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Thunder by the Bay has had a presence in downtown Sarasota since 1999, but the event will move out of the city as event organizers respond to a growing collection of concerned residents, businesses and officials.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 22, 2016
Thunder by the Bay leaves city for Lakewood Ranch

Organizers hope a home further from the bay will eliminate the mounting issues for the motorcycle festival.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In May, boaters docked near Jewfish Key.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 2, 2021
Red tide's effects curtails Longboat noise complaints

North-end residents haven't heard as much boat noise compared to previous months. Red tide has kept many boaters off the water.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 29, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Out of nowhere . . .

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
This Riverdale Revised home at 595 Mast Drive sold for $1.35 million. It has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 2,950 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 26, 2021
Riverdale home tops Lakewood Ranch-area and east Bradenton sales at $1.35 million

Residential real estate transactions for the Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton areas for May 10-14.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Al Goldstein and Jean Weidner at a Designing Women Boutique event in November 2011. Photo by Molly Schechter.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 5, 2012
Scene & Heard

Hyphen relocates; First-class ballet; The show must go on; Our very own Jorge

  • Arts + Culture
Matt Walsh says a tree and green was chosen for the first East County Observers because "that was all that was out there."
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 30, 2018
Many said: 'You're nuts' when it came to starting the East County Observer in Lakewood Ranch

Many said Matt Walsh was nuts when it came to starting the East County Observer in Lakewood Ranch 20 years ago.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Photo by Pam Eubanks Supervisor Richard Lane reviews the terms of the HOA and CDD agreement.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 16, 2014
CDD, HOA work toward partnership

The Heritage Harbour South CDD presented its first proposal with the Stoneybrook HOA.

  • East County
  • News
Mei
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 20, 2011
Real Estate Reports

Coldwell LBK earns Premier Office Award; Barbara Mei joins Signature Sotheby's; SAR announces property sales high since Sept. '05

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
A visitor to the State Street parking garage grabs a ticket Feb. 17 from the newly installed paid parking machines.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 22, 2018
Garage paid parking draws early complaints

City parking officials believe users will quickly grow comfortable with a paid parking system in the State Street and Palm Avenue garages.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Craft Growlers To Go and Tasting Room is open 3-10 p.m. Monday, noon to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, noon to 11:30 p.m. Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 5, 2018
Lakewood Ranch boasts diverse nightlife options — for those with early bedtimes

Lakewood Ranch has more nightlife options than it might seem. But how will that change as the area develops?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The Urban Land Institute panel shares its vision for Longboat Key.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 25, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 25, 2013

Today's stories: Urban Land Institute panel shares its vision for Longboat Key; Sarasota city employees get dunked for charity; Manatee County Commission candidate emerges; and MORE!

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Melanie Johnson points to where she wants players to be during a post drill. Johnson's first regular season game as head coach is Nov. 21 against First Coast High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 21, 2017
Lakewood Ranch girls basketball coach has drive to succeed

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Zara Barrie |
  • February 19, 2014
Factory Girl: Burlesque lusting and Valentine vixens

Factory Girl: Burlesque lusting and Valentine vixens

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The city worked with merchants and the film crew to coordinate the shooting earlier this month.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 30, 2017
Filming disturbs St. Armands merchants

Despite restrictions on special events in St. Armands Circle during season, film crews are allowed to gather footage in the commercial district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The view from the kitchen entrance to the lanai: The long center island is home to the sink and dishwasher. Photos by Molly Schechter
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • September 12, 2012
EDIBLES: Home on the Range

Remodeling a kitchen is not fun for everyone. But, it appears to have been just that for Lenny and Susan Landau, of Queens Harbor on Longboat Key.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • September 28, 2011
My View: Teachers unions sue for status quo

The new merit-pay law is obviously good for students and provides accountability. Sadly, and predictably, teachers unions feel threatened.

  • East County
  • Opinion
BSwanky business owner Gretchen Bauer makes custom bags that transform from handbags to backpacks and crossbody bags.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 28, 2019
Charity in the bag in Sarasota

Sarasota's BSwanky business owner supports Sisterhood for Good's Spring Sensations event by donating one of her custom bags.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Chad Sutton has total control of Cardinal Mooney volleyball less than a year into his tenure.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 28, 2016
Cardinal Mooney volleyball coach has big plans for program's future

Chad Sutton wants to transform the school into a premier spot for volleyball players.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Senior pitcher Spencer Stevens will lead the Cougars into the Second Annual Taylor Emmons Memorial Classic March 28.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 24, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top Sarasota sporting events.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 29, 2020
Longboat Island Chapel bids farewell to longtime friend

The sendoff was commemorated with a garden lunch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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