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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: April 28

MaryAnn Parks captured this dragonfly taking a rest in Myakka River State Park.

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  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 16, 2014
P&Z members say code stifles creativity

Members of the board say suggested changes to the town's codes put design plans in a 'straight jacket.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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
Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President for Administration Veronica Thames in the new Sarasota Philanthropy Center on State Street. (Photo by Eric Garwood)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 19, 2022
Gulf Coast Community Foundation opens Sarasota Philanthropy Center

The State Street location offers space for nonprofits and donors to gather.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Steve Lubrino still has his Ladder 102 hat he wore as a New York City fireman who was fortunate to survive the collapse of the World Trade Center towers on Sept. 11, 2001.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 9, 2021
9.11 Remembered: Former New York City fireman shares memories of the attack

Lakewood Ranch's Steve Lubrino, a New York City fireman who survived the collapse of the World Trade Center towers, says 9-11 stories need to be told.

  • East County
  • News
It takes Jay Morgan about 30-40 minutes to restring a tennis racket.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 3, 2021
Jovial tennis enthusiast strings jokes and rackets together

Jay Morgan is a familiar face among the members of the Longboat Key Tennis Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
SMR's Laura Cole, Pulte's Josh Graeve, Ivette, Lyanna, Lucious, and retired Army Sgt. Lucio Gaytan, Pulte's Wes Copeland and Building Homes for Heroes' Cody Brannon break ground for the Gaytan's new home at Sapphire Point Feb. 3 in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 3, 2023
Pulte heads partnership to provide Lakewood Ranch home to veteran

Pulte, Building Homes for Heroes and SMR combined to provide a mortgage-free home in Sapphire Point for veteran Lucio Gaytan.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 31, 2012
News Briefs

Judge enters official Colony orders; Town refreshes website this week; Library switches to winter hours; Make your vote count

  • Longboat Key
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Mooney senior linebacker JR Rosenberg led the Cougars with 108 tackles (71 solo) in 2021. (File photo)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 11, 2022
Experience, high-end talent has Cougars football excited for the season

Cardinal Mooney High has the pieces in place for a special season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
(Photo via BroadwaySpain/Wikimedia Commons)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • September 6, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Sept. 8-14

There are screen classics, poetry lectures, art exhibits and live theater all vying for Sarasota's attention.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 3, 2019
Lakewood Ranch man killed in traffic crash

Lakewood Ranch man killed in traffic crash at S.R. 70 and Greenbrook Boulevard.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 3, 2022
‘Yes’ on the two referenda

Sarasota County voters have shown since 2002 that they’ll support good schools with their money. Expect that again on March 8. Meanwhile, voters should go back to countywide voting for commission seats.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Blake Price and Rachel Moulton get comfortable with each other in "Maytag Virgin."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 10, 2022
Love and drama come out in the wash at 'Maytag Virgin'

"Maytag Virgin" explores the cycles of life at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 21, 2009
Town staff seeks code enforcement help

The commission has not given the town manager direction to use the $57,000 it placed into the fiscal year 2009-10 budget for an additional code-enforcement officer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
School District of Manatee County board members Richard Tatem, Mary Foreman, Chad Choate, Cindy Spray and Gina Messenger are seeking input on the superintendent search.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 9, 2023
Public's feedback sought on hiring of next Manatee district superintendent

The School Board of Manatee County is looking for input on what qualities and characteristics the community wants to see in the next leader of the district.

  • East County
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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 20, 2021
Community on the Court

Lakewood Ranch Pickleball Club serves as a community for those interested in the sport.

  • LWR Life
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota City Commission District 1: Kyle Scott Battie

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota's Zoe Ziegler leads his team onto the field against Manatee High. The Sailors beat the Hurricanes for their first playoff win in 18 years.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 26, 2022
The top 10 moments of the Sarasota sports season

A jam-packed list is filled with new and defended state titles, plus individual awards and history-making wins.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Andrea Dietz.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 24, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Andrea Dietz

The Lakewood Ranch High senior and North Florida commit led the volleyball team with 10 kills Aug. 20 in its 3-0 home win over Wharton High.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Longboat Key Town Commission voted unanimously to accept a settlement agreement that Armstrong had already signed at a Thursday, April 19 special meeting.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 25, 2012
FULL STORY: Town settles Armstrong case

The commission has agreed to settle a 2010 code enforcement dispute, but Mayor Jim Brown had strong words for resident Jim Armstrong.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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