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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 18, 2022
The best swimsuits to find in Lakewood Ranch

Beat the heat with a dip in the pool — while looking your best in one of these snazzy swimsuits, of course.

  • LWR Life
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 23, 2011
Cops Corner

March 10, 1993 11:02 a.m. 4900 block of GMD. Burglary. Report of voices in apartment and a possible burglary in progress was called in. Voices discovered to be people leaving a birthday message on a telephone answering machine.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Jack and Jason Mickan. Jack was born Dec. 11 at 9:41 a.m. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 24, 2018
Pirates coach balances hoops and a newborn

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Savannah Yoder.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 29, 2021
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Savannah Yoder

The Sarasota Christian volleyball player had 42 assists against The Out-of-Door Academy on Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
People are warned to stay out of the water off the Ringling Causeway until bacteria levels return to normal.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 22, 2010
Sarasota issues water advisory for Ringling Causeway

After high fecal-bacteria levels were detected, the Sarasota County Health Department posted warnings about being in the water off the Ringling Causeway.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Myakka's Amy and Tyler Clites show off their LEGO trophy after winning the first season of "Lego Masters," which ran 10-episode. Photo courtesy of FOX.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 16, 2020
Myakka City couple wins 'LEGO Masters' competition

Tyler and Amy Clites, of Myakka, will have Lego art on display at future LEGOLAND New York Resort.

  • East County
  • News
Paolo Marconi comes ashore after the final lap of the Last Paddler Standing event at Nathan Benderson Park. Marconi said he learned a lot about what he is capable of while sleep deprived and that every participant in the race should be proud for attempting it at all.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 5, 2022
Last Paddler Standing event showcases endurance at Benderson Park

The event, which had 30 participants, saw Paolo Marconi paddle approximately 48 hours straight to win the competition, with only short breaks in between laps of the park's lake.

  • East County
  • Sports
UPDATE: Chillounge Night rescheduled due to forecast
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 25, 2015
UPDATE: Chillounge Night rescheduled due to forecast

UPDATE: Chillounge Night rescheduled due to forecast

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  • Things To Do
Dozens of dead fish were washing up on the shores of Quick Point Nature Preserve on July 12.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 3, 2021
Longboat Key deals with on-and-off red tide conditions

Some days, dead fish accumulate and there is a foul odor. Other days, conditions are pristine.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2013
News Briefs

Telecommunications amendment extension sought; Commissioner Terry Gans qualifies for commission seat; Town's code-enforcement officer terminated last week

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • April 27, 2021
Being fit a hit with kids in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch children run, skip and jump through drills at Fit4Kids

  • East County
  • Neighbors
U.S. Rep. Greg Steube's 17th District covers all of Sarasota and Charlotee counties and some of Lee County.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 19, 2023
Sarasota Congressman recovering after 25-foot fall

U.S. Rep. Greg Steube is recovering after a night in the intensive care unit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Danielle Gassenhofer listens carefully as her children, 8-year-old Eleanor Gassenhofer and 6-year-old Edison Gassenhofer, get advice on how to cast from Robert LaVopa, a member of the Lakewood Ranch Angler's Club.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 18, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Angler's Club Youth Fishing Seminar reels in fun

Children learned the basics of fishing in preparation for the Angler's Club annual Youth Fishing Tournament.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 21, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: July 21

Pat Donnelly photographed this roseate spoonbill and white ibis in Village Walk pond in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sheila Connell says it's important to not get defeated.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 1, 2019
New Years resolutions can be hard to keep in Sarasota

Here's how to maintain your New Years resolution in a healthy way.

  • Health
The annual Say 'I Do' Again vow renewal ceremony returns to Siesta Key on Valentine's Day.
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • February 14, 2023
Married couples profess their love all over again on Siesta Key

Siesta Key's annual vow renewal ceremony gathers married couples to say "I Do" again.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Former SMR President and CEO John Clarke says he takes pride in being part of the vision of Lakewood Ranch becoming a reality.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 17, 2021
Former SMR CEO takes pride in being part of the vision of Lakewood Ranch

John Clarke, the former president and CEO of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch Inc., looks back at the early days of Lakewood Ranch — and the family that made it all possible.

  • LWR Life
The land purchased by the county will increase the remaining lifespan of the landfill on Lena Road from 16 years to an estimated 22 years.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • October 21, 2020
Manatee County opts for $32.5 million purchase in east Bradenton

East Bradenton land bought for use as government complex, waste transfer station

  • East County
  • News
Ringling at Indian Beach Apartments is among the Class C communities brokered by Phil Ginexi and The Apartment Firm. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 14, 2022
More than limited supply is to blame for rise in apartment rents

Don't just blame profiteering for the rise in apartment rents. As demand continues to exceed supply and interest rates climb, cost to purchase or upgrade complexes rise too.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2009
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