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Results for: Slikk App Referral Code "8NETW8" Get 250 Rs Bonus

  • By Vanessa Moody |
  • June 2, 2010
Ranch thespian earns scholarship, admission into Cincinnati Conservatory

Lakewood Ranch High School senior Dane LaFemina began acting at age 5.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 1, 2011
Off the beaten track

Once upon a time, Bob Horne owned a diner chock-full of circus paraphernalia. Now, he's running a circus train that serves lunch and Sunday brunch, hoping it will one day haul passengers from its home base to various cities and offer everything from circus acts to jazz music.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2011
Our view: Legislation hurts Longboat

The Legislature violated in the past session one basic governing principle but upheld one unfortunately universal law - the law of unintended consequences.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 24, 2019
Sarasota's Ship of Fools is a tribute to the Dead

The Grateful Dead’s music is an ocean of infinite possibility. Ship of Fools sets sail with every concert.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 16, 2018
Mustangs coach tackles concussions

New helmet technology provided by Riddell's InSite Training Tool (ITT) will allow the Lakewood Ranch High football program to monitor each player for head injuries.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 17, 2017
An unCERTan future looms for citizen response group

Emergency response programs may struggle without county's support.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 5, 2016
Rowers chase Paralympic dreams at Nathan Benderson Park

Disabled Army veteran moves into favorite's role to earn spot on the U.S. team

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 27, 2016
Turtles crawl to nesting season

Sea turtle nesting officially hatches May 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 18, 2015
Truffle Shuffle at Mattison's Forty-One

What's all the kerfuffle with the truffle?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 26, 2014
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Mallory Gnaegy keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 21, 2022
East County weather page photo: July 21

Gordon Silver captured these two sandhill colts getting to know each other just hours after emerging from their shells off S.R. 70 near Lorraine Road in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 7, 2021
You Observed: Yardarm Lane gets back in the groove of things

The Country Club Shores street celebrated increasing vaccinations with a block party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 27, 2021
School District of Manatee County offers vaccine to students

School District of Manatee County students who are 16 and older can book an appointment for Thursday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 8, 2022
East County weather page photo: September 8

Gordon Silver captured these two Sandhill crane colts getting to know each other just hours after emerging from their shells off State Road 70 near Lorraine Road.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 1, 2015
Manatee County Chamber hosts July luncheon

Local businesses spent the meal hour networking over barbecue.

  • East County
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 9, 2015
Do This: Summer Beach Run series

Do This: Summer Beach Run series

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2013
Patron Saints: Dr. Phillip Nelson

Dr. Phillip Nelson moved to The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch retirement community about a decade ago. The retired OB/GYN had been involved in community theater in his past and was searching for an activity in which to get involved.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • March 2, 2017
City Commission candidate questionnaire: Patrick Gannon

At-large candidate Patrick Gannon shares his thoughts on the key issues ahead of the March 14 election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 11, 2009
SOUND OFF: Will you vaccinate your child for H1N1?

The East County Observer asked parents at Freedom and Braden River elementary schools whether they planned to have their child get the H1N1 vaccine.

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  • By Maria Amodio |
  • June 17, 2010
Sarasota Small Business of the Year Awards: A New Approach Financial Planning

Young Business of the Year -- Finalist

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