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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 3, 2021
Lakewood Ranch High graduates honored at LECOM Park in Bradenton

Lakewood Ranch High School seniors celebrate at LECOM Park in Bradenton as they move to a new chapter.

  • East County
  • News
Tableseide Restaurant Group CEO Joe Seidensticker is focusing on opening new restaurants in Sarasota and beyond.
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 17, 2018
The Francis set to close this fall

The downtown event space, located in the ground level of the Palm Avenue parking garage, will be replaced with new tenants, the property owner said.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • October 12, 2018
Ladies lunch in Lilly for Junior League of Sarasota

The Lilly Luncheon and Fashion Show was hosted Oct. 12 at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • August 13, 2018
Sarasota-area kids head back to school

Sarasota County Schools welcome back its students.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 23, 2021
North end neighbors revamp community entrance

Three Longboat Key residents took plants from their own yards to revamp the patch of dirt that used to welcome visitors into their neighborhood.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
It took Longboat Key town commissioners months to appoint a seventh member to the P&Z Board. Commissioners typically host an in-person event to meet candidates, but couldn't because of the pandemic.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 15, 2020
Plager appointed to Planning and Zoning Board

The commission also considered Aaron Kleiner and Maryl Levine.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Out-of-Door Academy senior Austin Brinling was a Taylor Emmons Scholarship recipient. He said it changed his life.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 20, 2019
ODA center fielder reflects on Taylor Emmons Scholarship

The Out-of-Door Academy center fielder Austin Brinling, a Florida commit, reflects on receiving the Taylor Emmons Scholarship to attend ODA.

  • East County
  • Sports
Executive director Isaac Azerad.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 17, 2020
"My Jewish Journey" furthers friendships

Members are taking a deep dive into life before Longboat.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Adelaide Mahler.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 11, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Adelaide Mahler

The ODA volleyball junior talks her best skill and her hobbies outside of the sport.

  • East County
  • Sports
Overall champion Michael Lamb of Bradenton poses with his plaque. Lamb, a University of South Florida student, set a personal best at 1:14.32.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 24, 2016
Bradenton runner breaks the ice at Suncoast Half Marathon

Lakewood Ranch event gets off to chilly start, but runners warm to the task.

  • East County
  • News
Taking old photos and making them the basis of paintings creates an interestingly anachronistic quality to Kim Anderson's images.
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • February 12, 2020
New College colleagues' artwork doubles up on perspectives

Exhibitions at Art Center of Sarasota combine past and present in innovative, entertaining ways

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota High School Drama Department scared the circle by playing the part of zombies prior to performing “Thriller” at last year’s Fright Night on St. Armands Circle.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 2, 2013
10 to Attend: Longboat Key

Get in the spirit of season by making plans to attend these don't-miss events.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Maria Ross, a former state champion at The Out-of-Door Academy, is now a freshman at Boston College. Photo courtesy Mike Gridley.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 1, 2017
Local college players come home for good cause

The Lakewood Ranch Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic presented by First Watch Cafe is back for an eighth year.

  • East County
  • Sports
Teacher and National Honor Society advisor Betty Rogers, Meghan Grabowski, Jordan Weber, Alex Byers, James Davenport, Reese Vita, Tyler Shanahan, Josh Hallinger and Nick Owens, of A Plan for Good. Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2015
School board

Phillippi Shores wins at national music festival; Cardinal Mooney helps the homeless

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
If they win, Mote will use the funds for nesting survey supplies like stakes for marking nests.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 19, 2020
Vote for Mote

Because it rhymes! And to help sea turtles.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • April 25, 2018
Public records: Preserve our right to know

Florida has among some of the most open records laws in the country. It’s up to all of us to make sure it stays that way.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Jose Franch-Ballester
  • By June LeBell |
  • April 18, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: La Musica final program

La Musica ended its season last Wednesday with a wonderfully sculpted program it played with precision and beauty.

  • Arts + Culture
Jeff Meyer poses with a sample promotional display.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 19, 2015
Conversation with Jeff Meyer

A senior vice president of Feld Entertainment shares about the company and its future.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 28, 2021
Aviva resident asks the big questions at philosophy group

At 108, Joe Newman concedes there is still a lot to learn at the discussion group he leads.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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