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Aerial view of the Honore Avenue Intersection Improvement Project. Courtesy
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 5, 2013
Sarasota County Commission approves road closure

The county will close a portion of Honore Avenue for about a month starting in late March to install new stormwater pipes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 4, 2020
Healthy start to 2020

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center combines with other partners to present a health expo at the mall.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 15, 2020
Longboat Key Republicans Club holds first meeting of 2020

The event featured two speakers and brought friends together in the new year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Supplies for the day are laid out.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 7, 2019
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church works with Habitat for Humanity

The Manatee County chapter of the organization is building multiple houses.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A fire at the Lido Beach Holiday Inn forced an evacuation this morning, but didn’t cause major structural damage or leave anyone injured.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 21, 2015
Top Story — January: Lido Beach resort fire forces evacuation

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
BLVD. is expected to open in early 2020.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 10, 2019
2nd location of Beach Bistro planned for condo project

Anna Maria Island favorite coming to Sarasota's BLVD. tower in 2020.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Eagle Trace's Sharon Lahl joined the Elks during the open house while neighbor Diane O'Conner already is a member.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 12, 2019
Elks host open house in Lakewood Ranch

Elks host open house in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dick Vitale and Jim Harbaugh at the press conference.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • May 11, 2018
The 13th Dick Vitale Gala brings total funds to more than $25 million

The sold-out gala was hosted May 11 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 17, 2019
Selah Freedom's 'Next Level Gratitude' event celebrates donors

Selah Freedom honored its top donors at its 'Next Level Gratitude' event.

  • Black Tie
During the flight's short run, Denver will become SRQ's westernmost destination. Photo courtesy United Airlines.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 19, 2018
United announces spring flights to Denver

For four Saturdays in March, United Airlines will fly from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport to the Colorado destination.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • November 24, 2018
Lakewood Ranch hosts first seafood festival

Lakewood Ranch Seafood and Music Festival comes to Lakewood Ranch Main Street, first annual festival, seafood, music, 2018

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 21, 2018
Rhythm of the Ringling kicks off arts season and museum's performance series

Ringling patrons got the first look at what to expect from the museum’s performance series Oct. 20.

  • Black Tie
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 9, 2017
Ringling debuts Phase II of the Richard and Barbara Basch Visual Arts Center

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Dec. 9 to inaugurate phase II of the building.

  • Arts + Culture
Jennie Branagan and “Evita” leading actor Ana Isabelle
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 24, 2017
Asolo Rep welcomes patrons back for the new season

The annual Asolo Repertory Theatre Welcome Back Party was held on Oct. 24 at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • Black Tie
Longboat Key Fire Rescue has earned new recognition in operationality.
  • By John McGuire |
  • August 4, 2017
Longboat Fire Rescue earns second highest rating with ISO

The department is one of 1,324 in the nation with a Class 2 rating.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Toys for Tots donation box in the lobby of the Longboat Key Police Department has been a busy place of late.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 28, 2017
Gifts roll in at Longboat Key Toys for Tots donation site

Unwrapped toys are welcome in lobby of police station.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sami Blouin, Chip Fisher, Kay Siebold and Carol Johnston give the guests a taste of The Players'   talent.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 14, 2017
Players Centre taps into its future Lakewood Ranch market

Lou and Ann Marie Marinaccio stage effort to connect with the community.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 20, 2016
Forty Carrots expands services with therapy center

New therapy center officially opens at Forty Carrots Family Center campus.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 14, 2016
Sarasota Memorial moves forward with cancer center

The Sarasota County Public Hospital Board has earmarked up to $4 million to design a cancer center for the hospital’s main campus.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Project officials break ground on Hyatt Place.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 9, 2016
Developers break ground on Lakewood Ranch hotel

Hyatt Place should be ready in early 2017.

  • East County
  • News
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