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Results for: Playvital Discount Code "AVA10" Get 10% Off On All Products!

  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 3, 2011
Wave Runners post impressive results

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA Wave Runners sent 23 swimmers to the St. Petersburg Aquatics Long Course Meet April 15-16.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 4, 2011
Swan song continues on pond

Turtles aren't the only ones in nesting mode: Harbour Links swan keeper David Novak reports that all three of the pond's swan pairs produced nests this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 4, 2011
Five Wave Runners to compete in national level swim meet

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA Wave Runners will be competing in their first-ever national level swimming competition this week.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 29, 2020
County events canceled through May 17

Utility fees and service shutoffs are suspended through May 31.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • October 25, 2019
Mary Beth Mollo (nee Hoelter)

Mary Beth Mollo (nee Hoelter) died on July 17, 2019.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 4, 2019
East County football roundup: 10.04.19

Two wins and a loss for area teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 25, 2019
East County football roundup: 10.25.19

A tough night for all area teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • November 9, 2017
Lakewood Ranch-area school puts spotlight on reading

Students at Braden River Elementary gather for a night of scholastic fun.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 1, 2015
Sarasota High 5 Moments 09.03.15

Sarasota High 5 Moments 09.03.15

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2015
Emma Katz: Watch for her name in lights

Emma Katz, daughter of Rabbi Jonathan and Marty Katz, hit a high note with her performance of 'All I Do' from 'Singin' in the Rain.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • February 10, 2015
Fashion Insider: Valentine's Day Fever

People seem to be polarized about Valentine's Day - they either love it, or they hate it. Black Tie was feeling pink and sparkly, so we shopped around town to see what fun things we could find in the spirit of Valentine's Day.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 19, 2013
Obituary: George Edward Frost

George Edward Frost, 95, of Sarasota, died June 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • May 6, 2014
A Mile of Hope for Diabetes

In its 12th year, 'Team Euphemia Haye' is still going strong. Close to 30 people began their Easter weekend with the annual walk in Joan M. Durante on Saturday, April 19. The walk is meant to raise money and awareness for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, or JDRF.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2014
Euphemia Haye goes the extra mile

In its 12th year, 'Team Euphemia Haye' is still going strong.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • March 14, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Lynches St. Patrick's Day Shindig

The green beer will be flowing all weekend for the 28th annual Lynches St. Patrick's Day Shindig at Lynches Pub & Grub on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 30, 2013
RIAF hosts downtown scavenger hunt

Win a VIP prize package for two by snapping a photo of downtown RIAF mannequins - each photo is a submission.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 29, 2013
Bay Isles Parkway under construction

There will be daily lane closures and some delays for Bay Isles residents. At least one entrance from Bay Isles Parkway into the Longboat Key Publix/CVS Pharmacy will be open at all times.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 12, 2014
ODA swings past Braden River

The Out-of-Door Academy boys and girls tennis teams both earned victories over Braden River Feb. 11.

  • East County
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  • In Memoriam |
  • December 8, 2023
Jeanne Bigelow Auten

With great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Mother and Grandmother on December 5th in Bradenton, FL.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2024
Centennial Park boat launch will be closed April 1-5

Emergency repairs are needed to fix submerged damage resulting in hazards for boat trailers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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