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River Rhapsody's Enrique Batista, Nathan Evens, Rebekah Johns and Hannah Eubanks work on mastering the last movement of John Rutter's seven-movement "Requiem."
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 8, 2013
NOT THE SAME OLD SONG-and-DANCE

Braden River's River Rhapsody Choir will sing on Memorial Day at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • May 4, 2018
The right lights for summer nights

Longboat Key turtle rules require appropriate lights for summer nights, including amber lights for outdoor lighting and window tints to block light from indoor fixtures.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
City officials discuss procedures for investigating City Auditor and Clerk Pamela Nadalini with Human Resources Director Stacie Mason, left.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 25, 2018
City moves to vet auditor and clerk

After a fired employee accused City Auditor and Clerk Pamela Nadalini of improper conduct, commissioners want to examine the work environment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"A lot of people joked that LST stood for 'large, slow target," says U.S. Navy veteran Bill Kelley as he looks through photos of tank landing ships like the USS LST-50, which he was stationed on during World War II.
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • November 10, 2010
Veteran looks back on military career

On the eve of Veterans Day, Longboater and U.S. Navy veteran Bill Kelley looks back on his experience during World War II.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Event co-chairs Maggie Edger and Beth Waldman
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • April 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Harbour Pizza Party

On Thursday, April 10, Longboat Harbour gathered for its annual pizza party at its private beach access on the Gulf. As the sun was setting, residents enjoyed a sweet treat from a visiting ice cream truck.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Devon Hess attends Braden River High and Manatee Technical College.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 2, 2016
MTC offers offers options for high school students

Students wanting to work more intensively with metal and wood working machines dual enroll at MTC.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 30, 2011
Pirates to host car show for hero

The Braden River High School Pirate family will host the Patrick Lay Memorial Car Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 4, at the school, 6545 S.R. 70 E., Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The 60th anniversary PAWC board — Janice Scanlon, Kim Lege, Judy Bouchard, Susan Romine and President Patti Hernandez — is installed during a candlelit ceremony.  Photo courtesy of Meg Garofalo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 27, 2018
Charity grows at garden club

Palm Aire group celebrates 60th year.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 27, 2013
Obituary: Elizabeth Poss Colebrook

Elizabeth Poss Colebrook, 90, of Aurora, Ohio, died Aug. 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bell ringer Kathie Hayes also enjoys tap dancing and making jewelry. Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 1, 2014
Your Neighbor: Kathie Hayes

When Kathie Hayes first experienced handbell music in 1994 at her church in Miami, it was love at first ding.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 13, 2014
Sidelines

Booker boys tennis improves to 7-0; Mooney blanks Admiral Farragut; Sarasota Christian scores district win; ODA boys lacrosse picks up district win

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2018
Observer Challenge Tennis Tournament swings into play

The tournament kicked off the morning of Jan. 5 and continues until Jan. 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Local race team Slipstream was the only United States team in the top 10 at the F1 in Schools World Finals in Abu Dhabi.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 19, 2014
Slipstream rides into fourth place at World Finals

Local F1 in Schools race team, Slipstream, landed fourth place at the World Competition earlier this week in Abu Dhabi.

  • East County
  • News
Lynn Schramek with her Parkinson's Cafe Cultural Art Series at the Sarasota Ballet. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 30, 2015
Residents' Parkinson's group focuses on the positive

Lynn Schramek started the support group in New York and is extending it to local residents and their partners.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 20, 2012
BRSC registration ongoing

The Braden River Soccer Club will host registration for its recreational soccer program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 25 and 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 29, at the fields, 5490 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. behind Lakewood Ranch High School.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By John Ewing |
  • February 6, 2013
How to can farm-fresh tomatoes

How to can farm-fresh tomatoes

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  • Eat + Drink
Central Park resident Julie Young was standing by her dog, Pumpkin, when a coyote took it. They were a foot from the lanai door, on the concrete patio.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 30, 2019
Get used to coyote contact in East Bradenton

Central Park coyote attack illustrates need to protect small pets.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch senior goalkeeper Liam Bramley has posted four shutouts through the first seven games of the season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 2, 2015
Keeping the faith

Lakewood Ranch soccer team confident senior can lead them to a championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
Michael Garey hopes to sell 1,200 event tickets and 2,000 raffle tickets for this year’s Gourmet Lawn Party on Dec. 5.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • December 2, 2015
Conversation with Michael Garey

Michael Garey is this year's chairman of the Gourmet Lawn Party on Dec. 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rich Puckett inspired his son, Jason, to volunteer as well.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • January 31, 2019
Sarasota volunteer sees all sides of Big Brothers Big Sisters

Experience as a boy informs Sarasota man's choices to work with children himself.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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