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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 14, 2010
Lakewood squad preps for spirited fundraiser

The Lakewood Ranch High School cheerleading squad will hold its annual silent auction from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., April 17, in the school's cafeteria.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Legacy Trail was constructed in 2007, and the County Commission has been working on extending it since 2013.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 28, 2017
UPDATE: County commission approves contracts to buy land for Legacy Trail extension

Though one commissioner raised concerns about funding for the multi-million dollar project, the commission unanimously approved moving forward with the extension.

  • Sarasota
  • News
China Roberts and Jacob Baxter
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota High School Prom

Sarasota High School held its annual prom Saturday, May 10, at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota. Students enjoyed dinner and dancing at the masquerade-themed evening.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The planning committee consists of: Gene Sweeney, Terry Sharak, Lori Basilone, Amanda Vercheski, John Breiner, Benjie Brinkofski, Carlene Smith, Lori Ruth, Linda Craig and Julia DeCastro (not pictured). Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 21, 2014
Memorial Day parade honors fallen soldiers

Organizers of the 'Tribute to Heroes' parade expect more than 4,000 attendees this year.

  • East County
  • News
Sandy Loevner and Jan Crudele, with the Florida Winefest & Auction.
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • May 23, 2018
Follow the money

The Winefest awarded $187,300. Over its 28 years, it has donated more than $8.5 million to charities that help children — and this is just one small organization in Sarasota’s huge philanthropy scene.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 14, 2010
Lakewood IDA to vote on new Town Hall hours

The Inter-District Authority Board is scheduled to vote April 15 on opening Town Hall on Fridays.

  • East County
  • News
The Observer softball team tried its best, and that's all you can really ask of us.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 12, 2018
Lessons from a winless recreational softball season

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 12, 2018
Tidal Tykes take bite out of animal exploration

Campers started their day learning about carnivores of the ocean and their diets.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 7, 2010
Longboat Key resident exhibits his giving spirit

L'Ambiance resident David Bolger's $1,105,000 gift to the John and Mable Ringling Museum will improve the estate's waterfront plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Like in the Chicago location, guests who choose to sit at the bar can see into the kitchen through a specially designed linen glass, which allows them to watch chefs in action.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 1, 2014
Saks' restaurant only second in nation

Although it's located inside the store, Sophie's Sarasota is designed to draw in dine-in only customers to the new Saks Fifth Avenue store.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 18, 2010
Heroes shock victim back to life

Three YMCA employees didn't wait for 911 to arrive when a member passed out. Instead, they had him breathing on his own before the emergency vehicle arrived nine minutes later.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Three-year-old Savannah Parrish has a new favorite bedtime story, written by her mom, Amanda.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 14, 2018
Palm Aire resident has pet project

East County author Amanda Parrish unleashes her passion in writing 'Meet Mutzle.'

  • East County
  • News
A condominium in The Beach Residence on Longboat Key topped transactions this week.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 2, 2016
The Beaches Residences condo sells for $2.85 million

Residential real estate transactions from Oct. 17-21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • July 18, 2018
The Women's Resource Center kicks off upcoming Deja Blues fundraiser

Blues & Brews, a Deja Blues kickoff party, was hosted July 18 at Motorworks Brewing.

  • Black Tie
Sarasota County lifeguard Troy Knopp watches over surfers Saturday, during a period of heavy waves. The red flag indicates highly hazardous conditions in the Gulf.
  • By Jack Short |
  • January 28, 2016
El Nino will continue to make waves

The weather phenomenon could interfere with beach plans over the next few months.

  • Sarasota
  • News
(Courtesy) This rendering from Benderson Development shows what the proposed light industrial Class A park may look like.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 24, 2015
Benderson buys Sarasota County land for $3 million

Benderson Development Co. this week closed on the sale of 42 acres of county-owned land east of I-75 for $3 million with plans to build an industrial park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 20, 2012
Rosedale Golf & Country Club launches campaign

Rosedale will offer monthly activities and specials for different groups throughout the summer to encourage community members to take up the game.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • August 2, 2018
City cleans up vandalism uptick

A resident noted an increase in graffiti downtown, but city officials say the issue tends to be cyclical.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 25, 2020
Concession home rocks the Lakewood Ranch area market, selling at $3.65 million

Concession home rocks the Lakewood Ranch area market, selling at $3.65 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Donna Schlorf died at 86 years old on Feb. 26.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • March 3, 2020
Donna Schlorf was a matriarch of Longboat Key Tennis

Longtime resident was instrumental in securing the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center. She died at age 86 on Feb. 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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