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Lakewood Ranch sophomore Elizabeth Belan swims in the first heat of the 100-yard freestyle.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Swimming Tri-Meet

The Braden River, Lakewood Ranch and Manatee High boys and girls swim teams hit the pool for a Tri-Meet Sept. 26 at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA.

  • East County
  • Sports
Glass spheres were among the many products at the festival
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • January 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Armands Winter Art Festival

More than 195 artists and artisans packed St. Armands Circle Saturday, Jan. 26 and Sunday, Jan. 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
VFW Post 12055 member and veteran George Johnston drives fellow veterans in the parade.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tribute to Heroes Parade

East County residents honored fallen military members and veterans Sunday, May 26, during the Tribute to Heroes Parade on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Panelists Dan Lobeck, Casey Colburn, Lourdes Ramirez, Jody Hudgins and moderator Matt Walsh
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • September 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Republican Club Meeting

The Sarasota Republican Club debated about the 2050 Comprehensive Development Plan Thursday, Sept. 26, at Marina Jack during a panel discussion.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Meg, Mike and Ethan Traeger
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • October 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Boo Run

More than 700 people gathered on Lakewood Ranch Main Street for the 10th annual Boo Run Saturday, Oct. 26.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2011
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A 35-foot pole was erected to the left of the town's welcome sign on the North end of the island.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • December 12, 2022
Three of nine Longboat cell poles now on the job

The remaining six poles are expected to be on air in the coming weeks, according to a statement from Verizon.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: Publix plans

The Lakeland-based supermarket chain plans to present residents with a new shopping experience before Christmas 2012.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
At last week's meeting, IDA representatives asked about potential ways to further trim project costs, which put square-foot costs at $220 to $237, but Town Hall officials indicated the proposal was as "bare bones" as possible.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 27, 2012
Year in review: June 2012, 'IDA moves forward with new maintenance facility'

Supervisors are ready to approve construction of a facility that meets the state requirement that a building withstand 140-mph winds.

  • East County
  • News
Water undergoes biological treatment at the facility, making it safe to water lawns with, but not to consume.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 12, 2020
Changes at water facility expected to reduce effect on environment

More than $170 million in changes at the Bee Ridge Water Reclamation Facility are expected to help reduce the level of nutrients in Sarasota County's ecosystem.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo. Standing water from heavy September rains stalled progress on the Beach Road Drainage Improvements project.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 9, 2014
Top issues to watch in 2014: Siesta Beach construction

Extensive renovations to Siesta Beach are set to break ground in January.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Nathan Benderson Park holds four summer camps for kids ages 6-14.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 16, 2023
2023 Summer Camps in Sarasota, Manatee - Sports

Your guide to summer camps this year in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Summer Fun Guide
Sarasotans celebrate the split from Manatee County in 1921.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 20, 2021
Year of events planned for Sarasota County centennial

Plans include virtual lectures and walking tours.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 13, 2010
Honor Sanctuary finds new home

East County-based Honor Sanctuary Animal Rescue moved into a ranch property on Lorraine Road about two months ago, where it is houses dogs and cats being readied for adoption. The site encompasses five acres.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
If the deal goes through, it would be the fourth major downtown property investment in the last two years for Jesse Biter.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 15, 2013
Entrepreneur plans obtainable rental units on an acre downtown

Jesse Biter plans to develop what he calls obtainable housing apartments on the site, with 180 units ranging from 500 to 1,000 square feet.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 21, 2014
Kors fashions his plans for two Gulf-front parcels

Representatives for a famous sportswear designer filed a site plan for a 6,138-square-foot home on two Gulf-front lots.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Aster & Links in downtown Sarasota will be made up of two 10-story buildings with a total of 424 units.
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 9, 2024
One Main Plaza secures $56 million in financing

The downtown development consists of two 10-story residential towers with 424 apartments and 778 parking spaces.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2011
Our View: Publix plan fuels optimism

It was good timing for Publix Super Markets Inc. to unveil its redevelopment plans for the Avenue of the Flowers shopping plaza in the middle of the summer. That will allow plenty of time for Longboaters - especially the "carpers" and "cranks" - to digest it.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Alexandre Sicre (25) puts a shot on net against Sarasota Football Club.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 10, 2023
LWR Soccer Club's over 50 team isn't telling the same old story

The players on the new team in Lakewood Ranch have the enthusiasm of younger athletes.

  • East County
  • Sports
The 96-gallon bins were delivered and in full use by the end of September.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 13, 2025
Big trash bins cause concerns for Manatee County residents

The county is planning Community Cleanup Days to help residents dispose of larger items that won't fit in the new garbage bins.

  • East County
  • News
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