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Results for: Vantage Referral Code "rebate" Get Exclusive 10% Discount on Trading Fees

  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2017
Longboat Key letters to the editor 1.4.2017

The plan to install roundabouts on U.S. 41 at Fruitville and Gulfstream deserves first prize for lack of foresight and incompetent planning.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 11, 2015
Local students explore medicine with LECOM's Medical Science Academy

Lake Erie College of Medicine Bradenton's two-week program exposes almost-graduates to medical opportunities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 12, 2015
Mote Marine gets energized about electric cars

The laboratory and aquarium center hosted Electrify the Island to kick off National Drive Electric Week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 24, 2016
Honor Animal Rescue shelters 38 dogs from Georgia hoarding case

The dogs arrived at the shelter today.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 25, 2013
Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, here I am at: Chef Camp

Chef Camp offered four sessions through the summer, during which area chefs taught children how to saute and grill, and make pasta, sauce and desserts. The "Taste of Tuscany" session ran July 15 to July 19. Fifteen campers participated.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • August 12, 2013
Perseid meteor shower lights up the world

Humans have been witnessing the Perseid Meteor Shower every August for the past 2,000 years.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 9, 2014
Barge washes ashore on Longboat Key

The barge was unsecured so it could be pulled by a tow boat, but high winds and strong current from a cold front forced the barge onto the beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 15, 2013
Exposure therapy: ArtXpose brings erotic art to Sarasota

Exposure therapy: ArtXpose brings erotic art to Sarasota

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 31, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's Hob Nob BBQ brings community together

Approximately 400 people attend the BBQ at Lakewood Ranch Library.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 15, 2025
Main Street at Lakewood Ranch hosts Empty Bowls

The annual event benefits the Food Bank of Manatee.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 29, 2022
High school survival tips from those who know

Current students offer tips on avoiding high school pitfalls.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2012
Letters to the Editor

April Fools sent us a lot of letters to the editor. Enjoy them all!

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 23, 2018
The cutest workout partners: Mommy and Me classes bond parents with tots

Local mommy and me workout classes provide a two-fold purpose– stay active and make new friends.

  • Health
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • January 29, 2025
East County high schools finish above state average in graduation rate

Braden River, Lakewood Ranch and Parrish high schools excel through individual attention and identifying at-risk students.

  • East County
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  • By Emma Burke |
  • March 4, 2020
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 3, Episodes 9 and 10

Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 3, Episodes 9 and 10

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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 7, 2021
Just in time for summer

Alvin's Island reopened just in time for summer vacations to start.

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  • Neighbors
  • 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
  • By David Conway |
  • June 16, 2021
UPDATE: Bayfront Drive reopens after gas leak

A Palm Avenue gas leak closed the downtown road temporarily this morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 24, 2021
Update: GMD reopens on Longboat Key following gas leak

Traffic stopped in 5500 block.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 17, 2020
New bell pit stop

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key got new Salvation Army bells.

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