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Wal-mart Stores Inc. representatives seek support for their 98,000-square-foot supercenter planned for Ringling Boulevard, while opponents argue the project was not allowed in the city's zoning code.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 25, 2013
49 signed up to speak at Walmart appeal hearing

The public comment session of the Tuesday hearing could run more than four hours.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Richard Arvid Hassel
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 25, 2012
Obituary: Richard Arvid Hassel

Richard Arvid Hassel, 76, of Longboat Key, died Oct. 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 27, 2018
Lakewood Ranch Sisterhood for Good presents grants

Lakewood Ranch Sisterhood for Good presents grants worth more than $9,000.

  • East County
  • News
BLVD will  feature 49 units ranging from 3,550 square feet to 5,400 square feet.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 27, 2018
Ground broken on BLVD project in Sarasota's Rosemary District

49 units planned in 18-story tower.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Mela Sharma.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 30, 2019
East County High 5 Moments: 01.30.19

East County High 5 Moments: 01.30.19

  • East County
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  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • July 5, 2019
Fireworks dazzle Siesta Key beachgoers

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce hosted its 29th annual Fourth of July fireworks show Thursday.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 23, 2019
Sheriff’s Office participates in “Operation School Zone Safety”

The Sheriff’s Office’s participation is in partnership with the Florida Sheriffs Association.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota football roundup: 10.12.18
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 12, 2018
Sarasota football roundup: 10.12.18

Sarasota football roundup: 10.12.18

  • Sarasota
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Payton Kinney.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 4, 2019
East County High 5 Moments: 04.04.19

East County High 5 Moments: 04.04.19

  • East County
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Brett Riley.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 12, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.12.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.12.17

  • Sarasota
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Ava Krug.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 30, 2017
East County High Five Moments: 08.30.17

East County High Five Moments: 08.30.17

  • East County
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Sam Jackson.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 6, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 09.06.17

East County High 5 Moments: 09.06.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Former Lakewood Ranch and USF center Austin Reiter made the Washington Redskins’ 53-man roster Sept. 3. (courtesy)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 7, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 09.08.16

East County High 5 Moments: 09.08.16

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch quarterback Justin Curtis rushed for 225 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the Mustangs' 27-24 spring game victory against Booker May 27. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 3, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 06.09.16

East County High 5 Moments: 06.09.16

  • East County
  • Sports
Ja'da Bennett and her Sarasota High teammates are ranked No. 5 in Class 7A in the most recent FABC/Source Hoops state rankings.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 24, 2015
Sarasota Just the Stats: 12.24.15

Sarasota Just the Stats: 12.24.15

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sam Hester guards an inbounds play.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 4, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 01.04.17

East County High 5 Moments: 01.04.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Passerine performed at the fundraiser.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • January 27, 2017
Healthy Start fundraiser trades ball gowns for baby bjorns

The organization, which advocates for the health of infants and mothers, tries to make their annual bash unlike any other.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ava Krug and Alexis Blokhina. Photo courtesy Dick Vitale.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 1, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 02.02.17

East County High 5 Moments: 02.02.17

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 16, 2017
Lakewood Ranch boys basketball cruises in regional quarters

The Mustangs will play Palmetto at 7 p.m. on Tuesday at home.

  • East County
  • Sports
Steve John, the citrus production manager for Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, shows the competitors how roping a steer is done.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 26, 2017
SMR Cup riders know the ropes in Lakewood Ranch

Annual competition matches cowboys against polo players in several events.

  • East County
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