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Linda Nichols of Backyard Bike Shop said season started late this year.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • February 27, 2019
Longboat's winter season back in black after seeing red

No more red tide for Longboat businesses

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mark and Connie Gellner made the donation of their building at the Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch's Kick-Off Bash last week.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 26, 2011
Lakewood Humane Society finds home

Stanley Steemer owners Mark and Connie Gellner have offered the use of their building for the cause.

  • East County
  • News
Siesta Key residents contend the dredging of Big Pass could harm their popular beach.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • December 7, 2017
Siesta, Lido sides prepare for Big Pass court hearing

Fundraising efforts are ongoing for all parties as they try to cover mounting legal costs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Mayor George Spoll
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 2, 2018
Accountability thing

Mayor Spoll should ask his colleagues to set priorities. Taxpayers want to know.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 7, 2010
Fidelity tournament gets into the swing next week

The Fidelity Investments Senior Doubles tournament, which takes place Thursday, April 15 through Sunday, April 18, at Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 24, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 25

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Abby Weingarten |
  • November 18, 2021
Dazzling Displays

The 10th anniversary of Holiday Festival of Lights illuminates UTC and beyond with lighted Christmas trees, fireworks, Santa parades and events for the whole family to enjoy.

  • LWR Life
Joe Miller says he’s always felt he had an obligation to pass the music on. (Photo by Lori Sax)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • August 18, 2022
Joe Miller didn’t just create the band. He leads it, too.

Joe Miller, the founder of the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble, inherited his father’s love for music — and for passing it on.

  • Arts + Culture
Monaca Onstad, the director of community relations for Lakewood Ranch Communities, and Community Coordinator Mackenzie Straley stand in front of a model of the future myLWR.com
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 11, 2019
myLWR.com — Time has come for new Lakewood Ranch website

Time has come for new Lakewood Ranch website, myLWR.com

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2020
Manatee County School Board District 1: Gina Messenger

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
The city hopes to make a hire this week or next.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 23, 2017
City prepares to hire planning director

After community members and staff vetted four finalists for the new position, the city hopes to have a planning director in place by April.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Volunteer Rebekah Boudrie shows off Toby, a poodle mix up for adoption, at the new location. A main house will be used for administration and other needs, while a separate building will house kennels.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 10, 2018
New dog, and cat, house for Lakewood Ranch animal rescue

Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch finds new home in Myakka City.

  • East County
  • News
Deputy Mike Jones explains the set up of the simulator, which very closely mimics a Sheriff's Office patrol car. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 4, 2022
County law enforcement gifted cost-efficient driver training simulators

The Barancik Foundation's donation allows police officers to train safely for dangerous scenarios.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Riverview High girls cross-country team has made 19 straight trips to the Cross-Country State Championships.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 12, 2015
19 and Counting

The Riverview High girls cross-country team extended its streak of Cross-Country State Championship appearances Nov. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Puppies wait to be vaccinated in Nate's Honor Animal Rescue's new intake building.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 26, 2021
Expansion at Nate's Honor in Lakewood Ranch nears completion

Nate's Honor Animal Rescue of Lakewood Ranch completes construction on intake building and training center.

  • East County
  • News
Em'z On Fifth Beach Bag, $22 at Panache
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • July 11, 2018
Fashion Insider: Fruit Prints

Try on these sweet options for your summer wardrobe.

  • Black Tie
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 13, 2016
Cops Corner 4.14.2016

Comical crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The course's lectures and lessons will be released to the public through a website.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 15, 2020
New College launches interdisciplinary COVID course

The three-month course is the production of 20 instructors and will be made available to the public.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 21, 2018
Mote splashes into night of Fish, Fun and Fright

The annual Halloween-themed event was held on Oct. 20 at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.3.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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