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Stephanie Grepling, the marketing and communications manager at Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee, holds one of the ceramic bowls that were made for the upcoming Empty Bowls.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • November 30, 2016
Bowl game for hunger on Lakewood Main Street

Empty Bowls fundraiser returns to benefit the Food Bank of Manatee.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2014
News Briefs

Commission makes changes to some boards; Police report string of bicycle thefts on the Key; Longboat Key Club begins golf course renovations

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 22, 2015
Summer boat traffic has striking impact on marine life

Several animals have been killed or injured by boat strikes this season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Coastal Orthopedic's Dr. R. Stephen Otte said it is a huge honor to be the on-site physician at the World Golf Championships at The Concession.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 24, 2021
Unique house call for Lakewood Ranch/Bradenton orthopedist at PGA Tour event

Dr. Stephen Otte will serve as the on-call doctor at the World Golf Championships at The Concession in the Lakewood-Ranch/Bradenton area.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 3, 2011
Letters to the editor

City officials favor St. Armands; Police deserve what they've earned

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By George Rauch |
  • December 29, 2010
Market Watch

New Year's outlook: The U.S. is bankrupt

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 6, 2021
Board? East Bradenton residents try woodworking

Woodworking club's east Bradenton members include everything from experts to beginners

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The view from a penthouse unit in the Grand Mariner condos. The rendering of the cell tower has been drawn to scale. Courtesy rendering
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2011
Our View: There must be another way

There should not be a cell tower behind Longboat Island Chapel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • July 7, 2010
Michel spills 'family secrets' in FST show

Sarasota actress Carolyn Michel explains how one woman can fill so many shoes on stage.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2009
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Premier Sports Campus officially opened a new concession, bathrooms and a stadium Sept. 2, 2016. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 21, 2017
Land offer makes a splash

County could buy sports campus, plus adjacent 36 acres for $5.2 million.

  • East County
  • News
The Braden River Pirates celebrate their district win April 18.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 24, 2013
DISTRICT DOMINANCE: Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High softball teams

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High softball teams will compete in the regional quarterfinals April 24 and April 25, respectively, after capturing district titles this past week.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 4

With an eye on composition, Mary Kondrat captured the sun setting on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2022
East County weather page photo: August 4

Darlene Edelman captured this photo of a magnolia flower in University Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Van Wezel Foundation has named Julie Schwartz director of development.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 10, 2022
Van Wezel Foundation brings new director of development from Carnegie Hall

Julie Schwartz brings to the Van Wezel Foundation two decades of experience with renowned cultural organizations, including the renowned New York City venue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key resident Jim Eatrides is confident a cellular tower will fix the communication issues that exist on the north end of the island. The tower he proposes would sit behind the Longboat Island Chapel, which is visible in the background.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 5, 2011
7 in 11: Jim Eatrides

The Longboat Key resident and business owner must face a group of citizens this year who are against placing a cell tower on the north end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Wild turkey populations plummeted in the early 20th century, due to hunting and loss of habitat; they've recovered, thanks to conservation efforts. (Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • November 18, 2021
Bird of the week: wild turkey

Yes, they can fly -- at speeds approaching 55 mph.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Preia Hayes, 9, and sister, Iyleigh, 6, with Lilly Gerling, 4, and sister Grace, 6 enjoy a rare sunny day at a Longboat beach.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • August 19, 2015
Outlook sunny with Longboat tourism

With the unusual downpour the Key has seen in recent weeks, are tourists taking a rain check on their visits?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Demolition Dee Dee" makes her way around the track.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 18, 2010
Athlete of the Week: 'Demolition Dee Dee'

Kristin Edelman, better known as "Demolition Dee Dee," is a member of the Sarasota Roller Girls, a roller derby team here in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Cassidy David paints the face of Sarasota's 7-year-old Emily Gordon.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 20, 2022
Hanukkah at the Green creates special event at UTC in Sarasota

Benderson Development co-sponsored the annual event along with Temple Emanu-El.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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