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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 5, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: People and their dogs

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Those opposing development along a section of Lorraine Road in Lakewood Ranch attended Tuesday's Sarasota County Commission meeting dressed in white shirts to show unity. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 25, 2022
Sarasota County declines rezone for section of Lorraine Road in Lakewood Ranch

The County Commission also approved a major extension of Lakewood Ranch that includes building 5,000 homes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 12, 2018
Longboat Chamber hosts cheerful networking event

Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Members mingled Dec. 12 at The Lazy Lobster for the monthly Business After Hours.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 15, 2021
Education Center celebrates 35 years with a party

The education center invited a few friends to enjoy an in-person concert.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Two homes are proposed to be built on the subdivided land at 597 Buttonwood Drive.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 6, 2022
Commission delivers initial OK to Buttonwood project

Master drainage plan part of proposal for two homes and subsequent commercial development to the north.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Colts win Super Bowl
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 5, 2012
SIDELINES

Lakewood Ranch Colts win Super Bowl; Sollazzo's hat trick leads the Mustangs; Lady Pirates sail past the Lady Indians; ODA boys soccer team tops Canterbury School

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 9, 2017
Letters to the editor

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  • By Su Byron |
  • May 20, 2021
Art and About: Let the Sunshine In!

The pandemic dealt a blow to the region’s arts community, but it’s coming back strong. These arts happenings will definitely put a sunny smile on your face during the summer sizzle.

  • LWR Life
Construction of The Evolution at Golden Gate Point has been halted for several months as Gates Construction awaits delayed delivery of floor-to-ceiling windows.(Photo by Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 21, 2022
Stalled condo tower on Golden Gate Point set to resume construction in July

A supply chain issue halted construction of The Evolution condominiums at Golden Gate Point, but work is expected to resume in July.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rita Smith and Frank Verdel
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • September 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: HBA BRAG Breakfast

Members of the Home Builders Association started their day with a networking breakfast. The breakfast was held in a model home in one of Neal Communities' newest neighborhoods, The Highlands. Builders, brokers and Realtors networked over a cup of coffee and a croissant.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2015
CALENDAR: Longboat Key weekly events

The following events and meetings will take place this week on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Mike Fetchko has been the driving force behind the Bradenton Area River Regatta, Manatee County's biggest one-day event.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 9, 2022
Lakewood Ranch man helps make the Bradenton Area River Regatta the area's premier event

Lakewood Ranch's Mike Fetchko is the driving force behind the Bradenton Area River Regatta.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 22, 2017
RCLA announces 2018 Town Hall lineup

As the 2017 series comes to a close, Ringling College Library Association looks releases the 2018 Town Hall Lecture lineup.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch merchants have been advised to secure all outdoor seating items until Elsa passes.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 6, 2021
Main Street at Lakewood Ranch merchants urged to take tropical storm Elsa seriously

Those businesses along Main Street at Lakewood Ranch advised to bring in all outdoor seating items.

  • East County
  • News
Ellie McCaw and Jordan Boyer in "Dry Land." Photo by Ryan Finzelber.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 28, 2016
Theater review: 'Dry Land'

In Urbanite Theatre's latest production, the kids are not alright.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Sumner Chmielewski. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 20, 2022
Athlete of the Week: Sumner Chmielewski

The Sarasota Tsunami girls swimmer committed to Brown University on July 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 12, 2022
Key's popular golf tournament makes its return

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce reprises its formerly annual outing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rek is a military retiree.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 2, 2020
Retiree dog up for award

Rek, 10, served in Iraq and Afghanistan.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chris Tapalaga watches as a SCAT bus drives by her as she protests in front of the County Administration building.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • March 7, 2019
Potential SCAT plans spark concern, confusion

County Commission this month expects to discuss potential private ways forward for public transit system.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Deanna Rollyson (Courtesy photo)
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 13, 2022
Longboat Key resident aims to raise COPD awareness

Deanna Rollyson was diagnosed with COPD and is starting an effort to help other women with the disease.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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