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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 10, 2013
News Briefs

The Source Church opens new thrift store; Goodwill Manasota hosts Bookapalooza

  • East County
  • News
Cheri Christiansen has expanded Four Pillars in Lakewood Ranch, adding a yoga and fitness studio.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 17, 2018
Lakewood Ranch's Four Pillars stretches into expansion

Lakewood Ranch's Four Pillars stretches into expansion

  • East County
  • News
Traffic circulates around the new roundabout at U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue on its first day of operation.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 22, 2022
With Gulfstream roundabout open, Sarasota adds another circle to bayfront string

Sarasota now has four roundabouts on U.S. 41 along the bay. With four more planned and nine others on city streets, the city is committed to throwing traffic for a loop.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County is considering the purchase of Mixon Fruit Farms, which went on the market in February 2023 for $15.8 million.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 24, 2023
Mixon Fruit Farms in Bradenton goes on market for $15.8 million

Janet and Dean Mixon had announced their plan to sell their business in October.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Bob Smith, Judy Balmer and Diane and Greg Brune and Gene Tischer, the president of Stillpoint Mission, celebrate Smith's donation of $70,380 to the nonprofit.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 10, 2023
Lakewood Ranch rallies for record donation for Stillpoint Mission

The annual collection by Bob Smith resulted in $70,380 to the Bradenton nonprofit.

  • East County
  • News
Joey Leto in June 2022
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 22, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Joey Leto

The BMX pro and Lindenwood University rising senior is returning home to teach youth camps at Sarasota BMX this summer.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Three weeks ago, Goodwill backed out of a contract to purchase the former gas station property that’s been vacant since 2007.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 16, 2015
Goodwill still searching for Key location

Goodwill Manasota Inc. is considering a Longboat Key drop-off location on Longboat Key and seeks a zoning determination by the Planning, Zoning and Building Department.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Residents near the John Ringling Causeway have said a decrease in the number of cars on the road has led to an increase in speeding issues.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 4, 2020
Resident complaints spark emphasis on speeding

The Sarasota Police Department is attempting to address public concerns about speed violations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
There are still quite a few historical structures you can learn about on the walk.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 11, 2022
Getting Away: Historic Spanish Point

The history-filled nature area reopened on Oct. 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Trey Studi, who plays third base and catcher, said his favorite moment of All-Stars was hitting a double in the gap against Saint Petersburg in the sectional tournament.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 12, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Little League U10 All-Stars reach state tournament

The team made its run to states by playing small ball as a complete unit.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 2, 2023
High school football roundup: Week two

After a strong opening week, only a few area teams walked out of week two with a win.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties |
  • October 10, 2023
Great Futures KAPOW Here!

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties has been shaping superheroes for over 50 years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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The menu at Le Mans Kitchen has a French accent.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 6, 2023
Sarasota Ford opens multimillion-dollar restaurant inside the dealership

Le Mans Kitchen, a high-end, French-style restaurant, is set to open inside the Sarasota Ford dealership — a move designed to increase brand and customer loyalty.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Sarasota County issued an evacuation order for Level A.
  • By James Peter |
  • August 28, 2023
City declares state of emergency, Sarasota County issues evac order

An evacuation order for Level A is scheduled to take effect on Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 25, 2016
Sand Cay hops to Easter weekend

Sand Cay Beach Resort held its annual Easter celebration March 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Women's Center |
  • June 8, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Maternity Patient Shares Her Story

In her profession as a pelvic floor physical therapist, Anjelica Yoder spends a great deal of time helping women understand their bodies – especially in pregnancy and postpartum.

  • Health
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Robin Dumas thinks short-term rental properties are likely to be better managed — and occupants better behaved — than homes rented out for longer leases.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 16, 2018
Short-term rental owners push for policy change

At least one city official is willing to consider relaxing a prohibition on short-term rentals in neighborhoods. Are residents open to a new policy?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mark Hiser, the new executive director at Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy, has been around horses his whole life. He looks forward to taking on his new role.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 13, 2023
Riding therapy nonprofit welcomes new executive director

Mark Hiser wants to use his experience of working with "misfit horses" to expand the programming at Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy.

  • East County
  • Business
Verizon placed a 35-foot cell tower on the corner of North Shore Road to the left of the Longboat Key sign. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2022
Nine cell poles built in north Longboat, town awaits antennas and activation

Improvements in phone service are expected to begin no later than early 2023.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport expects to serve 4.3 million passengers in 2023, up from 1.3 mlllion in 2019.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 19, 2023
SRQ nears final approval for commercial development

One more City Commission vote remains in the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport's quest to win rezoning to build revenue-producing properties.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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