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New pizza restaurant opens in Lakewood Ranch
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 24, 2023
New pizza restaurant opens in Lakewood Ranch

Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza opened on the corner of State Road 70 and Lorraine Road.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Animal lovers are jumping for joy as 27 dogs are flown Wednesday to shelters in other states to clear space at Manatee County Animal Welfare. Photo by Jay Heater
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 13, 2022
Manatee animal shelter space improved through altruistic effort

Wings of Rescue, Humane Society joined Manatee County Animal Welfare to provide new homes for 27 dogs.

  • East County
  • News
This Lake Club home at 16427 Daysailor Trail sold for $2,975,000. It has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,504 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 2, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for April 17-21 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Daysailor Trail tops the week's sales at $2,975,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
In addition to the Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, the Sarasota Orchestra uses spaces such as the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall for performances, which can make scheduling a challenge, officials say.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 21, 2019
Orchestra prepares update on venue search

The Sarasota Orchestra wants to build a new music hall within the city, but any specific sites under consideration remain unknown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Urban Design Studio has shared a draft map of what they believe a built-out transit system could look like in Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 2, 2015
Urban Design Studio envisions new density, transit options

The Urban Design Studio is writing zoning regulations focused on form over density. Can it change minds in a community fearful of high-density development?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Downtown leaders are discussing spending more to promote the availability of outdoor dining space, curbside pickup and more to attract customers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 3, 2020
Downtown stakeholders seek increased business activity

A group of downtown property owners is considering spending more on advertising in hopes of offsetting the effects of COVID-19.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Among the projects facing taxpayers is $250 million, probably more, to build one or two performing arts centers on The Bay site, while preserving the existing Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, which will need refurbishing.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 31, 2018
Vote of no confidence

Given their history, it’s difficult to think Sarasotacommissioners can make the right decisions on the bayfront. They should charge The Bay’s board to present a plan to voters.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Tom Harmer made a point of meeting with groups around town following his acceptance of the position. Among the first was a visit to the Kiwanis Club in 2018.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 27, 2022
Harmer tells Longboat Key he's retiring in December

Commissioners are expected to begin talking about how to replace him during the meeting Friday, July 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Country Club Shores IV and V will be the first of the neighborhoods to get their water main replaced.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • May 24, 2023
Country Club Shores asbestos pipe replacement starts late summer

Replacing the entire pipe is expected to cost about $9.5 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Guitar Girls" now runs through April 7. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 16, 2019
Scene & Heard Thursday, Jan. 17

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week, from an extended Florida Studio Theatre run of the show "Guitar Girls" to the retirement of John Fischer, managing director of Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Lakewood Ranch junior Sophia Falco set a new personal record of 20 feet, 5 inches to win the long jump at the Flo Golden South Track and Field Meet May 28, in Clermont.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 8, 2016
A great leap year

Lakewood Ranch junior continues impressive performances in the long jump.

  • East County
  • Sports
Players Theatre Artistic Director Jeffery Kin and Managing Director Michelle Bianchi Pingel say the early feedback to their move has been largely positive.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 4, 2016
Players Theatre uproots from longtime Sarasota home

The Players Theatre is selling its property near the bayfront and moving to Lakewood Ranch. Why is the oldest arts organization in Sarasota leaving the city?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 1, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key hears from interim police chief

George Turner spoke to the club about his goals for the department.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
LECOM Park has been garnering substantial attention to its namesake according to a school executive.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 30, 2017
Lakewood Ranch's LECOM puts naming rights on stage

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Brad Jones, president and CEO; Carol Jones, director of residential services; and Alison Thomas, CEO, stand outside The Haven's Mary Jane House. (Photo by Heidi Kurpiela)
  • By Eric Snider |
  • November 18, 2021
Charity Snapshot: Homes With Heart

The Haven has long provided residential services, full-time care, jobs and more for people with severe disabilities. By the time 2022 dawns, the organization plans to break ground on two new group homes.

  • LWR Life
Christopher Nazarian is a bass vocalist and classical pianist. Photo by Kayleigh Omang
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 6, 2019
Sarasota Opera's unsung heroes rarely see the spotlight, but they're ready for it

What does it take to be an understudy at Sarasota Opera? Just everything you’ve got. Christopher Nazarian wouldn’t have it any other way.

  • Arts + Culture
1. Braden River's O'Mariah Gordon repeated as the Gatorade Florida Girls Basketball Player of the Year.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 17, 2020
A year of triumph: The top-10 moments of the East County high school sports season

Multiple aea athletes got national and state recognition for their accomplishments this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Economic Development Corp. President and CEO Lisa Krouse said the organization has made great progress under her leadership of the last 11 months. (File photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 9, 2022
EDC will keep its reduced county funding — for now

The County Commission voted 3-2 to continue funding the Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota County through 2022-23.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Steph Davis has advice for people thinking about getting into rock climbing: keep your overhead low.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 23, 2023
Record-setting rock climber shares advice on risk and reward

Steph Davis, who spoke Feb. 16 in Sarasota, was the first woman to free climb the Salathé Wall of El Capitan in Yosemite, California.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 23, 2022
Summer Fun Guide 2022: Arts

Your guide to summer camps in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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