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River Club resident Cliff Lathrop said he and his wife, Catherin Lathrop, will visit with their daughter for the first time in a year and a half after they receive their second doses of COVID-19 vaccine.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 24, 2021
Anger, gratitude follow Lakewood Ranch vaccinations

Lakewood Ranch residents relieved to be vaccinated, but Premier site receives criticism from many

  • East County
  • News
Impact fees are paid by developers on new construction. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 27, 2018
Manatee County may cap impact fees

Commissioners will discuss impact fees at their March 1 meeting.

  • East County
  • News
The No. 18 hole at Lakewood National Golf Club often sees big crowds during the LECOM Suncoast Classic.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 25, 2023
Volunteer opportunities at Suncoast Classic open as schedule shifts

The Korn Ferry Tour's stop in Lakewood Ranch stop will in mid-April.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Clarinetist John Fullam
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 27, 2023
Lakewood Ranch concert features noted clarinetist

Noted clarinetist John Fullam will share his joy of music during the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble’s Winter Concert after his recovery from Hodgkin lymphoma.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 17, 2022
"A little off the top''

Spooky scene plays out at a Sarasota hair salon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Isaac Ashley.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 17, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Isaac Ashley

The Lakewood Ranch High junior wide receiver caught three touchdowns May 13 in the football team's spring scrimmage and is poised for a big fall season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota County Mosquito Management patrols the entire county with a full-time crew of 20 and 11 more seasonal workers, treating for larvae and adult populations.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 19, 2023
Two malaria cases recorded in Sarasota and Manatee counties

Health department officials warn the public to protect against mosquitoes by draining standing water and covering their skin.

  • East County
  • News
If parents prepare a base meal for the week in advance, they can throw in different sides each day to add variety, like carrots and celery stick with hummus, a container of yogurt, or strawberries. (Photo via Ello)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 29, 2022
Early preparation key in getting students to eat healthy

Here are some tips for low-stress meal preparation as your child heads to school.

  • East County
  • Schools
Graduation becomes official.
  • By James Peter |
  • May 31, 2023
Longboat Key graduates take the next step in their education

Accomplished students are headed to Auburn University, Loyola University Chicago and Inspiration Academy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 30, 2022
We need Colorado’s TABOR

All of our governments are spending unthinkable amounts of money. After Colorado limited spending to population and CPI growth, wild government spending stopped, and Colorado’s economy flourished.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sights + Sounds debuted in May 2022 with Broadway on the Lake.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 17, 2023
Waterside gets lively with a new performance series

Sights + Sounds at Waterside Place is a monthly series showcasing performances by area arts groups.

  • East County
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Peninsula Sarasota will bring 23 luxury residences to Golden Gate Point.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 9, 2023
Construction begins on luxury development Peninsula Sarasota

The condominium complex will bring 23 residences, priced from $2.6 million, to Golden Gate Point.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Julie McGue snapped a photo of the campsite she and her family shared in Montana. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 13, 2021
Longboat Key residents' summer vacation photos tell stories

Longboaters like traveling off the island to see some new views every summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Colony snapper ($58) takes my mom right back to her day at the Monkey Bar.
  • By Emma Burke |
  • May 8, 2023
Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch restaurants sure to be a hit on Mother's Day

Just in time to celebrate your mom, here's an ode to the favorite restaurants of my family's matriarchs.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
A one-hour playdate takes place every fourth Wednesday of the month at the Green at UTC.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 29, 2023
Toddlers take over the Green at UTC of Sarasota

Every fourth Wednesday of the month, UTC hosts the Kids Club for a game day.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Grace Howl's "No Fear No Rules" sign.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 22, 2023
Grace Howl: The accidental artist

A car crash forced Howl off the corporate treadmill into a dazzling world of abstract images

  • Arts + Culture
ODA's Zach Fox (11) and Oliver Giraud (22) double-team Sarasota Christian's Jayven Szewczyk in the post.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 9, 2023
Gritty defense key to more wins for ODA boys basketball

As the second half of the season begins, the Thunder has already matched its win total from a season ago.

  • East County
  • Sports
To the bagel that gives the tri-state area a run of its money.
  • By Emma Burke |
  • September 3, 2023
The best bagels in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch

Foodies know the difference between boiled and baked lumps of dough.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 8, 2023
New grocery store, residences transform upper Main Street

Downtown redevelopment is moving eastward with residential and mixed-use developments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The recently sold penthouse in the Epoch building offers 180-degree views of Sarasota Bay.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 30, 2023
Record condo listing sells for $11.15 million

The two-level penthouse in the Epoch building has more than 6,000 square feet of interior space and 1,700 square feet of outdoor space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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