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By Lesley Dwyer |
October 5, 2022

Dry Dock Waterfront Grill serves up a family recipe

Michelle Rogers, a longtime bartender at Dry Dock, says the Longboat Key seafood restaurant has become home.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Spencer Fordin |
October 19, 2022

Lemongrass leads blend of herbs and spices that set Phở Cali's chicken apart

It's a recipe that's been made for centuries in Vietnam. And yet lemongrass chicken has made a seamless transition across the world for diners of all palates and persuasions.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Adrian Moore, Geoffrey Lawrence |
January 11, 2023

Nikki Fried is right to sue for medical marijuana patients’ gun rights

Although federal law prohibits marijuana use, it doesn’t give it grounds to discriminate against marijuana users.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Brynn Mechem |
February 11, 2021

SaraSolo, Booker Middle program creates a connection

The Bridge program partners middle school students with elders to create solo theater performances based on each other's lives.

Sarasota
Schools

By Liz Ramos |
February 17, 2021

Lakewood Ranch woman runs for funds

Arbor Grande's Donna Marino uses passion of running to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in honor of her father.

Health

By Nat Kaemmerer |
February 22, 2021

Longtime Longboat Key tennis pro heads off to another court

Dave Sparks is moving on from Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
November 11, 2009

Welcome Back: Cops Corner

The best Cops Corner items of the summer.

Longboat Key
News

By Pam McTeer |
September 9, 2009

Obama addresses East County classrooms

The president encouraged students to take responsibility for their education during his speech Sept. 8.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
September 23, 2009

Resident celebrates 101st birthday

Mae O'Neil was the first resident to move into The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch Assisted Living. She was born Sept. 19, 1908.

East County
News

By Pam McTeer |
September 23, 2009

Resident celebrates 101st birthday

Mae O'Neil was the first resident to move into The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch Assisted Living. She was born Sept. 19, 1908.

East County
News

By Michael Eng |
September 30, 2009

Mentors bring joy to foster care grads

Joining Our Youth Inc. assists young adults who have aged out of foster care to give them a proper start into adulthood.

East County
News

By Molly Schechter |
October 14, 2009

Black Tie & Tales

Read this week's social column, Black Tie & Tales

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Jen Blanco |
August 12, 2009

Dual Threat

Nine-year-old twins Sarah and Emma Fazio have been playing football for the East Manatee Bulldogs for the past four years.

East County
Sports

By Jen Blanco |
August 12, 2009

River Club resident Casey Mulholland, a senior at The Pendleton School at IMG Academies, was one of 36 players selected to play in the 2009 Under Armour All-America Baseball Game Aug. 8 at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

East County
Sports

By Dora Walters |
December 30, 2009

Memorable Moments

We asked Longboaters to share their most memorable moments of the past decade.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Jen Blanco |
January 13, 2010

Tigers defeat Pirates

The Braden River High boys soccer team could not withstand Palmetto's second-half rally as the host Tigers defeated the Pirates 4-2 Jan. 6.

East County
Sports

By Kurt Schultheis |
December 24, 2009

TOP STORY, January: Town to receive permit

The state's intent to issue a permit for groin construction at The Islander Club most likely means construction can begin behind the condo buildings in November 2009.