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Lakewood Ranch High School's Kevin Everhart and Andrew Legutko practice parking during drivers education. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 27, 2021
Teen drivers in Lakewood Ranch focus on safety on the road

Drivers education instructor says advanced technology in cars can be a hindrance for new drivers.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch homebuilders said they have not had trouble finding subcontractors, like John Coleman, a plumber with Danny Via Plumbing, who was installing pipes for water and sewer for a new home under construction.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 8, 2020
Lakewood Ranch builders brace for COVID-19 impact

Sales fall, but builders are confident it's a short-term impact in Manatee and Sarasota counties.

  • East County
  • News
A Sarasota County Schools Police Department vehicle sits outside of Sarasota High School. (Photo by Cassidy Alexander)
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • January 24, 2019
Sarasota County Schools continues to expand its police department while building rapport with students

Having first entered local public schools in August, Sarasota County’s internal school police force will continue to expand its countywide presence in the 2019-2020 school year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 20, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: No burglars here, just us

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
City Parking Manager Mark Lyons is focused on raising the level of parking knowledge within the community as a whole — among both residents and city staff.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 20, 2015
Conversation with Mark Lyons

The city's parking manager talks about changing minds and hearts in Sarasota, connecting with the community at large and, yes, paid parking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Elks Bob Erwin, Darrin Simone and Dan Tabor support Hooves with H.E.A.R.T. President Danielle Curtis and rider Frankie Pizzurro with their donations.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 4, 2021
Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton Elks present donation to Hooves with H.E.A.R.T.

Elks Lodges donate $4,100 to nonprofit that helps children with special needs.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County residents fill sandbags at Ed Smith Stadium ahead of Hurricane Ian.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 23, 2022
Manatee, Sarasota counties, Longboat Key set sandbag stations

Some locations in Manatee open Saturday, others open on Sunday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kurt Schultheis
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 12, 2012
Fall festival centers on Centre Shops

A planned fall festival could be the start of regular events for the Longboat Key shopping plaza.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ryan Heers, co-owner Dr. Elijah Benioni, Kimberly Marlow, co-owner Dr. Briana Southerland and Warren Decuir
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 2, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Aesthetic Arts Institute business opens on Main Street in Sarasota; Longboat Key triathlon sprint event needs volunteers for this weekend; Longboat Key resident to teach fitness classes at Sarasota Ballet

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 25, 2012
Forks and Corks event entices Longboat foodies

Epicureans will unite this weekend for the fifth annual Forks and Corks Food and Wine Festival, which will showcase more than 50 Sarasota-Manatee independent restaurants and visiting winery owners and winemakers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Read this week's roadwork updates.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • October 31, 2011
Roadwork updates for week of Oct. 30

Projects continue on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 789, state Routes 758, 72, 78 and 681.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • August 29, 2011
Roadwork updates for week of Aug. 28

Construction work will take place this week on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 758 and state Route 72.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2010
Letters to the editor

Road work is a deterrent for future visits; Tourism will help put Longboat at No. 1

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By James Campbell |
  • January 24, 2013
RUSH -- an exercise experiment

RUSH -- an exercise experiment

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.28.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The Sarasota Garden Club hosts Gardens in Paradise foe the seventh year.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • March 12, 2020
See Sarasota's tropical side at Gardens in Paradise

The Sarasota Garden Club will host its seventh annual Gardens in Paradise tour on March 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Katy Dean.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 14, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Katy Dean

Riverview High girls basketball junior Katy Dean talks defense and her dream of visiting Barcelona

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Stephen Scionti, MD, Urologist |
  • March 12, 2019
PATIENTS WITH EARLY-STAGE PROSTATE CANCER MAY BENEFIT FROM AN EASIER TREATMENT OPTION

PATIENTS WITH EARLY-STAGE PROSTATE CANCER MAY BENEFIT FROM AN EASIER TREATMENT OPTION

  • Health
Sponsored Content
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 25, 2016
Former Sen. Bob Graham visits Longboat Key Democratic Club

The former senator rallies Democrats to turn Florida into a blue state.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 29, 2017
Campaign Against Summer Hunger kicks off fourth year

All Faiths Food Bank and its community partners campaign to feed 35,000 children with summer campaign.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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