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  • October 12, 2017
Do smartphones cause brain drain?

Separate yourself from your devices and do things the old-fashioned way.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 29, 2023
Nativity tradition continues for East County family

Participating in the Tabernacle Church's annual living nativity is a tradition for the Walmsley family.

  • East County
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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 26, 2023
Critic’s picks for Sarasota's new live theater season

From the morbid to the merry, there's something for everyone between now and yearend.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 11, 2023
Lakewood Ranch High welcomes new theater director

Dave Springer will perform in Manatee Performing Arts Center's "Songs for a New World" as he starts teaching at Lakewood Ranch High.

  • East County
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  • By Nick Reichert |
  • February 15, 2015
Re:Purposed displays the artistic power of the discarded

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art's newest exhibit displays 10 international artists' work that employ cast-off objects that were thrown away or abandoned.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 4, 2024
12-year-old's aneurysm leaves her family living in a 'nightmare'

Grace Burnett remains in intensive care since Aug. 4, and her parents hope to spread awareness about brain aneurysms.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 1, 2022
Families excited about new opportunities at Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy

The K-12 charter school, which opens in August, already has a waitlist for every grade it offers.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 15, 2014
Return to Form

A bicycle accident nearly five months ago has given Pine View School junior Triston Waiss new appreciation for life and the water.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 22, 2009
No decision, more hearings set on Key Club

Speaking on behalf of the Longboat Key Club and Resort, Dr. Hank Fishkind, Florida's most renowned economist, didn't mince words in his characterization of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 16, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Maria Shaw

The freshman runner talks getting the proper mentality and her favorite hobbies.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Manatee Urgent Care, Contributing Authors |
  • June 14, 2018
Sports Physicals are a Good Pregame Move

Getting a jump on your athlete’s sports physicals before the fall rush is something to consider.

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  • January 13, 2024
SRQ airport surpasses 4.3 million passengers

Passenger traffic at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is up 215% since 2018 as expansion work continues.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 24, 2010
TOP STORY, FEB.: Tension present at pension meeting

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis questioned firefighter pension board Chairman Keith Tanner's ability to make decisions for both the board and the firefighters union in his dual representation roles.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 5, 2017
Lakewood Ranch fundraiser starts off with a bang

Thunder by the Bay kicks off with Sporting Clays Tournament.

  • East County
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  • By Katie Johns and John McGuire |
  • April 26, 2017
Longboat Key's "typical" season comes to a close

As Longboat's season winds down, crowds and traffic begin to dwindle.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 1, 2015
County officials seek bridge of understanding on Fort Hamer

Manatee County officials seek to answer questions about a new bridge across the Manatee River during a public meeting.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 20, 2015
It takes heart to eat giblets

Should the naturally gnarly innards of a gobbler feed a gigantic gala at the Thanksgiving table?

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2014
Letters to the Editor

The Observer's readers weigh in on local issues.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 22, 2024
Lakewood Ranch resident adds muscle by buying an Impala

Tom Rokosz's classic muscle car is just one of many to be showcased at the Knights of Columbus Car Show and Cookout.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 20, 2025
90-year-old man dies in SR 70 crash

FHP says the Lakewood Ranch man went against a red light on River Club Boulevard to pull in front of an SUV.

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