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Johnny Reid.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 27, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Johnny Reid

The Lakewood Ranch High runner talks cross country vs. track and his favorite quote.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dan and Victoria Van Dine collectively lost 80 pounds at a concept similar to their X30 Fit Bootcamp studio. They believe group fitness and working with a personal trainer helps produce the best results.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 20, 2019
X marks the healthy spot

X30 Fit Bootcamp opens in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
City commissioners voted to keep the form of government under which they work.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 31, 2022
City Commission turns away elected-mayor proposal

Other charter-revision proposals are approved for the ballot that voters will consider in November.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Deputy Josh Sanders helps Sophia Castellanos try on a helmet at a recent open house at the headquarters of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 30, 2022
County departments seeking 116 new positions in fiscal year 2023

Flush with new property tax revenue, Sarasota County departments asked to create more than 100 new jobs needed to keep up with growth during County Commission budget heraings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • 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
Members of the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center team show off their Humanitarian of the Year award from the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund. It was awarded at a Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance luncheon Dec. 8 at the Grove.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 8, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center earns Humanitarian of the Year award from the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance hosts spotlight on nonprofits at the Grove in Lakewood Ranch as Humanitarian of the Year award goes to Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

  • East County
  • News
If elected, Richard Tatem says he'll focus on employee compensation, curriculum transparency and increasing school board members' interaction with the public. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 1, 2022
School Board of Manatee County, District 5: Richard Tatem

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
Antoine Sanchez will attend Stetson University in the fall.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 13, 2017
Riverview tennis player finds new ways to commit and excel

He'll attend Stetson University in the fall.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota County Communications operator Ashley Patrick and Lt. Michelle DiCapua got a tour of Longboat Fire Station's 91 fitness facility in November 2021.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2023
New county dispatch system will enhance response times

Upgrades at the Sarasota County Public Safety Communications Center will provide more accurate data with location-based routing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brett Raymaker, a Willis Smith Construction project executive, stands in front of Station No. 17.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 6, 2018
Built for the future of Sarasota

Sarasota County firehouses earn American Public Works Association award.

  • East County
  • News
New Goodwill Industries Manasota CEO and president Donn Githens joins with now retired Bob Rosinsky on Rosinsky's final day July 1.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 5, 2022
New CEO takes over at Goodwill Industries Manasota

Bob Rosinsky retires after 50 years with Goodwill to open CEO position.

  • East County
  • News
Veronica Young stands in front of her flooded home at Singletary Road and Riverview Road after Hurricane Ian devastates Myakka City.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 27, 2023
Manatee County learns lessons from Hurricane Ian response

Various public safety departments reassess needs for Myakka City residents during a hurricane.

  • East County
  • News
Lisa Sweeney loves painting horses, such as the Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 15, 2023
Former cop forges new career as a painter

The Lake Club's Lisa Sweeney will be the featured artist during the Spring Show and Sale of the Creative Artists Association of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 11, 2021
Longboat Key dads provide paternal wisdom ahead of Father's Day

The simple question of "What makes a good dad in today's world?" resonated with local dads.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A program to manage sand on the Greer Island spit are among projects in the works on the barrier island.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 10, 2023
Major projects make progress on Longboat

Over a dozen projects were included in the town's January update.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sophia Hritz.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 28, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Sophia Hritz

Cardinal Mooney volleyball player Sophia Hritz was named to the all-tournament team at AAU Nationals in Kissimmee on June 24, representing the Orlando Tampa Volleyball Association.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 20, 2021
Style: Made in the Shade

Embrace the outdoors and protect your eyes this summer with some stylish sunglasses.

  • LWR Life
Trees are down and other damage needs to be repaired at Ted Sperling Park. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 4, 2022
Many Sarasota County parks remain closed

Damage assessments are still underway around the county.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nancy Sykes, a Lakewood Ranch Community Fund board member, is in charge of organizing the fund's first wine soiree. (Photo by Jay Heater)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 13, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund to host its first wine soiree

Proceeds from the inaugural fundraiser at Esplanade Golf and Country Club will allow the Community Fund to issue grants to regional charities in 2023.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 8, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: It was lost, then it was found

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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