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  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • April 18, 2013
Inventing the next American (and SW Florida) economy

Inventing the next American (and SW Florida) economy

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Grand Living at Lakewood Ranch Executive Director Michele Orlando and sales and marketing lead Nick McLaughlin are excited to be able to show guests more about the future Grand Living community.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 6, 2019
Grand entrance on Lakewood Main

Retirement apartment community opens leasing office at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Although Mote has touted more than $75 million in commitments toward the project, county officials could revisit a crucial contribution because of budgetary challenges. Image courtesy Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 23, 2020
Public funds for Mote aquarium not set in stone

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium announced a September groundbreaking for a new facility in Nathan Benderson Park, but the county’s financial support isn’t fully locked in.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fitbits promote a 10,000 step goal, but some residents use them for much more than that.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 21, 2019
Reaching daily Fitbit nirvanna

Sarasota residents reflect on their Fitbit challenges and if 10,000 steps is all it's cracked up to be.

  • Health
Noel Aguilar has been juggling waiting to perform again.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 2, 2021
Circus Arts Conservatory returns with Summer Circus Spectacular

The summer show will have performances almost every day through Aug. 14.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 25, 2011
County to install solar panels

Manatee County officials believe the panels could save taxpayers up to $100,000 annually.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 31, 2012
News Briefs

Three parking meters receive new home; County offers energy upgrade workshops

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 15, 2015
Neal breaks ground on Indigo

Located at the intersection of Pope Road and 44th Avenue East, Indigo will be a gated, island-resort style community with maintenance-included homes.

  • East County
  • News
Olivya Johns, Jacsyn Hockenbury and Emily Garcia kick off the start of "Little Shop of Horrors."
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 17, 2021
Little shop of funding horrors in east Bradenton

Braden River and Lakewood Ranch high school theater programs struggle to stay afloat financially during pandemic.

  • East County
  • News
The camps are the first for adults the county is offering, and are scheduled through August.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 6, 2017
County offers summer camps for adults

Pickleball Camp, Fishing 101 and Wine Pairing Camp are all coming up this summer — for adults over 50 only.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Glatz shares "Kasztner's Train," a book by Anna Porter about Rudolf Kasztner effort to save 1,684 Jews during the Holocaust.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 8, 2015
Conversation with Rifka Glatz

Holocaust survivor Rifka Glatz shares her story.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The County Commission approved $5.4 million in cuts on Jan. 31.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • February 1, 2018
County cuts $5.4 million after reframing budget discussion

County Administrator Jonathan Lewis hopes to put off some potential budget reductions until absolutely necessary.

  • Sarasota
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Josh Smithers is entering his fifth season as Riverview's head Coach.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 12, 2021
Sarasota high school football preview: Riverview High

Whoever wins the quarterback battle will benefit from several offensive weapons.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
John Wishart loves the 289 high performance engine in his 1964 1/2 Mustang, the first of its kind to roll off the assembly line.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 13, 2021
Longtime Mustang car show returns to Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

The Ponies Under the Palms car show in Lakewood Ranch raises money for Take Stock in Children and Southeastern Guide Dogs.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Andrea Medred. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 12, 2019
Dramatic dining comes to Lakewood Ranch area

Youth fundraiser offers dinner theater experience.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Emergency services respond to the scene of Longboat's latest gas line break.
  • By Eric Garwood and Sten Spinella |
  • July 24, 2019
Longboat Key road reopens after repair of gas line break

Town officials plan to meet Friday, July 26, to discuss third closure of Gulf of Mexico Drive since late June.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Elliott Falcione said Premier Sports Campus could pursue a naming rights deal for its stadium in the future.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 10, 2019
Willis Smith lands contract to build a library in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch contractor awarded Manatee County library contract

  • East County
  • News
Under a proposed agreement, city buildings would receive upgrades on lighting, water and HVAC systems.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 6, 2010
City considers energy-efficiency contract

The $8.6 million agreement is expected to reduce the city's energy costs by nearly $2 million each year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bob Gary, speaker Jay Rixse and club president Ken Marsh.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 12, 2019
Longboat Key Democratic Club holds December meeting

The club wrapped up the calendar year with a discussion from a former intelligence community official.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 3, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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