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Jennifer Lawrence as Tiffany and Bradley Cooper as Pat in "Silver Linings Playbook." Courtesy.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 28, 2012
Film Review: 'Silver Linings Playbook'

News flash! Bradley Cooper can act. In the new film, "Silver Linings Playbook," written and directed by David O. Russell, Cooper holds his own with a hefty ensemble of award-winning actors. Cooper even manages to shine in their company.

  • Arts + Culture
Jim McGuire, Joe Zampino, Don Prola and Dave Carter
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • April 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Men's Club Cowboy Cookout

St. Mary Men's Club celebrated its fourth annual Cowboy Cookout on Thursday, April 10, outside Fr. Pick Parish Hall. Attendees enjoyed a dinner of strip steak and baked potatoes before participating in a horseshoe contest.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tetsu Sato, of RIHN, checks a scallop-monitoring device for juvenile scallops on March 25, 2015 at a restoration site off Ken Thompson Park in Sarasota Bay. (Courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory)
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 1, 2015
Japanese institute looks to implement Mote policies

The Research Institute for Humanity and Nature in Kyoto, Japan is conducting a five-year study on Mote’s positive relations with the Sarasota community.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 25, 2015
Top Story — May: Ranch Jam — Face the music

Ranch Jam LLC collectively owes vendors more than $100,000 after an unsuccessful event in March. No payments are expected to be sent anytime soon.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High School coach Shawn Trent and ODA coach Brett Timmons led the Manatee and Sarasota teams in this year's PAL Bowl.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 19, 2011
HEAD TO HEAD

The Out-of-Door Academy's Brett Timmons and Lakewood Ranch's Shawn Trent served as the head coaches for their respective counties in the 19th Annual Brad Price Memorial PAL Bowl Jan. 14.

  • East County
  • Sports
Girls Inc. members made thank-you cards for first responders and local restaurants that assisted those without power in the wake of Hurricane Irma.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 19, 2017
Girls Inc. children craft letters of gratitude to Irma responders

Girls Inc. members wrote, drew and bedazzled thank-you cards for some of Sarasota’s hurricane helpers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County residents and officials have expressed concerns regarding the impact of the proposed dredging of Big Pass.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 5, 2015
Report dredges up Big Pass concerns

A county consultant says there’s not enough evidence to conclude plans to renourish Lido Beach won’t negatively impact Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
East County's Riley Makeever, 6, says she likes the Lakewood Ranch YMCA's daily reading times, which are relaxing.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 10, 2019
Reading initiative reaps results

Lakewood Ranch YMCA program keeps children ahead on the reading scale.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • July 4, 2018
Local bassist receives $12,000 over four-year period from The Exchange

From Sarasota to The Juilliard School, Reed Tucker is using his scholarships for his music career.

  • Arts + Culture
Junior Jordan Schmucker earned the win on the mound for Sarasota Christian.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 20, 2016
Blazers bound for title game

Sarasota Christian will play Seacrest Country Day for the Class 2A-District 6 championship April 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch seniors Kyra Klarkowski and Maddie Biggs both will play softball in college next year.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 18, 2015
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Catcher steals spotlight, signs with Palm Beach Atlantic

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • December 6, 2012
Yummy is in the House!

Yummy is in the House!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch co-president Debbie Rubin and volunteer Debbie Arronis had fun playing with Tanya.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 14, 2012
Growth prompts plans to expand

The Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch is conducting a high-end raffle to raise funds.

  • East County
  • News
The meeting will be held at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 13, 2017
Manatee County works on setting budget

Plans for capital projects, among other needs, are up for discussion.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • April 15, 2017
Southside celebrates Easter

Families gathered at Southside Elementary School for the Southside Village Life Easter egg hunt.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sophie Williamson in the chicken coop in her family’s backyard. Photos by Rebecca Wild Baxter.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • August 18, 2011
12-year-old raises chickens in backyard

A 12-year-old girl's interest in chickens has taken her from addressing the City Commission to raising hens in her backyard.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 6, 2018
Lord's Warehouse walks the runway

The "Once is not Enuf!" Fashion Show took place at Longboat Island Chapel March 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High sophomore Karlyn Hanson joined the Brandon All-Stars after moving to Florida in the eighth grade.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 28, 2014
Cheerleader ranks high at worlds

Lakewood Ranch High sophomore Karlyn Hanson cheers for the Mustangs, as well as the Brandon All-Stars.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Riverview High boys swim team finished first in Class 4A in the Florida High School Athletic Association’s Fall Academic Team Champions.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2013
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 19, 2016
St. Mary gets in the holiday spirit

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church hosted its annual Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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