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Results for: Blue Guardian Coupon Code [ARCH30] - Get 30% off on all the Challenges

  • 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 Jen Blanco |
  • March 22, 2011
GALLERY: Sarasota Baseball Classic

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High baseball teams were two of 32 teams from across the state who competed in the 2011 Sarasota Baseball Classic March 14-17. The Mustangs finished third in the Elite bracket with a 3-1 record while the Pirates finished with a 1-3 record in the Premier bracket. Lakewood defeated West Boca 3-2 and Bishop Verot 11-1 before falling to Barron Collier 15-10. The Mustangs closed out the tournament with a victory over Sarasota. Braden River opened the tournament with a 10-6 loss to Royal Palm Beach before defeating Bozeman 16-2. The Pirates then fell to American Heritage Delray 3-2 and Dwyer 9-7. Lakewood's Brett Hanewich, Seth McGarry and Zach Larson were all named to the 2011 All-Tournament team.

  • 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
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 13, 2019
East County football roundup: 09.13.19

For the second week in a row, Lakewood Ranch, Braden River and ODA all win.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • 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 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 |
  • April 8, 2015
Who’s a good boy?

The Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch has its first certified Canine Good Citizen: Magnum, a 3-year-old Catahoula Leopard mix.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • 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 Jen Blanco |
  • July 15, 2014
Former Lady Mustang named to national team

Lakewood Ranch High graduate Huntyre Elling, who pitches for Indian River State College, was recently named to the National Juco Collegiate Athletic Association softball national team.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 18, 2014
Weekend Best Bet: Siesta Key Village Easter Party

Meet the Easter bunny and hunt fun for eggs on Siesta Beach at the fifth annual Siesta Key Village Easter Party Saturday, April 18.

  • Siesta 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 Jen Blanco |
  • January 9, 2014
Just the stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • 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
  • Sports
  • 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 |
  • February 13, 2024
‘Bigs’ and ‘Littles’ gather to Live, Laugh and Love

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast hosted a luncheon and fashion show Feb. 10.

  • Black Tie
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