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SMR-Taylor Ranch LLC has filed plans to build 4,500 homes on this property located just west of Bourneside Boulevard in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • January 10, 2022
Taylor Ranch plans for Lakewood Ranch go to Manatee County permitting

SMR presents plans for 4,500 new homes on the former Taylor Ranch property south of State Road 64 and west of Bournside Boulevard.

  • East County
  • News
Munchies 420 Cafe has gotten a facelift and the new owners are vowing to continue the Gulf Gate landmark's traditions.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • April 18, 2024
Munchies 420 Cafe receives facelift under new ownership

The landmark Gulf Gate restaurant's grand reopening is scheduled for 4/20.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Tom and Diane Carter say the county has told them they will no longer be taking part of their Creekwood backyard to build a roundabout.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 24, 2023
Creekwood residents voice roundabout concerns

Manatee County Public Works has stopped the Bradenton project to come up with other design options.

  • East County
  • News
Out-of-Door Academy junior Kevin Gyurka placed fourth in the 1,600-meter run and eighth in the 3,200-meter run at the 1A state championships on May 10.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • May 13, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Kevin Gyurka

The ODA junior placed fourth in the 1,600-meter run at the 1A state championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
A man yelling at the beach prompts police response
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 11, 2023
A man yelling at the beach prompts police response

Police were called to respond to a suspicious person, who had fallen off his bike and yelled in frustration at the beach. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2024
Shore to leave St. Armands Circle; Tommy Bahama to lease its space

Shore owners say flooding issues are prompting the brand to leave Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Maureen Geary reads "Fractured Fairytales" and asked questions to Myakka City Elementary students and their family members who attended Literacy Night on Jan. 30.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • February 3, 2025
Myakka City Elementary adapts to the times in literacy battle

Literacy Night is one of several efforts teachers use to get actual books in their students' hands.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Adagio Sarasota |
  • March 20, 2025
Walkable Luxury is Coming Soon to the Quiet Side of Downtown

The soon-to-be-unveiled Adagio Sarasota is planned to infuse fresh energy into this arts-focused district near Bayfront Park.

  • Siesta Key
  • Real Estate
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The welcome center at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens will be the first stop for guests.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 2, 2023
Selby Gardens Phase 1 work nears completion

With opening ceremonies date uncertain, the annual Lights in Bloom will go on as scheduled.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The new Selby Gardens Welcome Center will include a ticketing pavilion, welcome gallery and welcome theater.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2023
Selby Gardens will debut new facilities in January

New features from Phase 1 of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' master plan include an open-air welcome center, a parking structure and a plant research center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Unwelcome couple sent packing from fishing
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 15, 2025
Unwelcome couple sent packing from fishing

A pair of non-residents were asked by a board member to leave the premises of a bayfront community. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The damage to Whitaker Gateway Park from hurricanes Helene and Milton is estimated at $1.5 million.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 4, 2025
City park hurricane repairs estimated at $12.45 million

In addition to $12.45 million in repairs to city parks and piers, Sarasota's Parks and Recreation Department budget also took a nearly $200,000 hit in lost revenues following the 2024 storms.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Teller calls police over possible fraud after suspicious cash withdrawals
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 14, 2024
Teller calls police over possible fraud after suspicious cash withdrawals

An 87-year-old man's account was frozen after multiple withdrawals by his "fiancé" from bank branches around the city. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The Mixons' food truck showcases the history of Mixon Fruit Farms.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 21, 2024
Former Mixon Farms owners begin new stage with food truck

Although Mixon Fruit Farms closed, life with the Mixons continues on a food truck.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Affordable Wildlife set up a trip next to the drainage pipe the bobcat was spotted coming out of.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 22, 2024
Seaplace Condominium works to capture Longboat Key bobcat

After dealing with a rabbit overpopulation, a Seaplace employee spotted a bobcat and took action to catch it.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Food for thought at Thanksgiving
  • By Greg Campbell |
  • November 22, 2025
Food for thought at Thanksgiving

Local Chef Greg Campbell talks about the impact of food trucks.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Jasmine France poses for a photo before a team practice on Oct. 21 at Sarasota High School. The junior nearly broke 20 minutes in her three-mile race last weekend to pace the Sailors.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • October 21, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Jasmine France

The junior for Sarasota girls' cross country placed third in the Out-of-Door Invitational as the Sailors took top honors.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By One Park Sarasota |
  • March 30, 2026
A New Standard of Wellness Living Arrives in Downtown Sarasota

As the definition of luxury continues to evolve, so too does the expectation of how we live each day. Today’s most sought-after residences are no longer defined solely by finishes or location, but by how thoughtfully they support overall well-being.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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The Lakewood Ranch Garden Club Butterfly Symposium will take place at 9 a.m. on Feb. 7 at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • February 4, 2026
Butterfly symposium lands at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall

The Lakewood Ranch Garden Club will host the free event Feb. 7 and will feature butterfly enthusiasts Gilbert Daigneau and Joyce Samsel.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Water pooled around outdoor seating in front of Cha Cha Coconuts on the night of Thursday, July 23.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • July 27, 2026
Downpour floods St. Armands, frays merchants' nerves again

A slow-moving storm poured rain on the region.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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