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Lorraine Robertson stands by a mannequin at her home she uses to display the gowns she wore ballroom dancing. "They are works of art," she said.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 4, 2017
Lakewood Ranch woman represents Florida in Ms. Senior America Pageant

Former family physician continues to reinvent herself.

  • East County
  • News
Brian Battie (6) is coming to Braden River High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 11, 2018
Braden River Pirates football adds another cannonball

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Leslie Gnaegy started with a power saw but found it easier to use a hand saw. Make sure to wear protective goggles, closed-toe shoes and gloves.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2012
Crafty Genes: Pallet Coffee Table

Join Do-it-yourself editors Mallory and Leslie Gnaegy as they create a coffee table from a wooden pallet.

  • Arts + Culture
Sophomore Max Munroe has been pitching for The Out-of-Door Academy since he was in the eighth grade.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 27, 2016
Sophomore pitcher has control of his destiny

The Out-of-Door Academy student was the only Florida pitcher named to the 15U Perfect Game All-American team.

  • East County
  • Sports
Matt Zito has shot six holes-in-one during his 62 years of playing golf.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 13, 2016
Longboat Key resident aces his game

What are the odds? Matt Zito shot two holes-in-one in the same week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Hundreds joined in along the route for the Stations of the Cross.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 25, 2016
Redeemer leads the way with Stations of the Cross

Followers stop traffic on Main Street during Church of the Redeemer Stations of the Cross during Good Friday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 6, 2016
Lake Club home tops sales at $1.4 million

Residential Real Estate Transactions March 21-March 25

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Have Gun, Will Travel performed from 1-4 p.m.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 13, 2019
Lakewood Ranch launches concert series

Have Gun, Will Travel headlines first event.

  • East County
  • News
Mason Fischer.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 27, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 09.27.17

East County High 5 Moments: 09.27.17

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 5, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: September 5

Mark Williamson captured these pelicans in flight at sunrise near the Ringling Bridge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 5, 2019
East County weather page photo: September 5

Jeannie Sparks captures this ibis in a marsh along River Club Boulevard.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Arlington Park resident Nathan Wilson works with Jerry Hoffer and Anttro Montes of New Life Landscaping to plant a tree at a Floyd Street property.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 19, 2017
Tougher tree regulations draw backlash from developers

In 2016, resident activists successfully pushed the city to strengthen its tree protection regulations. Now, property owners are wondering if the city went too far.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 28, 2020
No feud for this family in Lakewood Ranch

Alliance hosts first large in-person networking event.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • February 22, 2019
You don’t look a day over 24

Lakewood Ranch celebrates its silver anniversary

  • LWR Life
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • January 3, 2014
10 thoughts every performer has on stage

10 thoughts every performer has on stage

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2011
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Wayne McCammon at his desk.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 4, 2014
Hail the Chief

Retired Longboat Key Police Chief Wayne McCammon, 83, died May 27. He served as the island's top cop for 23 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 28, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 2.28.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Barry Caplan laughs in his backyard.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 12, 2017
Lakewood Ranch man returns to court weeks after brain surgery

He had a glioblastoma tumor partially removed on April 18.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 21, 2017
Sarasota foodies kick off Eat Like a Local Restaurant Week

Sarasota-Manatee Originals members and supporters gathered Sept. 20 at Keating Marine Education Center for bites and brews celebrating the upcoming restaurant week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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