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Manatee County Commissioner and Lakewood Ranch business owner Vanessa Baugh commends FDOT for advancing the project. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 9, 2014
FDOT commits to minimal impacts

As the Florida Department of Transportation prepares to start construction on a new interchange at University Parkway and Interstate 75, business owners in Lakewood Ranch have questions about how construction will impact their businesses, as well as an already gridlocked transportation network east of I-75.

  • East County
  • News
Although the Town Commission voted 6-0 to adopt an overlay district in the Whitney Beach area, developers can choose not to use the overlay. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 27, 2012
Overlay passes; discussion not finished

The commission must pass an ordinance to the town's zoning code to implement the change. Developers will have to go through the outline-development plan and site-plan processes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 14, 2018
Cops Corner: A report of uplifting noise

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 30, 2019
Red tide bills see mixed results in legislature

$3 million will be given every year for five years to Mote Marine Laboratory, but critics say more focus needs to be put on improving the county's water quality.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nyda Bittmann- Neville, the chair of Women of WaterCrest, and Cheryl Speaker, a steering committee chair for the group, organize events, field trips and charitable efforts for the Women of WaterCrest. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 3, 2021
Heart for helping in Lakewood Ranch

Women of WaterCrest collects donations to support Mothers Helping Mothers.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 8, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 9

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota, Venice and Anna Maria Island.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Senior midfielder Justin Clark looks for an open teammate.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 12, 2020
Rams lacrosse learns from tough OT loss

Riverview has a young but talented squad, its coach said.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" returns to the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch Oct. 17.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 7, 2020
"Legend of Sleepy Hollow" returns to the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch

Players Centre for Performing Arts presents "Sleepy Hollow" with changes to ensure safety of crowd and actors at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • News
Sean White looks for an open receiver downfield.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 29, 2018
Riverview football reaches state semifinals for first time since 2004

The Riverview High Rams reach the state semifinals with a win against Dr. Phillips, who knocked them out of the playoffs in 2017 and 2016.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
After nearly six years off the commission, George Spoll seeks the District 2 seat Longboat Key Mayor Jack Duncan will vacate in March.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • October 19, 2016
Former Mayor George Spoll seeks Town Commission comeback

After nearly six years off the commission, Spoll seeks the District 2 seat Mayor Jack Duncan will vacate in March.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lauren Wohlwend celebrated her daughter-to-be with 30 of her closest friends and family members on May 20 at her childhood home in Harbor Acres. Photo courtesy of Lauren Wohlwend
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 24, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 05.25.17

Season is over, but there is still plenty going on around the Sarasota social scene.

  • Black Tie
Riverwalk's Linda Carroll and River Club's  Penny Savage like doing low impact exercises in a group setting because they have fun while they work out.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 20, 2019
Sweatin' to the Oldies

Videos inspire women's exercise group to get fit and have fun.

  • Health
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2014
Cops Corner

June 2 supreme being 5:16 p.m. - 2800 block of Ringling Boulevard. Dispute/Fight. The manager of a pizzeria called officers after a customer called the store demanding free pizza. The manager said that, three days earlier, the same customer came in and asked for another pizza because his pizza tasted strange. At first, the manager said that he couldn't give the customer another pizza without a receipt, but eventually gave him a new pizza because the customer was getting upset. On Monday, the customer called the store and said he wanted a free pizza or else he would beat up the manager. The customer came to the store and apologized prior to police arriving.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Dustin Dahlquist, principal at Lakewood Ranch High School, looks forward to celebrating the school's seniors' successes at the graduation ceremony July 29. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 29, 2020
Bradenton area seniors can commence making plans

Bradenton area seniors grateful for new graduation dates

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 20, 2020
Style: Keeping It Cool

Fall in Florida is a far cry from leaves and crisp temperatures. Use these insulated drinkware options to keep your beverages — and yourself — cool and sweat-free.

  • LWR Life
  • By Michael Austen, MD |
  • February 13, 2020
Be Prepared This Flu Season

Be Prepared This Flu Season

  • Health
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Andrew Surrena and Hanna Brammer bring emotional depth and clarity in the title roles of Sarasota Opera's "Roméo et Juliette." (Photos Rod Millington)
  • By Edward Alley |
  • February 16, 2020
Sarasota Opera lavishes loving attention to its production of 'Roméo et Juliette'

So far, 'Season of Love' proving to be an affair to remember

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Courtesy photos
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 12, 2018
Round robin for relief

The money raised will go to the Air Force Enlisted Village.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!
  • By John McGuire |
  • June 28, 2017
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 6.29.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 20, 2021
ODA baseball captures Class 2A state championship

The Thunder used big hits and steady pitching to beat St. Johns Country Day 5-3 in Fort Myers.

  • East County
  • Sports
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