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The Lakewood Ranch football team will have its hands full during its Homecoming game against North Port on Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 26, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top match-ups this week in East County sports.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota County Parks and Recreation posts informative signs about wildlife and maps to Siesta Key landmarks on a kiosk at Beach Access 5.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 16, 2012
Kiosks guide Siesta beach visitors

Sarasota County Parks and Recreation started building informational kiosks near boat ramps, but realized they would be also useful at Siesta Key beach accesses.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Ten-year-old Noah Frantz thoroughly enjoyed dinner.
  • By Angel Birch |
  • September 14, 2010
Freedom families feast on fun

Families of Freedom Elementary School gathered Sept. 10 for a special PTO pasta dinner, as well as a chance to hear about the school's curriculum and attend a book fair.

  • East County
  • Schools
Lands End home destroyed in fire — learn more in today's headlines!
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 22, 2013
March 22: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Lands End home destroyed in fire; State senators vote down effort to reduce red-light camera fees; Weekend Best Bets; and Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 23, 2010
Teen girl fights off attacker

A man tried to abduct a 16-year-old near Clark Road, but she was able to get away and find help.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch Silver Stars performed two routines at the 2016 UDA National Dance Team Championship Jan. 29 through Jan. 31. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 10, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Pirates milk chemistry to produce team success

  • East County
  • Sports
Walter Pawlowski takes a swing with the help of a SoloRider at Sarasota Adaptive Golf.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 28, 2019
Tatum Ridge program helps individuals with challenges find their game again

A Tatum Ridge Golf Club program, Adaptive Golf Sarasota, helps impaired golfers find their game again

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Christina Krug and her daughter, Jovieana, at the 2019 Caring Hearts Luncheon on Feb. 20 at Michael’s On East.
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • February 28, 2019
Tackling the crisis at the start

First Step of Sarasota addresses both the opioid and child welfare crises with its Mothers and Infants program.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Applications for Longboat Key's new retirement board of trustees are now available at Town Hall.
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • August 14, 2014
Volunteers needed for new retirement board of trustees

Applications are now available for five open seats.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo by Matthew Holler
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 24, 2016
When comedy attacks: FST presents 'Laughing Matters'

'Laughing Matters Vol. 5: Lock the Gates!' sources current events for a grab bag of humor.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 28, 2017
Top Story - August: Longboat rocked by double homicide

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2013
SPRING FOOTBALL ROUNDUP

Rams best Seminoles in their spring game; Booker shut out in spring action; Turnovers prove costly for Sailors

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Audrey Heimler, Phyllis Ploener, Rosalyn Fleischer and Sharon Schreiber attended the temple's Rosh Hashanah luncheon at Cafe L'Europe.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 18, 2018
Temple Beth Israel reflects on year to come

Temple Beth Israel is preparing for Yom Kippur, known as the Day of Atonement, which beings at sundown on Sept. 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The garden will stretch across the front of Braden River Elementary.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 2, 2016
Braden River Elementary to open edible garden

New trees and plants will greet students at front of the East County school.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 4, 2019
Track and field championships: Day two

A Sailor finds gold; three other area athletes also medal.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ryan “Ryanito” Larrañaga is both the co-founder/partner at Art, Rhythm & Culture Festival and a radio personality at WSLR 96.5 Community Radio. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 18, 2018
Rapper Ryanito partners with The Pops Orchestra for inaugural concert

Rapper Ryanito will perform music from his first LP with Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe artist Michael Mendez and The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch's Vickie Parker, 67, will play the role of the Wicked Witch at this year's "Wizard of Oz"-themed Boo Fest.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 26, 2016
Lakewood Main Street becomes Witch Way for Boo Fest

Ugly, scary, friendly attractions come to Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 25, 2018
Beware of another scam in Manatee County

Cops Corner — Interesting Sheriff's Office reports for Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton areas.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Donna Euston, 55, traded in her flight-attendant uniform for skates and shiny dresses that color a post-retirement hobby that has become a passion.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 16, 2013
Tropical Spice hits the ice

Donna Euston is a Lakewood Ranch resident and member of Tropical Spice on Ice, an adult synchronized ice skating team that has lost three teammates to breast cancer.

  • East County
  • News
Peter Balos got the call on the mound for Lakewood Ranch in its 13-3 victory over New Tampa July 13.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Little League Section 4 All-Star Tournament

The Lakewood Ranch Little League 9/10 All-Stars competed in the Section 4 Tournament July 12-13, at Lakewood Ranch Park. The District 26 champions opened the tournament with a 14-3 victory over Plant City. Lakewood Ranch followed up its win with a 13-3 victory over New Tampa. The team later fell to North Brandon 12-9 to finish as the sectional runner-up.

  • East County
  • Sports
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