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Participants in a 52-Week Photography Challenge, both local and from abroad, met face to face Monday in Lakewood Ranch. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 18, 2014
Photography enthusiasts converge for face time

Participants of the 52-Week Photography Challenge meet to discuss their work.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 21, 2020
ODA football bested by Bishop Snyder in SSAC title game

The Thunder held a 19-0 lead but let it slip away.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 15, 2018
East County weather page photo: Nov. 15

Gordon Silver captured this fall sunset at Country Club East.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 21, 2018
Critic's Picks: The Oscars

The 90th Academy Awards airs March 4. We offer our picks in all the major categories.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 13, 2009
File of Life project under way

Longboat Key Firefighter David Kyle is accepting orders for File of Life magnets, which are used by firefighters in an emergency situation for critical information about a patient.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By John Ewing |
  • July 25, 2012
Earthdance: an art, music and energy festival for world peace

Earthdance: an art, music and energy festival for world peace

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
About 69.4% of the survey respondents chose there overall quality of life in Longboat Key as “excellent.”
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 5, 2021
Survey finds high quality of life in Longboat Key

Nearly 99% of the survey respondents described the quality of life in Longboat Key as either “excellent” or “good.”

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch junior Isabella Ortiz found a new family when she joined the Lakewood Ranch YMCA swim team as an eighth-grader.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 20, 2016
USA Swimming flushed by local YMCA

Lakewood Ranch Blackfins forced to find a new competitive environment.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 12, 2019
National Philanthropy Day 2019 recognizes local leaders

Local philanthropists celebrated giving back Nov. 12 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
In “Great Balls of Fire,” Jason Cohen captures a host of musical moments in Jerry Lee Lewis’ career.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 22, 2021
'Great Balls of Fire' captures Lewis' incendiary style

Florida Studio Theatre performance showcases rock 'n' roll pioneer's legendary career.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 20, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Joe McGranaghan. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 15, 2016
Theatre review: 'Stupid F%#*ing Bird'

Flight of the post-modern seagull

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 30, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 10.1.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Longboat Key Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alyson Zildjian started the Peak Performance brand specifically to work with athletes and teams.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 15, 2017
Sarasota caterer starts brand to provide athletes nutritious meals

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Max Miville hits a side kick.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 12, 2017
After-school defense class teaches young kids to combat bullying

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota Charter Review Board District 1: Walter Gilbert

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sandra Chororos, Elisabeth Waters, Heather Dunhill, Felice Schulaner and Marina Bourantonis
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • December 19, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

Back in the saddle; Baker Babes; Nutcracker - the next generation; Set for dinner

  • Arts + Culture
The building where Lori Martin's body was found in a sauna.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 26, 2018
Longboat police, medical examiner wait for test results in sauna death

Longboat Police Chief Pete Cumming said the department has more answers than questions but isn't willing to release anything until the medical examiner gets its tests back.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Former Lakewood Ranch High tennis standout Ashley Bongart now plays for Tennessee.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 15, 2015
Clay Court Classic nets champions

Twenty-three teams from across the nation competed in the 2015 Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic Nov. 13 through Nov. 15.

  • East County
  • Sports
William Thomas completed the firefighter's combat challenge in three minutes and 25 seconds.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • March 27, 2019
Future firefighters honored at Manatee Technical College

MTC honors six students during its Fire Academy graduation

  • East County
  • Schools
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