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Grand Living at Lakewood Ranch will open in the summer of 2019.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 2, 2018
Upscale assisted living facility comes to Lakewood Ranch

Grand Living plans to open in summer of 2019.

  • East County
  • News
Florida Studio Theatre's "Outlaws and Angels" had a long run this season, and on the final night before everything at FST shut down, Nick Lerangis got to share the stage with his 18-month-old son, Bobby. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 3, 2020
Parent, performer — it's a tricky dual role

Home time is precious, but livings are made on the road

  • Arts + Culture
Kaden Daft, 10, last week started helping physical education teacher Melissa Dowling set up for her classes.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 2, 2015
Bashaw Elementary practices community service

The school urges fifth-grade students to become role models.

  • East County
  • News
Responsibilities of a coastal engineer include project design, working the the Department of Environmental Protection, permitting, construction oversight and multi-year monitoring.
  • By John McGuire |
  • August 23, 2017
Longboat selects new coastal engineers

Town manager OKs recommendation for the town to negotiate with four engineering firms to oversee coastal issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Town Hall is located at 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 3, 2012
Town offices close for Fourth of July

Town offices will re-open at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, July 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch girls team poses with the title.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 8, 2017
Time to jump on the Lakewood Ranch girls basketball bus

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Car Show takes place at 10 a.m. Sunday, June 24 at Sarasota Fairgrounds.
  • By Sammi Fisher |
  • June 20, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 21

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota and Bradenton.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 8, 2015
Lift station costs exceed $30 million

The Sarasota City Commission will hold a special meeting tonight to discuss the long-delayed Lift Station 87 project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 12, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Please just go away

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Siblings Julie, Bria and Andrew Isco
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: MaineMax Boat Show

If anyone at St. Armands Circle was in the market for a new boat, then June 30 was his or her day. MarineMax Sarasota took over St. Armands Circle for the 10th Annual St. Armands Boat Show. Plenty of passersby climbed aboard to captain their favorite boat. MarineMax Sarasota is located at 1601 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota. It is open 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • June 15, 2017
City refines St. Armands garage plans

There may be some lingering concerns, but city staff is optimistic the St. Armands parking garage project will be a success.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 12, 2014
Pirates to hold golf tournament

Braden River High will hold its 2nd annual Pirate Baseball and Softball Golf Tournament Oct. 11, at Legacy Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 23, 2011
Manatee Glens hosts suicide prevention walk

Manatee Glens will host the 9th Annual 5K Walk for Life event Sept. 24.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 21, 2009
Buchanan to host transportation meeting

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan is hosting a transportation town hall meeting today at 1:30 p.m.

  • East County
  • News
starliteplayers
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 11, 2015
Do This: Starlite Players — 'This Isn't What I Expected'

Do This: Starlite Players — 'This Isn't What I Expected'

  • Arts + Culture
Lisa Brooks' and Craig Jordan's class made sure to gather for a group photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sprouts Trunk or Treat

Sprouts Child Development Center at Harvest United Methodist Church hosted a Trunk or Treat event for students Oct. 30.

  • East County
  • Schools
Principal dancer Logan Learned performs "Les Patineurs" at the Ballet Across America III performance at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. this past summer. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 29, 2013
Sarasota Ballet announces Ashton Lineup

Sarasota Ballet has officially announced the lineup of ballets it will perform for the April 30 through May 3 Sir Frederick Ashton Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
Ringling Shopping Center owner Louis Doyle said he was excited to reach an agreement with the city on the future of the property.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 8, 2016
Ringling Shopping Center owner opts for rezone

The Ringling Shopping Center will be rezoned to conform with the city’s current standards, but the owner is still working toward more concrete plans to redevelop the property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 10, 2012
Interchange proposal will be removed

All references to an interchange at Central Sarasota Parkway will be removed from Sarasota County's Comprehensive Plan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 1, 2017
Restaurant Depot plans on hold

County, applicant disagree on owner disclosures required.

  • East County
  • News
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