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Harper Morgan gets a birds-eye view of Irish dancers from the shoulders of her dad, Eric. They are visiting her grandparents, Lakewood Ranch's Don and Suzann Avolio, from Ohio.

Irish Celtic festival livens Lakewood Ranch

Annual festival celebrates all things green.

by: Pam Eubanks

Neighbors Mar 10, 2018

Pilots prepare a hot air balloon for take off on March 9. The Sarasota Balloon Festival takes place this weekend. Photo taken by Katie Johns.

Sarasota Ballon Festival pilots take early morning flight

Two Observer reporters get a front-row seat in a hot air balloon basket.

by: Katie Johns and Niki Kottmann

News Mar 9, 2018

Sarasota Orchestra musicians Isaac Mingas, Joy Chatzistamatis and Thomas Pizzi provide live entertainment as guests arrive.

Festa Italia! Italian for a night

'Italian Night' offers food, fun and fellowship for business alliance members.

by: Pam Eubanks

Neighbors Mar 1, 2018

Stacey and Morgan Trevithick continue to search for a cure.

Lakewood Ranch High student has nerve to fight back

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

by: Amelia Hanks

News Feb 28, 2018

Art Vetter from J.H. Williams Oil Company, Nolan asst. principal Lori Jones, owners Jose Rodriguez and Mike Hass, McNeal asst. principal Carol Ricks, County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh and owner Nick Salen presenting the checks.

Fundraiser pumps funds into schools

Local convenience store efforts will benefit Manatee County schools.

by: Amelia Hanks

Schools Feb 27, 2018

Holly Chamberlain tries for a shot on goal for Whiskey Pond during the Observer Cup at the Sarasota Polo Club.

Great view at the Observer Cup

Fans enjoy the match, other events at the Sarasota Polo Club.

by: Jay Heater

Neighbors Feb 25, 2018

On opening day, 5-year-old Brantley Strong is more interested in playing in the dirt during opening ceremonies than stealing a base.

Time to play ball in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch Little League, Miss Manatee Softball open their seasons.

by: Jay Heater

News Feb 24, 2018

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