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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 20, 2017
Christmas memories hang around the holidays

Holiday ornaments stir emotion, memories in greater Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 27, 2012
Scene & Heard

Cigar-box guitar craze spawns a band; Jack Perkins' 'Journal' goes off the air; City Commission approves 'Complexus' purchase

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • June 25, 2015
Officials shore up Lido sand dune protection

After a resident complained about a downed barrier along a trail leading to Lido Beach, the city and county are searching for a way to keep beachgoers off the dunes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • April 12, 2024
Sarasota County protects centuries-old Native American burial site

The location of the 7,200-year-old burial site off Manasota Key is off-limits to divers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Emma Burke |
  • January 22, 2020
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 3, Episode 3

You are cordially invited to the January 21, 2020 edition of Key Notes.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 11, 2012
Decor: Garden getaway

Jane and Matt Thompson love escaping into their backyard and relaxing with a glass of wine. But they owe the credit for their luscious retreat on Bonita Lane to friend and former owner, Aina Segal.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 21, 2012
Friday Night Clash: Sept. 21

Enjoy this week's lineup of Friday night football games.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • August 26, 2016
Tropical storm unlikely to form but Longboat Key will be wet this weekend

Dredging job unlikely to be interrupted

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 17, 2015
Braden River remains unbeaten

The Braden River High football team beat Venice 30-20 in Class 7A-District 11 action Oct. 16.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 26, 2016
UPDATE: Lakewood Ranch High School administration calls off lockdown

The school received an anonymous threat over the phone this morning.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 2, 2024
Funding for new performing arts center divides county and city

County commissioners' recommendation forecasts no tax increment financing revenues for the Sarasota Performing Arts Center architect contract.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 11, 2013
SLL wins district crowns

The Sarasota National 9/10 All-Stars and the Sarasota American 10/11 and 11/12 All-Stars all won Florida District 16 titles.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 17, 2016
Theater review: 'Nora'

This dreamy production strips convention and boils storytelling down to its essence.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 17, 2013
Final Farewell: Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High seniors

Thirteen Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High seniors played the final East County rivalry game of their high school careers April 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2010
Fish camp now in session

If boiled peanuts, pickled shrimp and buttermilk fried chicken tickle your fancy, head over to Owen's Fish Camp today for the fish shack's first day of business.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 10, 2010
Tick, tock ... time to spring forward

Don't forget to set your clocks an hour faster before you go to bed Saturday night so that you "spring forward" Sunday morning. Daylight Saving Time officially begins Sunday, March 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • October 20, 2010
Guest Fashion Editor - Sara Ferguson

Guest Fashion Editor - Sara Ferguson

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2011
Weekly Weather: That Glowing Golden Orb

Carolyn Bistline took this photo of the sun setting in the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2010
Laughter is the best medicine

Girls from Lakewood Ranch-based Brownie Girl Scout Troop 554 are sharing the gift of laughter with children in hospitals throughout Florida through a special community service project called For Your Funny Bone.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 11, 2012
Mote penguins' vacation extended

If you haven't hopped over to Mote Marine yet to see the penguins on parade, now is your chance.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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