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  • By Gene Venditti |
  • August 27, 2010
Mustang D holds strong in preseason win

Despite last Friday's downpour, Lakewood Ranch's fans were in full force as the Mustangs kicked off their 2010 season with the annual Kickoff Classic.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tyler Perkins, 11, pretends to be cold in the igloo.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 17, 2015
Harvest United Methodist vacation Bible school students brave Everest

The Lakewood Ranch church held its summer vacation Bible school this week with a chilly theme.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Gary Whetsell, 11, rocks a pair of googly eyes from the photo booth.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 29, 2015
GreyHawk Landing middle-schoolers bust a move at back-to-school blast

The events committee held its third annual community dance for young residents in the development.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bradford Saivetz
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 20, 2016
Renaissance man Bradford Saivetz put family first

Saivetz, 93, of Sarasota and formerly of Longboat Key, died July 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Aaron Puebla submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 13, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

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  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 11, 2012
Marshall's Landing developers plan grand opening

Developers will hold an opening for the new waterfront community, Jan. 14.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Shirley Fein |
  • February 3, 2010
Cruise control

More than 50 members of Temple Beth Israel recently took a 10-day Caribbean cruise together.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eduardo Anaya |
  • May 24, 2012
PREEN & CHIC Sails into Summer with Designing Daughters

PREEN & CHIC Sails into Summer with Designing Daughters

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  • Things To Do
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 10, 2015
A deal with the devils

After 9/11, Americans united in pursuit of justice. They still want it. The Iran nuclear deal and Senate minority defy the people’s wishes and ignore the obvious truth.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Jamie Becker, Co-Chairwomen Monica Barth and Caryn Patterson and Shana Zamikoff
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 6, 2010
Beach Ball 'La Plage Bleue'

Beach Ball 'La Plage Bleue'

  • Black Tie
Chamber members and guests tested their luck with games of Texas Hold'em poker.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 9, 2016
Siesta Key Chamber bets on poker tournament

Annual poker tournament deals in chamber members and guests to fundraise for fireworks.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 5, 2016
A+E: Looking ahead

Mark your calendars for our favorite upcoming events of the new year.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 5, 2012
News Briefs

New animal license fees approved; Nominations sought for Keystone Awards

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 19, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 20

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 5, 2012
News Briefs

New College notches No. 5. ranking

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 24, 2010
Ranch Reps host District 67 debate

Three of four Republican candidates for the Florida House of Representatives District 67 seat met with East County constituents during the Lakewood Ranch Republican Club's debate March 19.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy’s Magic is a blind therapy horse used for SMART’s literacy program.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • April 20, 2017
Magic: SMART’s badge of honor

Annual derby celebration raises money for riding therapy program.

  • East County
  • News
Former Sarasota standout Jade Rhodes helped lead Auburn University to the Division I College Softball World Series Finals versus Oklahoma June 6-8. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 9, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 06.09.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 06.09.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Florida Department of Transportation is finishing a $5.3 million bridge rehabilitation project on south Siesta Key.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 21, 2016
Stickney Point Bridge lane closures coming next week

The Florida Department of Transportation aims to finish the $5.3 million rehab project by the end of May.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Mangroves, both living and dead, cover the sliver of land that connects Greer Island to Longboat Key.
  • By John McGuire |
  • June 13, 2017
Clearing a path to Greer Island will be a challenge

Longboat Key is exploring ways to provide police officers easier land access to the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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