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Sienna and Colton Zwizinksi have just started playing together.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • August 1, 2018
Hawaiian time in Lakewood Ranch

Sienna Zwizinksi strums ukulele to her own tune.

  • East County
  • News
Amnon Weinstein restores violins with an emotional history. Photo by Debra Yasinow
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 25, 2017
Violins of Hope: A Voice for the Voiceless

Amnon Weinstein and the 'Violins of Hope' break the silence of the Holocaust.

  • Arts + Culture
Meet this week's athlete of the week: Sean Dulom
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 16, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Sean Dulom

Sarasota High senior Sean Dulom, 18, will compete in the Class 3A State Tournament this weekend at the Lakeland Center in Lakeland.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Observer sports reporter Ryan Kohn attends his first Fly Dance Fitness class.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 4, 2017
The weight of the (hip-hop) world

One reporter's harrowing journey through a Fly Dance Fitness workout.

  • Health
Nate Jacobs, Samone A. Hicks, Joseph Holt, Amy Jo Connours, and Leon Pitts in Choral Artists of Sarasota’s production of “Too Hot to Handel.”
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 4, 2017
Choral Artists of Sarasota reimagine Handel

Choral Artists of Sarasota reprise joyful gospel interpretation of Handel’s ‘Messiah.’

  • Arts + Culture
Vinny Lecavalier, Paul Ysebaert, Steve Griggs, Jay Feaster, Rex Jensen, Brian Bradley, ThunderBug and the Lightning ice girls announce an outdoor street hockey rink at Premier Sports Campus.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 25, 2017
Tampa Bay Lightning to build street hockey rink at Premier Sports Campus

The club has also extended its relationship with Schroeder-Manatee Ranch for three years.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 28, 2012
Residents take control of CDD

Three residents were sworn in Nov. 20, to serve on Lakewood Ranch CDD 6.

  • East County
  • News
Tammy Kovar recently opened Yard Rx, a retail store, which offers lawn maintenance alternatives to homeowners, builders and developers.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 6, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Yard Rx

Tammy Kovar opened Yard Rx Nov. 4 on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Each Loom bracelet crafted at the Sept. 13-14 Loom-a-thon will go toward MaxLove Project's goal of creating a 100-mile rainbow Loom chain.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 28, 2014
Learning Express Toys shares the 'love' in upcoming Loom-a-thon

The Learning Express, 8451 Cooper Creek Blvd., invites children to participate in a Loom bracelet-making event, or Loom-a-thon, Sept. 13 and Sept. 14.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 13, 2015
Sarasota in Defense of Animals gets on Island Time

More than 135 animal lovers enjoyed an evening benefiting Sarasota in Defense of Animals at the Island Time fundraiser Nov. 12, at Daiquiri Deck.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 12, 2014
Former Sarasota resident to moderate Town Hall lecture

Riverview High grad and former CBS News anchor Sharyl Attkisson will moderate the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall lecture with former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg March 28.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The site, located at center, is in front of the Heritage Harbour development, off State Road 64. Property representatives say the location is prime for commercial growth. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 6, 2017
Retail on the rise near Heritage Harbour

Bradenton plaza will add a Crunch fitness and other retailers along State Road 64.

  • East County
  • News
  • By TWIS Street |
  • June 18, 2013
Local chefs return to the Shamrock Pub for summer culinary series

Local chefs return to the Shamrock Pub for summer culinary series

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Michael Drake aims to make two Whitney cottages a headquarters for the Longboat Key Historical Society.
  • By John McGuire |
  • June 14, 2017
Historic Longboat cottages on the move?

The cottages' new owner has a plan. Now, he needs to raise about $45,000 to make it happen.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Angela, David and Lea Thierman filled their trays at the 2012 Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 26, 2014
Kiwanis Club reschedules Lawn Party to Dec. 6

Organizers opted to push the event back by four weeks due to concerns about conflicts with a St. Armands event scheduled for the original date.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub owner Ed Chiles hopes renovations preserve the iconic restaurant for generations to come.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 29, 2016
Town of Longboat Key blesses Mar Vista expansion

By the end of next summer, the iconic Longboat Key restaurant will have a second story, renovated interior and even a working water tower.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Aranibar says her priority is to get the board to set a stronger set of policies and procedures for itself that are transparent and easy to follow.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 20, 2013
Aranibar elected school board chair

The Manatee County School Board voted 4-1 to make Julie Aranibar, the district 5 representative, chairwoman.

  • East County
  • Schools
Gurland
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • December 31, 2013
Your Neighbor: Regina Gurland

Regina Gurland has lived in Sleepy Lagoon since 1976.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Observer Media Group launches dO media
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2013
June 17: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Police find missing swimmer's body; Sarasota P.F. Chang's to open Monday; Three more Manatee County intersections to get red-light cameras; Observer Media Group launches dO media

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lois Trotochau is one of several Lido Shores residents to report issues with a neighboring vacation rental property.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 15, 2018
Residents oppose proposed rental rules

As the city prepares to consider allowing some short-term rentals in neighborhoods, Lido Key residents are leading a campaign against the changes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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