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Christian Cotter submitted this photo, taken on an old railroad grade trail east of I-75.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2014
Weather: East County

Visit YourObserver.com to submit your local weather photos. Each weekly winner will be entered into a monthly drawing for a $25 gift card. One grand prize winner will receive a $5,000 flooring makeover*.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dave Graybill, Andrea Feldmer and Josh Bake
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2013
Our Town: Pink on parade

On Monday, Oct. 7, pink firetrucks visited the Center for Building Hope in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Trenton Doyle Hancock. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 15, 2015
A&E Picks and Highlights 4.16.15

A&E Editor Nick Reichert picks the top events to attend this week in Sarasota, FL.

  • Arts + Culture
Dylan McDermott visited the new Ringling Studios Complex on April 28. Photo by Rich Schineller
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 29, 2017
Dylan McDermott discusses locally filmed web series, ‘Sugar’

The actor shared his inspiration, aspirations and what it was like working with Ringling College students.

  • Arts + Culture
Team Corgi members participate in a walkathon fundraiser for Southeastern Guide Dogs. The organization will hold a walkathon in Lakewood Ranch in April 2016. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 29, 2015
Calendar for July 30

Find out what's happening this week in East County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Garden Club members will be heading for a four-day safari in the Sabi Sands private reserve with lots of wildlife.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 2, 2024
Longboat Key Garden Club plans its first group trip to Africa

A new member inspired the club to travel together and seek out its mission abroad in her home country.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 26, 2009
Key Club employees save guest from drowning

Staff members of the Longboat Key Club and Resort saved a Clearwater man who was swept out to sea by a rip tide Thursday, June 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 27, 2012
FEB. 27: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Robert Leith Gnos
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2011
Birth Announcements 08.03.11

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births. The East County Observer will publish birth announcements each month.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A Manatee County Sheriff's report states a home in the 10500 block of Cheval Place, in River Club South, was burglarized sometime between 6 and 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 27, 2013
$39,000 in jewelry stolen from Manatee County home

A home in the East County's River Club community was burglarized Tuesday night. Authorities are searching for leads.

  • East County
  • News
Riverview running back Areon Green and the Rams will travel to North Fort Myers for their spring game May 26.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 26, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top Sarasota area sporting events.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Puppies like this one from St. Croix should be available for adoption in about two weeks. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 27, 2017
Lakewood Ranch rescue takes animals from St. Croix

Nate's Honor Animal Rescue has taken 24 animals left homeless by Hurricane Maria.

  • East County
  • News
Cardinal Mooney’s Josh Bonynge was named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Pitcher.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 1, 2015
Area teams battle for Classic title

Sixteen high school baseball teams from Tampa to Miami hit the field for the 30th Annual Sarasota Baseball Classic March 23 through March 26.

  • East County
  • Sports
The City of Sarasota is hosting a tree giveaway as part of Earth Month activities at The Bay park.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 16, 2025
Free canopy trees to be given away at The Bay

The city of Sarasota's shade tree giveaway event will be held April 25 and 26 with free trees available to city residents as part of environmental awareness events at The Bay park.

  • Sarasota
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Lakewood Ranch's Richard Reskow said he "came to life" when he started to volunteer at Tidewell Hospice.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 16, 2017
Lakewood Ranch volunteer enriches his life working at Tidewell Hospice

New hospice coming to Lakewood Ranch seeks similar volunteers

  • East County
  • News
Carol Lackey with Rob and Jennifer Rominiecki
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 3, 2023
Sarasota Opera celebrates latest season with annual gala

The annual Sarasota Opera marked the end of another season with a lively gala on April 1.

  • Black Tie
Anastasiia Kornieieva, co-founder Pedro Reis and Maryna Tkachenko
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 21, 2023
Circus Arts Conservatory connects supporters and stars at dinner

The Circus Arts Conservatory's top talent mingled with supporters at the Impresario Dinner on Feb. 21.

  • Black Tie
Geof Jacob and William Clarkson
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 20, 2023
Josh Provides puts on fifth annual interactive dinner

Josh Provides cooked up a variety of dishes at its annual interactive dinner on April 19.

  • Black Tie
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 12, 2013
Siesta Key beach earns another ranking

Gogobot users rank Siesta Key public beach fifteenth best international beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The six candidates are vying for two at-large seats. The election is Tuesday, March 12, with a runoff election May 14 if necessary.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 25, 2013
Sarasota City Commission candidates begin campaign fundraising

The election for two at-large Sarasota City Commission seats is March 12.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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