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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 19, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 20

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota and Bradenton.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 18, 2015
The collective vs. individual

Elected officials typically gravitate to decisions favoring the collective. But in the case of underground utility lines, each neighborhood should have a choice.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2014
Our View

The duct tape rule

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 24, 2020
Bradenton woman creates documentary on impressive acts

Bradenton woman creates documentary on impressive acts

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 16, 2013
Colony case lingers into November

Bankruptcy hearings for the Colony are scheduled into next month as a bankruptcy judge urges parties to reach a settlement rather than draw the case out in court.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann & Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 29, 2017
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Episode 5 Recap

The highlights of this week's episode of "Siesta Key" include a budding romance, Bimini trip plans and a "break" between our favorite couple — oh my!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 27, 2009
Birth Announcements 05.28.09

The East County Observer would like to congratulate all the parents who celebrated recently the births of their new bundles of joy. All of the following babies were born at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Eng |
  • November 10, 2010
Mixon preps for second Harvest Festival

The East County farm will host concerts, a culinary competition and even a movie night to celebrate the harvest season.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 12, 2018
East Meets West celebrates 10th year

The annual networking event put on by the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce and the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance will take place on Sept. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 25, 2016
Drake dancers line up for world championships

The Drake School of Irish Dance set a personal record by qualifying 12 students to the World Irish Dancing Championships.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • May 1, 2014
Parallel visions could produce new aquarium

Although both parties say nothing is imminent, County Commissioner Joe Barbetta would like to see a downtown aquarium, and Mote Marine Laboratory would like to grow.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 11, 2014
Sidelines

Riverview volleyball sweeps Braden River; Sailors boys golf team swings past Hurricanes; Registration now open for golf lesson program; ODA tops Braden River

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 19, 2024
Democratic Party accuses Mast campaign of foul play

A last-minute write-in candidate for Sarasota County Commission District 1 makes Aug. 20 election a closed primary.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 19, 2021
SCAT's on-demand ride service catches on with Longboaters

Sarasota County data shows from June 5-27, a total of 941 trips either started or ended in Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • April 23, 2014
Aerobic Grandma: Local teacher launches new way to dance yourself fit

Kelly Atkins created Kai, a dance-based form of cardiovascular conditioning with strong connection to the mind/body universe.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 26, 2024
North-end community center construction delayed by FEMA regulations

Progress stalled throughout the summer on Manatee County's project to build a learning center on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 26, 2022
Defending state champ Mustangs rest softball hopes on a sophomore pitcher

Lakewood Ranch sophomore Ella Dodge, in her first year as a high school pitcher, will have to handle state's best teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 16, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 17

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 15, 2023
Cat Depot seniors program helps provide age-appropriate companions

The program, sponsored by Pets for the Elderly, offers senior cats to senior individuals for one-third the cost of a regular adoption.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 1, 2016
Different dreams

Braden River, Out-of-Door Academy seniors say goodbye to high school life.

  • East County
  • News
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