• Alternate Text

  • Loading

  • Sand Bucket List
  • 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
  • Key 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
  • Key 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
  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Your Observer

Some Thanksgiving facts to whip out at the dinner table.
  • By Nicole Thompson
  • November 27, 2013
Thanksgiving by the Numbers

Do you know how many turkeys were forecasted to be raised in the U.S. this year? We do.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Cafe Gabbiano is located on Siesta Key in the heart of the village and offers fine Italian dining along with an extensive wine selection.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 27, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Cafe Gabbiano

This week we went in the kitchen at Cafe Gabbiano as chef Paolo DeCosta prepares an Allen Brothers filet with wild mushroom and truffle pate sauce paired with a parmesan risotto. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Chabad of Bradenton's Thanksgiving Hanukkah Celebration event starts at 6:30 p.m., on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 27, 2013
East County celebrates Hanukkah

Chabad of Bradenton will celebrate Hanukkah tonight as it lights a menorah made out of canned goods on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 27, 2013
Marching medals

The Braden River High School Marching Band took home top honors Nov. 23, at the Florida Marching Band Coalition state finals.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 27, 2013
Holiday helpings

Lakewood Ranch resident Don O'Leary and friends, Dick Moran and Richard Lozier, this year may be foregoing their annual drive through Lakewood Ranch to collect non-perishable food and financial donations for the Food Bank of Manatee, but that doesn't mean they've given up their annual tradition.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 27, 2013
Musical season

A group of East County freelance musicians gathered Nov. 21, in front of Publix on Market Street, in Lakewood Ranch, to help raise funds for the Salvation Army.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 27, 2013
Veterans salute

Residents of the Tara community paid tribute to U.S. military veterans during a special Veterans Day Dinner and Dance, at the Tara Golf & Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 27, 2013
Burglaries put residents on alert

Lakewood Ranch officials and residents take action after a recent trend of home burglaries along the I-75 corridor raises concerns.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 27, 2013
Heritage Harbour CDD presents plan to clarify maintenance duties

The Heritage Harbour South CDD and the Stoneybrook Homeowners Assocation discussed how best to maintain assets within the district.

  • East County
  • News
“I would like it if I never left the property, really,” said Kay Rosaire, Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Animal Rescue founder says. “Animals are my favorite people.”
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 27, 2013
Big Cat rescue expands facilities

Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Animal Rescue opened new facilities and is planning for a large undertaking - taking in two retired elephants.

  • East County
  • News
Robert Johnson, the Manatee County School District’s director of planning and performance management, talks to a group Nov. 19 about the process of setting long-term goals.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 27, 2013
Public helps set school district budget priorities

In a move to regain trust, the Manatee County School District asked the public to take surveys at schools this month. The results will guide the district's goals for the next five years.

  • East County
  • News
Aranibar
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 27, 2013
News Briefs

Aranibar elected school board chair; Manatee County School District named finalist for grant

  • East County
  • News
Eagle Trace will open Dec. 7.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 27, 2013
Builders prepare for new community's big reveal

Neal Communities targets family buyers in its next phase of homes at Eagle Trace, with amenities and larger floor plans.

  • East County
  • News
Kevin Wallace, owner of Urban Accents, Lakewood Ranch, hopes to use the event to get customers interested in his website.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 27, 2013
Day celebrates small businesses

Locals look forward to a boost from Small Business Saturday Nov. 30.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
CDD 1
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 27, 2013
Lakewood Ranch CDD Wrap Up

Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 and the Inter-District Authority Board met Nov. 21, at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, for their regular meetings.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 27, 2013
Decoration Destination

Every holiday season, Benderson Development, owner of 1.5 million square feet of commercial space along University Parkway, quietly lights up the roadway.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 27, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Iris Simone Cannatello
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 27, 2013
Occasions: Birth Announcements

The Observer welcomes East County's newest additions.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 27, 2013
High 5

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota’s Own Robbie Stevens and Marinus Van Driel at the 2012 festival.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 27, 2013
Monumental Milestone

The Sarasota International Cricket Club celebrates its 30th anniversary this year and will hold its 20th annual Thanksgiving Six-A-Side Festival this weekend.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy photo. Cardinal Mooney senior Paiton Krebs, pictured with coaches Juli Garcia and Alice Smithers, will swim for Valparaiso University next fall.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 27, 2013
Making a Splash

After swimming in her first state meet two weeks ago, Cardinal Mooney High senior Paiton Krebs signed a national letter of intent to swim for Valparaiso University.

