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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 10, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Achieva Credit Union Reindeer Trot

Achieva Credit Union held its first Reindeer Trot Saturday, Dec. 10, at Payne Park. The 5K/10K community event benefited classroom grants administered by the Education Foundation of Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 11, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 10th Annual St. Armands Craft Festival

The 10th Annual St. Armands Craft Festival took place from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, June 12 on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2010
YEAR IN PICTURES: May | June

The East County Observer recaps the best photos of May and June 2010.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • March 10, 2011
GALLERY: St. Michael Women's Guild Fashion Show

The St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church Women's Guild hosted their annual fashion show and luncheon Thursday, March 10 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 28, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tennis Tuesdays at New Gate School

The USTA 10 and Under Tennis Program, more affectionately known as 'Tennis Tuesday', has the students at New Gate learning the basics from forehands, backhands and volleys to agility to sportsmanship.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 9, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Democratic Club luncheon

The Longboat Key Democratic Club held its monthly luncheon on Feb. 10. Cornelle Maxfield, president of the Manatee/Sarasota Black Caucus of Florida spoke about 'Selma to Now.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw Art & Music Festival

Children at Bashaw Elementary School and their families celebrated the Mexican culture with art, music, dancing and other festivities May 10, during the school's annual Art & Music Festival.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee Chamber Business After Hours

Members of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce enjoyed dinner, drinks and networking at the group's monthly social, Business After Hours, June 10, at BB&T, 5375 University Parkway.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • July 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Dig the Beach

Siesta Key Beach transformed into a volleyball haven for the 2014 Dig the Beach Volleyball Series Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13. Professional and amateur volleyball players ages 10 years and up will compete in the day two-day tournament.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Volleyball vs. Riverview

The Sarasota High volleyball team rallied from a two-set deficit to beat rival Riverview 19-25, 17-25, 27-25, 27-25, 15-10 in non-district action Sept. 29.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • April 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Harbour Pizza Party

On Thursday, April 10, Longboat Harbour gathered for its annual pizza party at its private beach access on the Gulf. As the sun was setting, residents enjoyed a sweet treat from a visiting ice cream truck.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Volleyball vs. Lakewood Ranch

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated rival Lakewood Ranch 25-17, 25-15, 20-25, 14-25, 15-11 in district action Sept. 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Football vs. North Port

The Lakewood Ranch High football team defeated North Port 35-21 in its Homecoming game tonight. With the win, the Mustangs improve to 2-0 in Class 7A-District 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • May 8, 2024
East Bradenton emergency teams urge hurricane preparation

Lakewood Ranch Community Emergency Response Team members and Manatee officials gear up for a hurricane season that's predicted to see dozens of storms.

  • East County
  • News
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • November 12, 2025
'Whew! Back on Longboat Key, what did I miss?'

Street signs, Mote's City Island exodus and business shake-ups dominated headlines over the summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 9, 2014
SMH plans for St. Armands clinic

A hospital subcommittee approved the $3.6 million purchase of the property where St. Armands Medical Center is currently located.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 6, 2014
Town recommends combined tax increase of $954,397

Town Manager Dave Bullock seeks millage rate increases to the operating budget and beach districts to offset declining revenues and brace for pricey beach projects in 2015.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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