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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 14, 2009
Larson qualifies for District 1

Lynn Larson's qualification ensures the town will hold a preliminary election in January.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Andrea Dietz.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 23, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week: Andrea Dietz

The Lakewood Ranch sophomore talks starting in volleyball and overcoming mental blocks.

  • East County
  • Sports
These events are worth getting uncorked.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 3, 2014
IN THE KNOW: Wine Tasting

Here's our weekly list of things you should know, but might not. This week's 'In the Know' features great places to sample wine.

  • Arts + Culture
We stopped by the Anna Maria Oyster Bar's landside "halfway" location, at 6906 14th St.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 4, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Anna Maria Oyster Bar

This week we went in the kitchen with owner John Horne, and chef Tim Swafford, of Anna Maria Oyster Bar, for mussels Provencal. Get the full recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's In the Kitchen.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Gus Andreone, shown riding in the 2017 Tribute to Heroes Parade, will be this year's grand marshal.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 23, 2018
Lakewood Ranch's Tribute to Heroes Parade honors Gus Andreone

The 106-year-old Palm Aire resident served under Gen. George Patton in World War II.

  • East County
  • News
The condo at 623 Cedars Court that Longboat Key Police Department have seized.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • December 6, 2017
Longboat's pursuit of property doesn’t sit well with everyone

Some Longboat Key residents don’t like the town’s move against voyeurism suspect’s condo on Cedars Court.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By June LeBell |
  • April 7, 2010
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks

The final Masterworks concert of Sarasota Orchestra's season was titled "Seeing Music in Myth."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 12, 2010
Real Estate Reports

Michael Saunders & Co. signs on to Facebook platform; Jane Rees to be awarded with CIPS designation; Wagner Realty announces new Longboat Key agents

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The number of violent crimes in Sarasota County fell 3% in 2014 compared with the previous year, but have declined 24% since 2009.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 27, 2015
Sarasota County crime continues decline

Total countywide offenses followed a five-year downward trend with a 10% drop in 2014, according to Sarasota County Sheriff's Office data.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Arden and Norbert Kreisch
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 8, 2020
Norbert Kreisch, longtime circus performer, dies at 89

Kreisch was best known for his convincing gorilla act.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Aeolus Quartet
  • By June LeBell |
  • October 13, 2013
RIAF Review: Stephen Prutsman & The Aeolus Quartet

Pianist/composer Stephen Prutsman put together a charming score that he and the Aeolus Quartet performed live, while we were sent hurtling through time to a gentler, funnier and, yes, more ingenious way of life.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 17, 2010
Commission wants chairs removed from beach

The Longboat Key Town Commission also approved a reduction in water and wastewater rates at its regular workshop Thursday.

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  • News
Juliana Mattes works on her roll as a Harlequin doll in The 12 Dolls of Christmas.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 25, 2019
Time to earn applause for Ovation School of Musical Theatre of Lakewood Ranch

Ovation School of Musical Theatre of Lakewood Ranch presents The 12 Dolls of Christmas at the Manatee Performing Arts Center.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A few of the The Ringling's woodcarving shop's volunteers: Don Welch, Nora Sellmer, Marty Rosen, Martha Kelley (painting volunteer), Don Haynie and Manfred Klatt
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 11, 2013
Spotlight: Greatest whittle show on Earth

The Circus Museum wood carvers are part of the only living exhibit at The Ringling. They carve on-site every Thursday morning, but their camaraderie is the best part of the display.

  • Arts + Culture
Steve Branham and retired Brig. Gen. Charly Shugg
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 15, 2018
Longboat Kiwanis club talks cyber security

A retired Brigadier General and director of the Global Consortium for Counter Cyber Terrorism gave the club tips on how to stay safe online.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Phil Mancini and Michael Klauber have been working together for 25 years. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • August 18, 2014
Michael Klauber and Phil Mancini to be honored

On November 19, Klauber and Mancini will receive the West Coast Florida Region of AJC (American Jewish Committee) Civic Achievement Award for years of supporting their community.

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  • Neighbors
Ramsey will face Michelle Patterson in the General Election.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2016
Heritage Harbour South CDD — Seat 2: Joe Ramsey

Ramsey will face Michelle Patterson in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's June and Stan Schuer have enjoyed life despite June's battle with Parkinson's disease. "We really do," Stan said.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 3, 2019
Parkinson's disease can't rob Lakewood Ranch woman of her good days

Huge Parkinson's disease expo coming to the Bradenton Area Convention Center.

  • East County
  • News
Futurer operational funding will be tight for the school district.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 27, 2017
School Board sticks to millage rate

The fight to fund operational budget with millage increase is put on hold.

  • East County
  • News
This baby alligator, named Albert, hatched in August.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 11, 2017
Gator will find a happy home at Mote

“The Teeth Beneath: The Wild World of Gators, Crocs and Caimans" will open on Feb. 25, 2017.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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