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Ariana Majano.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 25, 2021
East County Athlete of the Week: Ariana Majano

The Lakewood Ranch High senior girls cross country runner finished second at the Tri-County Championships

  • East County
  • Sports
The one-level Applause model offers 2,110 square feet of living area, plus a two-car garage, lanai and entry for a total of 2,820 square feet. It has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Photos by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 22, 2015
Neal opens Magnolia Point

The 74-home gated community will target seniors who want low association fees and limited amenities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jarzi Realty Advisors plans to replicate the Solle Apartments at 24th Street and North Tamiami Trail at Sapphire North and Sapphire South developments. (Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 18, 2022
Planning Board OKs apartments on Tamiami Trail

The Sarasota Planning Board has approved the plan for twin apartment developments that will bring 120 units to the northern end of North Trail Overlay District.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • February 27, 2014
Let's Talk Locks: Getting messy

Let's Talk Locks: Getting messy

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 17, 2010
Bowling alley project in the gutter

Hubbard Entertainment's proposed bowling alley in Lakewood Ranch is the second project in the development's planned entertainment hub to fail.

  • East County
  • News
The circle at the Gulfstream Avenue roundabout is expected to open sometime between Thanksgiving and Christmas. (Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 27, 2022
Hurricane Ian prompts delays in completion of Gulfstream Avenue roundabout

Two weeks of work were lost and concrete is at a premium because of Hurricane Ian damage, pushing the opening of the U.S. 41-Fruitville Road roundabout into December.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 5, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: That license is suspended

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
A one-car crash in Myakka City on Thursday night led to the death of a 23-year-old male passenger who has not been identified by the Florida Highway Patrol.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 12, 2020
Myakka City crash results in death of 23-year-old man

Male passenger, 23, killed in one-car Myakka City crash caused when the driver attempted to avoid hitting an alligator.

  • East County
  • News
The existing Longboat Key Publix opened in June 1980.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 6, 2012
Commission to vote on Publix tonight

The supermarket could close its existing store in April and re-open a new store in December if plans are approved.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dewitt Scott and Joan Scott of Lakewood Ranch are energized by the music.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 7, 2022
Silent Disco Cinco de Mayo offers a different spin in Sarasota

The UTC event uses headphones to allow participants to be in the moment.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Town officials say changes to the sign code will affect Longboat Key's real estate community.
  • By John McGuire |
  • June 9, 2017
Longboat to host discussion on sign code changes

Town officials say the changes will impact local businesses and real estate sales.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ryann Hilyer, a Lakewood Ranch High School senior, shows Mallo, a heifer owned by Todd Henson.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 10, 2023
Lakewood Ranch senior ready to move onto bigger pastures

Ryann Hilyer, a senior at Lakewood Ranch High School, plans to continue to pursuing her love for agriculture and cows in college.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 6, 2015
County Commission to discuss mobility fee

Sarasota County commissioners will discuss a new way to charge developers for transportation improvements during a regular meeting Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Though beautiful, lionfish present a danger to native Atlantic and Gulf reef populations.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 8, 2019
Lionfish derby's goal is to rid Sarasota water of the species

Let's go out and hunt some fish.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
If Rams junior quarterback Jeremiah Dawson, here looking to pass to Charles Lester III (1), plays well, the Rams can have success in the second half of the year. (File photo.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 11, 2022
Sarasota football teams retake the field Friday after prolonged break in action

A look at everything that happened before Hurricane Ian mandated a pause — and a look at what could happen next as the postseason looms.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The latest proposal in the ongoing saga calls for a major reduction in the original plan: a five-star 166-room hotel, operated by St. Regis, and 102 residential condominiums.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 27, 2017
Top Story - July: Colony developer unveils new plan for the shuttered Longboat resort property

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Declaration of Independence: Most important  civil document in the world
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 28, 2023
Declaration of Independence: Most important civil document in the world

The Declaration represented a movement of a people. "It was in no sense a radical movement but took on the dignity of a resistance to illegal usurpations."

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Code Enforcement Officer Chris Elbon designed an easy-to-understand brochure about the town’s rental restriction ordinance.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 1, 2015
Town staff tackles confusing code

Armed with a confusing code it can’t change and wants to keep in place, the town created a document that’s easier to understand than the code itself.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High clarinet players Carlin Gillen, Kayleigh Roundy and Sarisa Ranajee will be performing in the Sugar Bowl Parade and halftime show. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 3, 2022
Lakewood Ranch High School band students head to the Sugar Bowl

Lakewood Ranch High Marching Mustangs will perform in front of thousands at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans.

  • East County
  • Schools
Pumpkin has beautiful eyes among other qualities. Ava Biasini is trying to find a home for Pumpkin. (Photo by Jay Heater)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 25, 2022
Bradenton 18-year-old spends summer finding homes for stray cats

Chemical engineering will have to wait for the cat-loving University of Florida student.

  • East County
  • Opinion
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