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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 9, 2023
New Lakewood Ranch music school spreads musician's passion

With a desire to share his passion for music with others, Ryan Langley opens his own music school.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 21, 2010
Cougar pitcher signs with Wake Forest

Cardinal Mooney High School senior Ryan Heuler signed a letter-of-intent April 14 to play baseball for Wake Forest University.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 16, 2012
Historical Society celebrates five years

The Old Braden River Historical Society celebrated its fifth anniversary May 12.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 2, 2011
Love of tennis serves up fun for Meadows couple

Part-time Meadows resident Bill King reached the semifinals of the men's 80 singles division of the USTA Super Senior Grand Prix Feb. 21-26.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 12, 2015
$2 million: County invests in LBK park

The answer to Dave Bullock’s request for funds was a resounding yes — even before he asked the question.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 21, 2016
Chamber pushes to preserve Siesta fireworks

After eliminating a major revenue source supporting the Fourth of July fireworks, the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce is asking for help to keep the event alive.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • December 28, 2022
2022: A return to normalcy for local arts

The latest year in Sarasota's arts community saw a return to a full slate of performances and customers returning to their places in theater spaces.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 4, 2020
Get ready for Girl Scout cookies in East County

Get ready for Girl Scout cookies in East County

  • East County
  • News
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • January 25, 2017
Pinewood Derby day drama

Project teaches Lakewood Ranch Scouts accountability from start to finish.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • January 9, 2014
New year, new me!

Second-graders from Ashton Elementary and Gulf Gate shared their goals and resolutions with the Sarasota Observer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • May 24, 2023
'The Sarasota Experience' is a documentary with a difference

The vibrant production from PBS member TV station WEDU focuses on the city's history, arts and challenges to its idyllic lifestyle.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 3, 2011
Pet project

With no family or children to whom they can will their money, a Bird Key couple is banking their entire legacy on a one-of-a-kind facility for dogs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 7, 2013
North Trail development hits a roadblock

A Sarasota Planning Board decision means another delay in the redevelopment of the U.S. 41 corridor.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 9, 2019
Some Manatee County food pantries worry about survival

Some Manatee County food pantries worry about survival

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 3, 2023
Sarasota Orchestra closes on $14 million site purchase on Fruitville

After acquiring its 32-acre site outside city limits, the Sarasota Orchestra begins planning for a new music hall campus.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2010
Our view

Wish list for 2011

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Lee Bettes |
  • September 14, 2010
Stoneybrook residents enjoy monthly potluck

Residents of Stoneybrook in Heritage Harbour gathered Sept. 10 for a "No Frills Italian Potluck." Attendees feasted on an assortment of Italian-themed food, while enjoying Italian music and photos from the recent vacation of residents Ken and Nancy Lively to La Bella, Italy.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 5, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: A slivery thief

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.

  • Longboat Key
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