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Cheryl Walstad, pictured, and her husband, Dave, are opening their second All Star Laundry location in Lakewood Ranch and will have a third in 2016.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 18, 2015
All Star Laundry hopes to clean up in Lakewood Ranch

Firm adds Portal Crossing opening in late December, then another location in 2016.

  • East County
  • News
Co-chairwoman Ronna Ruben, guest speaker Gail Simmons and co-chairwoman Rachael Feldman
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 16, 2019
The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee hosts Gail Simmons for Women's Day luncheon

The annual luncheon was held Dec. 16 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
"Guitar Girls" now runs through April 7. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 16, 2019
Scene & Heard Thursday, Jan. 17

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week, from an extended Florida Studio Theatre run of the show "Guitar Girls" to the retirement of John Fischer, managing director of Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 12, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Manatee County School Board member Julie Aranibar will not be charged with public records and Sunshine law violations.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 20, 2013
Manatee School Board member cleared of public records violation charges

The State Attorney's Office reports insufficient evidence to press charges against Manatee County School Board member Julie Aranibar over a potential public records and Sunshine law violation.

  • East County
  • News
East County resident Melissa Wandall, pictured with her daughter, Madisyn, speaks about red-light camera legislation. File photo.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 19, 2013
Tragic intersection to get red-light cameras

Manatee County has activated red-light cameras at four intersections, including State Road 70 and Tara Boulevard.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 22, 2015
News briefs

Tokyo Olympic delegation visits park; County administrator outlines priorities; School District plans for 2015-2016

  • East County
  • News
Faith Schyck.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 20, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Faith Schyck

The Lakewood Ranch girls soccer senior talks golden goals and inspirational quotes.

  • East County
  • Sports
Shannon Dromgool, ESE liaison, is one of the teachers who dressed up as a honeybee.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • August 14, 2019
Gocio's plan: B amazing

To celebrate it's new school grade, Gocio Elementary School teachers dressed as honeybees.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A tennis racket and ball and a pickleball racket and ball lie on a court at Cedars Tennis Resort & Club. Although the two sports are related, they have some differences in health benefits and drawbacks.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • April 15, 2020
Pros and cons: Comparing the health benefits of tennis and pickleball

Although the two racket sports are related, they give your body a workout in different ways.

  • Health
Susan Scott. Courtesy photo.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 6, 2012
Scott named to lead Education Foundation

The Education Foundation of Sarasota County Jan. 5 announced the appointment of Susan Scott as the nonprofit's new executive director, following a special meeting of the organization's board of directors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This home in John Ringling Estates at 23 S. Polk Drive recently sold for $2.3 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 3, 2018
John Ringling Estates home sells for $2.3 million

Residential real estate transactions for April 16-20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By John Vorel |
  • May 20, 2009
My View

What would happen if the Key Club expands?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 23, 2016
Theater review: 'Guys and Dolls'

Asolo Rep bets its season opener on a Broadway classic.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
This August 1997 aerial of the north end of Longboat Key was taken just months after a 1996 interim beach renourishment project was completed. Photos courtesy of the town of Longboat Key.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 22, 2011
TOP STORY, JAN.: Beach project in limbo

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis wants direction on how the town should move forward with renourishing its beaches.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
400 teams from across the country will play on Siesta Beach between July 20-25. (Photo courtesy USA Volleyball)
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 17, 2017
Thousands expected on Siesta Beach for volleyball championship

2,000 players, family members and spectators are expected to head to Siesta Key between July 20-25.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 6, 2013
Liquor store tops off Publix plans

Longboaters, raise your glasses and propose a toast: Within weeks, a new Publix Liquors will fill the storefront next to the grocery store.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brown vegetative debris on curbs was a common sight in the wake of Hurricane Irma, which left more than 300,000 cubic yards of debris throughout the county.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • March 22, 2018
County seeks local solution to debris-collection delay

After out-of-area contractors leave Sarasota area piles by the curbside for weeks, leaders lean toward teams based closer to home.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 2, 2010
Our View

Jaleski's successor

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
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