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Indigo's Clay and Ann Shimeall said Wine Walk Wednesday made for a perfect date night.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • July 27, 2018
Vintage walk on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch

The first Walk Walk Wednesday in Lakewood Ranch offered more than 20 wines for tasting.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
In addition to a regulation pickleball court at Longboat Key's Bayfront Park, there are two courts relined on a tennis court.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 18, 2019
Commissioners agree with residents on pickleball

Longboat leaders back plan to convert Bayfront Park tennis courts to six or eight permanent pickleball courts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Most everyone who has worked with Dora Walters at the Observer reveres her.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • August 9, 2019
Observer staff remembers Dora Walters

There is no shortage of stories about the former Longboat reporter.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch High cross country team opened its season at the Deja Vu Invitational Sept. 9 in Tampa.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 12, 2011
Ortiz and McDermott finish in Top 10

Lakewood Ranch High runners Olivia Ortiz and Devin McDermott finished in the Top 10 at the Dejà Vu Invitational Sept. 9 in Tampa.

  • East County
  • Sports
Adam Elshimy
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 24, 2016
Dear Santa, how great are these letters?

Local elementary students pour our their hearts to Kris Kringle.

  • East County
  • News
Denise Cantalupo. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County Schools.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 18, 2019
Sarasota school district names chief of Office of Accountability and Choice

Cantalupo succeeds Natalie Rocca, who recently retired from the school district in February.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Peter and Carrie Walsh demonstrate the closed dance hold position during rehearsal on March 17 at Empire Dance Studios. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 22, 2017
Dynamic Duo: Local ballroom competition will feature new amateur couple

Sarasota Challenge gives Carrie and Peter Walsh the chance to learn the art of ballroom dance — and fall in love all over again.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 11, 2011
Demographic makeup

According to newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 67.3% of Longboat residents were 65 or older as of April 2010.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • June 27, 2013
Commissioners pick through county budget

With the millage rate set to remain flat, the county is slated to dig deeper into reserves to increase its service levels.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mike Eng, Managing Editor
  • By Michael Eng |
  • February 22, 2012
Observed: Decision devolves into shameful display

When members of the Manatee County School Board last week voted 3-2 to institute a 1.75% pay cut and furlough days - retroactive to the beginning of the school year, no less - they surely knew the outrage it would cause.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 9, 2017
Cops Corner

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from Lakewood Ranch area and East County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
In about 10 crimes in July, the suspects used a metal object to crank doors and pop locks to gain access to vehicles.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 3, 2012
Burglars target Chevys on Siesta Key

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has roughly 10 undercover officers searching for a possible gang of burglars targeting rental cars on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Joseph Di Bartolomeo
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 22, 2018
Tara CDD Seat 1: Joseph Di Bartolomeo

Candidate touts experience, experience to help the board.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Guest Author |
  • March 12, 2019
Letters to the editor

Readers sound off on key issues.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
When grease gets into the county’s wastewater collection system it can cause blockages and clogs. Photo Courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 23, 2020
Change in Sarasota County grease regulations leave business owners concerned

A change in the county's fats, oils and grease regulations leave business owners with additional annual expenses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Our #student volunteers are joining in on the #fun too...#AvantGarde2016 #blacktieuntied
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 30, 2016
Your Black Tie 03.31.16

#blacktieuntied: see Black Tie events through the eyes of the attendees

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2017
Pay attention to gathering gulf storm, forecasters tell Florida

Nate could form by later today in Caribbean; threaten gulf coast by Sunday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Avery Goelz.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 1, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 03.01.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 03.01.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Managerial team, Blonde Ambition, before one of their team workouts: Kristi Bonsak, Sandra Rios, Jennifer Wilson, Liz Bright, Theresa Zupon and their trainer, Barbara Bertelle
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 21, 2012
Key Club rolls out program to achieve a healthy lifestyle

Longboat Key Club and Resort rolled out a Wellness Campaign in January to help members, guests and associates collaborate to get healthy physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, socially and environmentally.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brian Battie, who played for the Sailors as a sophomore, is back for his senior season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 8, 2019
Sarasota High football season preview

The Sarasota High Sailors football team believes it is close to righting the ship under Spencer Hodges.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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