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  • By Pam McTeer |
  • August 26, 2009
Lakewood to throw end-of-summer bash

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities' annual Back to School Splash Bash will feature water slides, a dunk tank, skateboarding and more.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasotans Cliff Roles, Jay Lusteck and Don Walker explore the American Character as delegates of the Continental Congress in the upcoming season opener “1776” at FSU Center for Performing Arts.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 7, 2012
EDUCATION PRODUCTION: Meet your delegates

Three Sarasotans portray delegates in Asolo Rep's season opener, '1776,' a musical play about the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 2, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Lakewood Ranch scored 1222 points — the highest in Manatee County.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 8, 2010
Manatee schools earns positive marks

Five of Manatee's district high schools earned a B grade for the 2009-2010 year, including Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high schools.

  • East County
  • News
This rendering depicts the revised plans for the North Palm Avenue streetscape improvement project — which pleased residents who wanted to preserve a palm grove.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 13, 2015
Sketching the future of an evolving Palm Avenue block

Controversy surrounding the push to preserve a palm grove on North Palm Avenue has sparked a broader conversation regarding the design of a busy segment of the street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
John Chrzczonowski has worked for months to rediscover the history behind the broken sculpture on the Sarasota Garden Club's property. President Olivia Haynes says his work has been huge for the club. Photos by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • August 14, 2014
VIDEO: Garden Club pieces history together

After discovering pieces of a statue dating back to 1939 on the Garden Club's property, the group is working to repair the sculpture.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jen Horvat has done marketing for a museum, AOL and a variety of other organizations. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 15, 2015
Conversation with Jen Horvat

When GreyHawk Landing resident Jennifer Horvat moved to the area from Michigan four years ago, she took her time determining for which organization she wanted to volunteer.

  • East County
  • News
Sally Krause began working in 1982 at the Longboat Key Club and Resort.
  • By Dora Walters |
  • April 11, 2012
Longtime employee enjoys meeting new people

From lavish parties to circus-themed weddings, providing great service can be a juggling act. Sally Krause has been doing it for 30 years at the Longboat Key Club and Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 11, 2012
Comment: Three-hour match tests reporter's mettle

As with any other road trip, I gathered the necessary supplies - snacks, bottled water and sunscreen - before heading to the Class 3A-District 12 tournament April 4.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 21, 2014
Sarasota County real estate market heats up

In January new listings in Sarasota County sent the area's total inventory to a 32-month high.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
An auction for an 80% interest in 2.3 acres of Colony Beach & Tennis Resort property planned for May 9 was postponed.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 14, 2014
Clerical error postpones Colony auction

Unicorp National Development Inc. President Charles Whittall has a contract to buy the resort's bankrupt estate, and he's confident he will win the bid for 2.3 acres at auction.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 2, 2013
Chris-Craft focuses on high-end boat niche

Chris-Craft, the company that made boats for John F. Kennedy and Elvis Presley, has slowly sailed back to pre-downturn levels. One key lesson: Get expenses under control.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • July 20, 2011
My View: It's not a 'drain,' it's a wash

A recent news story reveals a misunderstanding of how the economics work. Employees contributing to their pensions doesn't lessen the economy.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 3, 2010
Gault presents vision suggestions

Key resident Bob Gault believes the town needs to acquire input from potential visitors to see how Longboat Key is perceived.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • November 9, 2012
Win-Win with Dwell Green

Win-Win with Dwell Green

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2009
Obituaries

Obituaries

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Roger Drouin |
  • November 8, 2012
Former Van Wezel employee files harassment complaint

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission notified the city of Sarasota of the harassment complaint in an Oct. 24 form.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Barron Schimberg and his son, Sy, wrote “Pancakes and Pickles” over the course of seven years.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 2, 2013
Father and son create an appetite for words with book

Barron and Sy Schimberg are donating the money from their children's book, 'Pancakes and Pickles,' to the Miracle League of Manasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 21, 2012
Kiwanis Club gets good marks for 2012 scholarship distribution

The Kiwanis Club raised $35,000 this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 6, 2010
Hogle talks town issues with Village residents

Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle spoke at the Longbeach Village Association's final meeting of the season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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