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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 18, 2011
Ranch accepting donations for troops

As part of Lakewood Ranch Community Activities' Memorial Day Salute to Heroes May 29, the community currently is collecting items to send to troops overseas.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tim Garrett and Paige Thevenin were named the new ODA boys and girls basketball coaches on Sept. 24.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 3, 2018
Thunder basketball rolls with new coaches

Both the boys and girls programs at ODA will feature new leaders this season

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • February 22, 2020
Temple Emanu-El welcomes new members, celebrates tenured

The temple held its New Member Shabbat Dinner on Feb. 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Hannah Mauer picks up some litter.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 16, 2019
City Island a little cleaner after Mote volunteer sweep

Interns and their friends organize an event after learning of the effect of trash on coastal waters.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Principal Todd Richardson, of Gullett Elementary, takes a risk by letting a BMX rider jump him.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 7, 2018
Principal investment pays off in Manatee County

Schools' leaders provide motivation with wacky ideas.

  • East County
  • News
The Florida Department of Transportation has signaled an interest in shifting the design of Fruitville Road from an almost-exclusive emphasis on cars to one that more effectively serves cyclists, pedestrians and transit users.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 2, 2020
State examines future of Fruitville Road corridor

The state is emphasizing safety and multimodal transportation as it considers changes to a road that stretches from the interstate to downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 24, 2009
Dry Dock owner seeks roof for outdoor dining

After four years of discussions between the owner of Dry Dock Waterfront Grill and town staff about adding a roof to Dry Dock's outdoor dining area, the planning board approved the application.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Peggy and Skip Turner, of Riverwalk Grove,  always enjoy seeing kids' and parents' faces light up with excitement when they see their holiday display of Whoville.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 18, 2019
Seuss in the spotlight in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch residents transform yard into Whoville every year for Christmas

  • East County
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 19, 2017
Music review: Masterworks 6

A 'Titan' of a program at Sarasota Orchestra's masterworks concert.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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All dishes will feature several vegetables, but will highlight one specific ingredient. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 19, 2019
Spice owner goes back to the basics with Grown, a vegan pop-up restaurant

Chef Louis Robinson is focusing on a classic, vital food group for his next pop-up dinner: vegetables.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 19, 2020
Longboat Key Foundation postpones inaugural golf tournament

The fundraising event would have been the first for the newly independent 501C3.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County commissioners approved a $10,000 grant and $3,500 of in-kind services to partially fund the Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 19, 2013
Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix in jeopardy

A festival representative told Sarasota County commissioners March 19, that a funding shortfall could nix the 2013 boat races and Fourth of July bayfront fireworks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 19, 2018
Oscar-winning director Steve McQueen misses the mark with 'Widows'

The script of the new action film, 'Widows,' is mediocre and the director's attempt at political commentary is overkill.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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"It's touched people in ways I didn't anticipate — for the owner, as much as the pet," Cheryl Brady said of her new pet ambulance service. Brady, a Creekwood resident, hopes to expand services by winning a Pepsi grant.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 22, 2010
Creekwood resident vies for Pepsi grant

Cheryl Brady, founder of Vet Care Express, an ambulance service for pets, is seeking a $250,000 grant through Pepsi's Refresh Everything contest. Voting for Brady's idea runs through Sept. 30.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch sophomore Jay'den Clarke-Jones drives to the basket in the team's loss to Riverview. Photo courtesy Hannah Russo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 19, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Despite loss, Mustangs remain serious playoff threat

Lakewood Ranch boys basketball will look to follow the 2005 girls team's path to the title game.

  • East County
  • Sports
Victor Marcano-Santos.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 19, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week: Victor Marcano-Santos

The ODA senior talks winning districts and eating mofongo.

  • East County
  • Sports
SRclue had players figuring out clues connected to Sarasota. Courtesy Photo.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 3, 2020
Nonprofits pivot to online fundraisers

Several nonprofits have turned to online events in lieu of in-person fundraisers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Shana Rosenthal stresses the importance of mindfulness, and how living in the moment can reduce stress significantly.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • November 30, 2017
Experts encourage residents to live in the moment

East County locals discuss remedies for relieving stress through mindfulness and meditation.

  • Health
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota County Commission District 1: Mike Moran

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Eagle Trace resident Patricia McHugh (left) shows her concern about the Cox dealership, largely flooding issues in her case, in this Jan. 25 photo.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • October 14, 2020
Manatee County to decide on Cox Chevrolet's east Bradenton plans

Manatee County to decide on Cox Chevrolet's east Bradenton plans

  • East County
  • News
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