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Remi is an almost 2-year-old shih tzu mix available for adoption from the Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 22, 2015
Adoptable pups pop tags at Second Chance Boutique

The Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch held a special sale at its consignment store.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 8, 2009
Vision plan can be reviewed

Town attorney David Persson believes commissioners can discuss the town's vision plan as long as it steers clear of any Key Club Islandside project discussion.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Assistant Fire Chief Bryan Carr demonstrates how RGF Environmental Group Inc.'s air purification system works.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 4, 2021
Devices aboard Longboat rescue vehicles clear the air

Machines combat airborne pollutants such bacteria, mold and viruses, including COVID-19.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Olivya Johns, Jacsyn Hockenbury and Emily Garcia kick off the start of "Little Shop of Horrors."
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 17, 2021
Little shop of funding horrors in east Bradenton

Braden River and Lakewood Ranch high school theater programs struggle to stay afloat financially during pandemic.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 28, 2020
Small Business Saturday a big hit for St. Armands shops

Local stores welcomed customers in with hope for a strong holiday season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gallery director Donna Maytham has her favorite pieces at the exhibit.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 16, 2021
Arts Advocates opens gallery for fine art

The new space opened at the Crossings Mall on July 17.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 18, 2009
IPOC upset with planning board

The Islandside Property Owners Coalition is disappointed the planning board has decided to review a draft ordinance with conditions of approval for the Islandside project next month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Shawna Hicks-Cranston. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 26, 2020
Reconnection a welcome gift in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance hosts first in-person meeting.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Senior Seth McGarry pitched five innings in his final game in a Mustang uniform.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 23, 2012
Seventh-inning rally falls short

The Lakewood Ranch High baseball team saw its season come to an end with a 6-4 loss to Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy in the Class 6A state semifinals.

  • East County
  • Sports
Event organizer Sandra Loevner with Polo Grill owner Tommy Klauber
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 29, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Winefest event

More than 300 restaurateurs and wine enthusiasts gathered April 28 at the Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom for the Florida Winefest Trade Tasting Event.

  • East County
  • News
So-called pedestrian-hybrid beacons, similar to those installed along Sarasota's bayfront, are proposed for two sites on Longboat Key.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 24, 2022
FDOT pitches new crosswalk proposals for Longboat Key's main road

Proposal calls for replacing two yellow-light signals with red-light signals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 6, 2011
St. Denis proposes new cuts to budget

A budget workshop next week will determine if the town staff's suggested $307,746 in cuts should be implemented.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Do you know a Sarasota resident who should be featured as a Neighbors? Email MICHAEL ENG at meng@yourobserver.com.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 15, 2012
Neighbors: Kara Weisman

Kara Weisman recently set a world fishing record after releasing 18 sailfish in one day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 12, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: One car too many

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 17, 2015
Paw party

To celebrate the first birthday of Sydney Anderson, her parents, Ben and Casey Anderson, put a little bark in her birthday bash Feb. 8.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 10, 2009
Sarasota Ladies Soccer kicks off season Sunday

Sarasota Ladies Soccer is set to begin its 2009 fall season Sept. 13 at Adventure Park in Greenbrook.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High Schools both received an “A” for the second year in a row.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 18, 2013
East County high schools get 'A' grades

Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High Schools earned 'A' grades from the state in the 2013 High School Accountability Grades released today by the Florida Department of Education.

  • East County
  • Schools
Manatee County commissioners meet at the county administration building downtown. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 26, 2020
Right-of-way acquisition could be a county priority in Manatee County

County executives, commissioners believe land for road projects needs to be purchased sooner.

  • East County
  • News
Eileen Wallace
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • November 5, 2014
Hot Flash: A noteworthy campaign

Write-On Sarasota, a local stationery boutique, is celebrating 15 years in business this December. To celebrate the milestone, owner Eileen Wallace is launching the Grateful Campaign.

  • Arts + Culture
Commissioners James Satcher and Vanessa Baugh speak with Scott Hopes on May 25 after the latter was appointed county administrator.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • May 25, 2021
Manatee County Commissioners appoint Hopes to be administrator

Manatee County commissioners remove interim tag, appoint Scott Hopes as administrator.

  • East County
  • News
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