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Lori Basilone helped expand and create new programs for Community Activities.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 25, 2015
Basilone leaves CAC after eight eventful years

Lori Basilone prepares to say goodbye after helping Lakewood Ranch find and cultivate its community spirit.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 18, 2009
BROTHERLY BACKUP

Braden River High sophomore quarterback Ryan Fischer stepped in for his brother, Stephen, to lead the Pirates to a 22-13 victory Sept. 18.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Michael Eng |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Jaden Hair

Lakewood Ranch's Jaden Hair is one of the East County's most endearing people - and certainly the community's most famous chef. Since releasing her first cookbook, "The Steamy Kitchen Cookbook," last fall, Hair's fame has grown nationwide with appearances on 'The Today Show' and 'The CBS Early Show.'

  • East County
  • News
On busy days, cars crowd North Shell Road, making it difficut for residents to enter and leave their driveways.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 12, 2012
Siesta residents look for parking solutions

Beach Access No. 1, on North Shell Road, has become overcrowded, and some residents are looking for a more organized arrangement.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A record nine football players signed scholarships on National Signing Day Feb. 3.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 3, 2016
Pirates and Mustangs make college choices

Fifteen East County athletes signed college scholarships Feb. 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
Francis X. "Chip" Flaherty started Walden Media with his brother out of his apartment in 2000 and the company's films have gone on to gross over $3.3 billion worldwide.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 21, 2015
Chip Flaherty talks the big impact of family films

Francis X. "Chip" Flaherty, Jr. stopped by Ringling College of Art and Design Tuesday night to discuss filmmaking and creating cutting-edge, family friendly entertainment.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 10, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2010
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Main Street Memorial

Readers react to Schroeder-Manatee Ranch moving the veterans memorial once planned for Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Observer Media Group's Alex Mahadevan and Leslie Gnaegy modeling in the iconcept fashion show.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 31, 2014
Black Tie Untied

Untie the weekend with Black Tie Untied, featuring Wine Walk to Ca d'Zan, iconcept6 and Firefly Gala.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By The Insider |
  • April 19, 2012
Sarasota Film Festival: THURSDAY GO-TO GUIDE: NFL Greats! PLAN YOUR WEEKEND! Matinee Madness! SFF Luncheon/In Conversation Two for One! Amy Seimetz Recommends!

Sarasota Film Festival: THURSDAY GO-TO GUIDE: NFL Greats! PLAN YOUR WEEKEND! Matinee Madness! SFF Luncheon/In Conversation Two for One! Amy Seimetz Recommends!

  • Arts + Culture
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 25, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 21, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 20, 2010
Jewfish dock in jeopardy

A decision by two boards to postpone a dock-variance request could put Jewfish Key's main dock, one residents depend upon to get to and from the island, in jeopardy.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
South Key residents were alarmed over the New Year’s holiday when they saw residents building a concrete wall on top of a seawall at Point of Rocks Circle. The wall was removed after county staff intervened. Courtesy photos.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 12, 2012
Island Beat: County officials quickly handle a zoning violation

Thanks to quick action from the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office and Sarasota County staff, a serious zoning violation was halted near Point of Rocks during the New Year's celebration, Siesta Key Association President Catherine Luckner told members during their Jan. 5 regular meeting.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2014
News Briefs

No red tide impacts detected alongshore; Town seeks volunteers for new retirement board; Primary election is Aug. 26

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Benjie Brinkofski served in the Army during the Vietnam War. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 13, 2015
Conversation with Benjie Brinkofski

Benjie Brinkofski is a New Jersey native who moved to Lakewood Ranch in 1998 with his wife and high school sweetheart, Pattie.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 1, 2010
Peterson, Johnston Smith named 2010 Developmental Coach of the Year

U.S. Figure Skating and the Professional Skaters Association recently named Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex's Jim Peterson, Lyndon Johnston and Alison Smith as the 2010 Developmental Coach of the Year.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nicole Thompson |
  • August 19, 2014
TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Selva Grill

TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Selva Grill

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
"I love this place," Lera Auerbach says of The Hermitage. "I think it's one of the jewels of not just Florida, but it is an incredibly important residency in the U.S."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 11, 2013
Composer of note

Sarasotan Lera Auerbach's life is composed of unique opportunities that led her to become a composer and concert pianist in high demand.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photos
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 22, 2012
Ovations: Congratulations are in order

Do you know someone who has cause for celebration? The East County Observer wants to celebrate with you! Submit your Ovations news to Michael Eng, [email protected].

  • East County
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