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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 23, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 25-31

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • August 25, 2010
Stand-up guy

Sarasota funny man Tim Wilkins comes home to roost. The comedian talks about the road, his image and why he's exactly where he wants to be.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 20, 2010
Sense of Stability

Manatee High running back Mike Blakely has been living with Braden River High defensive back Ben Peacock and his family for the past three years.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 16, 2020
Main Street at Lakewood Ranch major events won't return in 2020

Main Street at Lakewood Ranch major events won't return in 2020 .

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 28, 2016
Top East County sports moments of the year

The area had plenty of sports highlights during 2016.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • May 13, 2015
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Jennifer Rominiecki is planting roots

Manhattan native Jennifer Rominiecki had a good job at an iconic New York City institution. Then she traded it all to come to Sarasota for a chance to make her mark.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • March 26, 2025
9-year-old Lakewood Ranch golfer to compete at Augusta

Joey Wolf has qualified for the national finals of the Drive, Chip and Putt competition.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: LRHS Football Camp

Dozens of East County children learned football fundamentals during Lakewood Ranch High's football camp June 11-15. Players spent the week working on position related drills, speed development, agilities and strength training, among other fundamentals before showing off their skills in a series of flag football games.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Garden Club Meeting

At the Longboat Key Garden Club Meeting Tuesday, Nov. 15 attendees learned the art of nature printing from Selby Printers JoAnn Migliore and Susan Lang. A nature print is applied pigment to natural objects that is transferred to fabric or paper and it's a great project for people who ca''t draw or paint.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 16, 2010
Holiday traditions sparkle on Main

Lakewood Ranch Main Street continued to celebrate the holiday season with an array of activities Dec. 15. East County residents enjoyed a visit from Santa, the sounds of the Dickens Carolers, carriage rides and holiday pet photos.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Walk of Fame

Dozens of East County dogs put their best paw forward during the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch's Walk of Fame fundraiser Jan. 15 on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch. During the event, East County residents and their four-legged friends enjoyed a pet parade and costume contest, a family festival, raffles, musical entertainment and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 16, 2012
Goddard kids hop for MDA

The Goddard School held a Hop-A-Thon fundraiser Wednesday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: All Angels by the Sea Episcopal St. Pat's

All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church celebrated St. Patrick's Day two days early on March 15. The group wore their best green and dined on traditional St. Patrick's Day corned-beef sandwiches.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Christian v. Northside Christian

Sarasota Christian played Northside Christian during the girls soccer quarterfinals Tuesday, Jan. 15, at The Out-of-Academy. Sarasota Christian beat Northside Christian 3-1. Sarasota Christian will advance to the district semifinals and face-off against top-seed St. Stephen's.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • December 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Moore's Holiday Party and Boat Parade

Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant hosted a holiday party Saturday, Dec. 15, complete with two appearances by Santa Clause, a face painter, cookies and lots of holiday cheer. Following refreshments, guests moved to the dock to watch a lighted boat parade.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River vs. Venice

The Braden River High softball team defeated Venice 2-0 in the Class 7A-District 11 semifinals April 16. Senior Courtney Mirabella pitched a complete game, allowing three hits while striking out 15. With the win, the Lady Pirates will host Sarasota in tonight's district championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: LRHS Soccer Camp

The Lakewood Ranch High boys and girls soccer teams hosted their annual Mustang Soccer Camp June 17-21. Seventy players, ranging in age from 6-15, hit the field for this year's camp. During the weeklong camp, participants enjoyed skills competitions, team wars, games, prizes and more.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Arts at the Ranch Fine Art Festival

Main Street at Lakewood Ranch transformed into an art gallery March 15-16, as art enthusiasts came together at the 14th Art at the Ranch Fine Art Festival. Attendees met regional, national and international award-winning artists, and shopped for photographs, paintings, sculptures and other artwork over the weekend.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Joe Sedik |
  • February 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Coach Dan Giguere remembrance day

PHOTO GALLERY: Coach Dan Giguere remembrance day

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