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Diego Perilla, the chief operating officer of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, stands at the front door of the new ER at Fruitville.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 14, 2020
Emergency help on the way to Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center's ER at Fruitville scheduled for Dec. 1 opening.

  • East County
  • News
Scott
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 7, 2015
Our View: Both sides should settle

It almost doesn't even qualify as news; it was so expected.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Will Diesel was selected for the National Youth Leadership Forum: Medicine.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 16, 2017
Lakewood Ranch teen earns National Leadership Forum spot

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Barbara "Bobbie" Krohn died June 23. Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 5, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: July 6, 2017

Bobbie Krohn, Ira Peterman, Joanna Brown and Dana Kampmann died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Connecticut-based business Lincoln PK Partners LLC bought the property that currently houses a Bank of America Branch for $4.45 million.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 24, 2013
Redeveloped property at Fruitville and 301 sells

Wayne Ruben sold the property at Fruitville Road and U.S. 301 that leases to Bank of America and is in the process of closing on the adjacent property Staples leases.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fan Zhang
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 18, 2016
Eastward Expansion: The Ringling’s new Center for Asian Art

The center marks a new chapter in the museum’s mission for a global vision — and a fulfillment of John Ringling’s original vision.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • June 24, 2009
District fast-tracks search for principal

Officials expect to have a new principal at Lakewood Ranch High School as early as July 14. A community forum with the finalists will be held June 30 at the school.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 18, 2009
Prep basketball teams set to tip off

The Braden River, Lakewood Ranch and Out-of-Door Academy boys and girls basketball teams will all open their 2009 seasons in the next two weeks.

  • East County
  • Sports
Whitney Beach Plaza is located in the 6800 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 4, 2012
Plaza height to top commission discussion

The Longboat Key Town Commission will consider adopting changes to its Comprehensive Plan tonight that could impact the maximum allowable height of Whitney Beach Plaza.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Unit 204 of Aria Longboat Key has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 4,032 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 28, 2021
Aria condo sells for $5.6 million

Residential real estate transactions for April 12-16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The 200-bed facility will treat individuals who suffer from substance abuse or those who have mental illness. File photo
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 2, 2020
Commissioners OK plans for a 200-bed jail diversion facility

The facility would service individuals suffering with substance abuse or those who have a mental illness in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The fall season at the Longboat Key Education Center begins on Oct. 16 and ends Dec. 15. The winter season begins Jan. 4.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 4, 2017
Class is in at the Longboat Key Education Center

The fall season begins on Oct. 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photos taken by Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies on scene on June 4, 2019. All photos courtesy of MCSO.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • August 29, 2019
Longboat Key Fire's marine rescue team covers other towns, all hours of night

The Medical Emergency Response Team is made up of area fire departments who work together on marine rescues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photos Cardinal Mooney senior Cassidy Marryott, pictured with Sarasota Crew coaches Kirby Gant and Marty Beyer, will row for UCF this fall.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 15, 2014
Moving On Up

Cardinal Mooney rower Cassidy Marryott and Sarasota wrestler Tobias Baker both recently signed athletic scholarships.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A May 2015 referendum will allow the resort to build the new Longboat Key Club Hotel under General Manager Jeff Mayers.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 16, 2016
$100M hotel project looms for Resort at Longboat Key Club

A May 2015 referendum will allow the resort to build the new Longboat Key Club Hotel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Hospital Board — At Large, Seat 1: Sharon Wetzler DePeters

Sharon Wetzler DePeters, a Republican, will face Democrat Kevin Connelly in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The announcement of new polling places in Sarasota comes four days before Florida’s presidential primary election.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 13, 2020
Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections announces polling place changes

Sixteen polling places are being relocated for Tuesday’s primary election as an emergency measure because of concerns about COVID-19.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 8, 2012
Griffin's novel now on Kindle

Award-wining author H. Terrell Griffin's novel, "Wyatt's Revenge," is available as a free download on Kindle at Amazon.com until Feb. 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Soprano Michelle Johnson as Elisabeth and Jonathan Burton in the title role of Verdi’s “Don Carlos,” now playing at Sarasota Opera. Photo by Rod Millington.
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 8, 2015
Music Review: 'Don Carlos'

Verdi’s Don Carlos: ‘History through the opera glass’

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Pam Eubanks Sammy Hyatt, Beth Ciemniecki and Katie Ciemniecki love participating in the annual fair pageant together. This year, all three girls placed in their respective competitions.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 22, 2014
Pageant winners share special bond

Beth and Katie Ciemniecki and their cousin Sammy Hyatt have competed in the Miss Manatee Fair pageant together since elementary school.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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