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Emily Massengale practices her butterfly stroke.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 23, 2017
New Lakewood Ranch swimmer medaled at 2017 Deaflympics

She also now holds the American deaf record in the 50 and 100-meter backstroke.

  • East County
  • Sports
Maurice Overholt at Longboat Island Chapel
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 19, 2021
Longboat Island Chapel welcomes new music director

Maurice Overholt took over Sunday services at Longboat Island Chapel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 24, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 1.24.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 5, 2018
Make the nice list

The Longboat Key Police Department is collecting donations for Toys for Tots.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Florida Winefest and Auction hosted its Banquet on the Block on Friday, March 20, on Lemon Avenue.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 20, 2015
Florida Winefest and Auction Banquet on the Block

More than 200 guests attended Florida Winefest and Auction's Banquet on the Block on Friday, March 20, on Lemon Avenue.

  • Black Tie
Ian Belloise plays the trumpet standing above Ted Robinson.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 16, 2016
Mustangs marching band reaches state finals again

Led by Director Ron Lambert, Lakewood Ranch has six consecutive top-five performances

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 19, 2014
Annual showcase returns

Homebuilders show off projects during Parade of Homes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 14, 2020
Longboat Island Chapel hosts food drive

The church has done food drives over the summer as well.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Karmani Gregory.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 17, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Karmani Gregory

The Braden River rising sophomore talks his passing ability and being "different" than others his age.

  • East County
  • Sports
The owners of the Sarasota Modern hotel could develop land surrounding the building to include 90 residences in structures up to 10 stories tall. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 29, 2021
City approves Rosemary District rezoning

The change would allow 10-story buildings near the Sarasota Modern hotel, which some neighbors are unhappy about.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Army Corps of Engineers project manager Milan Mora outlines details of a proposed Lido Beach renourishment project at a meeting with Lido Key residents Friday.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 6, 2013
Lido residents strategize to rally support for beach project

At a meeting with the Army Corps of Engineers today, Lido Key residents discussed how to communicate their support for a proposed Lido Beach renourishment project.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Anti-SRQ Walmart Direct Action Planning Committee tarred and feathered a Wal-Mart smiley face prior to the meeting at City Hall. Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 10, 2013
Commissioners agree to hold Walmart appeal

The appeal against the proposed Ringling Boulevard Walmart becomes the fifth appeal in five years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 29, 2012
Mixon Fruit Farms hosts Orange Blossom Festival

The fourth Orange Blossom Festival will feature games, entertainment, crafts and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Stu Rothbaum with his OSU Buckeyes golf bag.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 1, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Stu Rothbaum

When Stu Rothbaum began planning for retirement 13 years ago, he took up golf.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Boats navigated the water on June 16 near the Longboat Pass Bridge.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 21, 2021
Coast Guard planning to reinstall Longboat Pass navigational markers

U.S. Coast Guard plans to replace navigation markers removed during beach work dredging.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Hector Ferran |
  • March 15, 2013
"Spirals Everywhere" brings participation from the region

"Spirals Everywhere" brings participation from the region

  • Arts + Culture
Carlos E. Haile Middle School students will have new classrooms when an addition is built on the campus. The addition will have 10 classrooms, adding 220 student stations. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 27, 2021
East Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch area schools prepare for population growth

School District of Manatee County, private and speciality schools plan expansions and new schools.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 20, 2020
No swim advisory issued at Siesta Beach

During routine water quality tests, staff found a high level of enterococcus bacteria.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Earl Gordon and Roger Goldstein
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 23, 2011
Beth Israel members act out during Purim

Members of Temple Beth Israel celebrated Purim with a play Saturday, March 19, at Temple Beth Israel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 23, 2009
MTA students brighten smiles

Fourth-level students in MTI's Dental Assisting Program provided dental cleaning services to about 25 children.

  • East County
  • News
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