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Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch's George Scherff, Robyn Kaiserman and Martin Hartmann, who are a part of the Sorrento Gang, volunteer at the Florida Center for Early Childhood.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 8, 2023
Lakewood Ranch's 'Sorrento Gang' has fun while giving back to nonprofits

From golf tournaments to Super Bowl pools, the Esplanade neighbors provide work hours and funds to benefit the community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Brandon Wilson enjoys playing piano because he can play chords and different octaves and can perform solos better than on saxophone. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 6, 2020
Lakewood Ranch musician works to inspire others

Brandon Wilson will release three more songs May 22.

  • East County
  • News
Helios Technology presenting a $10,000 donation to Sarasota Bay Watch. Photo submitted by Ronda Ryan.
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • March 2, 2022
Sarasota Bay Watch to use 1 million clams to help water quality

Clams can naturally clean algae from water.

  • Sarasota
  • News
NBC News Anchor Lester Holt (left) came to Sarasota to interview Mayor Eric Arroyo during final preparations for Hurricane Ian. They are pictured here with Arroyo's wife, Victoria. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 3, 2022
Sarasota mayor looks back on 'crazy' week of Hurricane Ian

From preparation to recovery to becoming a short-term media darling, Sarasota Mayor Eric Arroyo describes the wild week of Hurricane Ian.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The meeting will be held at the Bradenton Area Convention Center.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 11, 2020
Manatee County restarts land-use meetings

Meetings have been moved to the Bradenton Area Convention Center for now.

  • East County
  • News
Younger
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 17, 2015
Your candidate: Phill Younger

Phill Younger seeks a final term because he believes there's more work to do on the Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jim Larson, Jim Burmeister, Andrew Vac and John Wild
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 14, 2020
Longboat Key clubs navigate a spectrum of gathering methods

Whether all in-person, all virtual or somewhere in the middle, Longboat clubs are finding a way to come back together.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 10, 2011
Commission denies fast-track amendment

Two Sarasota city commissioners changed their minds, deciding they couldn't support a code amendment that sped up the permitting process for applicants.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The city launched a bike share program on St. Armands and downtown in 2020, but the partner company ended the service earlier this year. Now, the city is seeking a new arrangement. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • November 17, 2021
Officials discuss regional approach to transportation programs

A joint meeting with Longboat Key this month allowed city leaders to emphasize their desire to partner with neighboring governments on bikes, scooters and more.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Palm Aire Country Club Board Member Vicki DeHaai, Board President Bernie Duggan and Vice President Marilyn Keyes cut the ribbon to open the course.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 1, 2021
Palm Aire's Champions Course in Sarasota reopens after $2 million renovation

Palm Aire Country Club members celebrate reopening of their Champions Course in Sarasota after $2 million renovation.

  • East County
  • News
Al "Mifflin" Lowe, author, recently published "Forgotten Founders."
  • By Sidra Wali |
  • May 10, 2023
Longboat author celebrates unsung historical figures in children's books

Al "Mifflin" Lowe's most recently published book, "Forgotten Founders," delves into the American Revolution.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
It is recommended that prior to reaching a rental agreement that potential renters verify that the party renting to them is a reputable agent or owner and never give cash as a deposit.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 13, 2012
Police warn of rental agent scam

After giving a cash deposit victim finds that the lock on the door had been changed, and that the house had not been for rent.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Erin O'Connor and Evan Stevens star in Asolo Rep's production of "The Three Musketeers."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 7, 2023
'The Three Musketeers' brings swordplay and silliness to the stage

"The Three Musketeers" combines rapier wit with actual rapiers. This hilarious Asolo Rep production is still a gripping adventure.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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
Aaron Virgin.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 9, 2021
Save our Seabirds hires new CEO

Aaron Virgin comes to the organization from previous role with Mote.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A bare-eyed cockatoo pecks at pumpkin seeds.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 26, 2021
Save Our Seabirds get birds into Halloween spirit

The season for everything pumpkin applies to birds, too.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longtime Longboat Key Turtle Watch volunteer Cyndi Seamon believes stricter regulations are needed to protect turtles.
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 30, 2016
Turtle power

Commissioners want to learn more before they weigh stricter turtle regulations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Carol Roman looks back at her art.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 26, 2019
Carol Roman captures the best of life wherever she is

Artist featured at All Angels by the Sea until October looks for different ways to present her works.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Adrian Moore, Geoffrey Lawrence |
  • January 11, 2023
Nikki Fried is right to sue for medical marijuana patients’ gun rights

Although federal law prohibits marijuana use, it doesn’t give it grounds to discriminate against marijuana users.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Grant, a 1-year-old puppy, has been living with Lakewood Ranch's Teresa Will. He'll go to university at Southeastern Guide Dog's campus in Palmetto in October for more training.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 18, 2021
Southeastern Guide Dogs needs more puppy raisers in Lakewood Ranch

Southeastern Guide Dogs seeks puppy raisers in the Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
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