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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 7, 2009
SMR gets new development code

Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch earned favor from the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners Aug. 6 for a proposal to create a new land development code category called mixed-use community.

  • East County
  • News
Jen McGloin with Jay Coy were eager to start playing.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 24, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Golf Challenge

Parents and teachers at Gullett Elementary School teed off for education Sept. 22, as they participated in the Fourth Annual Neal Communities Golf Challenge, at the University Park Country Club.

  • East County
  • News
Patti Lopez said volunteering at Southeastern Guide Dogs is rewarding and fills a void in her life. She often volunteers in the nursery and kindergarten rooms.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 6, 2019
Good Works: Patti Lopez

Patti Lopez has only been volunteering there for eight months, but she has clocked in more than 135 hours of service. The annual average is around 145 hours.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Out-of-Door Academy football team takes the field in its district game versus Bradenton Christian Oct. 2.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 5, 2015
Panthers outlast Thunder in offensive showdown

The ODA football team fell to Bradenton Christian 55-40 in Class 2A-District 5 action Oct. 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lilly Johnson. Photo by Berkley Mason.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • November 30, 2017
Bashaw Family Christmas spreads joy

your town

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • November 30, 2017
Teachers assure children a cozy Christmas

The annual pajama drive begins Dec. 7.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Workers prepared to tow remnants of the vehicle just before noon.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 10, 2015
FHP investigates fatal crash on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard

The accident caused the closure of a section of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard just north of Clubhouse Drive.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: April 18

Michael Cohen captured this close-up of a young heron in South Lido Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
“The Will Rogers Follies: A Life in Revue” is an entertaining but not always perfect production at The Players Centre for Performing Arts. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 3, 2017
Players introduces audiences to Will Rogers’ neighborhood

The inventive musical about Will Rogers’ life plays until Oct. 15 at the The Players Centre for the Performing Arts.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Ken Shelin |
  • February 13, 2020
My View: City lacks leadership in development issues

Commissioners, Planning Board members aren't experts on land-use.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Diana E Kelly accessories
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • July 2, 2014
Hot Flash: Wearing America in style

In case you're in need of something to show off your American spirit for our nation's birthday, we've got you covered with patriotic threads available in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
The Braden River High varsity cheerleading squad was one of five teams to compete in the school's Cheerfest Dec. 10.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 12, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Team Spirit

East County cheerleaders showed off their team spirit during Braden River High School's Cheerfest Dec. 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
Renee Armbruster and Beth Stephenson
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: The Players "A Night to Remember"

The Players hosted its annual gala Nov. 1 at Michael's on East. This year, there were 12 honorees recognized for their work on and off stage from 1990 to the present.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bradentucky Bombers season opener

PHOTO GALLERY: Bradentucky Bombers season opener

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 11, 2013
Traffic Advisory Council to consider Village parking

The Sarasota County Traffic Advisory Council will hear a request from a property owner to prohibit street-side parking on Avenida De Mayo.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Animal Services now has 30 days to complete a dangerous-dog investigation, Animal Services Chief Kris Weiskopf says.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 30, 2011
County removes aggressive pit bull

Greenbrook Dale residents say the 1-year-old dog has been a nuisance for more than a year.

  • East County
  • News
The Asolo Repertory Theatre recently finished its terrace stage. Courtesy Photo Cliff Roles.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 6, 2020
Giving A Little Christmas Back: Asolo Repertory Theatre hosts outdoor holiday concert

Perfomers will take to a newly built stage for the theater's holiday show.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 4, 2017
Siesta Key trolley exceeds expectations

Sarasota County Area Transit staff are confident the Siesta Key Breeze open-air circulator will last longer than its six-month test period.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Firefighter/Paramedic Jamison Urch put out a building fire. Photo provided by the town of Longboat Key.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 6, 2021
Town encouraged at budget year's halfway mark

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department had an average response time of 5.4 minutes during the current fiscal year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 5, 2009
Sarasota Millionaires tryouts set for next week

The Sarasota Millionaires will be holding tryouts from 9-11:30 a.m. and 4-6:30 p.m., Sept. 12 and 19 at Booker High School, 3201 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
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