• Alternate Text

  • Loading

  • Holiday Gift Guide
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • LWR Life
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • LWR Life
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Holiday Gift Guide
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

East County | Neighbors

Volunteers Matt Hitchcock, Steve Litschauer, Sharon Litschauer and Jim Larsen gathered together for a photo.
  • By Gabby Ojeda
  • November 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: High Heel-A-Thon

Hornback Chiropractic on Nov. 3 hosted its second annual High-Heel-A-Thon at Crowder's Gifts and Gadgets to support Walk Now for Autism Speaks.

  • East County
  • News
Posey, rescued by Royal Pet Rescue while wandering the streets, poses for a picture.
  • By Gabby Ojeda
  • November 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Dog Days of Autumn

East County residents enjoyed an afternoon with their pets Nov. 3, as the Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch hosted Dog Days of Autumn, at Greenbrook Adventure Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Chefs are working to perfect this dinner roll, influenced by a red beet and red pepper vegetable puree.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 7, 2012
Getting ready to wine & dine

Local chefs are making final preparations for the Suncoast Food & Wine Festival.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Samantha and Nick Dzembo started the Wobbly Feet Foundation after their son, Connor, now 6, was diagnosed with Ataxia-telangiectasia (A-T), a rare and progressive neurological disease.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 7, 2012
Scottish Festival to liven Main Street

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Wobbly Feet Foundation.

  • East County
  • News
Nicholas Lewis, Stephanie Muench, Sierra Dickerson, Gabby Maraia, Melanie Mason, Colby Elliott and Andrew Romano. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 7, 2012
Out-of-Door youth join opera debut

Ten students at ODA will perform in the Sarasota Opera's 'Little Nemo in Slumberland.'

  • East County
  • Neighbors
John Robinson took this photo of the sun setting in Myakka River State Park.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 7, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

John Robinson took this photo of the sun setting in Myakka River State Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
GRAND PRIZE WINNER: Sarasota residents Nilda and David Mager read their Observer everywhere they go — even Sicily, Italy!
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 7, 2012
Oh, the places we'll go ...

The Observer has logged thousands of miles this year, traveling to and from unique places all around the world.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Watch our video for detailed cooking instructions and more about Euphemia Haye, and the Sarasota-Manatee Originals.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 6, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Chef Raymond Arpke

This week the Observer went in the kitchen with chef Raymond Arpke of Euphemia Haye, a Sarasota-Manatee Originals restaurant. Read more about the trip in our candid "In the Kitchen" special.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Team Silverbacks walked in memory of David Gigliotti.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Light the Night fundraiser

East County residents remembered loved ones lost to leukemia and lymphoma and rallied for a cure, as The Luekemia & Lymphoma Society hosted its annual Light the Night fundraiser Nov. 3, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Diane Stabile shared a table with Bonnie Schiavone and Betty Hon.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Polo Grill 5th Anniversary

Polo Grill and Bar owners Tommy and Jaymie Klauber celebrated their restaurant's fifth anniversary with a special anniversary party Nov. 1.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 1, 2012
Peridia to host craft fair

The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 31, 2012
Women's club cooks up fun

The LWR Women's Club enjoyed an evening of hands-on cooking demonstrations Sept. 19, at the Viking Culinary Center on Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Members and guests of the event sipped wine while browsing the Viking showroom.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kimberly Garcia watched as an MTI dental assistant teaches the 7-year-old how to floss.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 31, 2012
MTI students provide free dental care for needy children

Siblings experience first major care from different sides of the chair.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
As the sun was rising, Charles Haeussner took this photo of an osprey landing on the mast top float of his sailboat on Lake Uihlein.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 31, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

As the sun was rising, Charles Haeussner took this photo of an osprey landing on the mast top float of his sailboat on Lake Uihlein.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Caitlin and Julie Most
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Beer Festival

East County residents gathered Oct. 27 at Lakewood Ranch Main Street for the second annual Beer Festival. Attendees got to sample craft and specialty beers, while socializing, listening to music and enjoying a costume contest, among other festivities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
« 264 265 266 267 268 269 270 271 272 273 »
The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Latest in East County

1
Charlie Shachat, a co-founder of the Foolishly Festive Christmas Parade, decided to be part of the show for the "Jaws" 50th anniversary.
  • December 19, 2025
Esplanade continues tradition of being 'foolishly festive' for parade
2
Citrus County woman held in shooting death of Manatee man
  • December 18, 2025
Citrus County woman held in shooting death of Manatee man
3
Capri Finan, 7, Madelyn Finan, 9 and Maverick Finan, 3, pose with Santa after telling him what they want for Christmas, which includes a doll house and a trampoline.
  • December 18, 2025
Braden River High transforms into Winter Wonderland
4
Renovations and construction of new concessions in Concourse B at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport are nearly complete.
  • December 18, 2025
Airport's growth in 2025 sets the stage for 2026 planning
5
At a Junior Achievement "Discovery Center'' in Tampa, elementary-aged students run a mock city.Two similar facilities are proposed to be set up at Emma Booker Elementary and Booker Middle schools in Sarasota.
  • December 17, 2025
Rejections sent to Manatee, Sarasota Schools of Hope requesters

App

Download the Your Observer app

Stay in the know with the latest local news. Any device, anytime, anywhere.

DOWNLOAD NOW

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2025 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.

The Your Observer App is Here!

Get local news you can trust — now on your phone, tablet or laptop. Fast. Free. Easy to Use.
Stay informed, wherever you are.

Download Now