7, at IMG Academy. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 11, 2016
Hit or Miss:Jen Blanco

Lakewood Ranch girls clear their final hurdle

  • East County
  • Sports
Brian Battie (6) is coming to Braden River High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 11, 2018
Braden River Pirates football adds another cannonball

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch's Caitlyn Klein battles Riverview's Gabrielle Levy during the Lady Mustangs' 1-0 victory Dec. 18.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 7, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

No breaking these Mustangs in January

  • East County
  • Sports
Florida's men’s 50+ volleyball team. Photo courtesy Craig Wolfe
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 7, 2013
SIDELINES

Four Lakewood Ranch YMCA Wave Runners swimmers qualified for the YMCA Nationals.

  • East County
  • Sports
Atwell was the top vote-getter with 4,575 votes, or 38.48% of votes. Chapman garnered 3,880 votes, or 32.64%
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 14, 2013
Atwell, Chapman win runoff election

All three City Commission candidates spent the day greeting voters at polling locations in what was expected to be a close election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Middle hitter Madison Jaco has been playing on Braden River’s varsity volleyball team since she was a sophomore.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 11, 2013
Volleyball: Court General

Senior Madison Jaco has spent the past two years developing into one of the vocal leaders for the Lady Pirates team.

  • East County
  • Schools
Rex Jensen
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 7, 2023
SMR CEO/president earns Builder magazine 'Legend' award

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch CEO and President Rex Jensen was honored for leading Lakewood Ranch to its standing as the No. 1-selling, multigenerational, master-planned community.

  • East County
  • News
The Mote International Film Festival was Sept. 9.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 12, 2023
Mote shows award-winning films to teach ocean conservation

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium hosted an ocean film festival to share marine research with the public.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarabeth Kalajian is stepping down from her role as director of Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources after 35 years.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 12, 2019
Ready for the next chapter: Sarabeth Kalajian reflects on career with Sarasota County libraries

Kalajian's career spans 35 years, though it began with a chance encounter.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gill Ruderman, of Braden River VFW Post 12055, enjoys his ride as the 2023 Tribute to Heroes Parade grand marshal.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 18, 2024
It's a steady march toward another parade in Lakewood Ranch

Entries begin to line up for 2024 Tribute to Heroes Parade.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Sarah Felder |
  • March 5, 2013
The Engine 2 Diet challenge with Whole Foods Market Sarasota: week two

The Engine 2 Diet challenge with Whole Foods Market Sarasota: week two

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
East County resident Lori Dengler, a one-year appointee to Manatee County's Healthcare Advisory Committee, reviews documents in her home.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 9, 2016
Piecing together the healthcare puzzle

With $20 million dedicated to indigent care, Manatee County seeks funding alternatives.

  • East County
  • News
Pianist Nicolas Namoradze performs at the Sarasota Music Festival.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 27, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 29-June 4

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 26, 2011
Lakewood Rotary tips glass to charity

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch will host the 10th annual Suncoast Food & Wine Fest Nov. 12.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High School senior Claire Davidson is a 2020 National Merit Scholar semifinalist. She earned a score of 1470 on the PSAT.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 2, 2019
East County students score big on PSAT

Three East County seniors qualify as National Merit Scholar semifinalists

  • East County
  • News
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