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"Bull Street" opens the 26th annual Sarasota Film Festival, which runs from April 5-14.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 21, 2024
Sarasota Film Festival opens April 5 with 'Bull Street'

Steve Buscemi's film "The Listener" will close the festival, which Buscemi will attend.

  • Arts + Culture
OnPlace staff members celebrating the company's one-year anniversary are 
Erin Steele, community relations, Sandy Friedman, business development, Monaca Onstad, president and CEO, Amanda Arnold, vice president, and Mackenzie Straley, director of community experience.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 21, 2023
Community lifestyle specialist spreads wings with OnPlace

Former SMR community relations director Monaca Onstad uses her Lakewood Ranch experience to enhance communities around the nation.

  • East County
  • Business
A noise reminder, just in case
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • March 7, 2023
A noise reminder, just in case

Construction workers were reminded of the noise ordinance after a caller complaint. This and more Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The Sarasota Orchestra plans to build a new music center on the 32-acre parcel at 5701 Fruitville Road.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 18, 2023
Sarasota Orchestra nears its goals with coming Fruitville concert hall

The Sarasota Orchestra is building a state-of-the-art campus on 32 acres near Lakewood Ranch. CEO Joseph McKenna couldn’t be happier.

  • Arts + Culture
Caroline Steinwachs.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 20, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Caroline Steinwachs

The Riverview High girls lacrosse freshman scored five goals in the team's district championship win against Manatee High.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 15, 2021
Sand sculptors compete at returning Siesta Key Crystal Classic

The event ran through Nov. 12-15.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Riverview football had its offense clicking in week one of the 2023 season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 30, 2023
Takeaways from the first week of high school football in Sarasota

One game doesn't portend a season's outcome, but some area teams made a strong first impression.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sgt. Steve Gaskins, the public affairs officer for the Florida Highway Patrol, uses a vehicle rollover simulator to demonstrate the dangers of driving aggressively during an FDOT seminar.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 3, 2023
Aggressive drivers on the road to disaster in East County

State Road 70 continues to be a dangerous highway due to crazy driving habits.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The Bradentucky Bombers play Saturday nights at the Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 17, 2023
Lakewood Ranch resident transforms into a roller derby robot

Bradentucky Bomber Jane Martin says she and her teammates try not to show the pain of the sport, like a robot.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A 3-week-old kitten is being bottle fed at the Bishop Animal Shelter. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 10, 2022
Bishop Animal Shelter reopens with added capacity, upgraded facility

A donation from the Bishop Parker Foundation has kept the county from building an animal shelter in the Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
Dr. Richard Aranibar, CEO Andy Guz and Director of Surgical Services John Hall stand in front of the new cardiac catheterization lab.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 18, 2019
After 15 years, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center continues to grow to serve community

After 15 years, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center continues to grow to serve community

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 9, 2012
BID discusses outdoor seating issues on Circle

Business Improvement District board members want city staff to crack down on excess outdoor seating and the hodgepodge of restaurant furniture on St. Armands.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Most recently Robin Meyer served as St. Lucie County assistant director of growth/management/building and code regulation manager.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 23, 2012
Q&A: New PZ&B Director Robin Meyer

Robin Meyer's first day as director of the Planning Zoning & Building Department was May 14. Department.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mateo has had enough of pictures and is ready for his walk. He's accompanied by Shelter Director Dani Ziegler and Board and Executive Committee Member Cheryl Johnson.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 9, 2023
Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch volunteers go above and beyond

The Myakka City nonprofit uses care and love to prepare pets for adoption.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota actor bares his soul in one-man show
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 17, 2023
Sarasota actor bares his soul in one-man show

Comedy boot camp helped Scott Ehrenpreis prepare for “Clowns Like Me,” inspired by his struggles with mental illness.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 23, 2023
Familiar Faces: Rogelio Capote

Rogelio Capote — CAN Community Health's social figure — talks about his experiences in Sarasota from out of college to now.

  • Black Tie
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 17, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: No time like the present . . . or is there?

Police reports from around Longboat Key, Sept. 10-17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Booker junior Jordan Radkey (55) and sophomore Jason Thomas (16) celebrate after a tackle for loss.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 23, 2023
Booker High football wins thriller over Braden River High

The Tornadoes came back from a 10-point second-half deficit to win 24-20 at home.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By The Goddard School |
  • February 29, 2024
The Goddard School The Premier Early Childhood Center

The school is conveniently located at 3000 University Parkway in Sarasota. It’s open year ’round except for major holidays.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2022
Lakewood Ranch CDD 4, Seat 2: Keith Davey

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  • East County
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