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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 8, 2020
ODA celebrates opening of new middle school facility

Eighth graders return to Lakewood Ranch campus and get a first look at new facility.

  • East County
  • News
The exterior of the social center building will feature a wraparound veranda, a covered patio, an outdoor entertaining area with grills and a fire pit, and all new landscaping. (courtesy rendering)
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 8, 2015
Players Club undergoes $1.3 million renovation

Longboat Key Players Club unit owners approved a $1.3 million construction project for a new social center last year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Angie Stringer will serve as the new executive director of Girls Inc. beginning Aug. 31.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 21, 2015
Girls Inc. welcomes new executive director

Angie Stringer will serve as the new executive director of Girls Inc. beginning Aug. 31.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Co-owner Jesse Biter attributed the early buzz surrounding Sol's NYC Deli to chef Solomon Shenker's history in the area: "He's been here for 20 years, and people love him."
  • By David Conway |
  • February 16, 2016
Sol’s NYC Deli opens on Main Street

Solomon Shenker left Sol Meyer’s New York Delicatessen to open a new restaurant on the east side of downtown Sarasota, moving into the former Applebee’s space at Main Plaza.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 23, 2014
Report recommends changes to fiscal neutrality

The second draft of the Laffer and Associates report on Sarasota County growth policies downplays the importance of proving fiscal neutrality in new developments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rooted in History: Ringling Museum and New College
  • By Richard Corcoran |
  • February 19, 2025
Rooted in History: Ringling Museum and New College

Shifting the Ringling Museum under New College is ‘not just logical; it ensures the museum’s legacy remains deeply intertwined with Sarasota’s cultural and educational future.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Su Byron |
  • November 21, 2019
Art and About: After Dark

Feel like staying up past your bedtime? The good news is you’re an adult, so you don’t have one! For those of you enjoy the dark, here’s a short list of clubs and pubs that awaken the nocturnal animal in us all.

  • LWR Life
On April 26, the Bird Key Yacht Club will hold a goodbye party for the 65-year-old building.
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 11, 2025
As hurricanes get stronger, so must area structures

Architects, engineers and builders agree that the construction of new structures needs to focus heavily on materials and techniques steeped in resiliency.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nati Shabbat of SRQ Beats put on music for the crowd.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 4, 2021
Dancing on NYE

The NYE event had plenty of pizza and dancing.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 5, 2010
Two new garage designs created

Nearby residents liked the modern designs more than the traditional designs presented previously.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • June 29, 2009
Cornerstone church breaks ground

Cornerstone Church of Lakewood Ranch broke ground on its new building project during a special ceremony Sunday night.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 9, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BEST: The Diamonds You Are Fundraiser

A luncheon at Re Federico will benefit the organization's new initiative.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2010
Observer moves into new East County office

Our new address is 8788 State Road 70 E., 103, Bradenton, Fla., 34202. Our phone number will remain the same, (941) 755-5357, as will our fax number, (941) 753-8456.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2010
Pattigeorge's adds new additions for Earth Day

Employees at Pattigeorge's restaurant on Longboat Key celebrated Earth Day by planting new herb-and-vegetable gardens.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 3, 2010
Five new wayfinding signs coming to LBK

The new signage is part of the town's $500,000 Gulf of Mexico Drive beautification grant.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mark Hullinger took this photograph on the second day when workers were laying perforated drainage casings. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 23, 2012
Publix rises block by block

Contractors began installing concrete masonry blocks this week in preparation for the new Publix.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Eva Rey will start Aug. 1 as Town Hall's executive director.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 21, 2011
New Town Hall manager readies for work

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority today officially hired Eva Rey as the district's new executive director of Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
  • News
Rachel O'Hara and Maria Amodio
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 6, 2010
The Longboat Observer welcomes new staff

This season, you might observe at least one new face and a familiar face around town.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Guests were able to preview the show before dinner.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • November 14, 2018
Circle Members get first look at new exhibition

The Circle Member Preview Dinner was hosted Nov. 14 at The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art.

  • Black Tie
The Sandcastle is one of two villa homes that will be offered by Neal Communities in Indigo.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 21, 2017
Neal Communities breaks ground on new Lakewood Ranch models

The local builder adds two new models to Indigo.

  • East County
  • News
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