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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 11, 2016
Addams family takes center stage

Lakewood Ranch High School theater students hit the stage Feb. 11 to Feb. 14.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 18, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Color Vibe 5K

Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch will host the Color Vibe 5K Saturday, April 19.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2013
Turtle Watch T-shirts available

Longboat Key Turtle Watch is ready for nesting season, which begins May 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 19, 2009
Save Our Seabirds to offer guided tours

Tours of the seabird rehabilitation center will take place Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Twin Shores Senior Prom

The residents and guests at Twin Shores 'senior' prom on Jan. 20 did it just like they did in high school. People got into the spirit of things dancing in their formal wear to live covers of The Beatles, Elvis Presley and Three Dog Night. And just like back in the days, the punch was spiked (but this time, everyone is of age and they planned it that way).

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: East County

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Horseshoe Cove Relay for Life Walk

Horseshoe Cove RV Resort held its fifth Relay for Life Walk March 12. Through fundraisers before the event - including golf cart washes, hot dog sales, a silent auction, a casino night and more - and donations, the 20-member Horseshoe Cove committee helped raise more than $33,000 to support the American Cancer Society.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Save Our Seabirds Fish Fry

Save Our Seabirds and The Old Salty Dog restaurant collaborated for a fundraising fish fry Saturday, Oct. 20. Funds from the event will benefit the Wild Bird Learning Center and the ongoing maintenance needs of the center. Guests enjoyed viewing all of the center's temporary and permanent bird residents, snacked on fish and enjoyed live music.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • October 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Marthas Celebrates 85 Years

St. Martha's Catholic Church celebrated their 85 year establishment as a parish on Saturday Oct. 20 at the church. Over 200 members attended Celebrate St. Martha's, Oktoberfest themed party. Parish members served brats, sauerkraut, potato salad and Oktoberfest beer while others listened and danced to the Jimmy Jay band.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • November 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service

The Longboat Island Chapel hosted the 32nd annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service on Tuesday, Nov. 20 in the chapel to worship with community. Various religious organizations got together to all worship together and be thankful. 'Personally I am touched every year,' said Board of Trustee Member John Holtzermann. 'The sense of community is palpable.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • March 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary's Women's Guild Fashion Show

The St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church's Women Guild held a fashion show Wednesday, March 20 at the Longboat Key Club & Resort's Harbourside Dining Room. The event benefitted Catholic charities.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • March 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 10th annual Spanish Main Yacht Club Fish Fry

The 10th annual fish fry at Spanish Main Yacht Club packed the clubhouse and served up freshly caught Spanish mackerel on March 27. The popular event has grown from 20 friends to a crowd of over 200 people, bringing together various communities on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Resurrection House Volunteer Dinner

The Church of the Redeemer hosted the fifth annual Resurrection Volunteer Appreciation Dinner Thursday, March 20. Volunteers and their guests enjoyed an early dinner at the downtown church. After the meal, volunteer Graham Algood was honored for his years of service to the non-profit. Up until recently, Algood has been a volunteer at Resurrection House since the year it opened in 1989.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • December 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: First Presbyterian Preschool Pageant

First Presbyterian preschoolers and their families celebrated the holiday season at the school's pageant Friday, Dec. 20. Students wished Jesus a happy birthday by singing songs like 'Jingle Bells' and 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas'. Afterwards, families spent the afternoon creating Christmas cookies, ornaments and cards.

  • Sarasota
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  • By David Conway |
  • March 23, 2017
City unleashes conversation on dogs in parks

Sarasota is considering changing its park rules to require dogs to stay on a leash, but some pet owners think officials are barking up the wrong tree.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 24, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Tree-trunk travel delays

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 20, 2025
Organized Manatee resident group wins out over builder again

County commissioners voted 5-2 to deny a proposal for one of the last parcels in the Tara community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 26, 2023
Longboat Key Cops Corner: The Best of 2023

Dogs on the beach, snakes indoors, tracking devices and an engagement announcement — these are just some of the calls that Longboat Police responded to in 2023.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • June 17, 2010
Sarasota Small Business of the Year Awards: Veterinary Neuro Services

Small Business of the Year - Finalist

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 14, 2012
Neighbors: Leo Rojas

This local chocolatier's creations are catching the attention of his sweet-toothed neighbors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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