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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 28, 2015
OBITUARY | John Randolph-Swainson

John Randolph-Swainson, of Longboat Key and Chestnut Hill, Mass., died Oct. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 18, 2014
Come At Me, Sarasota: Sarasota Ballet

Come At Me, Sarasota: Sarasota Ballet

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2015
Party celebrates couple of 66ers

Windward Bay residents Stanley and Marilyn Hochman celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary with friends Dec. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 13, 2015
Surprise shower

When Susan Courter walked into the Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch meeting Jan. 8, at Rose-dale Golf & Country Club, she had a momentary loss of words.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 30, 2013
Gas odor causes Peltz shoes, others to evacuate

Construction crews had been working on gas lines outside the back of the building yesterday. Peltz Shoes and nearby stores were evacuated as a precaution.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2013
ECO Rotary heats up

Members of the ECO Rotary Club of East Manatee donned aprons and cooking utensils and brought out their best recipes for chili, during the Parrish Heritage Days Parade and Festival March 2.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 6, 2014
Sidelines

Mustangs coordinator named new head coach

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2014
Pettingell is proud Woolfpack member

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Longboat Key associate Roger Pettingell can say he was an early member of the Woolfpack before Sam Woolf shot to fame.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2014
Slipstream heads to Abu Dhabi

East County students took national honors during the F1 in Schools National Championship and now will represent the United States in the world finals in Abu Dhabi this fall.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 20, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • October 9, 2013
Moments in time

The Observer takes a look back at this week in East County's history.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 18, 2014
Sarasota Christian to play for state title

The Sarasota Christian girls basketball team defeated Academy at the Lakes 68-59 in the FHSAA Class 2A state semifinals Feb. 18, at the Lakeland Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 20, 2014
Sarasota Christian falls in title game

The Sarasota Christian girls basketball team fell to Grandview Prep 45-32 in the FHSAA Class 2A state championship Feb. 20, at the Lakeland Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2023
All Faiths Food Bank raises funds to provide produce for families in need

The Sarasota nonprofit hosted a long-table dinner Oct. 20 in its warehouse.

  • Black Tie
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • June 5, 2025
Turtle walks start Saturday on Longboat Key

Longboat Key Turtle Watch hosts community walks through June and July.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 7, 2024
Hospital Gala entertains with glamorous evening

The Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation's annual gala wowed attendees with a night of dinner, donating and dancing.

  • Black Tie
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 24, 2024
Affordable housing projects take steps toward construction

Two affordable housing proposals would bring almost 200 units to north Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 17, 2024
Waterlefe Fashion Show displays elegance on the runway

Amateur models show off fashions, raise money for Our Daily Bread of Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 11, 2020
Binge Blog: What if I told you I don't even know the truth?

"Alabama Snake" is this week's selection.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 15, 2023
Lakewood Ranch woman advocates for more to register as organ donors

After her husband suffered a fatal brain injury, Kate Howard saw the impact that being an organ donor can have on others.

  • East County
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