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By Mark Bergin |
January 11, 2021

Circle of life: Hospice nurse cares for doctor who delivered her

Kelly McFarland was born prematurely at 2 pounds, 4 ounces. Four decades later, she provided care to the doctor who delivered her.

Longboat Key
News

By Pam McTeer |
September 30, 2009

Mentoring program deals in poker ride

Saturday's poker ride begins at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. Money raised will benefit Big Brother Big Sisters.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
April 6, 2011

Cops Corner

CLASSIC COPS - 'Boot-scootin' Boogie' March 24, 2002, 9:01 a.m. 500 block of Cutter Lane. Public Service. Subject said his neighbor blasted country music all night long. Subject said he hates country music and his neighbor knows it.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Kurt Schultheis |
March 23, 2011

Brown takes mayor's chair

Commissioner Jim Brown becomes mayor for the first time. Commissioner David Brenner is elected as vice mayor.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
January 16, 2013

Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Cops Corner

By Niki Kottmann |
August 24, 2016

People with Purpose: Ann Hartka

The Compeer Sarasota founder uses friendship to fight mental-illness stigma.

Black Tie

By Josh Siegel |
August 28, 2013

State considers selling land at Manatee State Park

A preliminary surplus-lands list from the State Department of Environmental Protection includes Manatee State Park land on a list of 5,300 acres in Florida that the state will potentially sell. The move is part of a plan to buy property with greater conservation value.

East County
News

By Jay Heater |
July 27, 2022

Therapy sheep spreads love to homeless and seniors

Ivory, once an abandoned lamb, makes her impact by spreading joy in Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton assisted living facilities.

East County
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
June 27, 2023

Manatee commissioners say days of three-term leaders are numbered

Following the resignation of Vanessa Baugh from the board, only first-term commissioners remain.

East County
News

By Ian Swaby |
September 24, 2025

Local Boy Scout rescues couple in Thailand

Nathan Patel, 12, tossed a ring buoy to rescue a couple who were struggling in the water, during a summer vacation.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Liz Ramos |
November 19, 2020

Charity Snapshot: Lighting the Path

Thousands of Lakewood Ranch residents volunteer and participate in American Cancer Society events and raise money.

LWR Life

By Michael Eng |
May 2, 2012

Observed: Students tackle greatest fear

This year, fifth-grader Alex Kumar and his speech, 'Boys are just Different,' edged out his fellow Willis classmates. Filled with plenty of wit and humor and delivered with the skill of a professional orator, Alex's speech emerged as Willis' best.

East County
Opinion

By Pam Eubanks |
June 10, 2020

Brain Health Initiative pilot study takes off in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch residents will receive requests to participate in Brain Health Initiative pilot study.

East County
News

By Klint Lowry |
December 18, 2019

Bruce Rodgers makes graceful retreat

After 15 years, Hermitage Artist Retreat's executive director stepping down

Arts + Culture

By Petra Rivera |
November 1, 2023

Design 2000 employee hunts ghosts in her spare time

Liz Reed is the co-founder of the Paranormal Society of Bradenton and shares that she wants to help people understand that ghosts really aren't that scary.