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Although a final decision has yet to be made on an indoor gymnasium at Premier Park, this sketch by Manatee County shows that a gym could be placed next to the $13.6 million aquatics facility, which has been approved. (Courtesy)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 10, 2022
Manatee exec says indoor gymnasium would be boon for tourism

Elliott Falcione says Premier Park in Lakewood Ranch should have an indoor athletic facility component.

  • East County
  • News
  • By 360 Orthopedics Staff |
  • January 17, 2020
PRP Regenerative Therapy Truth of Myth to Healing?

PRP Regenerative Therapy Truth of Myth to Healing?

  • Health
Sponsored Content
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2013
News Briefs

Commissioners considers re-lease of Burns Square lot; North Trail rezone public hearing is continued

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dick Vitale hosted 12 members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County in his home.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 19, 2012
'It's yours, baby!' Dick Vitale hosts Boys & Girls Club Party

Members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County opened gifts and learned life lessons, while Dick Vitale and his family sang Christmas carols.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Work began in early June on the Ringling Trail project, which will convert one lane of traffic in each direction between Lime and Pineapple avenues into a protected bicycle lane. (Eric Garwood)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 2, 2022
Ringling Boulevard makeover's first segment nearly complete

With the first phase of work on the Ringling Trail from Lime to Pineapple avenues nearing completion, work is set to soon begin west of Washington Boulevard.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kolbie Ward.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 25, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 01.25.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 01.25.17

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 1, 2021
Lakewood Ranch elementary school celebrates International Peace Day

McNeal Elementary students and staff create a peace train to show what peace means to them.

  • East County
  • Schools
Russ Fellows, center, and other members of the Sarasota Woodturners with the wooden bowls they contributed to this year's Bowls of Hope event.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • November 21, 2018
Bowls of Hope helps feed hungry families

New to this year's Bowls of Hope event on Dec. 2 are wooden bowls made by the Sarasota Woodturners.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mackenzie Grace has taken multiple AP classes over the years to keep her GPA up high enough to be valedictorian. Courtesy photo.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • May 16, 2018
Does 4.0 make the grade for students in Lakewood Ranch?

High school seniors fought to rise above a number once considered perfection.

  • East County
  • News
Nick Johnson.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 10, 2017
Polo club holding contest for free lesson

The Club is also holding a tailgate contest.

  • East County
  • Sports
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 5, 2013
TWIS Asks: Roast

TWIS Asks: Roast

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Donald and Lydia before their break-up. Courtesy photo from Julie McIlvrey.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 6, 2021
Longboat Key gains two new swans — and a long-necked love triangle

Widower swan takes up with newcomer who arrived recently with her mate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 26, 2010
Commission to approve park purchase

The county is set to buy an 8-acre site in the Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores neighborhood and turn it into a park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ashley Kozel and Donna Koffman shine at the Asolo Rep’s ‘Cabaret at the Tropicana’ Gala After Party at Louies Modern on March 5, 2016. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 16, 2016
Fa La La Fashion: Sarasota's most stylish scenesters give festive fashion advice

‘Tis the season for festive fashion — but nothing that blinks, please.

  • Black Tie
The CDC issued updated guidance that says fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a mask or social distance except where required by federal, state, local, tribal or territorial laws, including local businesses.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 14, 2021
Longboat Key adjusts COVID-19 policies

The town of Longboat Key is following guidance from the CDC.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2012
Margot the Catty Kitty Makes Her TWISted Debut

Margot the Catty Kitty Makes Her TWISted Debut

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Bid whist is a trick-taking game played with a standard 52-card deck, similar to bridge but with more trash talking.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • August 16, 2018
All Hands on Deck

A tight-knit community of bid whist players is getting its game on every Tuesday at Ed’s Tavern in Lakewood Ranch.

  • LWR Life
"I've never gotten to be the lead, so I think it's kind of cool ... it's a pretty big responsibility, but you can pull it off if you work really hard," Ava Podewitz says.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 12, 2012
Ava Podewitz: Child Star

This month, 9-year-old Ava Podewitz stars in 'Heidi.' The young Venice Theatre actress, wise beyond her years, could melt the Swiss Alps with her smile.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 24, 2022
Tara community residents seek more traffic-calming measures

Speed tables and a crosswalk have slowed traffic in Tara, but residents want more help from Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Capt. Ryan Simonson readies to launch a pass.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 19, 2017
SMA Prep club provides Ultimate mix of exercise and learning

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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