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Lakewood Ranch's Sandie Ivers and Sarasota's Linda Klein have teamed up to open Suncoast Sign Greeters. They say it uses their creativity and they like spreading joy with their signs.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 9, 2020
All in the message for Lakewood Ranch women

Sign display company launches in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 19, 2010
Interior motives

Mark Dalton spent the first 20 years of his interior-design career snubbing bargain-basement home decor. Now his business (and his home) is built around it.

  • Arts + Culture
Russell Matthes, co-owner of the Daiquiri Deck and president of the Siesta Key Village Association, has told his members on numerous occasions about his efforts to make sure his managers do not let the music go above the maximum 75-decibel level.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 17, 2011
Officer working on noise complaints

With new deputies and new restaurant managers working in the Village, uncertainty over noise regulations has resulted in more resident complaints in recent weeks.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office said Commissioner Vanessa Baugh did not commit any crimes in relation to a pop-up vaccination event in February at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 28, 2021
Manatee County Sheriff's Office says no crimes committed in relation to vaccination clinic in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh will not be charged with any crimes in relation to the pop-up vaccination clinic in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Anthony Limoncelli, trumpet. Photo courtesy Matt Holler.
  • By Edward Alley |
  • October 7, 2019
'Frequent Flyers' soars in season opening

EnsemblenewSRQ began its fourth season with new sounds.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Maxine Tauber
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 29, 2021
Temple Beth Israel sees blended experiences for Passover 2021

The BIW gift shop reopened, albeit temporarily, to help members who are away from their families.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Director of the Office of Business and Economic Development Jeff Maulsby presented a review of the county's economic incentive program at Wednesday's county commission meeting.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 22, 2016
County commissioners stand by incentive program

Although the county plans to re-evaluate its policies on awarding economic incentives to private firms, officials believe the program is effective.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 2, 2014
Workshop outlines ODP and code fix work and timeline

A consultant starts the process to address 'confusing and controversial' regulations in the town code that impact a potential Key Club project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Trevor Lovett, Kirsten, Charlene and Bob Schmitt at the Schmitt's home in Summerfield. Photo by Jay Heater
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 1, 2018
Lakewood Ranch's first baby ready to get married

The master-planned community has been kind to Summerfield's Kirsten Schmitt.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 31, 2012
News Briefs

Prominent Siesta lot again for sale; County seeks vendors for crosswalk lighting; Crunch time for school storm prep

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Kurt Hennard
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 16, 2020
Fresh sparkling snow

The wintery mix in Florida is glitter and sunshine rather than rain and snow.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Holocaust survivors Lora and Sigmund Tobias with students. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 18, 2022
Temple Sinai to host Holocaust survivor speaker series

The first of the four part series will be held Aug. 21.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce is optimistic that residents will chip in to help keep the fireworks going.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 21, 2016
Chamber pushes to preserve Siesta fireworks

After eliminating a major revenue source supporting the Fourth of July fireworks, the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce is asking for help to keep the event alive.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
This rendering shows the general character proposed for the library, which will feature a large treehouse inspired staircase at its entrance. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 29, 2020
First chapter ends on library in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch library plans hit design milestone.

  • East County
  • News
Jasmine Mendez is part of the Culinary Arts Program at the Boys & Girls Club Lee Wetherington Branch.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 25, 2015
Career Resource Center to fill gaps in labor force

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County seeks to better prepare children for college and beyond.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 7, 2018
This Week in Sarasota 11.08.18

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota, including a BookStore1Sarasota book signing, Big Top Brewing Co. comedy night and Asolo Repertory Theatre’s "The Music Man."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The home at 2163 Datura St. has three bedrooms, two full baths, one half bath and more than 3,000 square feet of living space.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 12, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Dec. 26-30 for Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Nokomis, Osprey

A Sarasota property on Datura Street tops the week's sales at $1.95 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Two buildings each will be five-levels, each with 22 units. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 1, 2017
Condo project on the rise

Vertical construction of Lakeshore condos should begin within three months.

  • East County
  • News
Paul Blackketter, president of SANCA, helped Nathan Benderson Park land the 2017 World Rowing Championships.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 19, 2014
Commissioners approve SANCA contract

Sarasota County commissioners approved today a five-year contract with Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates for the operation of Nathan Benderson Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High senior Zack Weston said his video game time has increased since social distancing began.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 15, 2020
East County high school athletes turn to esports while stuck at home.

Do video games come close to the thrill of real sports?

  • East County
  • Sports
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