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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 25, 2011
End of prep year turns spotlight on community

Yes, another year of high school sports is coming to a close. This Friday, Lakewood Ranch will play in its Spring Game, signaling the end of the high school sports seasons.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 31, 2019
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce celebrates the end of a decade

Members gathered for a low-key lunch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 7, 2019
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium hosts 13th Snook Shindig

The event was to catch and check on the fish Mote has been releasing into Sarasota Bay

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 12, 2017
Hundreds pack Lakewood Main Street to see Budweiser Clydesdales in Lakewood Ranch

Gold Coast Eagle honored with Ambassadors of Excellence Award.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 13, 2013
Sarasota 2050 tweaks come into focus

Sarasota County staff have posted initial recommended changes to the county's long-run planning document.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 16, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 16, 2013

Today's Stories: Sarasota Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation respond to suspicious incidents; East County Publix set to open; Old friends unite for Doctor Idol; and MORE!

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 3, 2019
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key welcomes new president

Lynn Larson takes the mantle from Steve Branham at the club's meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 24, 2013
Your Neighbor: Maria Cora Gaffar

Maria Cora Gaffar has always had a strong sense of identity.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2025
Citizens Academy enrollment open for Longboat Key's 2026 season

Eight sessions cover aspects of town government, beginning in January.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Sen. Jeff Brandes, Florida District 24 | Guest Contributor |
  • May 18, 2022
Marketplace of Ideas: A call for courage

When Florida lawmakers convene on property insurance, they will confront the biggest economic challenge in state history. They need to change the incentives to a market of free enterprise and competition that benefits consumers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Zara Barrie |
  • July 28, 2014
Factory Girl: What is a factory girl?

Factory Girl: What is a factory girl?

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 11, 2009
Lady Mustangs dominate Lady Sailors

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer teamed defeated Sarasota 6-1 Dec. 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2009
Burglars target Mill Creek cars

According to Manatee County Sheriff's Office reports, unknown suspect(s) targeted four cars from the 200-400 blocks of 133 St. E. sometime between 8 p.m., June 9, and 6 a.m., June 10.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 12, 2010
Pirates rally past Tigers

The Braden River High boys basketball team defeated Palmetto 52-49 in Class 4A-District 10 action tonight.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 22, 2010
Lady Mustangs edge past Lady Warriors

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team defeated Seminole Osceola 1-0 in the Class 4A-District 10 semifinals Jan. 22.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2010
Asian culture fest features lion dance

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens will hosts its fifth annual Asian Cultural Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 27 and Feb. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 27, 2009
Ranch student earns scholarship

Congratulations to Lakewood Ranch High School student Sydney Yoder, who is one of 10 local students to receive a scholarship from the Peace River Electric Cooperative's charitable foundation, Operation Round Up.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2009
Horse sanctuary to host BBQ benefit

Sixteen Hands Horse Sanctuary's second BBQ Fundraiser will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, at the sanctuary, 6275 Wauchula Road.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 27, 2010
Haile student wins regional Patriots Pen contest

Haile Middle School's Brianna McVaugh recently won the VFW's District 10 Patriots Pen contest.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 8, 2010
Food tree delivers fun bites on a stick

"Libbypops" are 10 different mini indulgences paired with savory sauces for dipping and are part of Libby's Restaurant + Bar's new, hipper happy hour.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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