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Sarasota's Emma Anderson, who turns 2 in May, flops on a pile of pillows during a session with The Brats Club SRQ. Her mother, Megan, says she loves being able to take Emma to the park before or after the group.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 14, 2018
Finish tower takes on new life after World Rowing Championships

SANCA works to build a business base for its finish tower.

  • East County
  • News
Nancy Curtis snaps a photo of an owl while Jonathan Handee keeps an eye on the bird.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 8, 2019
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosts appreciative event

The annual Chairman's Reception recognized everyone from past leaders to the newest members.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County School District officials anticipate an annual growth of 800 students countywide for the next four years.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 15, 2015
Growing pains

Manatee County is considering three new schools, including a new East County high school. But first, it must answer the $150 million question of funding.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 29, 2011
Manasota Lacrosse League gears up for fall season

The Manasota Lacrosse League will open its 5th annual Fall Ball fall lacrosse league Sept. 18 at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2009
Never Surrender

Had there been a public poll before Sarasota's Public Art Committee voted Aug. 12 to reject accepting $500,000 to keep "Unconditional Surrende" on the bayfront, probably no one would have expected the committee to approve.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 16, 2021
Longboat Key firefighters honored at annual awards ceremony

Fire Rescue liaison and public information officer Tina Adams won the department’s employee of the year award.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Laird Wreford, Sarasota County Coastal Initiatives Manager, briefed the Siesta Key Association about the status of the independent review of the U.S. Army Corps Big Pass dredge.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 8, 2015
Siesta Key Association fields concerns on Big Pass dredge independent review

Siesta Key Association members received an update from the county about the efforts to independently review the U.S. Army Corps plan to dredge Big Pass.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 18, 2012
Our View: The county offices ...

The political buzz today, of course, is all about the presidential debate. Rightfully so. The course of America, if not the world, is at stake.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2011
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
  • News
When Connecticut natives Vic and Mary Frances Emerson bought a home in Esplanade Golf & Country Club, Mary says she had to be “dragged kicking and screaming” out of New England. “I didn’t know I would fall in love with LWR."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 21, 2019
Class Act: Rising Tide

Some couples support causes by opening their checkbooks. Other couples do it by opening their homes to fundraising events. Vic and Mary Frances Emerson are the second kind.

  • LWR Life
  • In Memoriam |
  • January 28, 2022
James Soda

James “Jim” Soda, 73, of Lakewood Ranch, FL, passed away peacefully with his family by his side after a long battle with cancer.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Lakewood Ranch High seniors Danny Walker and Ramsey Touchberry began training together at the Missing Link Golf Academy at Legacy Golf Club when they were 10 years old.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 23, 2013
Full circle

Lakewood Ranch High seniors Danny Walker and Ramsey Touchberry will vie for their third consecutive state championship Nov. 5 and Nov. 6.

  • East County
  • Sports
Phil Mancini and Michelle Butler at "Rock of Ages" in September.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • May 15, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Highlights from the 2012-2013 season; 'Tis the new season ...; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • April 4, 2018
Longboat Police warn residents about boat-theft ring

Longboat Police Department has reason to believe that locals could be at risk of having their boats stolen from their lifts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 28, 2013
Beach improvements top county's agenda

The Sarasota Board of County Commissioners met Wednesday to discuss issues from puppies to speed limits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Mary McAndrews |
  • January 27, 2014
10 steps to flawless skin

10 steps to flawless skin

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Braden River senior Ryan Walker won a pair of individual titles at the Class 3A-District 7 Swimming and Diving Championship Oct. 30. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 3, 2015
Braden River makes a splash at district meet

The Braden River High boys swim team finished second at the Class 3A-Distict 7 Swimming and Diving Championships Oct. 30.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 24, 2011
Our view

Stop cross-county enticements

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2015
Cops Corner: East County 07.09.2015

East County Cops Corner

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 24, 2018
Guests party amongst the fish at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

March 23 marked the 10-year anniversary of Party on the Pass.

  • Black Tie
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