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The community center was designed by Victor Lundy, a leader in the Sarasota School of Architecture style of post-war modern design. It was built in 1956.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 24, 2021
Historic South Gate property could be turned over to county

South Gate residents will vote on whether to sell the community center to the county.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cully Rowell was named the 2020 Manatee County Agriculturalist of the Year.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 22, 2020
Myakka City rancher cultivates respect in Manatee County

Myakka City's Cully Rowell is named Agriculturalist of the Year for Manatee County

  • East County
  • News
Jim and Ruth Jorgensen said hosting professional golfers during he LECOM Suncoast Classic has been rewarding.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 13, 2020
Above-par hosts for the LECOM Suncoast Classic in Lakewood Ranch

LECOME Suncoast Classic players find a home with Lakewood Ranch residents during the tournament.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 20, 2011
News Briefs 04.21.11

Man killed in single-car accident; Planners consider East County projects; County sets new fees for reclaiming pets; Lakewood Medical Office Building I sold

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 11, 2022
Well-known community foundation CEO announces retirement

Mark Pritchett has been with the Gulf Coast Community Foundation since 2008 and as president and CEO since 2015.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A quarter-scale test dune was created on Bradenton Beach to rest the feasibility.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 1, 2021
APRIL FOOLS: 'Dirt-cheap' deal on sand

BOGO purchase for beaches will lead to long-term supply, five-story dunes.

  • April Fools
Cheryl McGrew, who has retired as the principal of McNeal Elementary School, was integral to starting STEM labs in elementary schools throughout the School District of Manatee County.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 7, 2022
McNeal Elementary principal retires after 34 years in education

River Club's Cheryl McGrew has enjoyed seeing her visions for education become reality for students in the School District of Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 20, 2019
Sarasota Opera begins season with Curtain Raiser dinner

The annual kickoff was hosted Oct. 20 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • Black Tie
Rick Knowlton, Nicholas Lewis and Dan Hersey operate the Manasota Chess Center.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 24, 2021
Manasota Chess Center opens for all skill levels

Nicholas Lewis, Rick Knowlton and Dan Hersey have launched the Manasota Chess Center at the Crossings shopping mall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Some Villagers want the town to enforce an ordinance on this piece of town-owned land along Bayside Drive that would force the cleanup of boats that have been stored here for years. File photo
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 13, 2015
Town manager docks Village boat issue

Citing concerns over a lack of public participation during summer meetings, Town Manager Dave Bullock wants to postpone an issue some residents raised regarding boat storage in the Village.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo courtesy of Jack Cooper
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • March 11, 2020
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 12

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

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The town of Longboat Key hasn't held its annual Citizens Academy course in person since February 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. File photo
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 3, 2022
Longboat Key Citizens Academy planning to return in January

The free classes about the town of Longboat Key government are offered starting on Jan. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 11.19.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
School impact fees are used to build the infrastructure, such as roads, to support new residential development.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 9, 2010
County may suspend impact fees

The school board asked county commissioners to halt for two years collection of the $2,000 impact fee on each new single-family home.

  • Sarasota
  • News
River Club’s Isabella Juliano and her mother, Patricia, make luminarias in honor of friends and family members who have been impacted by cancer.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 19, 2020
Charity Snapshot: Lighting the Path

Thousands of Lakewood Ranch residents volunteer and participate in American Cancer Society events and raise money.

  • LWR Life
Randy Langley has qualified to challenge Jim Brown for one of the town's at-large Commission seats.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • November 19, 2018
Randy Langley to challenge Jim Brown

Randy Langley to challenge Jim Brown

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 19, 2021
Christ Church of Longboat Key presents checks to supported organizations

An anonymous donation from a church member made four large grants possible.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 2, 2020
Teachers, staff surprise graduating Pirates with celebration

Braden River High School congratulate seniors picking up caps and gowns.

  • East County
  • Schools
First-, second- and third- year FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training students pose for a first-day-of-school photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 26, 2013
Class is in session at FSU/Asolo Conservatory

The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training kicks off the school year with an orientation and photo shoot Monday, Aug. 26.

  • Arts + Culture
Jamie Springstead.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 20, 2021
East County Athlete of the Week: Jamie Springstead

The Saint Stephen's Episcopal junior talks basketball and her dream superpower.

  • East County
  • Sports
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