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Hunter Reed.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 1, 2017
Lakewood Ranch senior wrestler has eyes on redemption

After falling ill just before the 2016 regionals, unable to cut weight, he is ready for another opportunity.

  • East County
  • Sports
C.J. Bannister received the Woman Veteran of the Year Award from Sarasota County Veterans Commission President Ted Smith.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 3, 2015
Goodwill Manasota director named Woman Veteran of the Year

C.J. Bannister, director for the Goodwill Manasota Veterans Services Program, helps veterans adjust to civilian life.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
June LeBell. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 1, 2017
Remembering June LeBell, the voice of Sarasota’s music community

Known for her warmth and expertise, the singer, music critic, radio personality and lecturer died Sunday, April 30.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Colors in the Dark performed on the youth stage, Sunday, March 25, at the 17th annual Giving Hunger the Blues festival.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 17th annual Giving Hunger the Blues

People had fun rocking out on Hillview Street, Sunday, March 25, at the 17th annual Giving Hunger the Blues festival. All proceeds benefited the All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 9, 2009
Summer survival

Off-season months are always tough for Longboat Key resorts, but this year, they faced the added hurdle of a slow economy. This summer, owners showed that they're up for the challenge.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • July 25, 2017
Dora's back in print

The retired Longboat Observer Senior Editor Dora Walters released her newest book in June.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch CDD 1 chairwoman June Stroup poses with fellow board members, from left to right: Alan Roth, Gil Pearce, Gary Berns and Bob Swiatek.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 20, 2016
Longtime CDD supervisors retire

Lakewood Ranch leaders provided combined 21 years of service to the community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 21, 2016
Drink This: Berry Merry Bourbon Sparkler

Enjoy a twist on a classic for the holidays.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
A 2016 affidavit alleges commissioners George Spoll and Jim Brown violated Florida's open government law, a potential second degree misdemeanor.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 14, 2018
Affidavit claims Longboat commissioners spoke against Unicorp plan years ago

Commission candidate Langley says in 2014 then-mayor Jim Brown told him: Whittall's plan “would never be approved by the town.’’

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Bird Key home at 524 N. Spoonbill Drive recently sold for $1,412,500. Built in 1965, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,425 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.85 million in 2017.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 26, 2018
Bird Key home on Spoonbill Drive sells for $1,412,500

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 10-14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Hillary Steele is the board chair of the Sarasota Ballet.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 9, 2016
People With Purpose: Hillary Steele

The chairwoman of the Sarasota Ballet board of directors takes pride in growing the organization.

  • Black Tie
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 11, 2010
Mike Blakely selected for All-American Bowl

Manatee High star running back and East County resident Mike Blakely was recently selected for the 2011 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 15, 2010
St. Denis airs subcommittee skepticism

Town Manage Bruce St. Denis is concerned that a subcommittee formed to review town operations could weaken employee morale.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Robert Levin finds time to cook creatively and enthusiastically before and after concerts. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By June LeBell |
  • June 6, 2012
Kitchen Classics: Robert Levin

Robert Levin, artistic director of the Sarasota Music Festival, is probably one of the busiest musicians you know.

  • Arts + Culture
Seven-year-old Joshua Siegel practiced his stick skills while trying to score a goal.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 20, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA All Sports Camp

Seventy students in kindergarten through seventh grade put their athletic skills to the test during The Out-of-Door Academy's All Sports Camp June 6-17. Students spent the morning playing fundamental sports, such as volleyball, soccer, basketball and flag football, among others, before settling in for an afternoon of hybrid and physical education games, including kickball, bowling, water games, dodgeball and more.

  • East County
  • Sports
SCD+NOW Ensemble will feature "Dreamfall" and "Jehanne." Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 10, 2018
‘SCD+NOW Ensemble’ fueled by unique collaboration with classical quintet

The latest Sarasota Contemporary Dance show, "SCD+NOW Ensemble," utilizes movement and live music to tell Joan of Arc’s story.

  • Arts + Culture
Donald Mader, 83, died April 5 after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle at the intersection of Parkside Place and Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 11, 2014
Driver involved in bicyclist's death reports attention disorder

East County resident Linda Damery was issued a six-month suspension of her license last week.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • July 19, 2017
Three things

Glamorous penthouses

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Logan Cole is the fastest child around the track, even though he rides a plasma car instead of a tricycle.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Jude Trike-a-Thon

Children at All God's Children preschool raced around the parking lot of Living Lord Lutheran Church Nov. 7 to raise money for St. Jude's hospital.

  • East County
  • News
Theresa and Gary Syvertsen with Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson’s CEO Robyn Faucy-Washington at the Syvertsen’s Lakewood Ranch home.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • August 15, 2019
Charity Snapshot: Rising to the Challenge

An 11-year-old organization, founded in Sarasota, provides free services to people with Parkinson’s disease in six counties, including Manatee.

  • LWR Life
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