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  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • December 14, 2019
Preschoolers learn meaning of Hanukkah

Temple Emanu-el held its Tot Shabbat on Dec. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Donna Swan |
  • September 29, 2010
Deal Us In

Play this approach

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The 40-person cast has been putting in long hours inside Lakewood Ranch High School's auditorium.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • March 30, 2011
WHAT RIVALRY?

For the first time in East County history, students from Braden River High School will join those at Lakewood Ranch High School in Lakewood's spring production, 'Camp Rock The Musical,' which opens March 31.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 16, 2013
Business Observer

St. Armands Circle Association welcomes new part-time assistant; Cannons Marina to showcase new offerings at St. Armands Boat Show; Dry Dock reopens for season; Taiwanese USF students take a field trip to visit Sandbar and Pine Avenue

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The ODA crowd throws commemorative mini-basketballs in the air at the close of the school's ceremony at its new field house.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 16, 2019
ODA's new multi-sport facility offers athletic and academic benefits

The Out-of-Door Academy's new Fox Field House facility gives the Thunder more room for basketball, volleyball and other indoor sports.

  • East County
  • Sports
Escape Room Sarasota owners Luis Montanez and Jennifer Seavey were inspired to start their business after experiencing the adrenaline of escape rooms for themselves.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 9, 2016
Social experiment: Escape Rooms Sarasota

Puzzles and teamwork determine success rate of players at Escape Rooms Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The former Little Footsteps property was listed for $625,000 in January. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 13, 2014
Food bank seeks funds for its new location

Meals on Wheels PLUS hopes to expand its adult daycare center program by relocating it in a building in Spring Forest Office Park.

  • East County
  • News
Bill Sandy sits at the desk where he produced the advice in "Learning from Upheaval."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 4, 2012
Neighbors: Bill Sandy

Bill Sandy has ridden the rollercoaster of business and shares his experience.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bubba and Susie are the mating pair on Islandside. File photo.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 24, 2019
No cygnets for Longboat Key this year

After heavy rainfall, the incubation period for the eggs came to a halt.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Donna Swan |
  • February 2, 2011
Deal us in

A trump shift is the winning move here

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarah Bikos of the Bradentucky Bombers Roller Derby team reaches out to Lakewood Ranch'   s Wayne Comegno, 5, who gets some beads.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 28, 2017
Tribute to Heroes Parade thrills Lakewood Ranch crowd

Thousands squeeze into Lakewood Main Street to honor veterans.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Sheriff's Office Dep. Russ Younger teaches a group of fifth-grade students at Gullett Elementary School about making good choices, which is part of the sheriff's office's Crossroads program.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 18, 2011
Cuts may eliminate elementary officers

Sheriff Brad Steube is planning to eliminate five elementary school resource officer positions as part of his cuts for next year's budgets.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 8, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Whiplash'

The new film 'Whiplash' is brimming with potential Oscar nods.

  • Arts + Culture
CEO Steve Bishop, General Manager Novel Day and Managing Partner Kevin Hagerty, of Surf Shack Coastal Kitchen
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2015
New businesses boom on St. Armands Circle

Next time you stroll the Circle, check out these seven new businesses that add flavor and flare to the shopping district.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 31, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 12, 2012
Mustangs shoot past Rams

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team defeated Riverview 3-2 Jan. 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 14, 2010
Briefs

Briefs

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch sophomore Faith Schyck scored the lone goal of the game.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 5, 2016
Lady Mustangs notch 10th shutout

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team edged past Riverview 1-0 Dec. 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Friendship Centers Gala co-chairs Dawn and Mike Bear. Photo by Molly Schechter.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 10, 2015
Black Tie & Tales

Friendship goes global; Love is in the air...; Big success under the big top; and Tidbits

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • July 23, 2013
A Night with Stevie Wonder Hits All the Right Notes

A Night with Stevie Wonder Hits All the Right Notes

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  • Things To Do
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