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Lakewood Ranch's Maria Shaw, a senior at Out-of-Door Academy, will major in biology at Oxford College of Emory University after graduation with a dream of becoming a surgeon.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 2, 2023
School experiences at ODA launch senior toward promising future

After an internship at Blake Hospital and positive experiences in science classes, Lakewood Ranch's Maria Shaw can't wait to work toward becoming a surgeon.

  • East County
  • Schools
An aerial view of the proposed Longboat Pass Bridge solution shows the new bridge would be built to the west of the existing bridge.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 3, 2024
North-end community raises concerns about new Longboat Pass Bridge

FDOT presented three possible build alternatives to replace the Longboat Pass Bridge. North-end residents are more concerned about the impacts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High senior running back CJ McRae II.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 28, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: CJ McRae II

The Lakewood Ranch High senior running back is set for a big 2024.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dissatisfied diner calls police over service dispute
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 31, 2024
Dissatisfied diner calls police over service dispute

A woman wants officers to file a report following a dispute with a server and manager. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The proposed roundabout at the intersection of Gulf of Mexico Drive and Broadway Street is intended to slow traffic.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 26, 2023
Major improvements to Gulf of Mexico Drive hit a snag

The roundabout and complete street projects designed for Gulf of Mexico Drive now require further design and discussion before moving forward.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dekyi Rongé with her canine companion in “Westminster.”
  • By Su Byron |
  • March 29, 2024
Productions and exhibits to catch before they’re gone

What’s happening in the arts this breezy season? Read on for a sneak peek at five cool bets.

  • Arts + Culture
Leslie Richards and Deb Anderson of Lakewood Ranch say they haven't played a match on hard courts in years. They oppose hard courts being built at Premier Park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 26, 2023
Will Premier Park tennis courts in Lakewood Ranch be hard on the body?

Lakewood Ranch-area tennis players say Manatee County shouldn't build hard-surface tennis courts.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Ben Kloss celebrates following a solo home run in the Lakewood Ranch Little League 8-9-10 All-Star team's game against Buffalo Creek June 22. Lakewood Ranch defeated Buffalo Creek 13-3.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 25, 2022
All-Star baseball season in Lakewood Ranch off to triumphant start

Area baseball players dream of the Little League World Series as the tournaments begin.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Abbey Theatre's production of "Born With Teeth" runs through March 29 at Asolo Repertory Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 19, 2024
Asolo Rep offers new take on Shakespeare and Marlowe

"Born With Teeth" playwright Liz Duffy Adams builds on historical evidence to weave an intrigue-filled tale of the playwrights as collaborators.

  • Arts + Culture
Bill Kaser and Don Deibert started the Senior Transport Services nonprofit to provide transportation for seniors. Lakewood Ranch's Deibert died May 15.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 31, 2023
Co-founder of Senior Transport Services dies

The death of Lakewood Ranch's Don Deibert has left the nonprofit in dire need of volunteer drivers.

  • East County
  • News
Patrick Attwater, CEO of One80 Solar, flips the switch.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 28, 2024
Selby Gardens flips switch on solar panel array

The 57,000-square-foot array activation makes Selby Gardens the world's first net-positive energy botanical garden complex.

  • Sarasota
  • News
St. Armands Circle is among Sarasota's primary attractions for visitors and residents alike.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 9, 2023
Bid to renew St. Armands Business Improvement District falls short

The special tax district and its enhanced level of city services will end Sept. 30. Now the debate begins over what to do with unspent funds.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Though Myakka’s ecosystems adapted to seasonal flooding, increased threats of pollutant runoff from outside the park is concerning.
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • October 30, 2024
Hurricane's fury can benefit wetlands, such as Myakka River State Park

It can play an important role in shaping healthy, albeit dramatically changed, ecosystems.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
John Kenyon speaks about Cringer the alligator to an audience at Fruitville Library.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 22, 2024
Sarasota libraries explore world of wildlife with free events

Libraries are offering programming to tie in with One Book selection “An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us” by Ed Yong.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • A time to celebrate |
  • June 28, 2023
Suncoast Community Church

Celebrating 25 Years !

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
The Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences float makes its way down Main Street.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 3, 2023
Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade lets it snow community spirit

The parade brought together organizations and businesses throughout the community to celebrate a theme of “Christmas Around the World.”

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, Central District, Seat 1: Tanya Parus
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2024
Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, Central District, Seat 1: Tanya Parus

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Women's Center |
  • June 8, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Maternity Patient Shares Her Story

In her profession as a pelvic floor physical therapist, Anjelica Yoder spends a great deal of time helping women understand their bodies – especially in pregnancy and postpartum.

  • Health
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Junior Kyrsten Montas and freshman Ava Nono embrace Riverview High girls basketball's "Defensive energy brings offense" philosophy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 18, 2024
Riverview High girls basketball eyes the postseason

The Rams are 15-2 as of Jan. 16, but Head Coach Gerald Perry wants his team to keep improving.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Dale Anderson
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2024
Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, at-large Seat 2: Dale Anderson

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
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