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Diane Maddaleno has been coming to the Meals on Wheels Plus Daybreak Adult Day Services for five years. Pictured with Chief Development Officer Kristen Theisen, Maddaleno says she enjoys the variety of activities and discussions the organization offers.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 7, 2014
The Good News: Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee

Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee strives to improve the lives of seniors in the area through both traditional meal delivery programs and supportive care-giving services.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Louies Modern. Photo by Perry Johnson.
  • By June LeBell |
  • April 10, 2013
Tidbites

Louies Modern Is open for business; The Francis Is open for business; Derek's Culinary casual is a mover and shaker;Eat Out by Stopping In; Carmel Cafe and Wine Bar Spices Up University Park

  • Arts + Culture
  • In Memoriam |
  • September 25, 2018
David L. Ferguson, Sr.

David L Ferguson Sr passed away September 18, 2018 in Chicago and wintered in Longboat Key Florida where he played with the Minneapolis Civic Orchestra and is obituary tribute is publishing in the Longboat Key Observer of the Observer Media Group.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • In Memoriam |
  • November 27, 2018
Irwin Palmer Starr

Irwin Palmer Starr, an internationally known broadcasting and media executive and beloved figure in the Sarasota, Florida community, died on Nov. 14, 2018 from lung cancer. Irwin was born in Detroit, Michigan; his obituary tribute is in Siesta Key/Sarasot

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Each morning, the Lakewood Ranch anglers climbed aboard these boats with hopes of catching the big one. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 28, 2011
Anglers earn bragging rights, remorse about the ones who got away

As the first woman member of the Lakewood Ranch Anglers Club, Jeanette Wirz has had to keep her fishing skills finely honed, earning herself many fishing accolades over the years.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 19, 2014
Foundations of Faith

It may have a new building, but RiverLife Church celebrates its 100th anniversary this month.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 19, 2013
Beach project stance shifts

The town of Longboat Key will re-bid its beach project next year in the hopes of attaining a cheaper price. That project could include three groins.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The new studio is located at 5360 Gulf of Mexico Drive in the Centre Shops.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 17, 2012
LBK Cabinetry opens in Centre Shops

The company is open for business and its showroom is scheduled for completion next month.

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This home at 9951 Cherry Hills Ave. recently sold for $1.1 million
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 28, 2017
River Club South home sells for $1.1 million

Residential real estate transactions for Sept.11-15.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Dr. Giacomo "Jack" Guggino, lights up a Churchill style cigar at the location of his new cigar bar on Whitney Beach Plaza. He says even though it's a bit ironic, cigars are what paid his way through medical school. Photo by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • October 8, 2014
Business lights up on the Key

Giacomo's Cigar Bar, J.McLaughlin and Amore by Andrea are coming to the island this fall.

  • Longboat Key
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Vanessa Baugh
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 17, 2016
Manatee County District 5 candidates

Vanessa Baugh and Kathleen Grant share their vision for East County.

  • East County
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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • September 16, 2010
MY VIEW: Some burning questions

Questions arise in connection with ineloquent pastor of a tiny little church who decided to do something really inflammatory and damaging.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Volunteers Matt Hitchcock, Steve Litschauer, Sharon Litschauer and Jim Larsen gathered together for a photo.
  • By Gabby Ojeda |
  • November 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: High Heel-A-Thon

Hornback Chiropractic on Nov. 3 hosted its second annual High-Heel-A-Thon at Crowder's Gifts and Gadgets to support Walk Now for Autism Speaks.

  • East County
  • News
Culverhouse Nature Park community garden organizer Catherine Dente took this picture just outside the park's fence. T Photo courtesy of Catherine Dente
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 5, 2012
Culverhouse park fence questioned

Stonebridge residents are upset with a chain-link fence that was placed around a community garden at the Culverhouse Nature Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 3, 2010
SYC to begin moving into its new clubhouse

The yacht club could begin the move as early as March 4. The final touches for the facility will be finished in April.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 11, 2010
SYC foundation races to meet Cuba regatta deadline

The yacht-club foundation needs OFAC approval by Feb. 15 to proceed with plans.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chen Li serves the volleyball.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: LECOM Olympics

For the members of the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Class of 2018 to get acquainted with each other, the school hosted an all-things sports LECOM Olympics event, July 31 at Summerfield Park. The 50 participants joined teams of six and competed in basketball, volleyball and other events.

  • East County
  • News
Under the new ordinance, dogs will still be allowed off leash in some neighborhood parks — but it'   s not clear which ones.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 2, 2017
New leash laws coming to city parks

The City Commission is moving toward requiring pets to remain on leash in most parks, but there are still questions about where, exactly, the new rules will apply.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Beckman
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 19, 2013
Obituary: Patricia Anne Beckman

Patricia Anne Beckman, 69, of Sarasota, died March 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Eng |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Dr. Dwight Fitch

As one of the leading radiation specialists with 21st Century Oncology, Dr. Dwight Fitch is using his talents -- quite literally -- to save lives in Lakewood Ranch. Fitch is leading some of the country's most advanced experimental treatments to great success.

  • East County
  • News
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