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Colin Rudisell puts an Easter egg basket on his head during Granny Goose’s story time.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • March 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church Easter Egg Hunt

Children stampeded to find Easter Eggs Saturday, March 30 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. More than 50 children participated in the celebration. Shirley Stepp also known as Granny Goose told children stories and gave them prizes before the Easter egg hunt.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 3, 2014
Neal plans Indigo, new Lakewood Ranch community

Neal Communities plans to continue growth in the East County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 3, 2014
SMR firms up a new athletic center design

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch plans to renovate and expand center with a $2.3 million project.

  • East County
  • News
Fourteen-year-old Joe Kelley plays basketball for Sarasota Christian.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 11, 2015
ODA scores with hoops camp

Former NBA player and The Out-of-Door Academy basketball coach Marcus Liberty hosted the Liberty Edge basketball camp July 6 through July 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2012
News Briefs

Thanksgiving holiday trash schedule affected

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The taller Lift Station 87 design is modeled after the historic Hover Arcade. The shorter building maintains most of the design, but is now 35 feet at its highest point.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 25, 2014
Residents fear lift station height

The proposed Lift Station 87 building design is now shorter, but it's still troubling in the eyes of some nearby residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
State Rep. Greg Steube represents Florida District 67.
  • By Greg Steube |
  • February 8, 2012
My View: Redistricting: History in the making

It is always a privilege to be part of something historic, and last week was one of those opportunities. After months of hearings all across Florida, the state House of Representatives passed three redistricting plans, a state Senate plan, a state House plan and a Florida congressional plan.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Commissioners reviewed four possible concepts for a mixed-use parking project on State Street.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • June 4, 2013
City Commission discuss public-private ventures

The City Commission discussed plans for a State Street parking garage and a mixed-use project in the Rosemary District.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A few upcoming local auditions taking place are seeking actors, musical theater performers, tenors and Asian American children.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 16, 2014
Upcoming auditions seek new talent

A few upcoming local auditions taking place are seeking actors, musical theater performers, tenors and Asian American children.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • October 2, 2017
Town advances marijuana dispensary ban

Commission looks to block any dispensaries from opening on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Pancake Pig was sure to make an appearance.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 30, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Storytime LIVE!

Dozens of families gathered July 30 at Kiddie Academy in Lakewood Ranch for the preschool's Storytime LIVE! event. Children enjoyed an appearance by the Pancake Pig, as well as snow cones, popcorn and arts and crafts.

  • East County
  • News
Trenton Tesar and his father, Michael, enjoy family time.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 3, 2016
Stoneybrook residents feast on barbecue

Despite the rain, Stoneybrook residents enjoyed a barbecue dinner during the community's Celebrate Stoneybrook event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
“I’m sure there are people who think I should be writing about Taylor Swift or Bon Jovi,” Baker says. “Everyone already knows those stories. I want to write the stories that slip through the cracks, the stories behind the stories.”
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • August 15, 2019
Class Act: Book Smart

From untold boxing bios to Revolutionary War spy stories, author Mark Allen Baker found his niche digging up obscure material.

  • LWR Life
Concession Golf Club owner Bruce Cassidy Sr. says the addition of a Par 3 course and a putting course will offer members variety and hopefully attract new members.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 15, 2019
A new spin on Concession golf

Concession Golf Club to add a 9-hole course along with a putting course.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • August 15, 2019
Mitigating mosquitoes with Sarasota's experts

Learn how to manage mosquito bites and, among other lessons, whether to put sunscreen or bug repellent on first.

  • Health
Construction workers lay the final layer of asphalt on a section of Interstate 75 Feb. 20. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 28, 2018
'Minor' projects still linger at diverging diamond

FDOT expects construction to be complete mid-April and landscaping to be installed thereafter.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota High School students currently cross School Avenue during the day to get from one segment of the campus to the other — which the school district sees as a security concern.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 5, 2018
Residents oppose School Avenue closure

At a future meeting with the city, Sarasota County Schools wants to discuss closing a segment of the road to unite the Sarasota High School campus.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 29, 2010
Defending National Champions set to take the ice

Defending U.S. Figure Skating National Champions and World and Olympic pairs team members Caydee Denney and Jeremy Barrett will debut their program for the 2010 season during a sanctioned simulation at 4:30 p.m., June 30.

  • East County
  • Sports
Licensed mental health counselor Liz Cupo facilitates Transitions Support Group meetings.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 12, 2014
Two groups help members with life's challenges

Two Key churches house weekly support groups for full-time and seasonal Longboaters.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2009
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