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  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • November 17, 2022
Pet rat inspires tween's first published book of comics

Twelve-year-old Lily Wojtkowski’s whimsical book, "Pretzel Rat," was inspired by her pet rat, Pretzel.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 17, 2010
Portrait of an artist

After years of meticulously painting the human face, portrait artist Truman Adams is ready to work faster and larger.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 15, 2010
Peace signs

Pamela Sumner grinds her own ink, lives in a funky Rosemary District studio and paints with rat whiskers. The Asian-inspired artist meditates on her Zen habits.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • July 26, 2018
Developers prepare to break ground east of downtown

Two large residential projects east of U.S. 301 are poised to begin construction soon. Will they set the stage for more growth?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • September 20, 2019
Longboat Key Commissioners reconsider the pickleball question

Town leaders debate potential locations and timing for new courts for both tennis and pickleball.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 26, 2018
Shot at greener Legacy in Lakewood Ranch

Legacy Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch completes $950,000 improvement project.

  • East County
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  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 17, 2018
A different kind of paradise for German 'Bachelor'

Black Tie & Tales: Kayleigh Omang.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2015
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • December 16, 2024
Lakewood Ranch toy aficionado hopes to spread passion to local kids

Richard Pierson has seen a shift in the way toys are appreciated.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • August 5, 2025
Stillpoint Mission distributes 810 backpacks for students in need

Each backpack includes school supplies and a $35 gift card to use at Bealls.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • January 4, 2022
Manatee County approves funding toward design of trail system

Commissioners earmark $1.5 million for the design of trail system that would link Sarasota and Hillsborough counties. The money is part of the $78.3 million the county is receiving from the American Rescue Plan Act.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 3, 2021
Songs of the Circle launches on St. Armands

About a dozen musicians set the soundtrack for the early summer night on June 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 25, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Jack Hobson

The ODA baseball senior is hitting .457 with four home runs and 23 RBIs in 2023.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 24, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Andrea Dietz

The Lakewood Ranch High senior and North Florida commit led the volleyball team with 10 kills Aug. 20 in its 3-0 home win over Wharton High.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 7, 2010
Cops Corner 01.07.10

A woman called police, saying she found blood and a latex glove in a neighbor's trash can. When an officer closely inspected the garbage can, he discovered that the substance was not blood - it was red fruit punch or juice.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 3, 2010
Ranch Key Club pitches tents for second Campout for a Cause

The club will host the fundraising effort for six local charities this weekend. Twelve bands will be performing at the event.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 21, 2011
Professional polo player offers private and group lessons

Sarasota Polo Club polo instructor Juan Martinez-Baez this season is offering private and group riding and polo lessons to both children and adults.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2011
Cops Corner: East County

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 1, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Angelina Grebe

Pine View sophomore Angelina Grebe joined the Sarasota High School cross-country team this year, and she is already proving to be a key competitor for the Lady Sailors. Grebe won the Sarasota Cross Country Championships Oct. 24, with a time of 19:16.12.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 19, 2020
East County resident encourages people to stay fit, stay healthy

East Bradenton man focuses on fellowship and accountability to stay fit.

  • Health
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