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The Farmers Market of Lakewood Ranch was crowded 10 minutes after it opened at its new site at Waterside Place.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 7, 2021
Market at Lakewood Ranch enjoys huge opening at Waterside Place

Market at Lakewood Ranch's debut at Waterside Place is a hit.

  • East County
  • News
Robert E. Willis Elementary School's Ellie Gehndyu, a kindergartner, enjoys her first father-daughter dance with her father, Janjay Gehndyu. Dances, like the father-daughter dance, were able to return after two years. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 2, 2022
Manatee schools pull away from pandemic

Live events return at the end of the school year, and hopes are high that the pandemic is in the rear-view mirror.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 24, 2010
DCA holds code change hearing

The Department of Community Affairs heard arguments from the town of Longboat Key and the Islandside Property Owners Coalition Tuesday about code changes the town approved in May.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 5, 2014
ULI: Impact Statement

One year later, we ask: Was the Urban Land Institute planning study worth it?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
FPL begins restoration for Sarasota County customers. (Photo via FPL)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2022
FPL customers in Sarasota, Manatee counties face power outages

Florida Power & Light states it is responding to outages as conditions allow but is unable to estimate a restoration time.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 26, 2022
How a nurse practitioner saved COVID-19 lives without vaccines

Vanessa Hamalian and her new Latitude Clinic have treated 1,092 COVID-19 patients with ivermectin and the FLCCC protocols, none with vaccines. Of those, 1,091 have recovered.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Amanda Landesberg |
  • March 27, 2012
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Win Tickets to iconcept 2012!

  • Arts + Culture
The Longboat Key Town Commission is planning to hold a physical quorum on Nov. 2 with four commissioners meeting in-person at Town Hall. Town staff has installed plexiglass barriers to separate commissioners.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 27, 2020
Commission prepares to resume in-person meetings

The Longboat Key Town Commission has not held an in-person meeting since March 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sheriff Rick Wells.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 10, 2017
Manatee County Sheriff — 'Looters won't be tolerated'

Sheriff Rick Wells tells public to stay off the roads until curfew ends at 3 p.m. Monday.

  • East County
  • News
While focusing largely on emergency medical needs, fire engines' were also inspected.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 18, 2022
Longboat Key Fire-Rescue aces surprise inspection

Normal timeline for state's pop-in visits thrown off by COVID-19 protocols.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 20, 2018
Sarasota Film Festival throws extraterrestrial evening

The Out of this World 20th Anniversary Party was hosted April 20 at the Art Ovation Hotel.

  • Black Tie
The 13.9-acre site has been vacant for years after a $1 billion mixed-use project fell through following the recession.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 10, 2014
Quay sale marks key moment for bayfront

A Jacksonville group has purchased the former Quay site for $27 million. The sale may allow for a cohesive development of the city's bayfront.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 26, 2021
Longboat Key undergrounding project: Crews begin removal of light poles

Crews have started removing light poles from the Country Club Shores neighborhood.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 20, 2013
Planning board asks for parking direction

A subcommittee recommends limiting the number of boat trailers parked at residences, but what defines a parking space remains unclear.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
FDOT will work in conjunction with local governments on the Sarasota/Manatee Barrier Islands Traffic Study.
  • By John McGuire |
  • May 22, 2017
Barrier Island traffic study shifts into drive

First meeting is this week at Longboat Key Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
 A 3D rendering of one of the freestanding waterfront restaurant spaces that will be present.
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • February 20, 2020
Surge of Synergy

As Waterside Place takes shape, the true nature of Lakewood Ranch’s next town center is revealed through a mix of strategically placed, vibrant tenants.

  • LWR Life
Last year’s fireworks on Siesta Key Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2019
Fourth of July Calendar 2019

Everything you need to know to have the best Fourth of July this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jim and Jackie Sleter stand in front of their newly installed roof. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 17, 2022
Veteran in River Isles gifted a free roof

East County veteran receives support from local business and the VFW to get a new roof.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By NAMI Sarasota and Manatee Counties Staff |
  • October 26, 2020
Stigma Surrounding Mental Illness

Stigma Surrounding Mental Illness

  • Health
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 5, 2022
Lakewood Ranch wrestler finishes third at state tournament

Three other East County wrestlers reached the podium

  • East County
  • Sports
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