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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2014
Obituary: Peggy Skidmore

Peggy Skidmore, of Longboat Key and Sea Girt, N.J., died Dec. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 17, 2010
WaveRunners post impressive showing at Gator Holiday Classic Invitational

Twelve members of the Lakewood Ranch YMCA WaveRunners swim team competed at the Gator Holiday Classic Invitational Dec. 3-5 in Gainesville.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mi Pueblo offers an authentic Mexican menu and atmosphere at their locations in Sarasota and Venice.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 8, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Mi Pueblo

This week we went in the kitchen at Mi Pueblo, with owner Bonifacio Caro, while chef Julio prepares carne asada tacos with fresh salsa verde. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • May 23, 2013
Student Spotlight: ZACHARY JORDAN

Zachary Jordan has spent his life on the water. Last year, the 15-year-old Pine View School for the Gifted student came up with the idea for Amazing Water Experiences, or AWE, a program that provides children with the opportunity to kayak and experience nature.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 2, 2009
Our View

Health care = USPS, schools

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Helen Turner, David Campbell, Sandy Campbell and Fred Berg won first place in Division 3 last year.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 19, 2018
Observer Challenge Tennis Tournament is back for another round

The tournament will kick off Jan. 10 with a cocktail party and will continue with play from Jan. 11 to Jan. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 8, 2017
Artists travel from Italy to open the 2017 Basch Glass Exhibition

The exhibit opened with a private reception at The Richard and Barbara Basch Gallery on Jan. 7.

  • Black Tie
Brothers and third-generation owners Jeff and Jason Toale, with second generation owners Robert and Curt Toale at the Orange Avenue location.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 9, 2012
Toale Brothers Funeral Home: A century of comfort

As Toale Brothers Funeral Home and Crematory approaches its centennial anniversary, the third generation of Toales offers comfort to community members experiencing loss.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Down two offensive starters, Braden River High beats district opponent Palmetto High 31-24.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 6, 2017
East County football roundup: 10.06.17

Down two offensive starters, Braden River High beats district opponent Palmetto High 31-24.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cyclists will ride along Gulf of Mexico Drive
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 6, 2017
Hundreds of athletes set for Longboat triathlon

Cycling portion of the event will take place on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hayley Rio and Calen MacDonald. Courtesy photo.  DO NOT USE
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 19, 2017
Southeast High School student honored for academic excellence

Calen MacDonald was one of four National Merit Scholar semifinalists from Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 12, 2012
FDOT project to install median on U.S. 41 by Southgate Mall

A Florida Department of Transportation project under way includes the installation of a concrete median in the middle of U.S. 41 in front of Westfield Southgate Mall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key pioneers and founders of the Longboat Key Art Center, from left, Arthur Ferguson, Grace Yerkes, Allis Ferguson and George Yerkes.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 17, 2017
It took a Village

The birth of the Longboat Key Art Center in 1952 illustrates what can happen when old-fashioned friendships, volunteerism and community spirit combine. Perhaps that can work again.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The diverging diamond interchange won'  t open until noon on Sunday due to overnight rains.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 21, 2017
Diverging diamond opening delayed

Overnight rain delays opening until approximately noon

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 24, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Graci McGillicuddy celebrates the groundbreaking of the All Star Children's Foundation's upcoming campus.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 15, 2017
Graci and Dennis McGillicuddy break ground and Temple Emanu-El gives back

Take a look at what happened in Your Town this week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Speaker of the House Richard Corcoran and Gov. Rick Scott
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 21, 2017
Scott, Corcoran: They are better than that

The two could have — and should have — settled their dispute long before the legislative session began.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Kelley Shiels holds the school record for digs, and coach Steven Haugh describes Shiels as the best libero in the area.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 13, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Kelley Shiels

Braden River High School libero Kelley Shiels has been averaging 24 digs this season while helping lead the Lady Pirates to an 18-2 record.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 15, 2012
Manatee County awards more funding to Manatee Glens

Officials have agreed to fund Manatee Glens' request for an additional $545,000 to continue assisting other hospitals and the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • News
MTC HVAC student explains to Braden River Highschool freshman Justin Hilts how to cut a length of pipe.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • March 20, 2019
'Rodeo' steers students to construction at Manatee Technical College

Christopher Emigdio, a junior at Lakewood Ranch High, was impressed with what he saw.

  • East County
  • Schools
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