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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 5, 2017
East County track and field championships: Day one

Rivera and Falco highlight the day for Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: Nov. 10

Niki Muller submitted this photo of the setting sun through grasses on Longboat Key's north end.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Susan DeVictor captured this shot over a lake on a foggy morning in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2016
East County weather page photo: Nov. 10

Susan DeVictor captured this shot over a lake on a foggy morning in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 20, 2012
SCORES: Thunder remain unbeaten

The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team improved its record to 10-0 with a pair of victories this past week.

  • East County
  • Sports
The home at 525 Bird Key Drive  was built n 2005 with four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,527 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 31, 2020
Bird Key home sells for $1.95 million

Residential real estate transactions for July 20-24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Artist Series Concerts Friends hosted “All That Jazz” Tuesday, Feb. 25, at Michael’s On East.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 25, 2014
'All that Jazz'

'All that Jazz'

  • Black Tie
Hunter Montague listens to the heartbeat of his stuffed friend — Dinorex.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 26, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Health & Wellness Expo

From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 27, attendees of the Health & Wellness Expo, at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, will showcase a range of booths that offer tips on healthy living, free screenings and other fitness-related materials.

  • East County
  • News
Clint and Heather Kasten at a Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance event.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 8, 2019
Time for Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance to look toward the future

Heather Kasten has accepted the role of president and CEO with the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Connie Mederos-Jacobs, right, teaches Kathy Brooks how to prepare mamaliga. Courtesy photo.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • February 6, 2013
Temple Beth Israel holds mamaliga cooking class

Congregants at Temple Beth Israel got a taste of the old country Thursday, Jan. 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jean Weidner
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 28, 2011
Scene & Heard: Best quotes of 2011

If great minds think alike, creative minds think delightfully different. I'm a sucker for quotes, especially when they end up scribbled in my reporter's pad. In the spirit of looking back, here's a look at some of the best lines plucked from Diversions stories in the past year.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 21, 2010
Cops Corner 04.22.10

The complainant reported the female suspect and an unknown white male came in and ordered $77.98 in food and drinks. The suspect and the unknown male received their drinks and appetizers. About an hour later, the suspect and the unknown male left the restaurant without paying the bill - but left behind a driver license.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The Sarasota Crew won the overall points trophy at both the state and regional championships.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 12, 2015
Sarasota Crew wins regional crown

The Sarasota Crew scored a combined 1070 points to win the overall points trophy at the USRowing Southeast Youth Championships May 9 and May 10, at Lake Lanier, in Gainesville, Ga.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Mar Vista, Moore's were on Key before most residents; Drivers, cyclists must share the roads; Town should prioritize people over turtles; Roundabouts would solve traffic woes; Limiting beach access points could improve traffic

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 20, 2012
Lady Pirates win back-to-back games

The Braden River High girls basketball team improved to 10-3 with victories over North Port and rival Lakewood Ranch this week.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • March 8, 2012
Fresh Faces, Fresh Food: The Fresh Start Café

Fresh Faces, Fresh Food: The Fresh Start Café

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 12, 2017
St. Barbara travels back in time with fashion show fundraiser

St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church hosted Women & Fashion Thru the Decades March 12 at Michaels On East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dezso Ferenczy worked on placing hurricane shutters over the doors to The Market, which closed Tuesday, May 27, 2008. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 22, 2013
Lore: Market closed five years ago at Whitney Beach

Since the gourmet grocery store closed, businesses have flooded out of the north Key shopping center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Pictured is the school's newest patriotic tile mosaic.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: BRMS Veterans Day Ceremony

Students at Braden River Middle School celebrated the nations servicemen and women during a special Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 10.

  • East County
  • News
Commissioner Hines stands on the set of the Access Sarasota studio.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 7, 2019
Commissioner aims to inform one episode at a time

County Commission Chairman Charles Hines aims to inform constituents on current issues in their community through his new Access Sarasota program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 20, 2020
Style: Never Go Without Them

Looking to spice up your look? Give your lobes some love with these earring picks.

  • LWR Life
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