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Sandie and Larry Ivers have dealt with  Larry Ivers' Parkinson's diagnosis since 2012. They say the Neuro Challenge Foundation has helped them by providing resources and support groups at no charge.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 17, 2018
Parkinson's kickoff event on schedule in Lakewood Ranch area

The Neuro Challenge Foundation is gearing up for its annual expo in April.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 20, 2013
Two commission races confirmed for March

Commissioner Terry Gans will run against District 3 opponent Ray Rajewski. Armando Linde and Irwin Pastor will face off for the at-large commission seat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 13, 2016
LBO Cops Corner 04.14.2016

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Booker senior shortstop Pat McKenzie looks forward to playing on campus for home games.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 30, 2014
Home-field advantage

This spring, Booker High School will unveil its new baseball and softball fields, tennis courts and rubberized track, among other upgrades.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The news came after the Longboat Key Town Commission held an executive session with Bullock and the town labor attorney Dec. 14, to discuss a an agreed upon contract.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 19, 2012
Firefighter contract receives support

The town of Longboat Key and the Longboat Key Fire Rescue union have agreed to consider a contract for ratification.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Victoria Hulland and Edward Gonzalez in Ricardo Graziano's "Before Night Falls." Photo by Frank Atura
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 17, 2014
Sarasota Ballet invited to Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival

After a year of honors and firsts, the Sarasota Ballet has been invited to perform at Jacob's Pillow, America's longest-running dance festival.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Faith in humankind restored; What's a parade without a marching band?; Others worked to dig district out of hole

  • East County
  • Opinion
Last year, the district used relief funds to help purchase plastic shields for desks. This year, funds will be used toward extra duty days and student intervention.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 29, 2021
School district to receive $30 million in relief funds

The district will have until 2023 to spend all the funds.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 7, 2011
Our View: Talk about a travesty ...

There are a lot of people and companies buying distressed properties in Sarasota County to rehab and rent them out.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Longboat Library is open seven hours a day during season.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 14, 2019
Longboat Library open for extended winter hours

Longboat Library will be open longer and hold more events as season picks up on the island. It's kicking things off with a welcome back party Friday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 15, 2016
Church continues its stitching tradition

Friends that stitch together, stay together.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The run will start at Manatee Technical College's east campus. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 7, 2016
Torch Run lights way for Special Olympics

The Lakewood Ranch run will be held April 9.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2015
First Watch buys 114-­location chain

First Watch, a leading breakfast, brunch and lunch chain will now have more than 250 locations after buying The Egg & I.

  • East County
  • News
Makena Jenkins poses with her sand castle.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • June 22, 2017
Kids sculpt summer fun on Siesta

Sarasota Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources hosted a sand sculpting camp as part of its summer camp programming.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Senior Colin Castro dressed in 1980s fashion while junior Kaylen Rivers represented the 1970s. Castro was going for a "Miami Vice" look.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 5, 2020
95 and counting for ODA

Out-of-Door Academy's campus in Lakewood Ranch celebrates 95th year on 95th day of school

  • East County
  • News
Santa leads a group of children through the Myakka Country Christmas parade. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 4, 2019
Tradition marches forward in Myakka City

Old fashioned fun at annual Myakka Country Christmas Parade

  • East County
  • News
Isaac Brownman will be Longboat Key'   s next public works director.
  • By John McGuire |
  • May 31, 2017
Longboat Key has a new public works director

Isaac Brownman currently serves as Sarasota County's public works director and county engineer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"She's not lovable in any sense of the word," Danielle White says of her character in "Blind Pass." "I think she's going to leave a lot of people at a loss for words."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 28, 2011
Danielle White: Blind faith

Booker High grad Danielle White pulls double duty as star and producer of the new Sarasota film, 'Blind Pass.' The bubbly actress/singer comes home to play a dark role.

  • Arts + Culture
Samantha Castro and Savana Durr, who play for Real So Cal out of California, look at the 1991 Women's World Cup trophy this December at   Premier Sports Campus. The facility has continual attracted top events.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 30, 2018
Don't be timid plotting Premier's future

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
A mass of non-perishable goods turned into the Marine Rescue headquarters building.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 18, 2013
Manatee County staff unites at quarterly leadership training

At its quarterly leadership training Sept. 11, Manatee County government department directors and managers took a rare moment to come together as a unit.

  • East County
  • News
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