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  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • January 16, 2014
School Board

Please send your school and classroom news, events and extraordinary efforts to Community Editor Harriet Sokmensuer, [email protected].

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Social media star Bethany Mota spoke to East County students about bullying, fashion and makeup.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 4, 2014
YouTube personality visits local middle and high schools

Social media familiar face Bethany Mota stops at Braden River Middle and High schools during her nationwide tour.

  • East County
  • News
A security officer stands guard at Sarasota High School as students are released for their lunch period.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 14, 2019
One year post-Parkland: What school security in Sarasota looks like today

After the Parkland shooting in 2018, Sarasota schools sped up some security measures, and new ones appeared.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Randabi’s Deli is located 6550 Gateway Ave.  Temple Sinai members and New York natives Jerry Thomas and Michael Lauber own the deli.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • August 6, 2013
Randabi's Deli celebrates grand opening

Sarasotans can enjoy a complimentary sampler platter with a purchase of any meal through Sunday for the grand opening week of Randabi's Deli, 6550 Gateway Ave.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Eight-year-old Jacob Micca says he likes the swings and the monkey bars best.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 2, 2014
Foundation opens new playground

Foundation for Dreams leaders next hope to construct a shade structure for the equipment.

  • East County
  • News
Adriana Gretch, Rich DeStasio, Barbara Bishop-Reid and Greg LeBlanc fist bump after the game.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 19, 2024
Lakewood Ranch residents make fast friends at cornhole

The weekly game is held in The Yard at Waterside Place on Thursday mornings.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 21, 2011
Whitney Beach owner checks out hotel plans

Could a hotel check-in at the north end of Longboat Key?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2011
In Brief

APRIL FOOLS -- Repaving to take residents down memory lane; Heat is on for Longboat volunteer firefighters; Paradise found in U.S. Census Bureau numbers

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Joanne Assaly, right, looks at the current Bayfront Park concept with Sarasota County worker Rob LaDue. Photo by Kristen Herhold
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 5, 2014
Bayfront Park open house sparks debate

Discussions about what amenities the property should feature weren't exactly a walk in the park during the Oct. 30 meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Danny Erlenmeyer, a 2016 graduate of Lakewood Ranch High, competed in the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for the first time June 26, in Omaha, Neb.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 29, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Lakewood Ranch graduate fulfills childhood dream at U.S. Olympic Team Trials.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ziggy, a lemur at Big Cat Habitat, is ready to interact with any visitors. He loves to jump around and explore.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 16, 2021
What to do: A peek at the Lakewood Ranch area's animal attractions

The greater Lakewood Ranch area has plenty of places to see various types of animals.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Grand Mariner development includes 14 condominiums and 20 deep-water boat slips.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 13, 2011
Grand Mariner sells for $9.5 million

Bank of America took ownership of the 14-unit condominium following a 2009 foreclosure judgment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble presents its second concert of the year Thanksgiving weekend, on Nov. 28.
  • By Abby Weingarten |
  • November 12, 2021
Wind Ensemble trumpets upcoming concert

The Lakewood Ranch group will perform on Thanksgiving weekend.

  • Arts + Culture
Chinese exchange students  Jeffrey Qiu, Cheyenne Zhang, Liz Zhuo, Frank Liao and Tina Shibano  visited students at the academy's lower school. They are pictured with Claire Maag, Luca Marino and Johnny Robinson, front row.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 5, 2014
Chinese students glean lessons from visit

Five teenagers from Beijing contrast the teaching style at ODA with schools back home.

  • East County
  • Schools
Season is heating up. Here's what you can look forward to on the arts scene.
  • By Su Byron |
  • August 21, 2025
Season is heating up. Here's what you can look forward to on the arts scene.

From bold exhibitions to boundary-pushing performances, the months ahead promise something for every kind of art-lover.

  • Arts + Culture
Bill Galvano was elected to the State Senate in November.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 1, 2013
State Senator Bill Galvano to visit Willowbrook community today

Senator Bill Galvano will visit East County's Willowbrook community today to gauge the progress of repairs to its homes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • October 25, 2012
The Greatest Show on Asphalt

The Greatest Show on Asphalt

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Phayre family submitted a Nintendo-inspired video called "The Super Phayre Family."
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2011
Primrose dancers need your votes

Two families from Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch have entered videos in the Primrose School and Children's Miracle Network Family Dance-off competition, and they need your votes.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 27, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra starts dinner series with Beethoven Fall event

Orchestra patrons enjoyed a Q&A with featured conductor Marcelo Lehninger.

  • Black Tie
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 16, 2018
Culture Collective gets a dose of flower power at Selby Gardens

The young art patrons group got a private tour of The Orchid Show: ‘Endless Forms’ Nov. 15 at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Arts + Culture
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