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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 27, 2013
All in the family

Panther Ridge residents Ed and Joni Reid met 18 years ago while running the Gasparilla Distance Classic. The couple has since shared their love of running with their 12-year-old son, Jonathan, who has run every day for the past 15 months.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 15, 2020
Move — out of the way

Experts say it is important to safely exercise during the pandemic, especially older populations.

  • Health
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 29, 2020
East County school employees earn support honors

East County school employees finalists for Support Employee of the Year

  • East County
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 26, 2016
Theater review: 'Yesterday'

“Yesterday” celebrates British Invasion at FST.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 15, 2015
Conversation with Jen Horvat

When GreyHawk Landing resident Jennifer Horvat moved to the area from Michigan four years ago, she took her time determining for which organization she wanted to volunteer.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 26, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Vicente Rivera

The Lakewood Ranch High boys junior won the 3,200-meter race (10:11.48) at the Lakewood Ranch Invitational.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • October 7, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Evan Booth

The senior for Sarasota boys' golf placed third at the South Florida PGA West Coast H.S. Championship

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • March 17, 2026
East County Athlete of the Week: Ava DiPasquale

The 14-year-old from Mill Creek won big at the Florida Age Group Swimming state championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 17, 2013
Police chief: first year in review

There was no time for on-the-job training when Pete Cumming became the Key's top cop following the sudden death of longtime Police Chief Al Hogle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • June 11, 2022
Bradenton native takes center stage at Sarasota Music Festival

Graeme Sugden attended these halls as a youngster, and now he's playing them as a professional musician.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • October 23, 2025
4-star recruit buoys a power defense for Cardinal Mooney football

Senior defensive end Elijah Golden is bound for Notre Dame in the spring following his second season with the Cougars.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 14, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 16-22

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 17, 2023
Longboat’s hot topic: A garage

More and more people are flocking to Florida. And they want restaurants where they can get in. Don’t worry. Longboat will be Longboat. Even better.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 27, 2022
Lakewood Ranch golf fan has an ace collection

Keith Heifner has only been collecting golf clubs and merchandise since 2017 but has nearly filled out his Central Park garage.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • October 5, 2022
Subtlety and nuance are in the mix at cocktail competition

Set the Bar, Sarasota’s annual mixology competition, brings service professionals from 25 different establishments to compete for customers and accolades.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 9, 2011
Irish spring

The effervescent Caiti Ward has spent most of her life in Irish dance dresses, curly wigs and tights. The lead bad-girl of 'Rhythm in the Night' proves she's anything but unruly.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 20, 2013
Unfiltered Nature: Virginia Hoffman

Photographer Virginia Hoffman hopes taking a photo means aging historic Florida sites will be preserved.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 27, 2013
Taste of the Town

Read a page from area chefs' and restaurant owners' menus, and get a kitchen confidential about the talk and taste of the town.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 2, 2017
Commercial progress in Lakewood Ranch turns another corner

Northeast corner construction begins at Lorraine Road and State Road 70.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 29, 2015
It’s 5 o’clock somewhere

With Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant gone, what will be your new favorite happy hour spot?

  • Longboat Key
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