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This year's event will feature performances by a variety of groups.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2010
BEST BET: Holidays Around the Ranch

Lakewood Ranch will transform Main Street into a Winter Wonderland tonight for its annual Holidays Around the Ranch, which begins with Santa's arrival at 6 p.m.

  • East County
  • News
In early 2001, Sarasota Audubon began conducting bird surveys at the Celery Fields. To date, 246 species have been recorded.
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • February 17, 2023
Need a break? Here are some Lakewood Ranch spots for a quick respite

Hurrying through life is a great way to miss it. Lakewood Ranch is packed with beautiful reasons to slow down.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A home in Sarasota Beach tops this week's transactions at $3.9 million. Built in 2020, it has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,464 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 15, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for May 29 to June 2 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Sarasota Beach home on Island Circle tops the week's sales at $3.9 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The Manatee County School District will vote at its meeting tonight, to determine if Justin Terry will be Lakewood Ranch High's next principal.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 10, 2014
School District to decide on Lakewood Ranch High principal

At its meeting from 5:45 to 8 p.m., June 10, the Manatee County School District will discuss if Dr. Justin Terry will take over as the Lakewood Ranch High principal.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 12, 2014
Former Sarasota resident to moderate Town Hall lecture

Riverview High grad and former CBS News anchor Sharyl Attkisson will moderate the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall lecture with former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg March 28.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jennifer Rominiecki, president and CEO of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens addresses the groundbreaking crowd in June. Among those attending, U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, state Sen. Joe Gruters and then-Mayor Hagen Brody.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 17, 2021
Selby names Turner Chief Advancement Officer

Work on downtown-adjacent campus' renovation is underway.

  • Sarasota
  • News
For all the lightness and joy in "The Sound of Music," director Josh Rhodes wanted audiences to sense the looming danger the characters faced ahead of them.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 26, 2019
Director climbs new mountain for more dramatic vista

‘The Sound of Music’ is a pinnacle of classic musical theater. For Josh Rhodes, it was a peak experience.

  • Arts + Culture
It didn’t take Spoll long to become involved in making Longboat Key a better place.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • January 17, 2023
Town Center bench likely to honor former mayor

The new bench will honor former Mayor George Spoll, who died in December.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioners forwarded the proposed Town Center site development plan with 81 parking spaces to second reading.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 15, 2023
Longboat seeks solutions to Town Center parking problems

Commissioners discussed the need for more parking to accommodate events for the development.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Angela Molaro at the welcome table handing out gift bags to visitors that include "The Legend of  the Candy Cane" and a shell ornament.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 28, 2022
Christmas in the Garden open through New Year's Day

The Longboat Island Chapel has decked their garden with Christmas trees, lights and a miniature Whoville.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • September 15, 2016
Three Things: Snowbird Special

Three Things: Snowbird Special

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Manatee County Commissioner Stephen Jonsson and Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker announce the new "Nets to Neighbors" program.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 27, 2018
Manatee County goes into 'maintenance mode' for red tide

County solicits community help for new 'Nets to Neighbors' campaign.

  • East County
  • News
Jim Bridges says the investigation launched by the city into his contact with a Planning Board member about a project not related to One Park has unduly damaged his reputation.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 6, 2023
One Park investor demands apology from the city

James Bridges of Jebco Ventures says the city's inquiry request into a contact with a Planning Board member was unwarranted and harmful.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Seaward Development promises its plans will pay homage to Mira Mar's 100-year history. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 13, 2022
Mira Mar building could be demolished to build more downtown condos

Sarasota-based Seaward Development promises its plan will pay homage to Mira Mar's 100-year history.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mike Newhams, a science teacher, explains how to separate the layers of an onion to his students. Newhams loves having his class outdoors and at the center of campus so he can connect with other students and staff members.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 2, 2020
Sky's the limit in outdoor classes in Lakewood Ranch

ODA allows teachers to host their classes in outdoor spaces during pandemic.

  • East County
  • News
The Alpine Steakhouse turducken in cross-section. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • November 23, 2022
Alpine Steakhouse sees signature turducken grow from novelty to Thanksgiving tradition

Thanks to an assist from the Food Network, the Sarasota restaurant is extra busy every Thanksgiving season.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Captain Rick Hankins, Sgt. Lee Smith, Sgt. Sean Butler and Chief George Turner at Butler's promotion ceremony.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • December 5, 2022
Former NYPD detective moves up to sergeant with Longboat Police

Sean Butler joined barrier island's department in May.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota Hospital Board At Large Seat 2: Laurie Kreindler

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Morgan Bettes and Wade Hamilton
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 3, 2016
If you build it, they will come

Independent Jones is building a grassroots movement to pave the way for a dedicated music venue.

  • Arts + Culture
Kristin Zarrella (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 5, 2015
Alumni Spotlight: Kristin Zarrella

Lakewood Ranch grad has time of her life at Southern Miss

  • East County
  • Sports
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