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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 27, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Tribute to Heroes Memorial Day Parade

The annual Tribute to Heroes Memorial Day Parade will begin at 6 p.m., May 29, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 26, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Tribute to Heroes Memorial Day Parade honors U.S. servicemembers

Residents and visitors gathered to celebrate at the parade Sunday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 2, 2009
Firefighters, EMS crews prep pots for showdown

East County fire stations and EMS teams will compete in a chili cook off Sept. 12.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 1, 2013
Bill Johnson named Lightning Community Hero

Longboat Key resident Bill Johnson was honored Tuesday night as the 26th Community Hero of the year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 19, 2009
Losing bidder protests Orioles' stadium contract

Michigan-based Barton Malow was the only company to receive a perfect score on its bid to build the Orioles' spring-training stadium, but Halfacre Construction Co., a local company, received extra points - and the contract.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 17, 2022
Veteran in River Isles gifted a free roof

East County veteran receives support from local business and the VFW to get a new roof.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • August 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: A Heroes Luncheon

The Bill Brian Foundation held its first fundraiser, 'A Heroes Luncheon' Monday, Aug. 25, at the Sarasota Yacht Club. The Brian Bill Foundation, named after Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Brian Robert Bill, is a nonprofit dedicated to helping Navy SEAL families and survivors with a retreat and resource house. Guest speaker Jessica Buchanan, author of 'Impossible Odds,' shared the story of her kidnapping in Somalia and the rescue by SEAL Team Six. 'It's a dream I've had for three years,' says Scott Bill, president of Brian Bills Foundation. 'Today's a new beginning.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • February 17, 2026
Neighbor’s dog business prompts Longboat police call

A Longboat woman called police after her neighbor's dog pooped in her yard again. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 9, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: The Local Evolution Craft Market

Geraldson Community Farm and Darwin Brewing Company hosted local farmers and artisans to sell their food, drinks and wares to the local Bradenton community

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2015
Prize brings smiles to LWR Dental

Lakewood Ranch Dental’s team was all smiles about participating in this year’s Tribute to Heroes Memorial Day parade.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 7, 2013
Veteran starts charity to help fellow soldiers

Tony Barrett started Heroes Welcome Home, a charity that aims to help veterans fulfill their dreams of home ownership.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • August 12, 2019
Property company gives back to military families

Castle Group, a local property management company, partnered with Goodwill Manasota to throw a back to school bash on Aug. 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen and Brian Blanco |
  • October 15, 2014
Mall madness

East County couple Jen and Brian Blanco give you the inside scoop on their strategies for the Mall at University Town Center's grand opening. Follow their mall journey below.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Sarah Felder |
  • March 14, 2013
Fun food for St. Patrick's Day

Fun food for St. Patrick's Day

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 25, 2023
Chamber members mingle lunch and networking at Lazy Lobster

August's Networking at Noon welcomed back the Chamber president and had a great turnout for the slow month on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 12, 2011
Anglers cast for better bass fishing

Representatives of the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission Oct. 5 informally surveyed three of the Ranch's lakes.

  • East County
  • News
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