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Results for: Scoop Hero Mesa is a local poop scooping company in Mesa, AZ

  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 26, 2022
Lakewood Ranch's Main Street market spreads holiday shopping cheer

Main Street Market in Lakewood Ranch, which helps support local small businesses, included numerous vendors from Lakewood Ranch and other areas, as well as live music and performances.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2009
Manatee Chamber appoints EDC director

Eric Basinger comes to Manatee County from Alabama, where he served as executive director of the Elmore County Economic Development Authority in Wetumpka.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 20, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Carriage House Tea Room

The Carriage House Tea Room offers tea sampling, appreciation parties and even a tea blog.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 8, 2011
SEASON OF SHARING: Heidi Smith

Growing up in an Army family, Heidi Smith's constant moving might have helped her gain a broader picture of the world, but it didn't give her the opportunity to put roots down in one community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 6, 2016
UPDATE: Manatee County declares local state of emergency

The county will distribute sandbags and is encouraging manufactured and mobile home residents seek alternative shelter.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 8, 2016
Braden Woods resident launches community group

The Bradenton native hopes to reignite community interaction through reading.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 10, 2015
U.S. Marine Corps cuts the cake for 240th birthday

Local Marine veterans host luncheon to share memories and sing "Happy Birthday" to the U.S. Marine Corps.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 14, 2015
Economist sees job and population growth for Manatee County in 2015

Dr. Henry "Hank" Fishkind sees positive trends in job and population growth for Manatee County in 2015, according to the economist's economic forecast presentation, Jan. 15, at Manatee Technical College's State Road 70 campus.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2014
News Briefs

APRIL FOOLS' - BRU adjusts watering rates, schedule; Special piranhas to populate local ponds; SMR to open road at a cost to drivers

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 4, 2014
Judge: Culverhouse can't use commissioner testimony

Sarasota County attorneys have scored a legislative win against a frequent litigious foe Hugh Culverhouse Jr. in his lawsuit against fellow prominent local developers Randy Benderson and Henry Rodriguez.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 2, 2013
Children's charities drive Gourmet Lawn Party

This year's luncheon will feature 30 restaurants and a top raffle prize of a 2013 Ford Fusion or $10,000 cash.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 22, 2014
Hot Flash: Local designer launches fashionably comfortable line

Our Black Tie assistant editor sits down with local designer Courtney Adams to discuss her newly launched loungewear fashion line.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 29, 2014
Arts take spotlight

Lakewood Ranch's Grand Ovation also will showcase local nonprofits.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • June 2, 2025
Zota Beach Resort sets the scene for local business connections

Longboat Key businesspeople visited Zota Beach Resort for the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce's latest networking event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 3, 2024
Foodies flock to Premier Sports Campus for Suncoast Food & Wine Fest

Over 30 local restaurants prepared dishes for the Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch's premier event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • November 18, 2025
St. Armands church lends hand to families and hurricane survivors

The meals volunteers helped pack with Kids Against Hunger went to both local families in need and Jamaica's hurricane survivors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 7, 2022
Flowers bloom at Fresh Fridays event

The latest event was held May 6.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By John Ewing |
  • March 5, 2012
Inside the Creative Mind Soiree

Inside the Creative Mind Soiree

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 25, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Dog Days of Summer

Dozens of East County residents enjoyed a taste of summer during the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch's first Dog Days of Summer hot dog competition and festival July 24 at Greenbrook Adventure Park. Families and pet-lovers enjoyed sampling a variety of hot dogs produced by local businesses, music, games, shows and more. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 30, 2011
Second Annual Wine, Dine, and Pine

Second Annual Wine, Dine, and Pine

  • Black Tie
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