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Greg Campbell stands just off Lakewood Main Street. The Grove's new main bar will be open to the street through two huge pocket doors at the corner of the building.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 14, 2018
Grove nears its opening in Lakewood Ranch

The Grove restaurant hopes to be open at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch by Dec. 1

  • East County
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • December 24, 2012
Citizens request appeal of Wal-Mart site plan approval

Citizens request appeal of Wal-Mart site plan approval

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Mustangs take the field against Venice High in the Homecoming game. They would lose 62-0 to the Indians.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 26, 2018
Struggling Mustangs work hard through transition

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River senior Ryan Walker won the Class 3A state title in the 100-yard breaststroke Nov. 14.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 24, 2015
The perfect time to improve

Pirates' first state swim champ looks toward higher goals.

  • East County
  • Sports
Entrepreneur Linda Pelletier has embraced networking as a way to make friends and generate business.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 24, 2015
Conversation with Linda Pelletier

Linda Pelletier will serve as the new director for SWAT Networking's Lakewood Ranch chapter.

  • East County
  • News
One of the books East County's Joseph Polizzi is introducing involves the artistic, decorative eggs his mother designed.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 20, 2019
Sarasota author introduces two new books

Sarasota author introduces two new books, including his "The Court of Winter Roses."

  • East County
  • News
Chris Sachs, Police Chief Kelli Smith and Cash Register. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 17, 2020
New bell pit stop

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key got new Salvation Army bells.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
University Place's Ric Romanoff and 16-year-old Malcolum Moniz gear up for their flight to Oshkosh, Wisc. in a two-seat plane made by youths in the Teen Aircraft Factory of Sarasota program.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 26, 2017
Homebuilt plane takes off in Sarasota with high ambition

Experienced pilots help teens take flight in aviation.

  • East County
  • News
Jillian Walker, who has been practicing yoga since 14, helped open a yoga studio in Siesta Key Village.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 28, 2021
Yoga studio opens in Siesta Key Village

Yogi builds on a lifetime of experiences to manage a new studio.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Manatee County School Board tonight will discuss whether to allow the construction of a pole barn at Braden River High School.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 22, 2015
Manatee County School Board to discuss Braden River High project

Manatee County School Board to discuss Braden River High School pole barn project

  • East County
  • News
Colorado Springs, Colo.
  • By Guest Author |
  • September 27, 2018
The benefits of an elected mayor

We we can learn from another city.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Rev. Mike Scheip will be delivering his message in a chapel that seats over 1,000 people.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 18, 2018
New Catholic church ready to serve in Lakewood Ranch

Our Lady of the Angels unveils $8 million church April 22.

  • East County
  • News
A modified ordinance the Town Commission is set to approve tonight allows the of the Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort renovation-and-expansion application to move forward.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 4, 2013
Commission set to modify tourism ordinance tonight

Longboat Key commissioners will review a tourism ordinance and consider wage increases for non-union represented employees.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 12, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, July 13

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Steve Titunik stops in front of standing water at one of the parking lot’s driveways after a few days of rain.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 23, 2018
Turtle Beach parking lot slated for improvements

By the summer, problems with standing water and dust at the small lot should be resolved.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
This River Club South home at 10515 Firestone Drive sold for $1.49 million. It has four bedrooms, four baths and 3,420 square feet of living area. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 27, 2022
Waterside Place home tops sales at $2 million

A home in Waterside Place tops transactions this week at $2 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Attendees discuss the future of the bayfront at Tuesday's The Bay open house at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 19, 2018
Residents share feedback on bayfront plans

Public input on three concepts for redeveloping the bayfront will help create a singular vision for a vast swath of waterfront land.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2012
News Briefs

Vitale gala raises funds for cancer research; East County youth make headlines at history fair; Dental office hosts cancer-screening event

  • East County
  • News
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • January 8, 2020
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 9

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
First Friday festivities mean new musical acts for attendees of free Music on Main events.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 17, 2014
Future Music on Main acts set

Lakewood Ranch Commercial Realty announced its Music on Main series of acts performing through June.

  • East County
  • News
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