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School Board member James Golden, Superintendent Cynthia Saunders, Lakewood Ranch High School's mascot and Lakewood Ranch High Principal Dustin Dahlquist move dirt for the groundbreaking. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 22, 2022
Lakewood Ranch High, Freedom Elementary break ground on new additions

The new additions to the Manatee County schools will help address growth in east Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Schools
Braden River Utilities manager Bob Simons said an effort to create metered billing for Lakewood Ranch Phase 1 irrigation also resulted in improved pressure.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 5, 2020
Meters solve uneven water billing in Lakewood Ranch

Half-million dollar investment by BRU to pay off for Lakewood Ranch community development districts.

  • East County
  • News
Longboaters left on the island could see heavy winds and storm surge up to 10 feet.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 10, 2017
Longboat Key expects damage, flooding

Town officials preparing for recovery, debris clearing after Hurricane Irma.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 6, 2021
Public Works, public service

Town employee saves dog from Bayfront Park fall.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Workers put the finishing touches on Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar that opens March 6 at UTC.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 15, 2023
Rocco's Tacos to open March 6 at UTC

Rocco Mangel hopes his travels through Mexico and California have led to an exceptional dining experience as he opens Rocco’s Tacos and Tequila Bar at UTC.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 15, 2010
Town seeks direction for wayfinding signs

Public Works Director Juan Florensa is asking the commission if it wants to allow businesses to be placed on new wayfinding signs that were installed last month on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Blaise Freeman is filming the Sarasota High boys basketball team all season long.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 12, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Sailing the digital seas

Sailors senior transitions from being in the action to filming it.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Don’t miss the vegan heirloom tomato tarts at Owen's Fish Camp.
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • August 15, 2023
New restaurants await your tastebuds in Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch region is attracting a host of new restaurants, including those with popular followings in downtown Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2010
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  • Longboat Key
  • News
Carson Bise, of TischlerBise, explains how school impact fees are determined.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 7, 2016
Manatee County Commission OKs school impact fees

Starting in April, the school board will again collect fees on new development.

  • East County
  • News
Eduardo Anaya waves flags in support at Fabulous Arts Foundation's 2022 Be Fabulous arts and music festival
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 9, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 11-17

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Lizzy, Aaron and Charlie Westrip are all accomplished runners. Photo by Jay Heater
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 19, 2021
Lakewood Ranch 8-year-old with autism wins national triathlon title

Lakewood Ranch 8-year-old runs to world records, triathlon titles despite being autistic.

  • East County
  • News
Michael Naletko has been working for Sarasota County's fleet division services for four-and-a-half years. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 21, 2015
County technician featured in national magazine

After Greg Morris, Sarasota County fleet services manager, learned about one of his employee's background, he knew it was a great story that needed to be shared.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 13, 2013
Weekend best bets: Friday, Dec. 13

Weekend best bets: Friday, Dec. 13

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Valerie LeBlanc stars in KT Curran's "Bridge to the Other Side," a feature about first responders that won the Local Audience Award at the 25th Sarasota Film Festival.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • May 10, 2023
Sarasota director builds a bridge of empathy with new film

KT Curran's film shines a light on "compassion fatigue" among first responders.

  • Arts + Culture
1. The Cougars embrace each other after winning the state title.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 18, 2020
A banner year: Top moments from the 2019-2020 high school sports season

There were championships abound despite a shortened spring season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Country Meadows' Jason and Karen Olivier have dealt with the ups and downs of Karen's MS.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 13, 2020
Bradenton woman tells story of perseverance during MS Awareness Week

Bradenton woman tells her story of triumph over multiple sclerosis.

  • East County
  • News
Janelle Wagman, owner of Coastal Creations Décor, stood alongside her designs made of wood and resin.
  • By Sidra Wali |
  • April 17, 2023
Town departments, organizations meet Longboaters at open house

The outdoor community market and open house was held at Longboat Key Bayfront Park with a dozen vendors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Deana Lewis, Blazers 4-H Club, vacuums off dirt from her cow.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 20, 2015
4-H'ers show heifers at the Sarasota County Fair

About 20 4-H'ers participated in the beef breeding show.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The site map shows the plans for the Sarasota Orchestra's new home on 32 acres on Fruitville Road.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 3, 2023
Sarasota Orchestra closes on $14 million site purchase on Fruitville

After acquiring its 32-acre site outside city limits, the Sarasota Orchestra begins planning for a new music hall campus.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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