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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2020
East County weather page photo: October 8

Charleen Race captured this red-shouldered hawk on Rivers Bluff Circle in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
CANDance Champions
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • October 28, 2015
Black Tie & Tales 10.29.15

Meet our gem, fête a social editor, iPhone shopping and much more ...

  • Black Tie
  • By David Conway |
  • January 8, 2014
Issues to Watch 2014: Circle retail

For Marty Rappaport and the St. Armands Business Improvement District, 2014 could be the year a growing problem is finally addressed: restaurants.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 16, 2018
Van Wezel Foundation celebrates 30-year anniversary

The foundation hosted their annual gala on Feb. 16 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center

  • Black Tie
On opening day, 5-year-old Brantley Strong is more interested in playing in the dirt during opening ceremonies than stealing a base.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 24, 2018
Time to play ball in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch Little League, Miss Manatee Softball open their seasons.

  • East County
  • News
Yaryna Klimchak
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2013
Student Spotlight: Jaclyn Falconetti

Jaclyn Falconetti has wanted to be a Riverview High School Highland dancer ever since she saw her older sister perform with the school's Kiltie Band.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Brenda Secky waited for days to win her eBay bid for her great-great grandfather's painting.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 6, 2020
Gillespie Park painter receives second painting from great-great grandfather

Brenda Secky has acquired another long-lost painting from AC Striffler.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Miami's Edna Rodriguez was supposed to be in the Cayman Islands but due to the pandemic, she decided to vacation at Lido Beach. She saw an Observer article about the event and decided to attend Bearadise.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 14, 2021
Bear down for wildlife at Bearadise in Myakka City

Bear Hugs and Kisses attracts crowd to Bearadise in Myakka City.

  • East County
  • News
Photo by Justin Demutiis Photography
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 9, 2014
Just Married: Emily McKee Eagle and Kyle Paul Kluska

Emily Eagle and Kyle Kluska were married Feb. 15, at the Bay Preserve at Osprey.

  • Arts + Culture
Siesta Beach is now the second-best beach in America, according to a TripAdvisor report.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • February 21, 2018
Siesta Beach falls to No. 2 ranking

In the 2018 Travelers' Choice Awards, Siesta Beach lost out on the No. 1 spot to Clearwater Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Last year, a group traveled with the chamber to China. Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 31, 2018
Chamber jet sets for South Africa

The public is invited to embark on a 12-day trip to South Africa in May with the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Five-year-old Liam O'Dell, with his mother, Angie O'Dell, says he felt like he was "in the woods" the first time he hunted outside for teddy bears. Angie O'Dell said it's a fun way to help distract him from playing with friends.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 1, 2020
Bear necessities create sense of community in Manatee County

Teddy bears add fun for neighborhood children in River Place.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2010
Observer photos available for purchase

All photos taken from Oct. 18 on are now available for purchase at YourObserver.com.

  • Longboat Key
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"I like people," Steven Kilndt says. "You have to — this job is all about people."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 19, 2013
Meet Gloria Musicae's new 'business-side guy'

Gloria Musicae's new executive director, Steven Klindt, has never seen the professional choral group perform in concert.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Amanda Landesberg |
  • September 10, 2012
Chrch!!! It's music and art for everyone!

Chrch!!! It's music and art for everyone!

  • Arts + Culture
The EVEN Hotel concept is new to InterContinental Group's portfolio with only six locations in the country currently.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 24, 2018
An EVEN better option for overnight stays?

Wellness-focused hotel debuts in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • August 22, 2012
Hush Hush: Sarasota City Commission relegates noise concerns to DSA?

Hush Hush: Sarasota City Commission relegates noise concerns to DSA?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Erin Ernst does henna "belly art" along with other body art by appointment and at events. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 4, 2017
Local artist prefers a living canvas

Erin Ernst grew up in a family of artists, and now she creates art for families-to-be.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 10, 2013
News Briefs

Nathan Benderson Park earns state planning award; MPO seeks public input

  • East County
  • News
Fans are greeted by a baseball bat chandelier when they walk through the doors of Ed Smith Stadium. The flags are representative of the Orioles championships.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 25, 2016
Orioles ready to play ball

Groundskeeping crews at Ed Smith Stadium have been actively preparing for Spring Training for the past three months.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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