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  • By Weldon Frost |
  • November 27, 2013
Letter to the Editor

Significant piece of news deserves attention

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 1, 2022
Southshore project in Waterside, Erickson Senior Living big stories for Lakewood Ranch in 2022

SMR CEO and President Rex Jensen says Waterside of Lakewood Ranch offerings will take off in 2022.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 19, 2015
Sarasota calendar 11.19.15

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Nov. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 10, 2013
Turtle nests on track for strong season

Summer showers haven't stopped turtles from pouring onto Longboat Key's beaches this season to nest.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 26, 2014
Sidelines

Local lacrosse players win national tournament; Orioles GCL season underway; GSJGA hosts summer event

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2013
Cops Corner 9.12.13

Flashing report 10:31 p.m. - 600 block of Ranger Lane. Public Service. A flashing security light at a home was bothering the residents who live behind the house. Dispatch was unable to contact the home's owner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2024
Sarasota County School Board District 3: Gregory Wood

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 2, 2026
Is the Observer's April Fools edition foolish or just plain fun?

The East County Observer gets plenty of reactions from the 2026 April Fools edition.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Fourth annual Chili Cook-Off

East County residents enjoyed an afternoon of food and fun during the fourth annual Chili Cook-Off Nov. 13 on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch. Guests sampled a variety of chili, as Manatee County Emergency Services battled for the title of the county's best chili. Those in attendance also enjoyed listening to the sounds of Paper Airplanes, got an up close look at several fire trucks and ambulances and climbed a rock wall, among other games and activities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2012
Cool 'do

Laurie Birnbach showed off her Coca-Cola pride Wednesday, Oct. 31, at the Sarasota Yacht Club's Trick-or-Treat on the Docks event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 21, 2017
Temple Sinai celebrates a new year of religious school

Temple Sinai celebrated the end of summer and the kick off of temple religious school classes on Aug. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By JL Bainbridge |
  • March 26, 2026
Many High Earners Risk Overpaying Taxes Every Year - Are You One of Them?

It’s not just what you earn. It’s what you keep.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 7, 2017
Born to be Wild Party kicks off Thunder by the Bay

The annual event was held for the first time at Fête Ballroom on Jan. 6.

  • Black Tie
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 26, 2015
Students head back to class at Phillippi Shores

Parents drop off students on the first day of school at Phillippi Shores Elementary School.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 16, 2023
Sarasota NCAA athletes get their seasons underway

This group of alumni has the potential for big seasons in 2023.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2017
Irma: What to expect in the next 24 hours

As Hurricane Irma approaches, here's what to expect during and after.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 19, 2024
Impact transfers abound on Sarasota football scene

These players will make a difference for their teams this fall.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 19, 2025
The flag is up! Waterside Place hosts July 4 Spectacular

Star-Spangled Spectacular is Lakewood Ranch's initial foray into July 4 entertainment.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 17, 2020
Mick Jagger's girlfriend buys Lake Club estate in Lakewood Ranch

Mick Jagger's girlfriend buys Lake Club estate in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
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