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  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • October 27, 2018
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium transports guests to the future

Oceanic Evening, A Vision for the Future, was hosted Oct. 27 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Playwright Nassim Soleimanpour’s childhood stuffed rabbit is one of the only images he uses to market his play. Courtesy image
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 25, 2017
'White Rabbit Red Rabbit' forces actors to take a leap of faith

Urbanite Theatre is showing a play its actors have never read — until they perform it.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 4, 2011
Registration set for Miss Manatee Softball

Registration for the Miss Manatee Softball spring 2011 season will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Jan. 8, 15 and 22 and 6-8 p.m., Jan. 12 and 19 at the Miss Manatee Softball Complex located at Lakewood Ranch High School, 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sara Ferguson and Melissa DeMore work their thighs in Chair High V pose.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • September 14, 2011
Pure Barre comes to town

This summer saw a new exercise technique added to the options locally available to fitness seekers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A group of about 15 players were sharing Bayfront Park's three courts on a Monday morning in mid-December. By the end of January, there will be more room to play.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 2, 2020
Pickleball expansion gets started in Longboat's Bayfront Park

Work to add two dedicated courts, reduce basketball facilities to half-court, expected to wrap up by end of January.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 13, 2015
SRQ Independent Films: Promoting local talent, one film at a time

SRQ Independent Films: Promoting local talent, one film at a time

  • Arts + Culture
Chairwomen Susan Malloy Jones and Alisa Pettingell
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 1, 2017
Moffitt Cancer Center educates guests on cancer research

The Tampa-based cancer care and research center held its annual luncheon on Nov. 1 at Michael’s on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • Black Tie
A group takes advantage of a yoga class at The Market.
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • November 23, 2018
Building a community

Letter from the Editor

  • LWR Life
Pumpkin Curry Soup
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 13, 2015
Flavors of Fall

The fall season offers some of the most unique and versatile fruits and vegetables of the year, including pumpkin.

  • Health
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2013
Rode mode

Bert Bleven, 90, rode his bike 962 miles from his home in Louisville, Ky., to his second home at Whispering Sands on Siesta Key. His wife, Eve, flew to Sarasota from Kentucky and greeted him on his arrival Sept. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Although she has dabbled in other careers, Rebecca Gutierrez always has returned to polo. She calls it fate.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: Rebecca Gutierrez

The Sarasota Polo Club's polo operations manager has big plans for one of the East County's most beloved pastimes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 5, 2014
News Briefs

Golfers tee off in challenge; BRE student finishes triathlon; ODA opens season with win; i9 Sports to hold winter clinics; River Strand volleys for breast cancer

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota County Mosquito Management takes weekly blood samples from 13 sentinel chicken locations spread throughout the county.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • July 29, 2013
Mosquito Management warns of increased threat

Sarasota County Mosquito Management offers some practical tips to keep mosquitoes at bay during this unusually active mosquito season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Garrett Pope. Courtesy of Garrett Pope.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • April 24, 2019
Picture of Health: Garrett Pope

The Lakewood Ranch resident says prioritizing fitness is a must.

  • Health
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2011
Our View: Caution on beach schedule

Sarasota County is considering a dramatically revved-up schedule for the renovations of Siesta Key Beach, but needs to be cautious about entering into anything that could be financially constricting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 22, 2012
Builders break ground on East County development

Construction has begun on Arbor Reserve, off Lockwood Ridge Road.

  • East County
  • News
Register at lwrcac.com or at the Summerfield Information Center, 6310 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 15, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Easter Eggstravaganza

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corporation will continue its Easter tradition with its annual Easter Eggstravaganza at 9:30 a.m., April 16, at Greenbrook Adventure Park in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 9, 2016
UPDATE: Murder-for-hire suspect from Palm Aire

Manatee County Sheriff's office thwarts murder scheme

  • East County
  • News
"This isn't a sad foundation, this is an awesome foundation," Founder Melissa Wandall said. "I was a kid in grief. I get the sense that it's too sad, people don't want to hear about (the foundation)."
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 7, 2015
Mark Wandall Foundation kicks off fundraiser weekend

The nonprofit hosted a celebration Friday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Every room of Scott Fore's home has a spectacular view.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 8, 2019
A 'Tonka toy' with charm in Bradenton

Unique contemporary home goes on the market in East County along the Manatee River.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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