• 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

    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 24, 2021
East County weather page photo: June 24

Ted Spitzmiller captured this alligator roaming the neighborhood of the Muirfield subdivision in the Country Club in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Parrish's Samara and Joel Pineda excitedly watch as the 2020 fireworks show at Nathan Benderson Park begins to shoot across the skyline. File photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 18, 2021
Sarasota-Manatee Fourth of July 2021 calendar

From races to the classic fireworks, check out these events to help you celebrate Independence Day right.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 18, 2021
Horse riders expand skills at SMART camp in east Bradenton

From grooming to riding, SMART summer camp participants learn more about horses in east Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 17, 2021
East County weather page photo: June 17

Gordon Silver captured this colorful roundabout landscape in Country Club East.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Judy Mullen. Photo by Brendan Lavell.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • June 16, 2021
Friends of the Braden River Library donates $61,000 for carpeting

Replacing the carpet, which is over a decade old, is part of the library's ongoing renovation.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ziggy, a lemur at Big Cat Habitat, is ready to interact with any visitors. He loves to jump around and explore.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 16, 2021
What to do: A peek at the Lakewood Ranch area's animal attractions

The greater Lakewood Ranch area has plenty of places to see various types of animals.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Michael Moore shows the group the mock-ups of what the four-story aquarium will look like.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 11, 2021
Mote delivers aquarium update to Kiwanis Club on Longboat

Members heard a progress report on the new project planned for Benderson Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 10, 2021
East County weather page photo: June 10

Gordon Silver captured this photo of two sandhill cranes near Lorraine Road in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sheila and Eric Nichols of Venice hold Shaker, 10, Martini, 9, Salt, 7, Olive, 1, and Margarita, 6, at Pups at Premier.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 9, 2021
Lakewood Ranch hosts paw-fect canine event

Lakewood Ranch canine event at paw-fect

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Elks Exalted Ruler Jerry Ditty, Luka Schlosberg, Kim Schlosberg and the Elks' Kathy Kathy Dattilo celebrate Luka Schlosberg's achievement.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 4, 2021
Essay hooks Elks' award for Lakewood Ranch 11-year-old

River Club 11-year-old earns $1,500 by winning Lakewood Ranch Elks' patriotism contest.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kaitlyn Hornung says she still loves the half-century old Wurlitzer piano that has been passed down through her family.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 2, 2021
Sarasota girl says 'Hello, music world!' with release of 'Why'

Polo Club's Kaitlyn Hornung of Sarasota is ready to tell the world "Why" she loves music.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dogs that go to the "Pups at Premier" event at the Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch June 5 will find plenty of activities. File photo
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 2, 2021
Premier Sports Campus hosts pups in Lakewood Ranch

Doggy event at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch will support animal rescues.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Angela Lindsey and Shriya Balu. Photo by Liz Ramos.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • June 2, 2021
Class act at Mona Jain Middle School in Lakewood Ranch

Mona Jain Middle School student receives surprise award in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 2, 2021
East County weather page photo: June 3

Darlene Edelman captured the beauty of the Braden River while kayaking in East County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 27, 2021
East County weather page photo: May 27

Gordon Silver captured this young eaglet getting a flight lesson from a parent bald eagle near White Eagle Boulevard in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
« 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 »
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
CEO Mike Bisaha says the new equipment will at least triple Big Top Brewing Co.'s beer production.
  • December 3, 2025
Big Top to open expanded brew house at Sarasota's Fruitville Commons
2
Mill Creek's Ilana Simone, who performs as Ilana Armida, has returned to her roots after living in Los Angeles to pursue her musical career.
  • December 3, 2025
Mill Creek musical artist continues to search for her audience
3
Lakewood Ranch High School graduate Jason Huh has founded a few different companies, including Sodi Pop. Sodi Pop is now available in a healthy vending machine at the school for staff and students to enjoy.
  • December 3, 2025
Sodi Pop, billed as a healthier product, comes to Lakewood Ranch High
4
Marine Corps veteran Dale Cole lives in Greenfield Plantation and is a regular user of Manatee Moves.
  • December 3, 2025
Ride service for Manatee County veterans is on the move
5
Commissioners George Kruse and Bob McCann are on opposite sides of the AAA High School vote. Kruse voted in favor of approving the site plan, and McCann voted to deny the site plan.
  • December 3, 2025
Manatee commissioners have final say about new school but no real power

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