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It seems more people want a piece of Lakewood Ranch, even if they live outside its borders.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 8, 2018
Don't cross the naming rights border in Lakewood Ranch

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch is serious about protecting its Lakewood Ranch brand and will take legal action if necessary.

  • East County
  • News
Groundwater seepage and occasional flooding from Sarasota Bay are among the reasons the city is pursuing a replacement for the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 5, 2023
Commission OKs owner's rep for SPAC architect selection

The city will hire an owner's representative to advise on the new art center process, and commissioners held an initial discussion on repurposing the Van Wezel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dick Vitale stands with members of his All-Courageous team and the gala's 2023 honorees.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 8, 2023
2023 Dick Vitale Gala another special evening

The event raised $12.4 million for The V Foundation for Cancer Research, breaking its own record.

  • East County
  • Sports
Rick Piccolo, SRQ president and CEO, Robert Spencer, Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority board chairman and Drew Wells, Allegiant's vice president of planning and revenue appear at a press conference Tuesday regarding new service.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 13, 2018
Allegiant announces nine new SRQ flights

Beginning next year, Allegiant will offer flights from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport to cities including Cleveland, Baltimore and Nashville, Tenn.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Pirate Battalion Drill Team displays the trophies from its district championship for Area 5 (courtesy photo).
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 18, 2022
Braden River High School heads for state drill team championships

Braden River High 's drill team wins six consecutive district title.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 16, 2020
Sarasota Orchestra welcomes conductor Steven Sloane

The music director of the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra was the star of the third Masterworks dinner.

  • Black Tie
Tom Harmer made a point of meeting with groups around town following his acceptance of the position. Among the first was a visit to the Kiwanis Club in 2018.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 27, 2022
Harmer tells Longboat Key he's retiring in December

Commissioners are expected to begin talking about how to replace him during the meeting Friday, July 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A Wilco Electrical LLC employee works on the town's underground utilities project along Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 23, 2020
Underground electricity coming soon to Longboat

The project is projected to cost about $49.1 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 4, 2021
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  • Sarasota
  • News
My own version of church: Deluxe Bloody Mary Sunday at Linger Lodge. Prices vary depending on featured items.
  • By Emma Burke |
  • March 26, 2023
A guide to eating your fill of tomatoes in Sarasota

April is Fresh Florida Tomato Month, so if you insist on this veggie with slimy seeds, here are my top tomato dishes in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • In Memoriam |
  • November 19, 2021
Patsy Ann Wingo (née Christian)

On Monday, July 12, 2021, Patsy Ann Wingo (née Christian) died at the age of 85 in her WV home in Lewisburg.

  • Siesta Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Ricky Garvie tested one of his hot air balloons at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch earlier this month.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 21, 2017
Lakewood Ranch lands hot air balloon festival

Four-day event will include carnival attractions and a classic car show.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 16, 2018
Cops Corner: Officer lends a helping hand

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The arc-shapred pier and other features were adjusted in the latest version of Phase 1.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 29, 2019
The Bay Sarasota updates Phase 1 proposal

The bayfront planning group said public input contributed to a revised design concept for a forthcoming public park project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hallie Monserez was a defender and captain on the Cardinal Mooney girls soccer team. She was named to the FHSAA/Florida Dairy Farmers All-Academic Team on April 6.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 19, 2022
Cardinal Mooney senior athlete named to Academic All-State Team

Lakewood Ranch's Hallie Monserez's 4.0 GPA and excellence in three sports earns her state award.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • April 5, 2017
Goldfarb gets off her yoga mat after 30 years

Executive director continues as leader of Longboat Key Education Center but will no longer teach yoga classes.

  • Health
Ryan McMahon signs with the University of Louisville on April 23, 2015.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 2, 2017
Cardinal Mooney alumnus shows off shooting skills at Louisville

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Pat Rounds, a vocal supporter of single-member districts, said the county would be required to redistrict regardless of the election system in place, admonishing commissioners for linking the two subjects.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 15, 2021
County selects redistricting map, targets repeal of single-member districts

After picking a new map that makes limited changes to district boundaries, commissioners intend to ask voters to reverse a 2018 referendum governing county elections.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Passengers get set to board an MCAT bus at the Walmart on State Road 64 on Nov. 11.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • November 19, 2021
MCAT explores service options for Lakewood Ranch

MCAT, which last served Lakewood Ranch in 2016, might consider an on-demand service in the near future.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 7, 2022
USF Sarasota-Manatee students pay tribute to 9/11 victims

Students put down 2,977 flags in support of the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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