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By Katie Johns |
October 31, 2017

Rotary Club to continue Veterans Day tradition

At 2 p.m. on Nov. 11, veterans will walk in the 4th annual Veterans Day Parade on Bay Isles Road.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Pam Eubanks |
November 17, 2017

Club News: A holly jolly celebration

A roundup of Lakewood Ranch club news

East County
Neighbors

By Amanda Sebastiano |
January 27, 2015

Participants to hang 10 in Surfset class

Ranch YMCA members: Grab your surfboards for a new class, but leave your sunscreen at home.

East County
News

By Black Tie Staff |
April 23, 2014

Just Married: Ethan Biter and Molly Klauber

Lieutenant Commander Ethan Rahn Biter and Molly Michael Klauber were married April 5, at The Ringling.

Arts + Culture

By Matt Walsh |
June 5, 2024

On D-Day, the Allies had the will, leadership to win

Let history inform our current commitments to conflict, and peace.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Shellie Terry |
August 16, 2018

Learning As They Go ...

For many East County families, school is where your home is.

LWR Life

By Ryan Kohn |
December 21, 2018

Binge Blog: Wringing out the old year

The final recommendations of 2018 — "Casino Royale," "La Vita è Bella" ("Life is Beautiful"), streaming service Kanopy and social media app/site Letterboxd — are two of the best films of all time and the latest tools for movie-lovers.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Observer Staff |
July 31, 2013

Our View: The Godfather of LBK

With Art Falls' death this past Saturday in Sarasota - exactly one month shy of his 87th birthday - Longboat Key lost one of its community godfathers and a man who spent 30 years making Longboat Key a better place for everyone - residents, visitors and businesses.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Lesley Dwyer |
July 16, 2024

Will performing as a commissioner be Robert McCann's next talent?

The doctor, lawyer, Navy veteran, pilot and scuba diver is ready for a new adventure in politics.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
July 1, 2011

Classic Cops of the Day

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

East County
Cops Corner

By Yaryna Klimchak |
July 12, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : MSC Foundation awards mid-year charitable grants

The charitable arm of Michael Saunders & Company, The MSC Foundation, awarded nearly $30,000 in charitable grants Friday, July 12, at their Sarasota headquarters to support 20 community organizations from Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties. Community members joined founder and CEO Michael Saunders for breakfast and to pick up their checks. Saunders praised community organizations for their work and explained what each organization does.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Amanda Sebastiano |
March 21, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Dancin on the Suncoast Re-grand Opening

Lakewood Ranch dance studio, Dancin on the Suncoast, celebrated its re-grand opening March 21, with an appearance by former "Dancing with the Stars" performer and "So You Think You Can Dance" choreographer Jonathan Roberts (Stubenrauch). Roberts helped his former instructor, studio owner Patrick Johnson, kick-off his new dance hub by cutting the ribbon for the company, and leading dance lessons throughout the day.

East County
Neighbors

By Heidi Kurpiela |
March 16, 2011

Prima on a pedestal

On the eve of the Sarasota Ballet's 20th anniversary gala, founder Jean Weidner gets ready for her standing ovation.

Arts + Culture

By Matt Walsh |
February 28, 2018

The price to earn an ‘A’

Sarasota schools want to stay on top, and Manatee schools want to be as good as Sarasota’s schools. You get what you pay for.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Matt Walsh |
April 30, 2025

Tyranny of Trump's tariffs

Who is ripping off whom in international trade. How can Donald Trump know more about tariffs than 250 years of economic evidence? Tariffs punish everyone.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Lesley Dwyer |
June 29, 2023

Toddlers take over the Green at UTC of Sarasota

Every fourth Wednesday of the month, UTC hosts the Kids Club for a game day.

East County
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
November 4, 2022

City to launch free park Wi-Fi program next week

A Sarasota pilot program will offer free Wi-Fi in four city parks. MLK Jr. Memorial Park will be the first when officials will cut the cord on Nov. 10.