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Chef Jet Tila with Dr. Joann Barrett and Stephanie Sassetti’s eighth-grade science class following a cooking lesson.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • September 27, 2017
Jet Tila cooks up excitement

Celebrity chef sparks interest in science and cooking at the Out-of-Door Academy in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Fireworks will start at 9 .m. Dec. 31. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 19, 2019
UTC rings in New Year with special celebration in Sarasota

Fireworks and other family-friendly festivities are planned for New Year's Eve.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 17, 2010
LBK firefighter/paramedic visits Haiti

When Jeff Bullock arrived in the tent city in the outskirts of Port au Prince, Haiti, he knew that this effort would be unlike any past efforts - and unlike anything he expected.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The home at 6211 Gulf of Mexico Drive has five bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 4,980 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 22, 2022
Sleepy Lagoon home sells for more than $10 million

A Sleepy Lagoon home was the top sale at more than $10 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Donna Swan |
  • February 16, 2011
Deal Us In

How to secure a difficult win

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 19, 2020
New pickleball courts open at Bayfront Park, some players say more needed

Two pickleball-only courts were completed at Bayfront Park last week. Players are grateful, but say it may not be enough.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 11, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: February 11

Gordan Silver captured the beauty of the Ringling Bridge and downtown Sarasota from Bird Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 11, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: February 11

Karen Weissenstein captured a heart shape of sunlight during sunset on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 16, 2018
Palm Aire women raise funds through fashion

Annual show features designs from Evelyn & Aurthur in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 11, 2021
East County weather page photo: February 11

Allison Rhodes captured a photo of this baby alligator in Riverwalk Ridge in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Thunder by the Bay has had a presence on Main Street in downtown Sarasota every year since 1999, but the motorcycle festival will move to a new venue in 2017.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 20, 2016
Thunder by the Bay relocates to Lakewood Ranch

Following complaints from downtown Sarasota merchants and residents, the motorcycle festival is moving almost entirely out of the city and expanding its presence elsewhere in the region.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Donna Swan |
  • May 26, 2010
Deal Us In

Loser on loser

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Tina and Jimmy O’Brien, Licensed Real Estate Agents |
  • January 10, 2019
List Your Home and Win the Sale!

List Your Home and Win the Sale!

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Sponsored Content
  • By David Conway |
  • October 15, 2018
Selby Gardens secures $21.8 million for master plan

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens hopes to raise $92 million as it works to implement a series of renovations at its bayfront campus.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Armando Linde and others support the construction of crosswalks on Gulf of Mexico Drive this month.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 11, 2015
GMD crosswalk construction begins this week

Four crosswalks are being installed on Gulf of Mexico Drive to make pedestrian crossings safer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo Attorney Dan Bailey, along with Sarasota Police Foundation founder Larry Twill, have transferred the organization to new leadership.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 31, 2014
Police foundation announces leadership

Mired in controversy last winter, the Sarasota Police Foundation has gotten off of the ground thanks largely to the help of Larry Twill and Dan Bailey.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 19, 2016
Film review: 'The Innocents'

'The Innocents' questions faith in horrific circumstances.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By John Ewing |
  • May 2, 2012
Observe This: Today’s Top Stories

Observe This: Today’s Top Stories

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Lakewood Ranch High seniors Faith Kurtz  and Kaylee Eckelman collect donations from students during lunch. Photo courtesy of Jaime Gutierrez.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 13, 2019
Lakewood Ranch High School helps Hurricane Dorian victims

Lakwood Ranch football benefits Hurricane Dorian victims in Bahamas.

  • East County
  • News
Girls are learning the value of philanthropy during the 30-day Match Challenge at Girls Inc. of Sarasota County.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • September 18, 2013
Girls Inc. in the midst of $150,000 matching campaign

A small group of donors have pledged $150,000 to Girls Inc. of Sarasota County if the girls can match the funds in their micro society.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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