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  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • January 29, 2018
Growing pup: Guide dogs and handlers graduate from training

Class no. 262 celebrated the end of their training at the Southeastern Guide Dogs campus.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Meteors 9U travel baseball team went undefeated during the Gulf Coast Championship Tournament Nov. 19-20.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 21, 2011
Meteors win Gulf Coast Championship

The Meteors 9U travel baseball team won the Gulf Coast Championship Tournament Nov. 19-20 at the Sarasota Cal Ripken Complex.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 20, 2017
Lakewood Ranch celebrates life with Block Party, Club Day

Hundreds of visitors came to Main Street for music, socializing and information.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Nikki Williams has gotten used to having paint on her hands.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 30, 2016
Kids get crafty at Arts A Blaze summer camp

Children got to try different mediums throughout the week.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 30, 2015
Cops Corner: East County 10.1.15

Crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 16, 2009
Chili cook-off rescheduled

Lakewood Ranch's Chili Cook-Off have rescheduled it for 3-10 p.m., Sept. 19, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Amelia Lyons gained confidence by attending group exercise classes at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA. She loves them so much — and wants to help others achieve their goals — that she became a YMCA fitness instructor.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 1, 2017
Right expectations, right goals create recipe for success

East County residents share their tips for ways to achieve a healthy life.

  • Health
The wooded property beyond this gate off Central Sarasota Parkway will be home to a new Lowe's store, which could open next January.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 27, 2011
Palmer Ranch Lowe's to begin construction

The home-improvement chain will start construction on its long-dormant Central Sarasota Parkway store.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Town Manager Dave Bullock will assess employees in 2013. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 2, 2013
Year in Review: Delve back into '12

One year ago, we helped you 'Delve into 12,' when we summed up 12 issues in our first edition of the year that we believed would define 2012. Were there signs of progress? Or more of the same? You be the judge, as we delve back into 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tasha Muhammad got a bar for now and for later.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 3, 2016
Willis Elementary staff screams for ice cream

Faculty and staff got free ice cream Tuesday, May 3, as part of teacher appreciation week.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 15, 2018
St. Armands Circle Association gets down to business

About 70 association members gathered for a meeting and award ceremony on May 15 in the Harbourside Ballroom of The Resort at Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 8, 2015
Letters to the Editor | Sound off: Another bridge

We asked you for your traffic solutions in the April 2 editorial, “Forget the Legacy Trail: We need another bridge,” and you responded.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 6, 2011
St. Denis proposes new cuts to budget

A budget workshop next week will determine if the town staff's suggested $307,746 in cuts should be implemented.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Annual Parkinson's Symposium will be held Jan. 12 at Sarasota Memorial Health Care Center, 5880 Rand Blvd., Sarasota. For information, visit neurochallenge.org or call 926-6412.
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • December 12, 2018
Small but mighty

With more than 9,000 people in the region diagnosed with Parkinson’s, a tiny not-for-profit group is garnering national attention.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
With tax revenues, Manatee County proposes removing and replacing the tennis courts at Lakewood Ranch District Park.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 15, 2016
Does sales tax make cents?

Half cent tax would lead to a new East County library, park improvements and other needs.

  • East County
  • News
Cindy Philipp, Donna Meador and Don Philipp
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • April 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Casa Del Mar Easter Egg Hunt

Many Longboat Key visitors enjoyed an Easter egg hunt on Sunday, April 20, at Casa Del Mar. The Easter Bunny joined the children and their families for an exciting morning full of treats.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
One of three demo flower baskets located at Main Street and Palm Avenue, the first option offered by the Downtown Improvement District features a hanging basket off the arm of a light pole.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 8, 2015
UPDATE: DID seeks public input on flower baskets

The Downtown Improvement District has set up three flower baskets for display on light poles at Main Street and Palm Avenue, hoping for feedback on the best option from residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by Andrea Knies
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 8, 2018
Arts and Cultural Alliance announces '18-’19 Culture Collective season

This season, the young professionals group, the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County's Sarasota Culture Collective, will see performances by Sarasota Opera, Moving Ethos Dance and many more arts organizations.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch High students are competing against Saint Stephen's Episcopal School students in an academic challenge.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 15, 2016
Lakewood Ranch High, Saint Stephen's face off

Two Manatee County high schools are competing at the Manatee Academic Challenge March 15.

  • East County
  • News
Sara Martin, 10, and brother Ryan, 3, spend a lot of time exploring parks, especially Heritage Harbour Park, where Sara likes to read under the trees.
  • By Shellie Terry |
  • August 16, 2018
Learning As They Go ...

For many East County families, school is where your home is.

  • LWR Life
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