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Our 40-page, two-section edition includes both a look back at Lakewood Ranch's past and a glimpse into its future.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2010
15 YEARS STRONG

See inside for The East County Observer's special edition commemorating the 15th anniversary of the first home sold in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 15, 2011
Wayfinding system issues begin to arise

A Delray Beach-based mobile media company proposing a free downtown Wi-Fi system may have some competition from other companies.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards announces the upcoming season. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 25, 2019
Asolo Rep and the FSU/Asolo Conservatory announce 2019-2020 season

Next season will bring ‘The Sound of Music,’ ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ and several new works to the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

  • Arts + Culture
Keira Knightly and Johnny Depp. Photo source: Disney+.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 14, 2020
Binge Blog: Not all treasure is silver and gold

"Shirley" and "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Former Lakewood Ranch High center fielder, third from left, pictured with Mustang teammates Dom Leone, Jake Axley, Kyle Benson, Connor Lewellen and Brendan Lewellan, signed a contract with the Minnesota Twins July 15.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 17, 2012
Larson signs with Twins

Former Lakewood Ranch High center fielder Zack Larson fulfilled his childhood dream when he signed a contract with the Minnesota Twins July 15 at the Strike Zone Indoor Sports Complex.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 16, 2019
Best of Cops Corner for 2019

Best Cops Corners of 2019 highlight strange Sheriff's Office reports.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jack Short |
  • December 15, 2015
Public outreach meeting planned on I-75, Bee Ridge construction

The meeting will be an opportunity for questions, comments and one-on-one with DOT staff about the project, which will renovate the Bee Ridge Road interchange.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 21, 2019
Impasse-settlement hearing planned for Nov. 20

Retirement system is main sticking point in police contract talks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Library Foundation President Linda Getzen and Sarasota County Libraries Director Sarabeth Kalajian
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 3, 2017
Sarasota Library Foundation reaches campaign goal

The campaign raised $501,075.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team huddles together before the start of its Class 4A-District 11 semifinal match versus North Port Jan. 15.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 16, 2014
Lady Mustangs cruise to regional berth

The No. 1 seed Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team defeated No. 4 seed North Port 5-1 in a Class 4A-District 11 semifinal match Jan. 15.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Billy Rice Band will kickoff the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce's Savor the Sounds series.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 25, 2020
Billy Rice Band to kick off Savor the Sounds concert series Saturday

The outdoor concert will serve as an introduction to Town Center Green, which the town hopes will become a popular hub.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 17, 2019
Longboat collector teams up with author on Apollo 11 book

JL Pickering has been collecting spaceflight images for a "lifetime."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Keith Pandeloglou said a community campout is being considered for Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 26, 2018
New activity pitched for Lakewood Ranch residents

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities might host a neighborhood campout.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 22, 2011
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • August 7, 2014
'Talking With ... ' — An all-woman play for both sexes

'Talking With ... ' — An all-woman play for both sexes

  • Arts + Culture
Valentin Zhelyaskov, Vesta Zhelyaskova, Mariana Sendova and teacher Retsy Laver
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Embracing Our Differences reception

The quote winners wore blue sashes and the art winners wore red ones. Artists, families and teachers, plus board members and supporters of Embracing Our Differences celebrated the free outdoor exhibit at a reception Tuesday, April 15.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • July 10, 2019
Water rescues offer their own set of challenges

Longboat's marine presence allows help to respond quickly. Part of two stories on the police department's water rescue apparatus.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 8, 2015
Sidelines

Smithers resigns as Cougars coach; ODA scores big on Senior Night; ODA crowns two county champs; Cougars top Mustangs

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 11, 2010
Plaza owner awaits closing

After more than a decade on Longboat Key, Andrew Hlywa is eager to say goodbye to Whitney Beach Plaza and the island itself.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 22, 2011
Cops Corner

Explosive event 2:11 p.m. - 700 block of Broadway. Boat. A man told police that he and his companion left a restaurant after lunch, and when they started up their Jet Ski, it exploded and knocked them into the water. No one suffered any injuries.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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