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  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 20, 2013
Area resident helps homeland

Lakewood Ranch resident and volunteer Fred Lopez reaches out to send aid to victims of Typhoon Haiyan.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 5, 2022
Cardinal Mooney beach volleyball in search of second state title — within one week

The Cougars won the SSAC title last weekend in Taveras and will compete for the FHSAA title this weekend in Tallahassee.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Maggie Pahos |
  • August 20, 2009
Man on the street: Street speak

We headed downtown to ask people what they thought of the paid parking program the City Commission approved Aug. 17. What do you think? Leave your comments under reader comments.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • September 22, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 09.22.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 12, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Jamie Mirikitani

Jamie Mirikitani grew up in Hawaii on the island of Oahu and was introduced to polo by his stepfather. Mirikitani played throughout high school and in college at Arizona State.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 12, 2015
Tampa-based Brass Tap brings craft-beer focus to Sarasota

Tampa-based Brass Tap brings craft-beer focus to Sarasota

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 17, 2020
East Bradenton marching bands play waiting game

Until decisions are made about reopening school, local bands are planning for different scenarios.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 14, 2017
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue of Lakewood Ranch joins forces to help veterans

Grant will help Nate's and Paws and Warriors pair veterans with companion pets.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • July 22, 2015
Local Drama: The new play’s the thing

Local playwrights vie for their time in the spotlight at The Players’ New Play Festival. The winner will see his or her play take center stage in August.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • February 22, 2018
Back in the Saddle

Knowing how to ride a horse is one thing, but playing polo is an entirely different animal.

  • LWR Life
  • By Columnist . |
  • May 20, 2021
The Jolly Rancher: Back to the  (dreaded) beach

When living in a place like Lakewood Ranch, it can be easy to take things for granted. But taking the beach for granted is a special Floridian privilege.

  • LWR Life
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 9, 2022
Sarasota sailor a 'Rising Star' in the sport

Sarasota Youth Sailing's Kaitlyn Liebel has received two prestigious awards for her success on and off the water.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 23, 2022
Lakewood Ranch's Richard Tatem elected to Manatee School Board District 5

Every vote counted for Richard Tatem as his 50.5% makes him the District 5 representative without the need for a run-off.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 17, 2020
Self-care creates sense of calm during period of angst

Health professional explain importance of creating life balance.

  • Health
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 22, 2020
Longboat Key preps for hurricane season during COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has raised several questions about hurricane preparations to keep people safe.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 19, 2010
Islandside project postponed indefinitely

Longboat Key Club and Resort and town officials told the Town Commission they need more time to review differences with the revised project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 29, 2011
Winner: Non-Profit Organization: Save Our Seabirds Inc.

Even when she isn't at Save Our Seabirds Inc., Executive Director Lee Fox is still saving seabirds (and other birds). She gets a constant stream of injured birds at her home in Wimauma.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 28, 2016
Top Story — July: Jesse Biter reflects on ‘Below Deck’ appearance

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 20, 2016
Jesse Biter reflects on ‘Below Deck’ appearance

The Sarasota entrepreneur may have been painted as the villain in the Bravo TV show, but he insist reality TV isn’t necessarily real.

  • Sarasota
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