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The winning gingerbread house, made by Lyndsy McDonald and Crista Cotton from Pastries by Design, was modeled after Sarasota Square Mall.
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • December 2, 2010
CYD Gingerbread Festival kicks off

More than 100 gingerbread houses were unveiled at the CYD Gingerbread Festival Kickoff on Thursday, Dec. 2, at Sarasota Square Mall. The event featured an Iron Chef style decorating competition as well as a giant gingerbread house. Proceeds from the event benefit Community Youth Development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key attorney lobbies against local water noise ordinance opinion from Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • October 5, 2016
Longboat Key Town attorney lobbies for local noise control

Maggie Mooney-Portale lobbies against Florida attorney general opinion.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Zack Larson is the only athlete to win The Observer's Athlete of the Week honor twice.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • September 29, 2010
Lakewood's Zack Larson shines at QB

Following injuries to Reggie Lindsey and Jeren Kowalewski, the safety took over as Lakewood Ranch's signal-caller.

  • East County
  • Sports
Athletes head to the docks at dawn on Sunday to practice for the 2017 World Rowing Championships at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 17, 2017
World's top rowers descend upon Benderson Park in Sarasota

Preparations in full swing for 2017 World Rowing Championships.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • September 19, 2019
Two reapply for seats on Longboat Key retirement board

Three-year terms come up for renewal for Sawyer, Cona.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2011
SYC elects new GEM officers

Sarasota Yacht Club's Gal-E-Mates (GEMs) started the season off by electing new officers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 25, 2015
Dog Park fetches upgrades

CDD 4's plan to spend $20,000 on improvements has tails wagging.

  • East County
  • News
Paul Duffy plays nine instruments, one of which (saxophone) he used to play on a tightrope.  Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 7, 2018
Modern-day minstrel Paul Duffy to play in Sarasota

Multi-talented musician Paul Duffy shares his passion for Irish music.

  • Arts + Culture
Families and friends of Selby Gardens gathered Thursday for the bromeliad tree lighting just outside the Payne Mansion.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 13, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Selby Gardens bromeliad tree lighting

Selby Gardens lit its 20-foot-tall bromeliad tree Dec. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 8, 2014
Issues to Watch 2014: Real estate

Realtors say they expect fewer investors to snatch homes off the market in the coming year, which will leave more inventory available from which primary homebuyers can choose.

  • East County
  • News
Yvonne Perez, as the Woman in White, gave a spirited performance in "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" last year at the Sarasota Polo Club.   FILE PHOTO
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 10, 2018
"Sleepy Hollow" coming to the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch

"Sleepy Hollow" coming to the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Meg Lowman
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 6, 2019
Scientist mimics monarch butterfly with custom dress

50 Rotary Clubs band together, Circus Arts Conservatory puts a twist on pouring, Black Tie Bash is back and more this week.

  • Black Tie
University Place's Rebecca Blitz, with Gallagher, grew up riding horses and has spent her career working with nonprofits. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 8, 2020
Huge challenges for new SMART director in Manatee County

Rebecca Blitz takes over SMART during difficult financial times.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High School horticulture students Paytton Yancey, Hannah Yancey and Madison Hartwig work on an assignment. Agriculture teacher Janyel Taylor will have her students work with plants at home. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 8, 2020
East County teachers note e-learning challenges

East County teachers find ways to engage their students through hands-on online learning

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2014
Ranch residents celebrate films

To kick off the April 4 start of the Sarasota Film Festival, a group of Lakewood Ranch residents gathered at the home of Joni Corcoran and Ed Koplos in Country Club East for an evening of movie-themed fun.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Siesta Key Palms Resort will be renovated under the new zoning regulations.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 21, 2018
County creates zoning rules for boutique hotel

The owner of a Stickney Point hotel gained approval to redevelop his resort under new regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Author Lee Moran, an 84-year-old Mote Ranch resident, didn't begin to pursue his writing career until he was 75.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 18, 2016
East County ‘word man’ tumbles into new career

Mote Ranch resident is the perfect type to write stories at age 84.

  • East County
  • News
Ashley and Tim Gruters pose with their Observer newspaper in front of the Biltmore estate in Asheville, N.C. Courtesy photos.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 22, 2011
Neighbors: No Reservations

A four-day weekend tennis tournament became a 33-day road trip that led Sarasota couple all the way to New York City and back.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Debbie, Lisa and Steve Simone opened the park in January.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 8, 2015
Timberlane RV Park seeks expansion

The family-owned site on State Road 64 is ready for some new rigs.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • April 4, 2018
Longboat Police warn residents about boat-theft ring

Longboat Police Department has reason to believe that locals could be at risk of having their boats stolen from their lifts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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