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Sisters Allison and Isabel Dunn dip their feet in the lake to cool off.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Oscar Sherer State Park 24th Annual Earth Day

Oscar Sherer State Park held its 24th Annual Earth Day celebration Sunday, April 21 to get the community to enjoy the park and the great outdoors. Entry was free and approximately 1,500 people came to the park for Earth Day. Community members enjoyed free kayaking, guided hikes, BBQ, kids games, a coloring contest, photo contest and live music all day long. 'We are always taking from the planet,' said Park Manager Tony Clements. 'This is a good way to come back to earth and make a difference.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A community document-shredding event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 15, in the Town Hall parking lot.
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • August 5, 2014
Town Hall to host document shredding event

Longboat Key residents will have an opportunity to shred their unwanted documents for free.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Scruff McGruff will also be in attendance to greet guests for the film.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 9, 2014
Sarasota Police host free outdoor movies

Sarasota Police rescheduled outdoor screening of Disney's "Frozen" and "Cars" for Saturday night.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Hayden Shroyer stretches to make a catch at first base.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 20, 2019
All-Star baseball tournaments bring out the 'fun' in fundamentals

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 12, 2020
Make a law and voila!

Sarasota city commissioners once again defied logic. While supporting the smart move to allow residential uses in commercial zones, they spoiled the idea with counterproductive regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Lakewood Ranch High softball team, raising outfielder Denali Schappacher high, celebrates after winning the district title in 2016.Â
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 15, 2019
Wave of Change

With deep roots in place at Lakewood Ranch High School, its new leaders are ready to take school spirit — and achievement — to new heights.

  • LWR Life
  • By Donna Swan |
  • April 30, 2009
Deal us in

Too much time

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 10, 2013
News Briefs

Deputies remove aggressive dogs; Siesta beach wins more accolades; Impact fee data delayed for months

  • Siesta Key
  • News
SYC Leadership and SYC Cares Committee.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • February 6, 2020
Sarasota Yacht Club gives back to local nonprofits

The Sarasota Yacht Club philanthropic branch is SYC Cares.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Sandy Gilbert |
  • July 29, 2009
Bring back 1998 program to beautify GMD

With a combination of state beautification grants and volunteer property owners, the east side of Gulf of Mexico Drive could be like the west side: lush and beautiful.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
BJ Ivey's players said the relationships he's built with them have made it easy to buy in to his instruction.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • May 28, 2025
Sarasota High athletics are on the rise

The Sailors had a historic athletic year, and better results could be on the horizon.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Miss Susie’s Newtown Kitchen will tentatively open this fall. Courtesy image
  • By Shellie Terry |
  • March 9, 2018
New neighborhood flavor coming to Newtown with Miss Susies's restaurant

Miss Susie’s Newtown Kitchen will offer a new concept for fast-casual dining when it tentatively opens this fall.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 28, 2019
We Care Manatee hosts feathery evening

Black Tie Bash is back, Embracing Our Differences honors late co-founder, Forks & Corks has been rescheduled and more news on the scene this week.

  • Black Tie
The Riverview High boys swimming team holds aloft its fourth-consecutive state swimming title.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 28, 2017
Memories of grandeur

Counting down the top Sarasota sports moments of 2017.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2014
News Briefs

Town hires new planner; Key Club manager seeks Sunday morning alcohol sales; Sarasota Bay Fishing Forum seeks local anglers; Scheduling error results in no underground utilities video

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 30, 2015
Week's best bets: Monday, March 30

Week's best bets: Monday, March 30

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
"I do believe in leading by example, showing respect and building relationships," Lakewood Ranch Town Hall's Executive Director Eva Rey said. "There isn't anything I would ask my employee to do that I wouldn't do myself."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 27, 2011
TOP STORY, JUNE: Eva Rey

The Villages' Eva Rey was chosen as Lakewood Ranch Town Hall's new executive director.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 15, 2013
Special Features: Tony Stopperan

Tony Stopperan had a dream that has become his sleepless reality -- a film collaboration between FSU/Asolo Conservatory and Ringling College of Art and Design.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch's Linda McMillan, Gail Edelman, Mercedes Andrus and Helene Levin gather to play Canasta through the Lakewood Ranch Women's Club Canasta/Mahjong Club.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • October 7, 2025
Canasta and Mahjong mean socialization and strategy for women's club

Beginners receive instruction and patience when they join the Lakewood Ranch club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Educator of the Year winner Debra Hartline stands with Support Employee of the Year winner Amanda Keeney.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • March 13, 2019
Top of the class at Braden River High and Myakka City Elementary in Manatee County

Braden River High teacher earns Educator of Year Award for the School District of Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
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