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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 10, 2023
Manatee residents pay it forward for Thanksgiving

Woodland Community Church hosts a food collection drive-thru on Nov. 9.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • July 18, 2025
Hearts of ODA camp in Lakewood Ranch provides volunteer time and talent

The student campers have volunteered at nonprofits such as All Faiths Food Bank and Meals on Wheels.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • July 1, 2024
Christian Ziegler's phone contents to stay secret, judge rules

Police violated the former GOP chair's rights in a sexual assault investigation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 9, 2024
Ed's Tavern to host block party at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

Co-owners Bob Bender and Albert Myara wanted to celebrate their 10 years of ownership.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 16, 2024
Patti Smith plays iconic hits during Selby Gardens performance

The event celebrated the exhibition "Yayoi Kusama: A Letter to Georgia O’Keeffe" with its own tribute to the artist.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 28, 2024
Assault by hat and a missing orange shoe lead to eviction

A woman said her aunt threw a hat at her over an accusation that she took one of her sneakers. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 6, 2024
Prosecutors decline video voyeurism charge against Christian Ziegler

Christian Ziegler was previously cleared of sexual assault allegations. The State Attorney's Office also dismisses charge that the encounter was recorded without accuser's knowledge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 9, 2024
Champagne bar, piano lounge to open in downtown Sarasota

Local entrepreneur Ronnie Shugar is investing $15 million in downtown Sarasota entities and projects.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 23, 2024
Plymouth Harbor unveils $1.65 million bird rookery preservation project

Residents, staff and board members cut the ribbon on Earth Day for the revitalized bird rookery and peninsula at Plymouth Harbor.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 10, 2024
Construction vehicle whacked traffic cones

Residents call police to report a crush-cones-and-run case. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 23, 2024
Longboat organizations bring healing opportunities for residents

All Angels By The Sea Episcopal Church, Christ Church of Longboat Key and The Paradise Center hold services for Longboaters to find relief and support after two hurricanes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 6, 2024
Manatee River Artists Guild's donations bring students new opportunities

Haile Middle School students visit museums and Freedom Elementary students explore new artistic mediums.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2025
Lawyer gets propositioned by pretend pervert client

A female attorney reports receiving lewd texts. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 29, 2025
Burglar makes off with Manatee senior center's therapeutic garden

Town Square University Parkway hopes donors now can help replace what was stolen.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Downtown Sarasota Alliance |
  • January 1, 2026
How Two Local Leaders Are Strengthening Community in Downtown Sarasota

Executive Director Ken Jokisch and Secretary Alexis LaRocca are dedicated to building a more vibrant Downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2025
Florida Studio Theatre promotes two artistic team members

Catherine Randazzo and Nancy Rominger receive new titles.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • December 9, 2025
Longboat Fire Rescue welcomes new chaplain

The Longboat Island Chapel's Rev. Brock Patterson becomes a resource for first responders.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 2, 2016
Ralph Hunter: The original Observer

Longboat Observer founder Ralph Hunter died Friday. He was 95.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • May 9, 2012
Ranch band director to retire

Bob Schaer, who launched Lakewood Ranch High School's nationally recognized band program, will step down in June.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2011
BEST OF COPS 2011: East County

Since the East County Observer launched Cops' Corner in August 1999, it has consistently been one of the most beloved features in the paper. It seems readers never tire of reading about what kind of mischief is happening in our community.

  • East County
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