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Carol Sirard's sample tray featuring her colorful, chocolate-covered treats
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • February 20, 2013
Foodie shops chocolate

What an assignment! As a bona fide chocoholic since before the term was invented, I fondly recall a button I kept for many years; it said, "If bearer is found unconscious, administer chocolate immediately." So this "foodie" could write an entire column on each and every one of these places.

  • Arts + Culture
ElliottRaines
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • September 29, 2014
Theater SRQ&A: Elliott Raines

Theater SRQ&A: Elliott Raines

  • Arts + Culture
The Florida Burn 2016 Easton Team finished third in the 77-team Perfect Game USA 18U WWBA East Memorial Day Classic May 22 through May 25.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 3, 2015
Sidelines: East County 6.4.2015

BRSC U9 girls post runner-up finish; MBC Elite wins Memorial Day tournament; Mustangs win Academic Team Championship; Florida Burn takes third in Perfect Game tourney

  • East County
  • Sports
De'jon Fagan, a new employee hired to operate a powder-loading machine, enjoys IRISS’ family atmosphere.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 10, 2013
IRISS opens global headquarters

The manufacturer of infrared windows gives its workers a chance to build a specialized product used across the world.

  • East County
  • News
Josh Siegel Tasked with designing the interior of a space with plenty of room, Alan Shaivitz, who helped lead the alliance's relocation task force, envisions the new office as a place to promote Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 19, 2014
New Alliance home represents growth

When the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance moves into its new office in April, it will become a hub for all things Lakewood Ranch.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 19, 2009
Repavement project continues to the south

The repavement project on S.R. 789 continued Monday from Bird Key Drive to Ken Thompson Parkway.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bryson DeChambeau leads some invited fans up to the ninth fairway at The Concession.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 3, 2021
Will Lakewood Ranch-area golf event at The Concession pay off for Manatee County?

World's best players loved The Concession in Bradenton, but no PGA Tour event is planned for the future.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Photos by Yaryna Klimchak
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2013
Business Briefs

Go Fish features variety of fair-trade items; Siesta Key Salon and Spa boasts lively personality; Pecky offers unique home furnishings

  • Sarasota
  • News
It is estimated that about 300 spectator boats watched the races from the water.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 8, 2013
Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival Wrap-up

Spectators swarmed Lido Beach beach Sunday, July 7, for the 29th annual Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kelsey Grau
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 29, 2014
Business Briefs

Tampa restaurateurs buy St. Armands building; Cannons receives 15th consecutive Grady-White award; New boutique opens in former ScoopDaddy's location

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 27, 2011
News Briefs

Study group to release details about straw poll; Deputies Baker Act man outside restaurant; Vacationer from Chicago drowns in Braden River; SMR names new Polo Club manager

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2013
Arts Center seeks entries for show

Have you made a masterpiece? Could your painting pass for a Picasso? Well, then we have just the place for your showstopper.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: Nov. 9

Cindy Bucklen captured this Longboat Key sunset at Sutton Place.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 20, 2009
Geckos run Florida Keys 100

Five Willis Elementary teachers, along with distance runner Matt Holley, competed in the 100-mile ultramarathon from Key Largo to Key West.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo. Erika Miller performs the national anthem for the Republican Party of Sarasota County.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 26, 2016
Star-spangled singer

Sarasota resident Erika Miller advocates for more live performances of the national anthem.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 1, 2013
SIDELINES

8U River Dawgs win baseball tourney; River Strand tops Stoneybrook; IMG hoops players sign scholarships

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Michael Eng |
  • July 3, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Little Bookworms July 4 Party

Little Bookworms will host a family friendly event beginning at 2 p.m., tomorrow, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
Michael Koscec submitted this photo of a heron at sunset on Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Michael Koscec submitted this photo of a heron at sunset on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Carol LoRicco submitted this sunset photo, taken on Lido Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Carol LoRicco submitted this sunset photo, taken on Lido Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sheryl Vieira submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Sheryl Vieira submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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