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Monterey at Lakewood Ranch has two models available, including the Centennial.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 4, 2024
Toll Brothers joins Lakewood Ranch to market new Monterey village

Lakewood Ranch continues to expand its holdings as builders want to capitalize on the brand.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Dead fish line a Sarasota County beach the week ending July 30. Despite resident concerns, the county did not mobilize its beach cleanup efforts until Wednesday. Image courtesy Sarasota County.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 6, 2021
Sarasota officials coordinate red tide response

With some effects associated with red tide intensifying this week, the county has begun beach cleanup operations to clear marine debris from the shores.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Taylor Stephenson uses prosthetics to create the look of open wounds, infection and chunks of hanging flesh on her subjects. Here she works on Christine Alexander. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 29, 2012
Scene & Heard

Zombies to invade SRQ; Deadline nearing for nominations; Wedding bells have nice ring to them

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • March 15, 2012
My View: Pro-homeless lobby a problem

The homeless are back in the news in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2015
Cops Corner East County 7.23.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
A black-bellied plover roams the remaining beach left near south Siesta Key. Photo by Alex Mahadevan
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 28, 2015
Erosion places south Siesta on the rocks

Walking from south Siesta Key to Casey Key? The walk is getting tougher due to sand loss and a new rock structure.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 14, 2014
TWIS Asks: Ghost Beach

TWIS Asks: Ghost Beach

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Ballet Director Iain Webb displays the National Dance Award for Outstanding Achievement that he received in London on June 3.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • June 23, 2024
Sarasota Ballet Director Iain Webb wins prestigious dance award

Webb has been honored with the British National Dance Award for Outstanding Achievement.

  • Arts + Culture
As children, Kayleen (Anna Newbury) and Doug (Alex Rodriguez) forge a relationship written in blood — and it stays that way — in "Gruesome Playground Injuries." (Photo: Frank Atura)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 3, 2020
'Gruesome Playground Injuries' leaves a mark

Characters' journey funny and painful — and that's no accident

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Rod Warner's passion for roundabouts extended even to his online correspondence, where he signed his emails with a friendly goodbye: "Rounding off."
  • By David Conway |
  • July 16, 2015
'Mr. Roundabout' leaves his mark on Sarasota's roads

Rod Warner, a leading advocate for roundabouts in Sarasota for more than 15 years, died June 9 — but work on implementing his vision continues.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • May 15, 2013
Summer camp programs help kids beat the heat

The islands are teeming with activities to keep your little ones entertained. So, slather them with sunscreen and send them off to camp, where they're bound to burn off some energy, make friends and even learn a thing or two.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
He had not even signed his contract yet, but interim County Administrator Terry Lewis already was hard at work during a county budget hearing June 14. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 27, 2011
TOP STORY, JUNE: Lewis reports for duty ... again

Terry Lewis has delayed his retirement many times because he keeps getting called to duty. The latest call came from Sarasota County government.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Back: Commissioner Penny Gold, Commissioner Gary Coffin, Commissioner B.J. Bishop, Commissioner Debra Williams, Commissioner Sarah Karon. Front: Vice Mayor Mike Haycock, Mayor Ken Schneier
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 24, 2024
Potential Longboat projects include flooding fixes, new rec center

At the latest strategic planning retreat, Longboat Key town commissioners talked about future major projects and reviewed the town’s initiatives for 2025-2026.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Todd Richardson has been named the principal of the new K-8 school in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 6, 2024
Gullett Elementary principal chosen to lead new K-8 school in Lakewood Ranch

The School District of Manatee County's first K-8 school will open in August 2025.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 1, 2011
Our view: Don't fall for Internet tax

Cyber Monday - the Black Friday for online retailers - triggered and amplified the debate again: whether online retailers should be required to collect sales taxes just as brick-and-mortar retailers do.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Alice Tully Hall rendering by Diller Scofidio + Renfro.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 9, 2023
Six firms remain in the running to design the SPAC

Four European and two U.S.-based architecture firms are semifinalists for the job of designing the new Sarasota Performing Arts Center. The candidates will be narrowed to three in May.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2010
Cops Corner 07.08.10

The suspect(s) entered the liquor store section of the grocery store and selected a bottle of vodka. The suspect(s) rendered a $100 bill as payment. The inexperienced clerk utilized the counterfeit detection pen on the bill, and it did not react to the counterfeit bill.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 25, 2011
Subcommittee compiles list of goals

The Longboat Key Town Commission will review a goals list that a subcommittee placed in the town's Vision Plan for possible implementation. The goals, which were submitted by a wide range of groups and individuals, must be discussed at the 1 p.m. Thursday, May 26 regular workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Joe Berkely and his wife, Nancy. Photo courtesy of Plymouth Harbor
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 14, 2016
Sky was the limit for Joe Berkely

The Plymouth Harbor resident reached soaring heights as a pilot and newspaper owner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Karen Kay Lyvers vaults over the bar. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 25, 2018
Lakewood Ranch pole vaulters explain their success in a unique sport

Two Mustangs have the change to medal in the event at the state meet.

  • East County
  • Sports
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