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Acolyte Michael Downing stands next to the Rev. James Hedman, who gives a toast in honor of St. Mary Magdalene's 25th anniversary in Lakewood Ranch on Dec. 5.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 7, 2021
St. Mary Magdalene of Lakewood Ranch celebrates its 25th anniversary

Small church in Lakewood Ranch has powerful faith that has guided it 25 years.

  • East County
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • July 9, 2019
Jason Allen Rivard

RIVARD, Jason Allen, of Sarasota, Fla., age 42, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019, in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
A rendering of the Luxe Dream Garage that will be built in the Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park. (Courtesy rendering)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 9, 2022
Car condo project starts its engine in Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park

Developer David Slone says his Luxe Dream Garage project in Lakewood Ranch has sold half the units with groundbreaking July 1.

  • East County
  • Business
Hannah Marco and Sophia Gambrell. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 2, 2020
Students gobble up donations in Lakewood Ranch

Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch Town Center and Lakewood Ranch North donate food items to Hungers End.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Superintendent Brennan Asplen said the added restrictions are intended to help minimize the spread of particles.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 18, 2020
Sarasota School Board revises face mask policy

The new policy requires all students and staff to wear snug-fitting, non-porous face masks.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The Hilton flag that flies in front of the Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort could disappear if a renovation project doesn’t get under way this summer. File photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 29, 2013
Hilton eyes October as project start date

Town staff will continue to meet with Hilton officials and project engineers throughout the summer to help speed up the project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 5, 2019
Cops Corner: Pipe down, the cops are here

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Mason Woolever sprints toward teammate Matt Schefer after making a diving catch against the wall.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 3, 2018
Big-time passion in Lakewood Ranch Little League

The Lakewood Ranch Little League All-Stars Majors team plays with heart and joyous energy, two things sometimes lacking from higher levels of the game.

  • East County
  • Sports
Preservation advocates argued the 1701 Hashay Dr. home was a precursor to the design elements that defined the Sarasota School of Architecture, but city staff said the structure was an unremarkable example of a common style.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 15, 2021
Preservationists protest demolition decision

The City Commission overruled an advisory board in determining a McClellan Park house of disputed origin did not carry any historical significance.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A display of a variety of Madagascar periwinkle are planted in the shape of daisy flowers overlook Sarasota Bay as part of the garden's exhibit on Andy Warhol.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 4, 2018
Selby makes list of top 10 botanical gardens in U.S.

USA Today’s list showcases 10 “smaller and lesser-known” botanical gardens around the country.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ahead of budget workshops later this month, some city officials have said they want to prepare for the worst-case scenario economically because of the uncertainty associated with COVID-19.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 14, 2020
City budget attempts to forecast an unclear future

Although the city is preparing to reduce spending and generate less revenue because of COVID-19, staff’s budget proposal attempts to stave off personnel cuts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota County School Board, from left, includes Eric Robinson, Caroline Zucker, Shirley Brown, Vice Chair Jane Goodwin, Chair Bridget Ziegler and Superintendent Todd Bowden.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 11, 2018
To rebuild board trust

Sarasota School Board member Eric Robinson and Superintendent Todd Bowden unveiled their broiling distrust. The board’s effectiveness now hinges on its chair.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
American Airlines flies from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport in everything from Flights are completed on everything from 76-seat Embraer and CRJ aircraft to 187 passenger Airbus A-321 aircraft.Â
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 2, 2021
Airline upgrades Chicago route from SRQ

American will fly year-around to O'Hare and twice a day on Saturdays through the summer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Elan España will be juggling diabolos for the crowd. Courtesy photo.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 28, 2021
Live circus performances "Prevail!"

Circus arts Conservatory highlights nationwide talent for benefit show.

  • Arts + Culture
Tara Golf and Country Club resident holds a sign to protest the proposed settlement agreement at a public hearing on the settlement agreement in March 2019. Manatee County commissioners delayed the decision. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 4, 2019
Tara development case still unsettled in Manatee County

Manatee County commissioners consider land regulation changes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2014
Just the stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Maureen Burke, Larry and Jackie deAngelis and Al Taricco had their photo taken in front of the sphinx.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 9, 2020
Travel With The Observer

Observer readers have brought the newspaper across the globe.

  • Sarasota
  • News
(John McGuire) Barry Gaines is working at his Parrish home on the second episode of his video epic "A World of Worlds."
  • By John McGuire |
  • February 15, 2017
Town's IT expert creates his own world on film

Film buff hopes his production will hit the big time

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This phase of the renovation includes the construction of a second cardiac catheterization lab mimicking the existing one shown here. The newly constructed lab will be finished by the end of first quarter of the year.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • February 22, 2019
Growth Mode

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center nears completion on an ambitious expansion to better serve the community.

  • LWR Life
Rep. Tommy Gregory, District 73, says he is moving to the Lakewood Ranch area to run for the new District 72 seat.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 8, 2022
Rep. Tommy Gregory moving to Lakewood Ranch to run for new state House seat

The Florida representative avoids District 74 showdown with James Buchanan by announcing he will move to the Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
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