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Joe Martinez started Friends of Lakewood Ranch Performing Arts Center to promote interest in building a theater. (Photo by Jay Heater)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 16, 2022
Is performing arts center in Lakewood Ranch just a dream?

The organization Friends of Lakewood Ranch Performing Arts Center forms to stir up support to build a theater.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Krystal Montas (24), a senior, is a post presence for the Riverview High girls team. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 16, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Sarasota-area athletes hit the hardwood

The 2022-23 high school basketball season is here — and area programs look quite different.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota Brazilian jiujitsu athlete Taber Jordan puts a triangle hold on Sebastian King Acero  during the American National Kids IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship. Photo courtesy Jocelyn Jordan.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 21, 2022
Sarasota jiujitsu athlete is not satisfied with being a National Champion

Taber Jordan said he is going for gold again at this weekend's Pan Kids Championships in Kissimmee

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Vincent Billi spent days looking for survivors at Ground Zero.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 9, 2021
9.11 Remembered: Construction expert recalls rescue operation

Vincent Billi recounts his experience attempting to rescue survivors at Ground Zero on Sept. 11

  • Sarasota
  • News
Are we keeping Longboat, Longboat?
  • By Letters to the Editor |
  • April 25, 2023
Are we keeping Longboat, Longboat?

Readers take issue with the St. Regis parking garage proposal.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sarasota residents parade through the streets after they vote to approve Sarasota County. Photo courtesy Sarasota County Libraries & Historical Resources.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 1, 2021
Sarasota County Centennial: Start of county was contentious

A dispute over (you guessed it) roads set up the official establishment of Sarasota County on July 1, 1921.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 13, 2023
Will Manatee County commissioners' wetlands decision impact 2024 election?

One commissioner suggests that it is mostly Democrats who oppose decision to decrease wetland buffers.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Cord Byrd is secretary of state of Florida and Michael Bennett is Manatee County Supervisor of Elections.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 9, 2022
Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd visits Bradenton to consider election restrictions

Hurricane Ian's impact could hinder the voting process in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
A palm tree was seen fallen onto a car at 7:20 p.m. Wednesday in Gulf Gate. (Photo courtesy of Reddit user u/bjbyrne)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2022
Hurricane Ian updates, news in Sarasota and Manatee counties

Water and wastewater services were restored to most of Siesta and Casey keys on Saturday morning. A boil water notice is in effect.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Boats harbored in Sarasota Bay remained safely anchored Thursday morning after Hurricane Ian passed through. (Photo by Kat Hughes)
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • September 29, 2022
Hurricane Ian: 'We dodged a bullet'

From the city of Sarasota to Lakewood Ranch, mainland damage is limited mostly to downed trees and fences.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Phipps Home Design |
  • March 30, 2023
Today’s Homes Are Sophisticated, Yet Casual Entertaining Spaces

“What we’ve seen, especially here in Florida, is the gravitating toward a more casual, open great room style,” says Brian Phipps of Phipps Home Design.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Although Lakewood Ranch 8-year-old Kenny Van Slyck, 3-year-old Carmela Van Slyck, 5-year-old Angelina Van Slyck and 6-year-old Vincent Van Slyck love seeing the first responder vehicles, they also love the free snacks.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 8, 2023
Safety Town teaches children about first responders in Lakewood Ranch

Children explored first responder vehicles as they learned about what local emergency services do for the community..

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cafe BarBosso owner Joe DiMaggio
  • By Andréa Martone |
  • October 14, 2021
Art, music and grandma’s meatballs

When the pandemic struck, Cafe BarBosso added a new side dish to keep up sales and spirits: Live music performances.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Sand is now being placed near the Broadway beach access.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 20, 2014
Sand project could finish ahead of schedule

The contractor putting sand down on the north end won't work on the busy Fourth of July weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rams quarterback Jeremiah Dawson through a touchdown pass against Venice High in the playoffs last season. He is the only QB listed on the team's roster as of Aug. 17. (File photo)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 18, 2022
Rams football hopes 2022 brings a deep postseason run

Riverview has another strong squad led by five-star defensive back Charles Lester III.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Julie McGue snapped a photo of the campsite she and her family shared in Montana. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 13, 2021
Longboat Key residents' summer vacation photos tell stories

Longboaters like traveling off the island to see some new views every summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center |
  • October 12, 2023
Surgeon Performs “Life-Changing” Robotic Splenectomy

If you need a doctor, visit doctors.lakewoodranchmedicalcenter.com or call 800-816-4145.

  • Health
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Commissioner George Kruse offers comments against a rezoning project adjacent to Lake Manatee State Park on Thursday at a land use meeting.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 3, 2022
Manatee Commission approves rezone for development adjacent to Lake Manatee State Park

Neal Communities gets approval for 706-unit development in east Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 10, 2021
OPINION: Do not vax your children

That was the most emphatic warning leading doctors gave at the Florida Summit on COVID-19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 12, 2023
Sarasota County Schools earns 'A' grade from Department of Education

The district maintains the rating for the 20th consecutive year.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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