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Results for: Funded Futures Network Promo Code "SKV50" Get 50% Off On All Plans

  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 20, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Faith Schyck

The Lakewood Ranch girls soccer senior talks golden goals and inspirational quotes.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 22, 2016
Sarasota lights up the night with holiday cheer

We’ve tracked down the merriest and brightest light displays to get you in the holiday spirit.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 3, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By By Kevin Allen | Contributor |
  • May 15, 2018
The Jolly Rancher

What’s it like to be the new guy on the Ranch?

  • LWR Life
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • July 11, 2012
Primary election Q&A

As the Aug. 16 primary election draws near, the East County Observer will publish profiles and Q&As from each of the candidates who will represent the area.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • December 8, 2025
Angelic voices ring throughout All Angels for Christmas concert

All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church invited musicians Johanna Davis and Donna Smith to perform holiday tunes for attendees.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 11, 2019
Lakewood Ranch area first responders in line of fire

Fire chief in Lakewood Ranch says I-75 responses can be treacherous.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 8, 2011
Scene & Heard

Drag Queen Bingo makes debut in Venice; All hail the king; Booker grad gets 'cadaver' claim to fame

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • August 19, 2015
I Scream, You Scream

We all scream for St. Armands ice cream.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 13, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Riley Greene

The Cardinal Mooney High volleyball senior is committed to Long Island University.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 18, 2012
Fighting for Freedom

Although Bauhman and Mehraz Badiee, owners of You Say When Yogurt Shoppe in Lakewood Ranch, left their home country of Iran more than 30 years ago, fighting for the freedom of Iranians is still close to their hearts.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 24, 2021
Return to the big screen in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch Cinema will open March 31 with "Godzilla Vs. Kong" and provide a full lineup of new movies starting April 2.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 24, 2021
One hundred pounds cleaner in Lakewood Ranch

Keep Manatee Beautiful volunteers collected about 100 pounds of trash in two hours in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 17, 2013
Police chief: first year in review

There was no time for on-the-job training when Pete Cumming became the Key's top cop following the sudden death of longtime Police Chief Al Hogle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 19, 2012
Commission to consider changes to enforcement

As complaints about noise in the Village continue, residents and businesses look for more consistent enforcement.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 19, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Alexis Cullen

Braden River High senior cross-country runner Alexis Cullen finished third in 21:37.62 to help lead the Lady Pirates to a third-place finish at the Bradenton Runner's Club Invitational Sept. 15.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 30, 2014
Business alliance hires new executive director

Heather Kasten plans to lead the charge for growth and economic development in the Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 15, 2015
Say Wawa…and Walmart market, Whole Foods

Two developments in Sarasota and Manatee Counties inch closer to bringing big names to East County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • March 18, 2021
Bird of the week: Rufa red knot

World travelers visit our shores.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 6, 2019
Scene & Heard 03.07.19

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week, including updates on Sarasota Opera, The RIngling and Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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