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FAMILY FUN. Nuris Fanning and Karmen McGill brought their Observer along while attending the graduation ceremony for McGill’s daughter, Megan (not pictured), from Florida State University in Tallahassee.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

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  • East County
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CRUISE NEWS. Nancy and Geoffrey Vavra read their East County Observer in front of the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood in St. Petersburg, Russia. The couple enjoyed the stop as part of a 25-day Baltic cruise.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

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  • East County
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CRUISE NEWS. Leslie and Tom Cail enjoy reading their Longboat Observer on a recent cruise from St. Petersburg, Russia, to Moscow.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

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  • Longboat Key
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Tim Nerenz submitted this photo of clouds forming over the Stoneybrook golf course.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 4, 2014
Weather: East County

Tim Nerenz submitted this photo of clouds forming over the Stoneybrook golf course.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Rodney Jolley submitted this sunset photo, taken at the Diplomat Resort on Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 4, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Rodney Jolley submitted this sunset photo, taken at the Diplomat Resort on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The expansion would provide Ringling students with a space to work on professional projects.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 1, 2015
City Commission to consider Ringling land deal

On Monday, the Sarasota City Commission will weigh in on a potential land sale and swap designed to let Ringling College proceed with a multimillion-dollar expansion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.1.20

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Chief Paul Dezzi congraulates William Lewis for assisting Hurricame Michael victims.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 31, 2018
Storm's damage, victims' resiliency stick with Longboat firefighters

The community came together

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Residents trying to turn left from Lakewood Ranch Boulevard to Parkside Place often have to wait due to the volume of oncoming traffic.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 3, 2015
Summerfield residents signal support for turn lane

CDD 1 supervisors hope Manatee County will see the light about the need for a designated left-turn arrow for Parkside Place.

  • East County
  • News
Johnny D. Welde built a reputation as one of the world'   s top bear trainers.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • February 8, 2017
Famous Myakka bear trainer's legacy will survive

Bearadise Ranch will remain open despite Johnny Welde's death.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 22, 2019
All Angels Bake Sale raises money for hurricane relief

Handmade items and treats brought in money for Hurricane Dorian relief.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Milton Harr and Harold Ronson
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 20, 2019
Thank you for your service

Michael Garey of The Lazy Lobster treated two Longboat Key veterans to lunch to honor them for their service in the Battle of Iwo Jima.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Town leaders are hesitant to alter the basic layout of Bayfront Park for new tennis courts.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • September 20, 2019
Longboat Key Commissioners reconsider the pickleball question

Town leaders debate potential locations and timing for new courts for both tennis and pickleball.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brian Wamback submitted this photo of a full moon over Longbeach Village.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Brian Wamback submitted this photo of a full moon over Longbeach Village.

  • Longboat Key
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Photo by Don Daly
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 16, 2015
Theater review: 'A Motown Christmas'

The gospel according to Motown

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Hunter Alston stands with Lakeview Associated Enterprises COO Tra Williams and fellow Dairy Queen employees Brandy Geeding and Devin Elkins.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 5, 2017
Franchise cooks up profits for charity

East County's new Dairy Queen serves more than ice cream.

  • East County
  • News
Judy Paul testified on her own behalf during a sentencing hearing Friday at the Manatee County Judicial Center. The former manager of Sand Cay was sentenced to three years in prison.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 18, 2013
Former manager gets three years

Judy Paul was ordered to serve 10 years probation and pay $200,000 in restitution to Sand Cay after she completes her prison sentence.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 17, 2019
Lynches toasts to St. Patrick's Day

Crowds gathered at the St. Armands establishment for green beer, Guinness and corned beef and cabbage.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • September 16, 2009
What's your wine style?

WineStyles, in Lakewood Ranch, takes a customer-friendly approach to wine, displaying bottles by style, also known as flavor.

  • Arts + Culture
Enjoy this week's Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 2, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
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