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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 20, 2010
Candidates submit contribution reports

With five days to go until the town's Tuesday, Jan. 26 preliminary election, campaign contributions and expenditures are mounting. Listed are the names of contributors to District 1 preliminary election candidates through Dec. 31, as well as candidates' expenditures. Contributions and expenditures are also listed for the other contested races that will be determined March 16, in the town's municipal election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 22, 2010
Arts Center seeks entries for exhibition

The Juried Photography Exhibition will take place from April 29 through May 26.

  • Arts + Culture
Walsh and Grodi. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2011
It's a small, small world

Second Lt. Brian Walsh, son of Matt and Lisa Walsh, of Longboat Key, graduated from U.S. Marine Corps' The Basic School Oct. 26, in Quantico, Va.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 5, 2011
Obituary: Anita Verna Ross

Anita Verna Ross of Longboat Key and formerly of Ocean City, Md., died Nov. 26. She was 69.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2010
Observer Cup to be in full swing

The inaugural Observer Cup 2010/11 Greater Sarasota 2-Player Golf Tour will take place Dec. 11, at the Longboat Key Club and Resort; Jan. 9, at Heritage Oaks; Feb. 20, at The Founders Club; and March 26, in Lakewood Ranch.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 27, 2011
Pirates win district opener

The Braden River High baseball team defeated Dixie Hollins 6-2 in the opening round of the Class 4A-District 10 tournament April 26.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 1, 2011
Mustangs finish second in county

The Lakewood Ranch High School varsity wrestling team finished second at the Manatee County Championships Jan. 26 at Southeast High.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mary Lou Johnson took "Garden of Light" in Sorrento, Italy, just after a rain, which brought out glossy reflections and rich deep colors, for which she often looks.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 2, 2011
Photographer holds picture-perfect opening

Longboat Key photographer Mary Lou Johnson held an opening for her 'Ignite the Soul' reception Friday, Feb. 25, at Art Center Sarasota. The show runs through March 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Join Alex Mahadevan and Emily Walsh for the daily headlines
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • November 26, 2012
Nov. 26: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Gulf Gate Library to relocate in January; Payne Park closed for upgrade; LBK Fire Department launches water safety campaign; churches unite for Thanksgiving feast

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cheri Coryea has worked for the county for 26 years years and assumed her role as deputy county administrator in December 2017.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 26, 2019
Cheri Coryea appointed Manatee County administrator

Coryea's post will last at least one year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2014
Obituary: Vera Lucille Offutt Smith

Vera Lucille Offutt Smith, of Sarasota, died June 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 1, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 30, 2013
Mustangs hold on for victory

After scoring three touchdowns in the first half, the Lakewood Ranch High football team held on to beat Charlotte 26-23 in non-district action Sept. 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
Max, 10, Sam, 8, and Jack, 5, Sugar pile on one another Friday, Aug. 26 in the Parish Hall.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • August 26, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Family Fun Movie Night

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church held their monthly Family Fun Movie Night Friday, Aug. 26 in the Parish Hall.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Jessica Song, right, and the rest of the Hillsborough Crew team were ready to race.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • February 27, 2011
GALLERY: Sarasota Invitational Regatta

Thousands of rowing fans flocked to Nathan Benderson Park for the 2011 Sarasota Invitational Regatta Feb. 26-27. The competition featured hundreds of rowers from around the country.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch sophomore Elizabeth Belan swims in the first heat of the 100-yard freestyle.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Swimming Tri-Meet

The Braden River, Lakewood Ranch and Manatee High boys and girls swim teams hit the pool for a Tri-Meet Sept. 26 at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA.

  • East County
  • Sports
Glass spheres were among the many products at the festival
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • January 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Armands Winter Art Festival

More than 195 artists and artisans packed St. Armands Circle Saturday, Jan. 26 and Sunday, Jan. 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
VFW Post 12055 member and veteran George Johnston drives fellow veterans in the parade.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tribute to Heroes Parade

East County residents honored fallen military members and veterans Sunday, May 26, during the Tribute to Heroes Parade on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Panelists Dan Lobeck, Casey Colburn, Lourdes Ramirez, Jody Hudgins and moderator Matt Walsh
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • September 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Republican Club Meeting

The Sarasota Republican Club debated about the 2050 Comprehensive Development Plan Thursday, Sept. 26, at Marina Jack during a panel discussion.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Meg, Mike and Ethan Traeger
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • October 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Boo Run

More than 700 people gathered on Lakewood Ranch Main Street for the 10th annual Boo Run Saturday, Oct. 26.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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