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  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 1, 2015
Caps off to the class of 2015

Sarasota area high schools celebrate graduation with commencement ceremonies. Graduates move their tassels from right to left at Booker High School, Pine View School, Riverview High School, Sarasota High School and Sarasota Military Academy.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 14, 2015
Lakewood Ranch High band plays on

Lakewood Ranch High band plays on during two-week band camp

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 1, 2016
Nick and Moe's celebrates opening

The operator touts its homemade food offerings and commitment to the community.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 25, 2014
Couple celebrates 54th anniversary

Carol and Jules Green met at a summer camp where Carol was a junior counselor and Jules was a waiter.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jason Clary |
  • February 16, 2015
Major League Soccer visits Lakewood Ranch

Several MLS teams brought players and staff to Lakewood Ranch to meet with fans before kicking off preseason play at IMG Academy.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2013
Turtles head home after rehab at Mote

Tyler the turtle is back at sea.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2014
Mote-tagged shark swims toward Sarasota

A 14-foot, 2,300-pound great white shark is currently heading eastbound toward Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 10, 2014
Man dies in Lido wave runner crash

Zachary Collins, 25, died Wednesday night, after his rented watercraft crashed into another vessel driven by 25-year-old Keaton Fowler near the Lido Beach Resort.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 29, 2014
County to reopen Upper Manatee River Road

Manatee County closed Upper Manatee River Road, at Rye Road, Sunday because of flooding.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 15, 2014
Ranch women make visit to McCurdy's

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Women's Club enjoyed an fun-filled evening at McCurdy's Comedy Theatre Sept. 24.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2013
Beth Israel reaps fruitful harvest

Temple Beth Israel celebrated Sukkot, the weeklong holiday commemorating the fall harvest, with its annual food drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 22, 2013
Travel site recognizes Longboat resort

Conde Naste Traveler readers rank the Resort at Longboat Key Club 12 on a list of the top 40 resorts in Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • March 5, 2014
Gillespie Park playground improvements begin

A $90,000 project to install new playground equipment at Gillespie Park began today, with construction expected to continue for roughly three weeks.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 18, 2013
American Education Week kicks off

Public education is celebrated in Manatee County schools this week, Nov. 18 to Nov. 22, with a range of activities for students and parents.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 5, 2014
Bernie Ditchik courts 90th birthday

Longboat Key resident Bernie Ditchik celebrated his 90th birthday Jan. 28 on the tennis courts of the Players Club with friends Manfred Welfonder, Mike Tighe and Marty Hauselman.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 5, 2021
St. Armands Circle Holiday Night of Lights fills the Circle with good cheer

People flooded the Circle for caroling, Christmas lights, dancing and pictures with Santa.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • July 22, 2025
Circle the Date kicks off summer shopping on St. Armands

Businesses on St. Armands Circle encourage patrons to enjoy a day of exploring with deals, treats and live music.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 18, 2010
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Flamingo frenzy

Jungle Gardens' Zoo Camp lets kids feed flamingos, play with parrots and learn about lemurs. Scroll down for video.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2012
Pinot makes a new friend

Pinot Wagner couldn't help but wag his tail in happiness when he made a new friend last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 1, 2011
Chamber meets at Broken Egg

The scents of fruit-topped waffles, croissants and coffee were in the air at the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce's networking breakfast Wednesday, Aug. 31, at The Broken Egg restaurant, on Clark Road. Kevin Cooper, executive director of the chamber, announced upcoming events and invited new members of the group to introduce themselves and get acquainted with the veterans.Â

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