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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 19, 2018
'Antiques Roadshow' coming to Ca'd' Zan in April

Sarasota taping will open the 2018 tour, but tickets have already been spoken for.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hall of Fame basketball coach and announcer Dick Vitale has signed with ESPN through the 2022 season.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 26, 2019
Eighty a perfect age for respect for Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale

Eighty is perfect age for respect for Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale, who just signed a contract extension with ESPN.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 17, 2012
Lakewood tennis teams advance to state tournament

The Lakewood Ranch High boys and girls tennis teams both won their respective regional finals April 12 to advance to the Class 3A state tournament April 17-20 in Altamonte Springs.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bill Vogel tells the board why Florida School Board Association is the best choice.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 5, 2020
Sarasota School Board selects superintendent search firm

The board selected Florida School Board Association to lead the search for a new leader.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Her abstract heartbeat paintings carry special meaning to the families who order it.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 17, 2019
Bradenton artist delivers in a heartbeat

Bradenton artist Kori Clark is in the flow with her abstract and heartbeat art.

  • East County
  • News
Jim Baar sets up the knock-down targets of the game Hillbilly Quick Draw.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 9, 2019
It's game time at Hunsader Farms in East County

Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival games fun for all while raising money for nonprofits and organizations.

  • East County
  • News
The state plans to issue a permit for a project to take sand from Big Pass and install protective groins on Lido Key.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 22, 2016
State intends to issue Big Pass dredge permit

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection plans to issue a permit for the proposed Army Corps of Engineers project to dredge Big Pass to renourish Lido Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The new longboatkey.org will debut Thursday, Nov. 1.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 30, 2012
New town website launches this week

On Nov. 1, longboatkey.org will have an updated look and new features.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cricket legend Shivnarine Chanderpaul is a fan of the Sarasota International Cricket Club.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 26, 2019
Top cricketer chirps about local program

Top cricketer Shivnarine Chanderpaul chirps about the local Sarasota International Cricket Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Lakewood Ranch boys basketball coach Jeremy Schiller believes supplements in Manatee County should both increase and be given to teachers, not just coaches.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 7, 2018
Is the price right for Manatee County coaches?

High school coaches earn far below minimum wage for hours worked.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Centre Shops is located in the 5300 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 1, 2015
Top Stories - Longboat Key: December

The sale of the centre Shops closed Dec. 1, according to Manatee County property records.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 4, 2017
Sarasota Young Professionals Group takes guests back in time

Eventgoers at the YPG Throwback Gala: Sarasota Through the Years enjoyed a night of nostalgic fun on June 3 at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing.

  • Black Tie
Junior Emily Ruple and her teammates hope to win the Lakewood's first district title. Photo by Jen Blanco.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 26, 2011
Lady Mustangs set sights on history

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team finished a perfect 5-0 in the district during the regular season and played host to Largo in a Class 6A-District 12 semifinal Oct. 25.

  • East County
  • Sports
John and Karen Henry celebrate their win of the $20,000 raffle prize with Bill and Susanne Weber at the 2019 Lawn Party.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 2, 2020
Get those calendars ready

Longboaters won't want to miss these 2020 events.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Peyton, Archie and Eli Manning with William Klick. Photo courtesy of Julie Klick.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 14, 2019
Meet the Mannings

For this Longboater, a trip to the Manning Passing Academy was a wish come true.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2009
Griffin turns page on new mystery

On Nov. 16, H. Terrell Griffin's fourth novel, 'Wyatt's Revenge,' will be available through Ingram, Baker & Taylor, Bookazine and other major wholesalers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • February 12, 2018
Pulitzer Prize winner inspires audience to help national leaders get it right

Historian Jon Meacham was the second speaker in the Ringling College Library Association’s Town Hall Lecture Series on the 2018 calendar.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 14, 2017
The Players Centre finds laughs in Ken Ludwig’s “Moon Over Buffalo"

“Moon Over Buffalo" isn't very well-written, but the Players actors still delivered plenty of laughs.

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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 12, 2014
Aldi readies East County presence

The German company with thrifty supermarkets has filed a pre-application with Manatee County for a site on State Road 70 East.

  • East County
  • News
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