• 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
  • Things to Do
  • 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
  • Things to Do
  • 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 | Trending

Alyssa Call, 15 months, had a blast gathering eggs at Harvest United Methodist Church.
  • By Michael Eng and Jen Blanco
  • April 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Easter

East County children enjoyed a plethora of Easter activities April 7 throughout the community. Harvest United Methodist Church, University Park Country Club and Lakewood Ranch Main Street all hosted Easter egg hunts Saturday, and pint-sized hunters responded in droves to fill their baskets in celebration.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Best friends Ella Bonner and Sophia Paterson, both 4, strategized before the start of the Easter Egg Hunt.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: University Park Country Club Easter Egg Hunt

Sixty-six children and their families celebrated Easter with an egg hunt, a visit from the Easter Bunny and a luncheon during University Park Country Club's Easter Egg Hunt April 7.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Join Jessica Luck for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2012
April 6: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lauren Boyle and Sue Abbott both work for Community Bank, which will become C1 Bank May 1.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Corporate Sponsor Showcase

Nearly 200 business professionals enjoyed an evening of networking during the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's Corporate Sponsor Showcase April 4 at the Polo Grill and Bar. Guests enjoyed hors d'oeuvres and drinks while mingling and perusing the booths of 32 Lakewood Ranch businesses.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Faith Christian owes about $1 million on its property at 5215 Lorraine Road, Lakewood Ranch. Photo by Jen Blanco.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • April 6, 2012
Foreclosure closes Faith Christian Church

The Lakewood Ranch-based church will not be able to hold its Easter services this weekend.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • April 6, 2012
Thieves steal copper from Braden River Park

Manatee County Sheriff's Office investigators are searching for suspect(s) who stole copper wiring from Braden River Park.

  • East County
  • News
Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 5, 2012
April 5: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Uriah Long, 17 months, enjoyed showing off his orange Easter egg.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Kiddie Academy Easter Egg Hunt

Preschool students enjoyed a special Easter celebration during Kiddie Academy's Easter Egg Hunt April 5. Students collected Easter eggs and enjoyed a special visit from the Easter Bunny.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 5, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Vince Vizzaccaro

Lakewood Ranch resident Vince Vizzaccaro recently released his first novel. Read more about him in this week's candid Q&A.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Join Jessica Luck for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 4, 2012
April 4: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 4, 2012
Historical society names new officers

The Old Braden River Historical Society named recently its new officers.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 4, 2012
Golf event raises $5,000 for cancer

Members of the Tara Golf & Country Club's Nine Hole Golf Group swung big to fight cancer during this year's "Tee Up To Fight Breast Cancer" event at the Tara Golf & Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
John Gilliss, owner of Friendly KIA of New Port Richey, presented Jeremiah Blalock with his new car.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 4, 2012
Braden River senior wins car

Jeremiah Blalock may become a regular blood donor.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Gavin Klein, teacher Andrea Gonzalez and Rebekah Spiegelman enjoyed their trip to Guatemala.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 4, 2012
Students spend spring break in Guatemala

Wakeland students Gavin Klein and Rebekah Spiegelman visited students attending Wakeland's sister school, Chiquic Elementary.

  • East County
  • News
Jen Blanco
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 4, 2012
Horseshoe Cove residents share smarts at Braden River

When Braden River High School teacher Susan Busby reached out to nearby Horseshoe Cove to recruit volunteer tutors, more than 20 residents offered to donate their time.

  • East County
  • News
« 1219 1220 1221 1222 1223 1224 1225 1226 1227 1228 »
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 News

1
Yvette Brown poses for a photo on Dec. 11 next to the trophy case by Booker's gym. Through the first six games of the Tornadoes' season, she led in points, rebounds and steals.
  • December 23, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Yvette Brown
2
East Manatee County high school athletes of 2025
  • December 23, 2025
East Manatee County high school athletes of 2025
3
Chef Drew Adams recently took the helm as the new head chef at CW Prime, The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort's signature steakhouse. He brings his experience working on the Sarasota food scene.
  • December 23, 2025
Sarasota chef celebrates local ingredients at CW Prime
4
Longboaters share their treasured holiday traditions, large and small
  • December 23, 2025
Longboaters share their treasured holiday traditions, large and small
5
Todd Mathes of Benderson Development explains the company's plans for reimagining of the former Sarasota County Administration Center site.
  • December 23, 2025
Laurel Park residents question plans for Sarasota County's former base

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