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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 16, 2024
All God's Children Preschool in Lakewood Ranch offers a family atmosphere

The preschool is a nonprofit program offered by Living Lord Lutheran Church.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 17, 2024
Dead trees bring the show to life in Braden Woods

Snags prove to be an important source of food and shelter for area wildlife, such as woodpeckers.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 5, 2026
Manatee County commissioners deny 232 townhomes off Lorraine Road

During the same land use meeting, commissioners approved a freestanding ER on State Road 64.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2013
Our View: Town center? It can be more

Of course Longboat Key resident Joe Wolfer would be thrilled if the town of Longboat Key paid a market-rate price for his three-acre property next to Publix and the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 16, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 4.16.2015

Cops Corner: Longboat Key 4.16.2015

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • March 19, 2025
O'Mariah Gordon ready for final March Madness test with FSU

The former Braden River High star has been a key to the Seminoles being the second-highest scoring team in the nation.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 22, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 23

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 23, 2015
Sarasota County 4-H'ers compete for grand champion at county fair

Samantha Hix won grand champion at her first year in the show ring with her heifer, Hope.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 1, 2009
Rainfall causes north Key floods

Public Works Director Juan Florensa says that no major problems have been reported due to rainfall Wednesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 5, 2010
Commissioners hold work session

Manatee County commissioners will get a budget overview and an update of the legislative session, among other topics, at a special work session Tuesday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 26, 2012
Observer Team Spotlight

Meet this week's Observer Team Spotlight, Grant Weisman.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 3, 2012
Observer Team Spotlight

Meet this week's Observer Team Spotlight, Andrew Tucker.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Democratic Club Fundraiser

The agenda for the Longboat Key Democratic Club is simple: Reelect President Obama and elect Keith Fitzgerald to Congress. Their meeting at Lillian Sands' home on Monday, Feb. 22 was a fundraiser. Proceeds benefit a variety of activities that allow the Democrats to reach out to both Sarasota and Manatee counties. Since 2008, the group has sent busses from New Town to the polls to get people to vote - regardless of their political party. The fundraiser also featured speakers Rita Ferrandino the head of the Democrats of Sarasota County and Richard O'Brien the head of the Democrats of Manatee County.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 25, 2011
OBSERVER TEAM SPOTLIGHT: Matt Gelorme

Each week, The East County Observer will introduce one player from the Lakewood Ranch Little League Observer team.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 28, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Fly Back in Time

The Experimental Aircraft Association is touring their 1929 Ford Tri-Motor around the state from March 26-28. The 82 year old plane also known as the 'Tin Goose' was one of the two airplanes that founded Eastern Airlines and led the way for commercial airplanes today. Flights start today at 9 a.m. and run until 5 p.m. The duration is 15 minutes and the view is priceless. To take this once in a lifetime flight go to Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport (at the APP Jet Center) and get your ticket today! Tickets are $80. Visit www.flytheford.org

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 18, 2012
Kobernick-Anchin resident gets hands-on

One of 90-year-old Kobernick-Anchin Pavilion resident Sidney Fagin's handmade sculptures was celebrated recently at the retirement complex.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Sinai Jewish Food Festival

Temple Sinai hosted its annual Jewish Food Festival Sunday, Jan. 13. Attendees sampled food from dozens of booths, which included traditional Jewish recipes. 'My recipe was passed down to me from my mother,' said Alan Fishbein. 'Back in those days, nobody measured, so it took me a few tries to get it down.' After sampling the many dishes, guests also had an opportunity to view local art and peruse the temple's used book sale.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 9, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Scottish St. Andrew's Festival

This weekend's brings the Scottish culture to life.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 29, 2020
Gardens of Ringling Park neighborhood's lion says thanks

Statue frequently decorated for seasonal events.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 26, 2019
St. Armands Circle gets artsy

Artists from around the country displayed their work on St. Armands Circle Jan. 26 for the first day of the Winter Art Festival.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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