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David Lapovsky at the site of the former Colony, 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 31, 2018
Preserve Longboat seeks a few tweaks to Colony development plan

Preserve Longboat President David Lapovsky says Unicorp's development plan is close to what the group seeks on the site of the former Colony.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Junior John Sirignano says caring for his sock baby, Oswald, has made him excited to become a real parent in the future. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 3, 2022
High schoolers learn parental lessons by caring for sock babies

With sock baby assignment, Lakewood Ranch High students learn while walking in parents' shoes.

  • East County
  • Schools
Rachel Brosnahan shines as Midge Maisel in "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel."
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 15, 2019
Binge Blog: Ambitious amateurs

Two leading ladies show us what ambition can do, even in unexpected situations, in this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Earlier today, the city of Sarasota shared images of flooding on Lido Key roads. The Sarasota Police Department later announced travel restrictions onto and off of the barrier islands. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 11, 2020
Update: Police say all roads and bridges are open

The Sarasota Police Department announced it is limiting travel via the John Ringling Causeway and New Pass Bridge to residents and emergency traffic.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Town Manager Tom Harmer plans to step down in December after five years on the job. (File photo)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 13, 2022
Longboat hopes to directly identify candidates for Harmer's job

Between now and December, the town aims to target specific people to consider for the town manager position.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's John and Diane Justice enjoy eating soup during Empty Bowls, which will return as an in-person event on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch this year. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 27, 2021
Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee to host Empty Bowls in Lakewood Ranch

Meals on Wheels' Empty Bowls returns to an in-person event on Lakewood Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
Layden Kraut, Sophia Marzonie and Isabella Moncion, first graders at B.D. Gullett Elementary School are all used to using laptops. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 10, 2021
A year of COVID-19: Schools adapt in east Bradenton

Parents, teachers say the School District of Manatee County has navigated the pandemic well.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2011
Cops Corner

CLASSIC COPS - 'Boot-scootin' Boogie' March 24, 2002, 9:01 a.m. 500 block of Cutter Lane. Public Service. Subject said his neighbor blasted country music all night long. Subject said he hates country music and his neighbor knows it.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Dr. Ashley Masuga, of InFocus Family Eyecare, says natural changes in the eye lead to certain vision conditions.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 24, 2020
Lakewood Ranch area optometrists share how vision changes as you age

Lakewood Ranch area optometrists stress the importance of being proactive about eye health as you grow older.

  • Health
  • By David Verinder |
  • August 26, 2021
Sarasota hospital CEO urges vaccinations after losing father-in-law to COVID-19

Loss of a relative galvanizes need for action.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Les McCurdy is ready for the show to start again.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 7, 2021
McCurdy's Comedy Theatre to reopen June 11

Les McCurdy is hopeful vaccinated audiences will be ready to return to his comedy club on June 11.

  • Arts + Culture
Roger Pettingell ranked as the number-one individual sales associate in Sarasota County in 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020, according to Coldwell Banker Realty.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 7, 2021
Pettingell again the top Sarasota-area Realtor in 2020

The Sarasota-Coldwell Banker realtor finished last year with more than $175 million in closed sales.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
1350 Main residents argue that those plans expired earlier this year, and any attempt to move forward with a development at the DeMarcay Hotel site should be required to begin the approval process anew.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 23, 2015
Top Story — March: Condo residents sue city, Palm Avenue developer

The 1350 Main Residential Condominium Association has filed a lawsuit against the city and the owner of the DeMarcay Hotel property in an attempt to prevent the construction of an 18-story building.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo courtesy of The Telegraph
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 24, 2018
Binge Blog: Throwback to the 2016 Oscars

Two Academy Award nominees and a feel-good TV show are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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
This Lake Club home at 16006 Foremast Place sold for $3.6 million in June, the highest price any Lakewood Ranch home has sold for in 2021.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • August 19, 2021
Movin’ on Up

Why has the number of homes sold for more than $1 million kept climbing since the pandemic started? Turns out, the trend has multiple causes, Realtors explain.

  • LWR Life
Lewis Abate has custom artwork on his Jeep to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11. “It’s my tattoo,” he says of the artwork.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • September 7, 2011
9/11: The Worst Day, The Best Day

Lakewood Ranch resident Lewis Abate was inside the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Brett Davis of the Lakewood Ranch Elks and Maribeth Phillips of Meals on Wheels Plus were thrilled with the turnout for the Shoebox Collection.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 11, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Elks help Meals on Wheels Plus Manatee deliver successful Shoebox Collection.

Meals on Wheels Plus Manatee collects stuffed shoeboxes to deliver to seniors during the holidays.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 11, 2021
Longboat Key Chamber hosts Networking at Noon at Lazy Lobster

Members came together for a midday island mingling.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The current stone entrances have spherical lights, something Mowery feels is out of place in the neighborhood.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 9, 2021
McClelland Park sees the light for entrance upgrade

Neighborhood launches fundraiser to replace 1970s era illumination.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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