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  • By [email protected] |
  • March 1, 2012
Looking to make the Quintessential St. Patrick's Day Meal?

Looking to make the Quintessential St. Patrick's Day Meal?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 1, 2012
Comment: Going for the gold

Three months ago, the names Missy Franklin, Gabby Douglas and Ashton Eaton were merely that - just names. And yet, they've quickly become some of this summer's most recognizable faces.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 31, 2011
Voters: No city yet

Results released Aug. 29 showed 56.5% of Lakewood Ranch residents who responded opposed moving forward with incorporation.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 17, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Courtland Bernard

Courtland Bernard's third-place finish at the Class 3A-Region 2 Regionals in Lecanto helped to secure the Sarasota High School boys cross-country team a spot at states this weekend in Dade City.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 14, 2011
Our View: Suspension reveals law flaw

The recent case of Manatee County Sheriff Lt. John Murrell being slapped with a three-week suspension is appalling, but revealing. In a reasonable world, Murrell would be lauded, not sharply disciplined.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 29, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Brian Ragone

The Out-of-Door Academy senior Brian Ragone kept his undefeated streak alive, finishing in 40.78 to win the 300-meter hurdles at The Out-of-Door Academy Invite March 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 15, 2012
SFF opening-night film: 'Robot and Frank'

Longboat Observer Community Editor Mallory Gnaegy reviews 'Robot and Frank' and solicits audience members for their reactions.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • January 9, 2013
Cafe L'Europe celebrates 40 years

When Betsie Coolidge opened Cafe L'Europe in 1973 with her late husband, Titus Letschert, she never envisioned it would become an icon, beloved 40 years later by residents and tourists alike.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 7, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Kaitlyn Kerrigan

Lakewood Ranch High alumna Kaitlyn Kerrigan scored two goals to lead the Lees-McRae College women's soccer team to a 2-1 extra time victory over Mount Olive College Oct. 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • January 16, 2013
Circle update: Sayonara sushi, hello hamburgers

The pink quadrant loses one restaurant, gains another.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 14, 2012
Town of Longboat Key turns 57, but who's counting?

Most of the Key's residents celebrated incorporation this week more than 50 years ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 16, 2018
Do not take this lightly

Longboat Key residents need to decide the fate of streetlights.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • May 23, 2018
Braden River High School students had a ball

Debutantes Dynah Banks and Fayth Walker participate in Cotillion at The Fete Ballroom on April 15.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • August 1, 2019
County redistricting work draws questions

A consultant's population estimate indicated a larger gap between the largest and smallest commission districts than staff's projections did.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • November 7, 2018
Gene Witt memorial dedicated in East County

Students will benefit from memorial's outdoor classroom.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • October 26, 2018
Lakewood Ranch student has historic passion

Lakewood Ranch High junior works to share new knowledge after her study abroad.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • March 4, 2019
Longboat leaders approve rule change allowing sales office

Sales center could be up and running by year end.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 20, 2017
Tara corner may be developed

A settlement between Manatee County, developer paves way for changes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 27, 2017
Cops Corner

Interesting police reports from the Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton and East Manatee County areas.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • December 24, 2015
Three things: Personal best

What three homes captured Contributing Writer Bob Plunkett's heart in 2015?

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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