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This aerial of Lakewood Ranch from 1998 shows a young community on the verge of a boom.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 1, 2011
TOP STORY, OCT.: Ranch Anniversary

Lakewood Ranch celebrated the 15th anniversary of the first home sold. Visionaries Mary Fran Carroll and John Clarke were largely responsible shaping the Lakewood Ranch residents know today.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 29, 2015
State of the beach

$20 million. In the next two years, that’s the amount of money the town is prepared to spend on three separate Longboat Key beach projects.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Work is expected to begin in June.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 8, 2020
14 projects make up New Pass Bridge summer rehab

FDOT plans Jan. 16 event to answer questions about renovations planned for the bridge in summer 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gus Mollasis talks to students during his "At the Movies" class.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 26, 2019
Longboat Key Education Center now enrolling

Classes start October 15 on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A visitor to the State Street parking garage grabs a ticket Feb. 17 from the newly installed paid parking machines.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 22, 2018
Garage paid parking draws early complaints

City parking officials believe users will quickly grow comfortable with a paid parking system in the State Street and Palm Avenue garages.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Joseph Caulkins. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 23, 2014
Caulkins sheds light on Key Chorale's 'Luminosity'

For Key Chorale's upcoming concert, "Luminosity," the group commissioned a new work. Artistic Director Joseph Caulkins sat down with The Observer to discuss the new piece.

  • Arts + Culture
Duane Fenn, Byron Poore and Patrick Kilbane
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 5, 2014
Spotlight: Chorus of the Keys changes its tune

Byron Poore, Patrick Kilbane and Duane Fenn are the newest leadership team fronting Sarasota Chorus of the Keys, the all-male, a capella, four-part harmony, barbershop chorus specializing in '50s and '60s popular music.

  • Arts + Culture
This Country Club home at 6931 Brier Creek Court sold for $1.36 million. It has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,054 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 21, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 6-10 in Lakewood Ranch

A Country Club home on Brier Creek Court tops the week's sales at $1.36 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 15, 2014
Our view

Antidote to flood insurance

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Janet and Dean Mixon are retiring. The couple sold their food truck to Polk Sheriff Charities, Inc.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 6, 2026
Mixon Swirl food truck finds a new home in Polk County

Dean and Janet Mixon sell their iconic food truck to Polk Sheriff Charities Inc.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center |
  • January 27, 2022
ER or Urgent Care?

Know the Difference to Receive Appropriate Care

  • Health
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Violist Jan Gruning talked about how hearing quartets as a youth inspired him to play music professionally.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 1, 2012
Quartet inspires east students

The award-winning Ariel String Quartet inspired student musicians in the East County as part of the Perlman Music Program/Suncoast Jan. 19-25.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River High sophomore forward Austin Myara tallied his first hat trick of the season; helping lead the visiting Pirates to a 5-0 victory over Charlotte in a Class 4A-District 11 match Dec. 8.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 14, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Austin Myara

Braden River High sophomore forward Austin Myara tallied his first hat trick of the season; helping lead the visiting Pirates to a 5-0 victory over Charlotte in a Class 4A-District 11 match Dec. 8. Here is an inside look at this week's Athlete of the Week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Erin and Doug Christy hosted a citrus-themed brunch March 4 at their home for visiting family members. Photo courtesy of Erin Christy
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 8, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 03.09.17

From wedding anniversaries to backyard bashes, we've got the scoop on last week's social happenings.

  • Black Tie
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 12, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Crosby, Chiles, Cripe attend NOAA fish fry; Arpke 'Tasting Tuscany' in September; Maison Blanche to close for summer

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Stephen Schlabach and his wife Jennifer Schlabach watch the grand finale of the fireworks.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 5, 2025
Fourth of July fireworks light up the Sarasota skies

The public once again had the chance to enjoy fireworks on Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kathy Lozano and Reuben Rivera check out the 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia that first-time registrant Jim Friedman brought to Ferraris on the Circle on Nov. 1.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • November 3, 2025
Ferraris turn out for final Flight to the North Pole major fundraiser

St. Armands Circle showcased interesting models from fans of the Italian sports car brand at Ferraris on the Circle.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bella Rubal, a first grade teacher at Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School, says it's a dream come true to be teaching at her former elementary school. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 13, 2022
East Bradenton teachers return to their former schools in the new school year

New teaching jobs created a homecoming as former East County students returned to their alma maters as educators.

  • East County
  • Schools
The Sarasota group stands in front of the Great Wall of China during a 2016 trip to Taiwan and China.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 16, 2026
Friendship Force creates connections between people around the world

The club, part of an organization established in 1977, is focused on cultural exchange through home stays.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Maxine Tauber
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 29, 2021
Temple Beth Israel sees blended experiences for Passover 2021

The BIW gift shop reopened, albeit temporarily, to help members who are away from their families.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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