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Randy Volkart, the chairman of the New  Facility Committee, said the new lodge will be open any day.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 7, 2018
New Lakewood Ranch/Sarasota Elks Lodge set to open

Final permits expected within the next week.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 25, 2019
Sarasota County Schools to hold second district-wide safety drill

Exercises in awareness and safety will be ongoing through the SCSPD at Sarasota County public schools.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 24, 2009
Town Commission holds regular workshop

The Longboat Key Town Commission reached a consensus at its Thursday, Sept. 24 regular workshop to keep its existing telecommunications ordinance intact.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
While some volunteers walked the islands, others stuck to the mangroves along the shore.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 4, 2019
Volunteers keep Sister Keys clean

On May 4, more than 70 volunteers worked with the Sarasota Bay Watch to clean up the Sister Keys.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 18, 2021
Longboat Key Democratic Club meets for first meeting since pandemic

The club met for lunch for their first in-person meeting since February 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Taryn Nguyen. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 8, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Taryn Nguyen

The Braden River High freshman girls golfer qualified for states by finishing sixth (81) at her regional tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ken Hughes
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Demand for homes continues to rise; Realty company puts focus on health-care industry; Lennar Homes rings in $5M-plus in two months; Candice McElyea joins SNN Local News station

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2021
Cops Corner: Sarasota 12.9.21

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Students from the Lakewood Ranch High theater department will perform at The Fringe Festival in Scotland in August.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 2, 2019
Lakewood Ranch High student actors take on The Fringe in Scotland

Lakewood Ranch High student actors take on The Fringe in Scotland

  • East County
  • News
Kevin Henault, center, stands with some of his employees who are military veterans. Photos by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 5, 2014
Business owner maintains workforce military roots

Veteran business owner Kevin Henault finds his best employees in former military men and women.

  • East County
  • News
August Code Enforcement meeting canceled
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 4, 2011
August Code Enforcement meeting canceled

The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Consultant Kurt Spitzer produced the map that forms the basis for one of the three options under consideration, largely adhering to boundaries originally established in 2019.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 26, 2021
County finalizes redistricting map options

The County Commission will choose one of three maps establishing new district boundaries. A consultant produced one option, and a resident submitted the other two.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • May 20, 2021
Just Keep Rowing

Nearly one year into the job, SANCA CEO Tomás Herrera-Mishler shares what he’s learned and what changes are coming to Nathan Benderson Park.

  • LWR Life
Stacey and Morgan Trevithick continue to search for a cure.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 28, 2018
Lakewood Ranch High student has nerve to fight back

Complex regional pain syndrome strikes sophomore, who tries to raise awareness.

  • East County
  • News
Clayton Spencer, a 2015 graduate of Lakewood Ranch High, works with 8-year-old Nathan Callahan on a cast handstand to back hip circle. After reaching Level 10 status, Spencer is now turning his attention to coaching at EVO Athletics.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 17, 2016
Clayton Spencer turns the page on gymnastics career

Former Lakewood Ranch High gymnast takes on new role as an assistant coach for EVO Athletics’ boys gymnastics team.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • In Memoriam |
  • May 17, 2021
Lucia Longo

Lucia Longo (age 84) recently of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on Tuesday May 11, 2021 with her husband, Mark at her side.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Man Getting a Facial
  • By Mary McAndrews |
  • June 14, 2014
A softer side of Father's Day

A softer side of Father's Day

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Staff and parents will be able to fill out symptoms for their household members daily.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 6, 2020
Sarasota Military Academy will launch COVID-19 tracing program

The school used its Operation Outbreak program to help prepare for its newest program which will allow real-time tracking of symptoms for students and staff..

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • In Memoriam |
  • January 30, 2020
Ingrid Wisniewski

Ingrid Wisniewski born on November 5, 1950 and God called her home on January 24, 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
East County's Emma and Mike Quindazzi say they have racing in their blood.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 26, 2022
Racing couple will provide thrills in the Bradenton Area River Regatta

East Manatee County husband-wife team prepare for Bradenton Area River Regatta.

  • East County
  • News
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