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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 18, 2011
Frequent flier visits Publix

A white heron is a frequent lunchtime visitor at the outdoor dining tables at Publix at Avenue of the Flowers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Stuart and Lois Scheyer’s grandson, Jon Scheyer, plays professional basketball in Israel for Maccabi Tel Aviv, one of the best professional teams in Europe. Courtesy photo.
  • By Stuart and Lois Scheyer |
  • May 23, 2012
Israel revisited: A view from the courts and streets

This is a most unusual report from the Energetic Travelers, because we had a unique personal reason to re-visit Israel: Our grandson, Jon Scheyer, was playing professional basketball in Israel for Maccabi Tel Aviv, one of the best professional teams in Europe.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
As the county funds more large scale projects, less funds are being allocated to tourism promotion.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 23, 2020
Tourist Development Council expects slower gains

Because money is being diverted to pay for capital projects, there is less available money to market Sarasota County

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tyler G. and James G. celebrate their team’s touchdown
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • November 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Turkey Bowl

The Out-of-Door Academy kicked off the holiday weekend with its annual Turkey Bowl, Tuesday Nov. 26. Lower school students spent the afternoon watching selected fifth graders play football. The Turkey Bowl has taken place every year for more than twenty-five years and marks the beginning of the holiday season.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2012
News Briefs

Republican candidates to stump in Sarasota; DSA expands First Friday to every Friday; Local food bank event planned this weekend

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization also is considering expanding bus services along State Road 70 in the future.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 14, 2013
Lakewood Ranch transit discussion continues

The Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization also is considering expanding bus services along State Road 70 in the future.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Financial Management Director Jim Seuffert reviews budget documents with co-budget division managers Angie Bibler and Jan Brewer.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 3, 2012
Manatee County budget breakdown

The Manatee County Commissioners will meet to set the tentative millage rate July 26. County staff members now are adjusting the proposed budget to reflect new tax roll figures released July 1.

  • East County
  • News
East County residents and ISR self-rescue instructors Amy Mann and Anita Pope opened Swim Gym of Lakewood Ranch March 26.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 11, 2012
Partners dive into swim business

East County residents Amy Mann and Anita Pope opened Swim Gym of Lakewood Ranch March 26. The facility will host a grand opening party April 14.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2010
Business Observer 04.29.10

Prudential Palms Realty and Prudential Lakewood Ranch Realty on Monday announced Steve Bailey as its new vice president.

  • East County
  • News
Siesta Key Easter Egg Hunt
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 7, 2022
A guide to finding the best Easter egg hunts in Sarasota

Looking for eggs this Easter? We've got you covered.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 2, 2012
Travel Log: Finding Florida

East County residents Ray and Pat Ciemniecki recently completed their journey to all of Florida's 162 state parks.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 17, 2010
News Briefs 11.18.10

Sanborn Studios held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new 30,00-square-foot television production and film studio in the Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park Nov. 12.

  • East County
  • News
Photo by Matt Walsh
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2015
News briefs

Aqua condo breaks ground; Marbut checks in on county homelessness initiatives; Try Transit Day

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 18, 2013
Sidelines 7.18.13

Sarasota National Little League wins district crowns; Local therapist defends national title; New Balance plans early morning 5K; Extra Innings to offer camps throughout the summer

  • Sarasota
  • News
Debra Sauers, Mimi Dolan, Sharon Meier, Melanie Dale and Patricia Geldermann discuss the season's upcoming events at the Longboat Key Garden Club's welcome-back luncheon on Nov. 5 at Café on St. Armands.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • November 10, 2025
Garden club springs forward into new season

Members of the Longboat Key Garden Club reconnected and started planning new beautification efforts at their first meeting of the season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Renovations of the 6,000-square-foot space will start next month and include higher ceilings, new flooring and the addition of elevators and handicap-accessible restrooms.
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • October 13, 2010
Island Chapel to help seniors age gracefully

The Aging in Paradise Resource Center at The Longboat Island Chapel will be completed in Spring 2011.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Montego model in The Vineyards at The Lake Club has a double island in the kitchen.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 7, 2012
Lakewood Ranch hosts Tour of Homes

Lakewood Ranch is celebrating its 15th annual Tour of Homes through Nov. 18.

  • East County
  • News
Madeline Brogan and Terry Stottlemyer started Mothers Helping Mothers 24 years ago because of the need they saw to help struggling mothers.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 16, 2014
The Good News: Terry Stottlemyer and Madeline Brogan

The all-volunteer, nonprofit organization provides assistance for struggling mothers through community donations.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Amanda Sebastiano The 100 LECOM students in the school's group practice use technology found in regular dentist offices.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 2, 2014
LECOM opens group practice to community

The new clinic offers dental students the chance to treat real patients.

  • East County
  • News
Stan Ambro adjusts the animatronic of the bartender.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 2, 2025
Local haunted house is the vision of one individual

Hollowgraves Haunted Manor, part of the Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival, belonged to amusement parks on the Jersey Shore before arriving in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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