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Through her children's books, Joy Shepherd aims to start a positive conversation between children and parents.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 16, 2019
Longboater brings childhood conversations to life in books

Joy Shepherd has written four children’s books discussing serious topics that challenge parents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Pearce
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 20, 2012
Closing date set for new Ranch maintenance facility

With county approvals in hand, Lakewood Ranch CDD 2 is ready to close on land and financing for a new maintenance facility.

  • East County
  • News
TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Carmel Café and Wine Bar
  • By Nicole Thompson |
  • January 13, 2014
TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Carmel Café and Wine Bar

TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Carmel Café and Wine Bar

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Buildings still being removed at former Colony resort.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • November 5, 2018
Colony developer's request for on-site sales office delayed for a month

Colony developer's request for on-site sales office delayed for a month

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 17, 2009
Mustangs receive collegiate coaching

Ohio State University wrestling coach Tom Ryan conducted a two-day mini camp for the Lakewood High wresting team June 11-12.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 9, 2011
The Observer goes mobile

The YourObserver.com iPhone app is now available for download in the iTunes store.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 5, 2016
Critic's Theater Picks

There's no shortage of great theater in the upcoming season. We've picked a few of our favorites.

  • Arts + Culture
Off-duty officers are providing three hours of dedicated patrol, in addition to usual patrols by the sheriff's office, per district weekly, according to the contract.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 20, 2012
Extra sheriff patrols start in Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club

Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies have begun targeting speeders in Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts 1 and 2, as per a contract with the districts.

  • East County
  • News
Dave Bullock and Juan Florensa
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 31, 2018
They set the standard

Bullock and Florensa raised the bar of public service.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
One student felt unsure about how she looked trying to play an air guitar, so Swezey grabbed one of his real ones to help her feel more comfortable. Sam Chaney
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 19, 2019
Oak Park teacher misses out on Teacher of the Year nod

Oak Park School's Shane Swezey was not selected, but is happy with being a finalist.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • June 11, 2017
Doctors Hospital throws paw-sitive bash

Doctors Hospital of Sarasota hosted a carnival to benefit the Southeastern Guide Dogs on June 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Aranibar says her priority is to get the board to set a stronger set of policies and procedures for itself that are transparent and easy to follow.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 20, 2013
Aranibar elected school board chair

The Manatee County School Board voted 4-1 to make Julie Aranibar, the district 5 representative, chairwoman.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 11, 2011
Heritage Harbour CDD begins budget cuts

The board will have several workshop-style meetings to address aspects of the proposed budget with residents.

  • East County
  • News
Imani Jones dribbles around a defender. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 15, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 12.15.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 12.15.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Miami senior Max Andrews, who won the men's singles title at last year's tournament, and junior teammate Christian Langmo will be back again at this year's event.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 2, 2016
Tennis tournament challenges players to adjust to clay

Prestige of Lakewood Ranch Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic grows as tourney slides into seventh season.

  • East County
  • Sports
A small pile of trash lays on Siesta Key Beach, half buried in sand on Siesta Key June 17, 2016. Residents and neighborhood groups are organizing efforts to decrease trash in preparation for the incoming Fourth of July crowds.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • June 17, 2016
Trash tops list of resident concerns for the Fourth

Holidays always bring more to the Key- more people, more traffic, more noise. But some residents aren’t as worried about what visitors bring, but what they leave behind.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota has announced classes are canceled on its website.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 25, 2012
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota cancels classes today

The school's offices and all other activities at SCF Lakewood Ranch, SCF Bradenton, SCF Venice and all other locations have been cancelled June 25 due to hazardous conditions caused by Tropical Storm Debby, SCF President Lars Hafner announced this morning.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 18, 2018
Is it curtain time?

Preserving the Van Wezel is looking remote. That is, unless you have some ingenious, affordable idea.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Clinical dietitian Laura McLeroy suggests aiming for a plate filled with vegetables, fruit, hard cheese and protein.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • December 18, 2019
How to stay on track this holiday

Avoiding overindulging during the holiday season can be tough, but luckily, a local dietitian is here to help.

  • Health
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 3, 2013
Cops Corner 1.03.13

Dec. 15 POT UNLUCK 2 p.m. - 1800 block Hibiscus Street. Petit Theft. A resident heard a woman's voice outside of her house and saw an SUV in her driveway. The resident saw a woman jump into the SUV and speed off with a large planter from her yard. She knocked over Christmas decorations in the process.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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