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Entrepreneur Linda Pelletier has embraced networking as a way to make friends and generate business.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 24, 2015
Conversation with Linda Pelletier

Linda Pelletier will serve as the new director for SWAT Networking's Lakewood Ranch chapter.

  • East County
  • News
Town kiosk Information Station.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 14, 2020
Beneficial booth

The town now has a kiosk to help with basic responsibilities.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Blue Rooster is closing down at the end of the month. (File photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • April 11, 2022
Blue Rooster is shutting its doors on April 30

The Rosemary District restaurant brought Southern food and the blues to Sarasota for nearly a decade before closing its doors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Will a referendum that asks if the town’s electorate wants to fund the burying of overhead power lines and utilities  on Gulf of Mexico Drive fail?
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 29, 2015
Undergrounding: Too little, too late?

The town of Longboat Key will hold workshops beginning in September to educate residents about the Nov. 3 GMD utilities referendum. But some wonder if it’s time enough to get the word out before the vote.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 13, 2021
Native American Art & Music Festival brings culture to Sarasota

Various vendors showcased their Native American wares at the Sarasota Fairgrounds.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Adam Myara, Albert Myara and Bruce Mahnke (along with Bob Bender, not pictured) co-own McGrath's Irish Ale House at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 8, 2020
A shot of Irish authenticity has emerged in Lakewood Ranch

McGrath's Irish Pub comes to Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Lynn Armstrong-Coffin takes some political jabs on the jaw from a couple of the puppets she creates.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 19, 2020
Punchin' Politicians bring a little good-natured liveliness to 2020 election

One Longboat artist is hoping to bring back political jabs of an unexpected sort to lighten the political mood.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 11, 2013
Sarasota polo season swings into action

Athletes and the Sarasota Polo Club field maintenance team prepare for the upcoming season, which starts Dec. 15.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • January 2, 2020
High-profile Sarasota projects hope to make major strides in 2020

How do the groups overseeing these planning efforts intend to get it done?

  • Sarasota
  • News
American oystercatchers, black skimmers and royal terns on Anna Maria Island recently. Courtesy of Kylie Wilson.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 11, 2022
Shorebirds start arriving on Longboat Key

There's no nesting activity yet, but birds are starting to gather on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2014
Slipstream heads to Abu Dhabi

East County students took national honors during the F1 in Schools National Championship and now will represent the United States in the world finals in Abu Dhabi this fall.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Micah Braswell committed to Florida State University on Sept. 25.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 4, 2018
Tennis player overcomes stress fractures to earn spot at Florida State

The junior is a five-star prospect, according to the Tennis Recruiting Network

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Tess Lippincott and Matthew Goldberg work together to adjust the setting of their robot and add attachments to complete a mission.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 11, 2020
World of opportunities for East County competitors

World of opportunities for Lakewood Ranch FIRST Lego League team

  • East County
  • News
Johnny Reid.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 27, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Johnny Reid

The Lakewood Ranch High runner talks cross country vs. track and his favorite quote.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 4, 2010
New rules govern garage door replacements

The Manatee County Building Department is offering a new process for permitting and inspecting garage door replacements.

  • East County
  • News
Residents peruse the produce options available at the Lido Key Veggie Market Nov. 3. The event’s organizers are hopeful the market will allow barrier island residents to reduce their trips onto the mainland.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 10, 2016
Farmers market brings produce to Lido

On Nov. 3, the Lido Pavilion hosted the key’s inaugural Veggie Market, a weekly open-air produce sale designed to serve barrier island residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 25, 2014
Five ways to handle Black Friday

Five ways to handle Black Friday

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Girl Scouts Reese Gurski, Talia Giangrante, Riley Duncan, Kylee Francies and Alice Barr worked with others in their troop on a beautification project at Braden River Elementary School to earn their Bronze Award.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 18, 2020
Girl Scout project brightens school in Lakewood Ranch

Girl Scout Troop 701 to earn Bronze Award for beautification project at Braden River Elementary

  • East County
  • News
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • February 4, 2022
Mike Cosentino files to run against Brody for County Commission seat

Mike Cosentino will meet Hagen Brody in the Democratic Primary Election in August for the County Commission's District 2 seat.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 11, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Caroline Dailey

The Out-of-Door Academy senior Caroline Dailey defeated Bradenton Christian's Haley Waldo 6-0, 6-0 to capture the No. 1 singles crown at the Class 1A-District 9 tournament April 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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