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Beside her love of flying, Annalise Gonzales has done some modeling.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 24, 2019
Sky-high dreams for Lakewood Ranch teenager

Teen becomes of a few her age with pilot's license.

  • East County
  • News
Mike and Jewel Ash.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 9, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Seussical Goes Science

When you mix Dr. Seuss and G Wiz, you get a science museum full of 150 people wearing Cat in the Hat caps. On Sunday, Oct. 9, G Wiz and The Players joined forces to encourage kids to learn and think outside of the box, and it was a fundraiser benefiting both groups. The event also acted as a kick-off for The Players' 'Seussical the Musical,' which starts Oct. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 12, 2013
Your Neighbor: Linda Suereth

Retired elementary school teacher Linda Suereth used to lead classrooms of children from varied backgrounds; many of them came from broken homes.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bo Mortensen said it was an amazing feeling to detail an airplane that carried presidents of the United States. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 24, 2019
Air Force One detail is plane perfection for Bradenton man

Bradenton's Bo Mortensen polishes presidential aircraft as part of the Air Force One Detailing Team.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Pablo Garabitos

Eleven-year-old Pablo Garabitos launched three home runs in two games this past week, including two in one inning, to help power Main Street Trattoria in the Majors division of the Manatee County Cup.

  • East County
  • Sports
A condominium in L’Ambiance at Longboat Key Club recently sold  for $3.1 million. Built in 1992, it has three bedrooms, three-and-two-half baths and 3,220 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 4, 2018
Condo at L’Ambiance at Longboat Key Club sells for $3.1 million

Longboat Key condominium sells for $3.1 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Sarasota triathlete Linda Bayne gets ready to practice swimming with the Sarasota Storm at Siesta Beach.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 20, 2016
Sarasota triathlete follows own rules on path to success

Her ultimate goal: Push her body to its limits

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The first phase of The Bay Sarasota's park project is the source of concern for some residents near the site, but bayfront leaders are confident there's substantial public support for the design they've produced.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 17, 2019
The Bay Sarasota fields questions on phase one plans

At a community workshop Wednesday, residents living along Boulevard of the Arts continued to raise concerns about the layout of the park project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Emma Weyant qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics in the 400-meter individual medley.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 30, 2021
The top-10 moments of the Sarasota sports season

The year featured multiple state championships and a few international medals

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • July 15, 2009
Profiles of Summer: Hollywood Treatment

Interior designer Jason Champion landed the ultimate assignment: a spot on HGTV's 'Design Star.'

  • Arts + Culture
Adriana Elizabeth Buchanan
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2012
East County Births

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births. The East County Observer will publish birth announcements each month.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 29, 2013
Obituary: Nancy Roseanne DeRobertis Harris

Nancy Roseanne DeRobertis Harris, 83, of Longboat Key, died Dec. 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The home at 16406 Daysailor Trail recently sold for $1.41 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 7, 2018
Lake Club home tops sales at $1.41 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 19-23.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Ever-evolving Thanksgiving traditions overshadow the fact that the modern Turkey Day menu bears only a slight resemblance to the food consumed during the first Thanksgiving.
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • November 18, 2014
Turkey & Tradition

Regardless of what food fills your table this upcoming day of thanks, the focus will most likely remain on the hospitality among friends and family, something the following Sarasotans hold dear.

  • Arts + Culture
Country Club at Lakewood Ranch resident Richard Williams is an advocate for himself and others affected by hearing loss. He can use this remote control to change settings for the inner ear implant he got in 2011.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 12, 2020
Bradenton expo makes sense of hearing issues

Hearing Tech Expo and Clinic offers information, resources to those affected by hearing loss in Manatee, Sarasota counties.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Spring forward with your diet; Leave Gulf of Mexico Drive alone; Widen Gulf of Mexico Drive now

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
A Google overhead view of the existing Publix parking lot. Note the trees. Below: The first draft of the proposed parking lot. Expect a revised draft that restores more trees and landscaping.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 17, 2011
Our View: The next Publix plan is a good one

As development goes on Longboat Key, a developer and property owner's first drawings and plans never make it to the finish line unscathed or without modification.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Soul Crooners artists Sheldon Rhoden, Charles Manning, Nate Jacobs, Leon S. Pitts II and Michael Mendez — Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 8, 2019
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe keeps heart of soul music alive at Ed Smith

It takes a big team to put on WBTT's upcoming ’70s Soul Party performance at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Arts + Culture
Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department deputy chief Sandi Drake walks ashore after rescuing a man and his teenage son from a rip current March 6 near Longboat Key Club. (Photo courtesy of the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department)
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 18, 2020
Water rescue highlights need for rip current awareness

Longboat deputy fire chief Sandi Drake rescued a man and his teenage son from a rip current earlier this month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Even with about 7,100 people living permanently in town, it's often easy to have the beach to yourself.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 11, 2020
On the rise

Longboat Key population sees small increase.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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