  • East County
  • Sports
After falling to Sarasota Christian in preseason action, the Braden River High boys basketball team opened its season with a 55-44 victory over the Blazers Nov. 19.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 27, 2013
Sidelines

ODA girls sweep Imagine School; Lady Cougars shutout Lady Eagles; Out-of-Door edges St. Pete Canterbury; Cardinal Mooney Cougars fall in opener; Braden River Pirates win season opener

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 27, 2013
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 27, 2013
Community Golf Scores

Results submitted by East County golf courses

  • East County
  • Sports
Mark Troy, Patricia Woodruff and Heath Jordan, with ManaSota Films, meet monthly in Lakewood Ranch Cinemas to critique each other’s work on the big screen and to pool the talents of the East County filmmaking community.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 27, 2013
ManaSota Films celebrates first year

East County's filmmaking community strives to be more than a social group. It wants to help its members make movies.

  • East County
  • News
This Country Club East at Lakewood Ranch home, which has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,594 square feet of living area, sold for $799,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 27, 2013
Country Club East home sells for $799,000

A home in Country Club East at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Doreen Steinhauser submitted this sunset photo, taken near Palma Sola Bay in Bradenton.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 27, 2013
Weather: East County

Doreen Steinhauser submitted this sunset photo, taken near Palma Sola Bay in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
File photo. U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan with his wife, Sandy, draw the winning ticket.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 27, 2013
Kids win big at Gourmet Lawn Party

This year's winning ticket was purchased as an anonymous donation for the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Foundation in honor of Bob Gault, who recently won the club's Presidential Zeller Award.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 27, 2013
Help us Observe your news

Here at the Longboat Observer, we're planning on capturing a packed social scene with our cameras this season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 27, 2013
Colony vote under fire

Monday's hearing centered around whether Colony unit owner Andy Adam's block of 58 votes --  crucial to the 75% majority needed to approve the settlement -- can be counted.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Weldon Frost
  • November 27, 2013
Letter to the Editor

Significant piece of news deserves attention

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
File photo. The Centre Shops of Longboat Key is home to variety of businesses, including three restaurants, a bank, retail shops and a medical practice.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 27, 2013
Longboat Key Chamber plans move to Centre Shops

The organization will open in its new location mid-December after nearly nine months at Mediterranean Plaza. It signed a three-year lease.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 27, 2013
News Briefs

Three crashes reported on GMD; ULI prepares for first meeting; Town prepares for state groin challenge hearing

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 27, 2013
The Observer announces holiday edition of 'It's Read Everywhere' contest

The Observer is getting into the holiday spirit with a holiday edition of its annual 'It's Read Everywhere' photo contest.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Photo by Pam Eubanks. Stephen Powell, owner of Jewelry by Cole, crafts jewelry at his store on St. Armands Circle.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 27, 2013
Day celebrates small businesses

Locals look forward to a boost from Small Business Saturday Nov. 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 27, 2013
Police department earns 911 training certification

The department spent six months to become certified to train 911 dispatchers. The move allows Longboat Police to groom new hires and save money on training.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
« 1225 1226 1227 1228 1229 1230 1231 1232 1233 1234 »
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
Jeremy Gandon tees off on the first hole of the Commander Course at Lakewood National Golf Club. The 29-year-old Frenchman carded six under par in the third round.
  • April 4, 2026
Race tightens in third round of 2026 LECOM Suncoast Classic
2
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key President Danielle Gladding welcomes guest speaker Longboat Police Chief Russ Mager to update members about his approach to leadership since he assumed the role last autumn at the April 2 meeting.
  • April 4, 2026
Longboat police chief talks digital security with Kiwanians
3
Lakewood Ranch's Jerry and Marilyn Schneider, who have been married for 63 years, enjoy the live music at Music on Main April 3.
  • April 4, 2026
Dancers show off their moves at Music on Main in Lakewood Ranch
4
St. Regis at Longboat Key is a gulf-facing resort and condo development on the barrier island of Longboat Key. The Unicorp-developed property opened in 2024 at the former site of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.
  • April 4, 2026
St. Regis on track to receive permanent certificate of occupancy, eyes tennis courts
5
The Fruitville Townhomes site plan to replace the vacant former Sarasota Lanes bowling center.
  • April 4, 2026
Fruitville bowling alley submits plans to redevelop into 4-story townhomes

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 © 2026 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