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Andrew den Boggende completed his Eagle requirements by building a ga-ga pit for the YMCA.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 16, 2017
Lakewood Ranch should go ga-ga for this Boy Scout

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 7, 2013
Lakewood Ranch promotes new technology

Water utilities and Town Hall officials hope a new rebate program will help curb unnecessary lawn watering.

  • East County
  • News
'I hate to admit it, but I have a deep-seated desire for everyone to like me,' Mary Tischbein says. 'But that's something I'm almost over.'
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 7, 2013
For Tischbein, laughter is the best medicine

Comedian 'Long Island Mary' hopes to remind the audience of their crazy aunt or funny co-worker.

  • Arts + Culture
County Commissioner Nora Patterson.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 19, 2014
County tightens noise rules

The Sarasota County Commission voted Wednesday for more restrictive countywide noise restrictions.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Harrison Ford and Daniel Craig team up to fight the bad guys in the new sci-fi Western, “Cowboys and Aliens.”
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 3, 2011
Film Review: 'Cowboys & Aliens'

Suspend your disbelief and catch 'Cowboys & Aliens.' One need not be a devout fan of either genre to be entertained by this witty sci-fi Western.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • September 17, 2015
Rotary Club gives back

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key hosted its biweekly food pantry on Sept. 17 at Tuttle Elementary School.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Rev. Bill Friederich has spent 30 years in ministry.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 18, 2017
The Rev. Bill Friederich seeks to continue Longboat Island Chapel's success

Friederich was voted into his position on Jan. 8, after six months serving as interim minister.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 5, 2016
Making mom feel special

Students at Bay Haven School of Basics Plus and St. Boniface Preschool sit down and talk about their plans for Mother's Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2014
Our view

Before you vote for that tax

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Larry Barrett of Simply Gourmet Caterers
  • By June LeBell |
  • October 30, 2013
Tidbites

Cooking for Kids; Learning to cook as an adult; Eat Here Out There; and Quick Bites.

  • Arts + Culture
Bob Switzer
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 23, 2011
Scene & Heard

Switzer blows his horn for banjo groupies; Puppet show has strings attached; Dance magazine editor to visit Sarasota; Greenfield Prize awarded to NYC scribe; Hot exhibits

  • Arts + Culture
Paul Fokuhara waits for his pitch.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 13, 2017
Sarasota Senior Softball Association gives members competition they crave

The association has more than 350 members spread over six leagues.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Chef Judi Gallagher |
  • November 19, 2012
TWIS = This Week Is Sweet

TWIS = This Week Is Sweet

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Tobacco now comes in a variety of flavors, including vanilla, midnight berry and chocolate chip cookie dough.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 27, 2011
Sarasota County targets flavored-tobacco products

Believing tobacco companies are targeting kids with candy-flavored tobacco, the county could ask vendors to stop selling the products.

  • Sarasota
  • News
SANCA President Bob Sullivan stands in front of the new finish tower, which only needs windows and cosmetic work to be complete.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 22, 2017
Finish tower nears completion in Sarasota

The finish tower will put Nathan Benderson Park among the best rowing facilities in the world.

  • East County
  • News
The Incredible Reindeer, played by William Terrell, Cameron Boyer, John Smith and Connor Shilling, helped save Christmas.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Gene Witt Elementary Christmas Musical

First-grade students at Gene Witt Elementary School showed off their talents during the school's musical production of The Incredible Reindeer Dec. 15-16. The musical told the story of how the Incredible Reindeer saved Christmas after foggy weather, Rudolph's cold and an asteroid nearly kept Santa Claus from taking flight. The Gene Witt 'Orff' estra entertained students and guests before the start of the show.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo The Manatee Admirals hockey team is made up of players from Braden River, Lakewood Ranch, Manatee and Palmetto high schools.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 29, 2014
Icing the competition

The Manatee Admirals hockey team finished the regular season 16-1-1 and captured the No. 1 seed in the Lightning Conference tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy photo. Tyler's Ice Cream is located next to The Lazy Lobster at 5350 GMD.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 17, 2016
Here’s the scoop: Tyler’s Ice Cream

The gourmet ice cream shop is located next to The Lazy Lobster at 5350 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2009
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