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The Lakewood Ranch Tennis Center is the new host of the Sarasota Open. File photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 9, 2014
On the move

After a six-year run on Longboat Key, the Sarasota Open will now be held in the Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
Previous Chamber Chairman Mike Doll, Andrew Vac, Sandy Tull and Tim Field
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 7, 2018
Chamber celebrates past and present chairmen

About 50 Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce members gathered at the Bridge Tender Inn & Dockside Bar Nov. 7 for the reception.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Animal Network Inc. President Pam Freni and Kassandra Zess-Pagel, vice president of Friends of Manatee County Animal Services, are pictured with 13-year-old Oreo. They say the current Animal Services building is in disrepair.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 27, 2019
A funding drive begins for Animal Network, with help from Manatee Community Foundation

The Manatee County nonprofit hopes to help the county fund a new animal shelter.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Those who are nonviolent offenders and are experiencing homelessness are eligible for the program.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 5, 2019
Sarasota's Community Care Court tackles homelessness

The program gives nonviolent offenders an alternative to jail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riverview senior quarterback Sean White slices the Pirates defense for a touchdown.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 5, 2019
Riverview football's offense keeps defenses off-kilter

Head coach Josh Smithers said the Rams are more balanced than ever.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Alan Anderson’s involvement goes beyond the Manatee Sarasota Building Industry Association. He sits on the MTI Foundation board and is an adviser for Manatee Technical College’s carpentry program. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 29, 2015
Conversation with Alan Anderson

East County resident Alan Anderson has been involved with the Manatee Sarasota Building Industry Association since moving in 1997 to Florida, and he has been involved with the national organization even longer.

  • East County
  • News
Haylee Hunderup and Yaritzel Ortega-Gomez carry Alannah Beausoleil to the morgue.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 12, 2019
Sarasota Military Academy students survive pandemic simulation

Students work their way through a simulated pandemic to learn teamwork, communication, decision making skills.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
David Bullock became town manager Nov. 1. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 15, 2012
Commission to discuss Bullock contract

The Longboat Key Town Commission will discuss a contract with the town manager that provides for a longer tenure.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 15, 2012
Lakewood Ranch girls win Manasota Track Club Invitational

The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross-country team scored 45 points to win the Manasota Track Club Invitational Oct. 13.

  • East County
  • Sports
Fay and Geri Cunningham at the Sarasota Veterans Day parade in 2009
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 7, 2012
Our View: A salute to veterans

Most of us had the opportunity to have our say Tuesday when we slipped our ballot into the electronic scanner. Billions of people in this world do not get that opportunity.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Courtesy image
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 11, 2019
'The Cakemaker' is an exceptional, emotionally-charged and unexpected film

This was director Ofir Raul Graizer's first feature film, 'The Cakemaker,' but its excellence mimics those of the most experienced filmmakers.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
This home at 7102 Point of Rocks Circle has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,582 square feet of living area. It sold for $3.2 million. Photo by Amanda Morales
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 17, 2014
Point of Rocks home sells for $3.2 million

A home in Point of Rocks tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Jeanette Foster submitted this sunset photo, taken in Greenbrook in East County.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2013
Observer Weather: East County

Jeanette Foster submitted this sunset photo, taken in Greenbrook in East County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Arbomar is located at 4485 Gulf of Mexico Drive and has 31 units. Photo by Caleb Motsinger.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 6, 2014
Arbomar owner seeks further action

Pete DiNicola has filed an amended complaint and appealed to Gov. Rick Scott and the commission in his fight against the 31-unit condominium's board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo. Rev. Charles McKenzie recites parts of a speech from Martin Luther King Jr. during the 2014 interfaith tribute.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 14, 2016
Sarasota calendar 1.14.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Jan. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 17, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Land Ho'

'Land Ho!' is a rare gem among the less-than-dazzling list of summer films.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 16, 2020
St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic church celebrates 47 years

Parishioners gathered in the chilly night to celebrate together.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Wayne and Debbie Seitl, Kim Githler, Paul Bowman and Karin Gustafson
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • May 7, 2011
'Element Au: Celebrating 20 Years of Going for the Gold'

'Element Au: Celebrating 20 Years of Going for the Gold'

  • Black Tie
A vehicle was totaled during an accident Nov. 7, 2019 at State Road 70 and Post/Greenbrook boulevards. There were three fatal crashes at the intersection in 2018. File photo.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 24, 2021
SR 70/Post signal gets green light

Traffic signal coming to Post Blvd. in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 2, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Citizens group offers fuller explanation of efforts; Parking meters should be bagged immediately

  • Sarasota
  • News
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