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Kingdom Business Alliance Co-founders Greg Claxton and Scott McKay stand with member Mindy Poff after a Tuesday morning meeting at the Grove. The alliance meets every single week.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • July 28, 2021
Lakewood Ranch-based Kingdom Business Alliance keeps God first

The Kingdom Business Alliance has grown to 29 members in six months.

  • East County
  • News
Gosia and Joe Pilch
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 22, 2024
Tennis players serve up success at 2024 Observer Challenge

A chilly weekend doesn't deter area tennis players from taking part in the popular Longboat Key tournament.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A generic concept of a complete street with dedicated bike lanes and center median, similar to plans for 10th Street.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 11, 2023
Public input sought on making downtown streets more bike friendly

Residents can share their thoughts via surveys for 10th Street and Boulevard of the Arts conversions as design work moves to the second phase of the complete street project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lincoln Clauss stands center stage as the Emcee in Asolo Rep's 'Cabaret.'
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 3, 2022
Asolo Rep's 'Cabaret' turns the context inside-out

The musical’s songs remain the same in this Asolo Repertory Theatre production. In Josh Rhodes’ bold reinterpretation, its story is now based on respect.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Chris Sachs, Emily Walsh and Michael Garey
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 2, 2023
Observer President Emily Walsh speaks at Kiwanis Club reception

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat honored the Walsh family for dedication to Longboat Key with a surprise community service award.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The watercolor paintings of Stacey Lipton will be featured at the Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch's 20th annual Fall Show and Sale on Nov. 19 at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall. (Photo by Jay Heater)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 10, 2022
Lakewood Ranch artist hopes to draw crowds to Fall Show and Sale

Painter Stacey Lipton will be featured during the Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch event Nov. 19.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Downtown Sarasota is the third location for Fast n Fresh, owned by Lakewood Ranch residents Lesley and Michael Harb. Photo by Colin Reid.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 15, 2015
Fast n Fresh opens its doors in downtown Sarasota

The salad specialty restaurant opened for business last week at its new location on Osprey Avenue.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 14, 2022
Car enthusiasts pack Luxe Dream Garage groundbreaking in Lakewood Ranch

Sixty-five garage condos due in 2023 with another 64 in 2024.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cirque des Voix, the collaboration between the Circus Arts Conservatory and Key Chorale, is one of season's most anticipated events.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 20, 2024
Cirque des Voix reaches new heights

Circus Arts Conservatory and Key Chorale team up for thrilling physical feats, live music and a choir.

  • Arts + Culture
Commissioner George Kruse says moving forward with a countywide trail system is a top priority. The only trails in the county not contained within a preserve are in Lakewood Ranch, such as those found at James L. Patton Park.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • August 4, 2021
Infrastructure, parks top list of priorities for Manatee County commissioners

Back in session with a busy period just starting, Manatee County commissioners explain their top priorities as budget season heats up.

  • East County
  • News
The core library space is estimated to be around 8,000 square feet.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 7, 2024
Second public workshop on the way for Longboat public library

The meeting on March 18 will give residents another opportunity to weigh in on the project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Communities’ 3D “community Xplorer map” was awarded a gold award for best innovative use of technology at the Southeast Building Conference’s 42nd annual Aurora Awards.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 28, 2021
Lakewood Ranch's 3D map earns gold award

Lakewood Ranch's 3D Community Xplorer Map earns Aurora Award from builders.

  • East County
  • News
SMR Senior Vice President Laura Cole talks about Lakewood Ranch's accomplishments over 30 years.
  • By Laura Cole |
  • September 12, 2024
Celebrating 30 years

Lakewood Ranch represents our legacy of vision and community building.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Sixth graders Jaliyh Tartt, Sara Downs and Lily Bertrand love getting colors all over them.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 9, 2023
Nolan Middle School raises funds for its students with Color Run

Students at the Lakewood Ranch school don't mind getting a little messy for a good cause.

  • East County
  • Schools
How capitalism is starting to fill an unmet need
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 21, 2023
How capitalism is starting to fill an unmet need

Neal Communities plans to build hundreds of attainable homes. But the economic reality is they must be built out in the suburbs.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Throughout its years, Roberto Mei had a variety of clever phrases on the marquee. (File photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • April 15, 2022
Sarasota staple Cafe Baci is closing its doors in May

The landscape of Sarasota has changed around the tenure of Cafe Baci, which opened its doors more than 30 years ago and will close for good in May.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Parker app helps drivers in Sarasota find parking.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2017
New parking app available in Sarasota

Parker also helps drivers find public parking spots in St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The town's contractors have dredged sand throughout the summer.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 27, 2021
Longboat Key finishes beach renourishment projects

The projects cost the town of Longboat Key $36,063,214 to move about 1 million cubic yards of sand.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Here is what LBK needs
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 6, 2024
Here is what LBK needs

Sure, Longboat residents would like all three venues — a community center, a dedicated education center and a library branch. The county has the cash for all three.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
East County's Charles and Elaine Johnston evacuate to Freedom Elementary School due to concerns of storm surge at their home during Hurricane Idalia.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 1, 2023
Manatee County schools prepared for the next storm

Hurricane Idalia served as test run for residents and schools that become shelters.

  • East County
  • Schools
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