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Ronson celebrates his 90th birthday April 12.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 20, 2016
Harold Ronson celebrates 90

Longboat Key resident Harold Ronson turned 90 April 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Wolverton shows off his ring and other Oklahoma Sooner memorabilia.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 20, 2016
A Sooners ring...60 years later

Woody Wolverton's new national championship ring brings the University of Oklahoma's back-to-back victories full circle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jane Hunter and Gene Luca, who are spearheading the Rotary Club of Longboat Key's involvement with Campaign Against Summer Hunger.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 20, 2016
Rotary Club helps steer drive to end summer hunger

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key is working with All Faiths Food Bank’s Campaign Against Summer Hunger program.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 20, 2016
Tiffany Plaza condo sells for $1,375,000

The Unit 604 condo at 4325 Gulf of Mexico Drive has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,747 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Longboat Key town commissioners have soured on plans for a north-end crosswalk.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 20, 2016
Commission on crosswalks: Get 'em out of the town

Longboat Key town commissioners have found consensus on the controversial crosswalk issue — get rid of them.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Floridays aims to place a hotel on the north end of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 20, 2016
Longboat Key redevelopment projects face long road ahead

Town staff aim to clarify land use policies as development proposals trickle in.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 20, 2016
Cops Corner 4.17.2016

Crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Hailey Brown is surrounded by four other generations of Manatee County residents, from left to right: her father, Russell Brown; great grandmother, Patricia Brown; great great grandmother Clara Ehrke; and grandfather, Curtis Brown.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 20, 2016
Brown family welcomes fifth generation

Hailey Georgina Brown was born March 29.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 20, 2016
Country Club Village home sells for $1.15 million

Built in 2007, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,748 square feet of living area.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 20, 2016
Cops Corner 04.21.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Braden River junior Myah Moy hit her first high school grand slam in the Class 7A-District 9 championship April 14.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 20, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 04.21.16

East County High 5 Moments: 04.21.16

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch junior Denali Schappacher celebrates with her teammates after hitting her first over-the-fence home run during the Class 8A-District 8 championship April 14.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 20, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Mustangs junior finally can say, "It's outta here!"

  • East County
  • Sports
Eugene Zeiner, a Stoneybrook resident and HOA director, listens to the presentation about the potential commercial uses on Parcel 35, which is almost his back yard.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 20, 2016
Medallion Home seeks commercial, multifamily use for Upper Manatee River Road property

Medallion Home seeks commercial, multifamily use for Upper Manatee River Road property

  • East County
  • News
Ty Dearing sings during a musical theater selection from Hairspray.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 19, 2016
Lakewood Ranch High School students get artisanal

Students showcased their best work in fine arts classes.

  • East County
  • Schools
Andy and Jean Fox, Chamber founders
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 19, 2016
Small Business Chamber talks technology

The chamber held its monthly meeting Tuesday.

  • East County
  • Business
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 19, 2016
Robert Wolf speaks to Republican Club

The Republican Club of Longboat Key held its final meeting of the year April 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 19, 2016
Women’s 18-Hole Golf swings to summer

The Women’s 18-Hole Golf Association held its closing tournament April 19.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 19, 2016
Garden Club blooms at annual meeting

The Longboat Key Garden Club hosted its annual meeting and luncheon April 19, at Joan Durante Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
After the 18th annual Thunder by the Bay in January, a survey of merchants impacted by street closures indicated the event hurt business in downtown Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 19, 2016
City reaches agreement on new Thunder by the Bay site

After the motorcycle festival generated complaints from businesses and residents, city officials believe they’ve negotiated a more palatable configuration for the event.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo. Graduating Pine View School students perform the national anthem during the graduation ceremony for the class of 2015.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 19, 2016
Pine View ranked No. 1 high school in Florida, top 10 for U.S.

The U.S. News & World Report lists Pine View School as 7th among the high schools in the nation.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Jef Sebens and Barbara Bates-Smith perform their play "Go,Granny D!" for the Democratic Club of Sarasota.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 19, 2016
Democratic Club relives story of 'Granny D'

Actress and musician duo Jeff Sebens and Barbara Bates Smith reenact the historical walk for campaign finance reform by Doris 'Granny D' Haddock.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 19, 2016
UPDATE: Vehicle strikes child in stroller on U.S. 301

Northbound lanes of the North Washington Boulevard are currently closed between Fruitville Road and Fifth Street after the accident.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 18, 2016
St. Martha spices up Cajun Crawfish and Seafood Festival

Residents dance and feast at the 5th annual Cajun Crawfish and Seafood Festival at St. Martha Catholic School Saturday, April 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
CONTRIBUTED Hunsader Farms welcomed a new addition to its animal family March 30.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 18, 2016
Your Town

Hunsader farm grows family

  • East County
  • News
The meeting will be held on the fourth floor of Manatee County's administrative building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 18, 2016
County to host workshops

Topics include health care and bus fares, among others.

  • East County
  • News
The Vue Sarasota Bay is one of three Kolter projects under development in the downtown area.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 18, 2016
Kolter plans another downtown Sarasota high-rise

The West Palm Beach-based developer has announced plans for the 18-story Grande at the Ritz-Carlton Residences.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Eighth-grader Kaden Bowles represented the Sarasota Scullers in the Boys Freshman 4x.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 17, 2016
Crew wins state crown

The Sarasota Crew and Sarasota Scullers both competed in the two-day regatta.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ken Molnar dances with his pup Sara
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 17, 2016
Neighbors take in Tunes in the Park

Laurel Park Neighbors Association hosts Tunes in the Park Saturday, April 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jewels and Michelangelo Palmisano
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 17, 2016
St. Martha cooks up Cajun Crawfish Festival

The 5th annual Cajun Crawfish and Seafood Festival brings out crowds to St. Martha Catholic School Saturday, April 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Emmalee Holmes, Christian Barbour, Olivia Liang, Grant Mutascio, Stuart Lawrence and Cassidy Darnell
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 17, 2016
Cardinal Mooney rolls out red carpet for prom

Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School hosts Hollywood-themed prom Saturday, April 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Alexa Kess and Rashona Banks laugh with friends while dancing.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 16, 2016
ODA unmasks fun at prom

ODA's prom, themed masquerade, offered dancing, poker, a magician and other attractions.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 16, 2016
Lakewood Ranch relays for life

Relay for Life raises more than $15,000.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 16, 2016
Christ Church hosts snowbird sendoff

Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian hosted a goodbye party for its snowbird members April 15, at Cedars Café and Tiki Bar.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 15, 2016
Families hula up fun at Tara

The family luau included music, dancing and Hawaiian-inspired festivities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch Leaders volunteer Rachel Towe dances the YMCA with Zach Rubin.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 15, 2016
Night with the Stars Prom dances over the rainbow

The annual special needs prom had a Wizard of Oz theme.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 15, 2016
Longboat Harbour hosts a cheesy celebration

More than 130 residents attended Longboat Harbour’s annual pizza party April 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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