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  • By Emily Walsh |
  • November 10, 2010
The Observer welcomes season with new features

The Observer freshens its print design and strengthens its online efforts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Christine and Ryan Roman welcomed their daughter, Giavanna Jayne Nicole Roman, to the world Aug. 6, 2011.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 24, 2011
Man, paralyzed by cancer, celebrates daughter's birth

Ryan Roman didn't know if he'd be alive to see the birth of his daughter,Giavanna. Now, he can't wait to see what the future holds for her.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mail ballot returns that will be announced tonight for the May 12 mail-only ballot Longboat Key Club referendum as of Monday afternoon have set a record high for the Key’s voter turnout.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 12, 2015
Key Club referendum decision coming tonight

Mail ballot returns will be announced tonight for the May 12 mail-only ballot Longboat Key Club referendum.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manfred Welfonder, principal at MW Corp., has been hoping to redevelop the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort on Longboat Key for more than five years.
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 4, 2016
Welfonder seeks Colony plan with Fairmont Hotels

The Town Commission will consider extending the grandfathered tourism units for the Colony Beach & Tennis Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Plaza Hotel had been proposed for this lot at South Palm Avenue and Alderman Street.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 15, 2010
Commission to debate Palm Avenue zoning

A group of residents wants to create a new zoning district in their neighborhood to prevent certain kinds of commercial development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 13, 2013
Bruce Williams restarts building of Winding River

The East County community, with 14 sites completed in 2005, has 48 home sites remaining.

  • East County
  • News
  SANCA President and CEO Tomás Herrera-Mishler resigned Friday.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 4, 2021
SANCA president and CEO quits after one year in Sarasota

Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota sees its leadership shift as SANCA president and CEO resigns.

  • East County
  • News
The property at 113 N. Polk Drive  was built in 1995, it has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,972 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 16, 2022
Ringling Estates home sells for $6.2 million

Polk Drive property is the top seller at $6.2 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
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  • By Nicole Thompson |
  • August 13, 2015
Day Trippin' — The Florida Distillery

Day Trippin' — The Florida Distillery

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 6, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Citrus Cafe

Citrus Cafe owner and Executive Chef Mike McCormick shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Lynn and Brian Fitzpatrick are some of the founding members of the Celtic Heritage Society in Lakewood Ranch. Courtesy photo.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • October 17, 2018
Can't knock this block party in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch clubs, Tour of Homes will be showcased at annual event.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 3, 2019
Track and field championships: Day one

Rain and lightning can't stop area athletes from medaling.

  • East County
  • Sports
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 1, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Cheri Coryea's future as Manatee County Administrator could be decided Jan. 6 at a Commission meeting.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 30, 2020
Manatee County Commission strife demands public input

Public needs to provide feedback to Manatee County Commission as it plots a new course for the future.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2013
SIDELINES

Lakewood wins academic championship; BRSC tryouts upcoming; Manatee Cal Ripken names All-Stars; Lakewood honors athletic alumni

  • East County
  • Sports
Terry Wilson, a Waterlefe resident, paints stripes on her sheepshead fish. "I was shocked when I found out we were painting with a real fish," Wilson says. "It sounds like fun."
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 26, 2020
Painting on a grand scale in East County

Waterlefe residents learn how to paint with a fish

  • East County
  • News
Christian McKay chats with coach Bob Smithers while changing weights during a practice at Booker High on Jan. 23. McKay will compete for a state title Feb. 2 at Panama City Beach.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 25, 2018
Sports gave Booker High senior a needed lift

The state title favorite weightlifter originally joined to gain mental toughness.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Bradenton's Marlie Haynes, 2, and mom, Monique Mitchell, enjoy some pirates' company.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 9, 2016
Anna Maria Island Privateers sail into Braden River Library

A packed ship of children enjoy stories read by pirates.

  • East County
  • News
The Out-of-Door Academy freshmen Tyler Dietrich, Austin Hoppe, Jake Romine, Carson Jungers, Desmond Lindsay and Jimmy Kuebler and eighth-grader Justin Fischer have all been playing baseball together since they were in elementary school.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 29, 2012
Seven ODA students make baseball a lifelong love

Seven members of The-Out-of-Door Academy baseball team have been playing together since they were in Little League.

  • East County
  • Sports
Photo by Pam Eubanks. Stephen Powell, owner of Jewelry by Cole, crafts jewelry at his store on St. Armands Circle.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 27, 2013
Day celebrates small businesses

Locals look forward to a boost from Small Business Saturday Nov. 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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