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  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 15, 2014
Longboat luminaries

The Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design honors six 'Longboat Key luminaries' this season in its sixth annual Ageless Creativity series. These artists show how the creative process transcends time.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ian Black and Jim Soda, led by instructor Rosann Argenti, hold the single whip push pose.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 1, 2015
Tai Chi trains mind and body

The 300-year-old Chinese exercise form provides activity with little stress to the body.

  • Health
Jorge Blanco was born in the historic colonial area  of Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. Photo by Barbara Banks
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 2, 2018
Jorge Blanco exhibit shows artist's love for the simple joys in life

The abstract sculptor and illustrator utilizes color and simple forms to make his Alfstad& Contemporary audience smile.

  • Arts + Culture
Olivia Karow said she is guided by her faith and family. Courtesy photo.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • May 15, 2019
Look above, go beyond at Lakewood Ranch High School

Olivia Karow is clearly passionate about two things: her faith and her loved ones.

  • East County
  • Schools
City Manager Tom Barwin narrowed the list of 13 police chief candidates down to five today. The goal is to name a new police chief by the end of October.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • September 14, 2012
Police chief list down to 5

As the next step in the process, the city manager and community members will interview each candidate. Of the five semifinalists, two are police chiefs, two are from Florida law-enforcement agencies, and two are women.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • August 10, 2011
My View: Government debt is a moral failure

The moral compass for the majority of our political leadership in both parties is what is right for re-election, not the country's future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Authorities captured the suspect today.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 30, 2016
Bradenton stabbing suspect arrested

Authorities arrested Hugo Orona for stabbing his roommate.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Freedom Elementary's Jordan Michaelin tosses her friend Eleanor Ietermend in the pool at John H. Marble Park with a splash. They have fun cooling off.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 27, 2018
Manatee County's capital plan includes Marble Park upgrades

County attempts 'balancing act' in parks system to keep up with growth.

  • East County
  • News
George Rauch, Longboat Key, is chief executive officer of Bradenton-based General Propeller and a former Wall Street investment banker.
  • By George Rauch |
  • August 29, 2012
Market Watch: Government destroyed the economy - here's how to revive itÂ

In the early 1970s, the Nixon administration refused to transfer gold from our Federal Reserve System to France, in settlement for a pool of dollars that existed in French banks that President Charles DeGalle wanted redeemed for gold.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Longboat Key Foundation Chairman Bob Simmons with Vice Mayor David Brenner, board members Warren Simonds and Jeff Mayers, Longboat Key Mayor Jim Brown and Tom Aposporos
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2014
LBK Foundation to kick off $1 million campaign

The nonprofit organization's first priority is to generate funds to assist a future medical facility with startup costs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 5, 2018
'The Insult' makes for a frightened yet compassionate audience

Moviegoers will be pulled in many directions during this emotional tale of racial tensions in the Middle East.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 5, 2012
Mini donuts offer big treat

Hungry for a little sweet treat?

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Rev. Kenneth Blyth, the Rev. Norman Pritchard, the Rev. Gerry Finegan, the Rev. David Danner of All Angels,Rabbi Stephen Sniderman  Mimi Horwitz and the Rev. Bill Friederich
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 15, 2017
Longboat Key community invited to Thanksgiving service

The Longboat Key clergy members are preparing for the annual Thanksgiving Interfaith Service on Nov. 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Katelynn Coons.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 23, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Katelynn Coons

The Lakewood Ranch sophomore swimmer talks FLAGS and BMX bikes.

  • East County
  • Sports
East Manatee Fire Rescue District regularly  helps Myakka City Fire Control District with brush fires and other incidents. Brush trucks like this one, at East Manatee, can move while spraying water.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 15, 2019
Fire districts talk merger in Lakewood Ranch area

East Manatee, Myakka fire districts explore options.

  • East County
  • News
The annual Sarasota holiday tradition features an appearance from Santa Claus.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 17, 2016
Downtown Holiday Parade marches on

The retirement of organizer Paul Thorpe threw the future of the event into question, but the annual parade down Main Street will be back in December.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kevin Hanley submitted this photo, taken overlooking Ward Lake in East County.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2014
Weather: East County

Visit YourObserver.com to submit your local weather photos. Each weekly winner will be entered into a monthly drawing for a $25 gift card. One grand prize winner will receive a $5,000 flooring makeover.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tanya Kutchara cooks up fresh barbecued shrimp from Ruth's Chris Steakhouse.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 13, 2015
Residents sample Taste of Gulf Gate

Friends of Gulf Gate Library hosts food and wine event Taste of Gulf Gate.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Midway through the 500-meter finals, Survivors in Synch takes command at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 22, 2018
Local Dragon Boat team roars to victory

Taskmaster captain breathes fire into Survivors in Synch

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 9, 2010
Commission plans Islandside field trip

Commissioner Gene Jaleski may ask the town attorney when the Islandside hearing reconvenes Friday to arrange a field trip to the project site.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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