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The memorial at State Road 64 and Pope Road was moved to begin construction of a roundabout.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 13, 2020
Fortitude prevails after Lakewood Ranch tragedy

Road work to build a roundabout begins at the site of fatal Lakewood Ranch accident.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Brandon Wardell, left, along with  Shonn Wiley, Eric Gutman and David Larsen work together to re-create that doo-wop sound as Under the Streetlamp. (Courtesy)
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • December 4, 2019
Van Wezel show brings a yuletide hue

'Under the Streetlamp: Hip to the Holidays' offers good old-fashioned rock 'n' roll Christmas.

  • Arts + Culture
Former professional race car driver Robin Dallenbach was among the instructors at the BRAKES hands-on driving school at Bradenton Motorsports Park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 1, 2016
BRAKES instructors a driving force in teen safety

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
The Village Idiots bike club uses Hidden River Trail as part of its route because it is a safer option to go between Lorraine Road and Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 4, 2015
No stopping 'Village Idiots?'

Club utilizes Hidden River Trail Road despite regulation banning bicycles

  • East County
  • News
High water from Hurricane Idalia's storm surge presented obstacles for Longboat Key first responders.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 6, 2023
When do Longboat Key utilities get turned off in a hurricane?

Manatee County officials discussed closer communication in future emergency operations at a recent joint meeting with Longboat Key officials.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dave Tomasko, outgoing executive director of the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program, has always appreciated maintaining a close connection with the area's waterways. Now, he is returning to the private sector.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • October 22, 2025
Outgoing estuary program director proud of work on waterways

Sarasota Bay Estuary Program Executive Director Dave Tomasko is proud of how he's helped improve local waterways and now looks to make broader systemic changes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
University Park resident Marlene Meyer, who owns Marlene's Finds and Designs, repurposes customers' memorabilia into household items such as bracelets, napkin rings, purses, rings and more.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • August 4, 2021
University Park woman crafts special memory collections

Marlene Meyer repurposes customers' memorabilia into jewelry and household items.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Chef David Stone shows Karen Pashkow how to butter the phyllo dough for the spanakopita.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 29, 2023
Longboat Chapel chef reveals 5 quick-bite secrets

Former Longboat Key Club Chef David Stone held a cooking demonstration at the Longboat Island Chapel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A conceptual site plan depicts a mixed-use community with residential use and a reduced commercial footprint. A pool and community center would provide a buffer for the property.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 13, 2016
Residential development: A home run for Whitney Beach?

Whitney Beach owner seeks referendum

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kindergartner Emmet Johnson checks people out after purchasing their food. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 12, 2022
Restaurant event serves lessons to Tara Elementary kindergartners

Josephine Johnson's students run a one-night restaurant to test their math, science and social skills.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 22, 2010
Observer Updates 07.22.10

An ambitious plan to place a large ice-skating rink at Five Points Park got a big boost this week, when the City Commission unanimously approved the plan and offered financial support.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Luck |
  • September 8, 2010
St. Jude luncheon prepares for gourmet gathering

The 29th annual St. Jude Gourmet Luncheon will take place from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, in the Temple Beth Israel parking lot, 567 Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 11, 2012
Ranch Humane Society plans four-legged fashion festival

The Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch will host its first Walk of Fame event from 1-4 p.m. Jan. 15, on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 14, 2011
Cascades residents increase security

Homeowners voted this summer to pay for various security improvements, including fencing at the community's entrance and security cameras.

  • East County
  • News
The former Teleflex manufacturing facility is more than 82,000 square feet in size.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 27, 2010
Missouri church buys facility in Lakewood

Faith Life Church out of Branson, Missouri, has purchased a site in the Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 29, 2010
Historical Society prepares for old-fashioned fundraiser

This year's fish fry, scheduled for 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15, at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub, 760 Broadway, will feature a menu of both mullet and grouper, fried-green tomatoes, cheese grits, two complimentary glasses of wine or beer and more, along with entertainment from Blues Pig.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 23, 2011
Cops Corner 03.24.11

The complainant was walking his dog, and when he arrived back at his residence, he noticed a plastic bag by the driveway. He picked up the bag and noticed it had marijuana and drug paraphernalia in it.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The plans for redeveloping the Lido pool and pavilion will now go to the City Commission for review.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 13, 2018
Planning Board recommends denial of Lido pavilion plan

Citing concerns about intensity, compatibility and more, the city’s Planning Board unanimously opposed plans to renovate the Lido Beach pool and pavilion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jennifer Roberson is a two-time breast cancer survivor.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 19, 2018
The scent of health

Jennifer Roberson turns to aromatherapy after cancer returns following a 14-year hiatus.

  • Health
A plateful of already painted rocks sit on a picnic table. The rocks will soon be hidden around Sarasota.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • June 22, 2017
An emerging group rocks Sarasota

Sarasota residents create, hide little treasures.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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