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  • By Randi Donahue |
  • February 22, 2019
25 reasons to love Lakewood Ranch

In two-and-a-half decades, Lakewood Ranch has allowed its residents to reap the kind of lifestyle perks most communities take generations to sow.

  • LWR Life
Soul Crooners artists Sheldon Rhoden, Charles Manning, Nate Jacobs, Leon S. Pitts II and Michael Mendez — Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 8, 2019
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe keeps heart of soul music alive at Ed Smith

It takes a big team to put on WBTT's upcoming ’70s Soul Party performance at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Arts + Culture
When construction closes the Osprey Avenue bridge for up to a year, the engineering firm in charge of the project hopes to mitigate traffic issues. Image courtesy Google Street View.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 19, 2015
City maps out traffic plans during prolonged Osprey Avenue closure

Construction on Lift Station 87 will require the closure of the Osprey Avenue bridge for a year. How are the project managers working to mitigate the effects of the detour?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue Director of Development Rob Oglesby smiles as he unloads a van full of 55 puppies taken from two shelters and two rescuers in Georgia. Nate's will find the animals homes.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 6, 2019
Nate's Honor expansion takes off

Groundbreaking on $8 million project set for this month.

  • East County
  • News
Bob Delaney has been a part of the National Basketball Association for more than 30 years. courtesy photos
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 18, 2014
Former referee heads back to the court

In his new role with the NBA, Bob Delaney trains individuals for the position he held for more than 25 years.

  • East County
  • News
Laura Cole oversees the Builder Program and marketing at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 15, 2019
Quarter Forward

Builders crave more space in Lakewood Ranch — for nearly 5,000 residences combined. Schroeder-Manatee Ranch has delivered on the demand.

  • LWR Life
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2010
Cops Corner

Sept. 28 Scenic route 5:27 p.m. - 5300 block of GMD. Reckless Driving. An elderly woman apologized to police for driving too slowly and weaving on Gulf of Mexico Drive. She said she had not been on the Key in a while and was sightseeing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Longboat Key Club and Resort Attorney John Patterson, left, and club General Manager Michael Welly, right, told the Town Commission Monday, Jan. 11 that the Islandside project is crucial to the success of the island.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 23, 2010
TOP STORY, JAN.: Comp Plan

The Town Commission voted 6-1 Friday to move forward with the Islandside project, despite concerns from commissioners about the town's Comprehensive Plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 29, 2011
Born performer (VIDEO)

In his first professional performance, Gianni Damaia is enjoying acting like a kid - even if it means going knuckle-to-ruler with an abusive nun.

  • Arts + Culture
A male suspect fleeing a Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputy died in a one-car crash late Jan. 1.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 2, 2021
Domestic battery suspect dies in Bradenton crash after fleeing Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies

A 26-year-old woman and her 1-year-old son escaped serious injuries after a 30-year-old man threatened to kill them at a Bradenton home.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Damon Murray and Sam Jackson already both received a pair of scholarship offers this summer.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 1, 2015
Recruiting Trail

Lakewood Ranch High football players Sam Jackson and Damon Murray both have received multiple college offers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mary Dee and Don Klingenberg vote Tuesday at Longboat Key Town Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 3, 2015
Longboat Key electorate approves undergrounding project

Longboat Key voters approved a referendum to issue bonds not to exceed $25.25 million to bury Gulf of Mexico Drive utilities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The living area features multiple seating and dining choices, brought together by a  strong black and white color scheme.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • May 20, 2021
Haven: Going for the Glamour

A smallish condo gets a major makeover, turning a builder’s model into a customized luxury getaway.

  • LWR Life
Hugo Rodriguez of PlayTri says bike parts are hard to acquire during the supply chain shortages.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 15, 2022
Despite nationwide supply chain shortages, Lakewood Ranch area businesses move forward

Local businesses are searching for answers during supply chain shortages.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 17, 2015
News Briefs

Mote, Jacksonville University partner; Town Center committee to meet; Wanted: Code Board volunteers; ULI study of AMI begins next week

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bob Smith, Stillpoint treasurer James Keiner, and Stillpoint president Gene Tischer​ celebrate another successful fundraiser by Bob Smith in 2021. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 24, 2022
Lakewood Ranch man continues to be a driving force behind fundraiser

Lakewood Ranch's Bob Smith aims to raise more than $40,000 for Bradenton's Stillpoint Mission this year.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 4, 2015
Katty Kay talks Netanyahu speech, women in journalism in Sarasota visit

BBC World News America anchor Katty Kay and author and activist Ayaan Hirsi Ali spoke in Sarasota Wednesday during the latest installment of the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Former Sarasota County Commissioner Charles Hines, pictured with Sarasota County School Board member Jane Goodwin, wanted to stay involved in local government after he reached his term limit in November.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 17, 2021
Manatee County's acting administrator choice looms

Charles Hines is Manatee County's top candidate for acting administrator role

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 10, 2009
Noise ordinance threatens Mattison's

An anonymous complaint forced Mattison's City Grille to stop its live music earlier than it has since it opened seven years ago.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Fire Rescue has 33 line personnel divided into three shifts.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 4, 2012
Bullock proposes defined-contribution firefighter plan

Town Manager David Bullock discussed the possibility of freezing the current plan and transitioning employees to a new 401a plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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