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Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch's Walk for Water is meant to raise awareness for children who do not have clean water in other countries. Courtesy  photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 6, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Rotary preps for Walk for Water event

Garden club sprouts yard sales in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Randy Langley has qualified to challenge Jim Brown for one of the town's at-large Commission seats.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • November 19, 2018
Randy Langley to challenge Jim Brown

Randy Langley to challenge Jim Brown

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Terry Griffin was 76.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 6, 2019
Author Terry Griffin dies at 76

Griffin died on Feb. 21. A celebration of his life will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
That’s a sexy Fisher Island Club peacock, not a Longbeach Village peacock.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 30, 2015
Longboat Key: Bringing sexy back?

The New York Post says Longboat Key is one of Florida’s five sexiest, secluded off-shore islands.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarah Adams
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 29, 2014
Teens perfect winning routines

Four East County students gear up to compete for the 2014 Miss Teen Tampa title.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Students Samantha Lane and Katherine Herbert and educator Ben Plocher have a summer home at the Sarasota Youth Opera Summer Camp. Photo by Nick Reichert.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • June 3, 2015
Summer Stage

A local summer program helps any student ages 8 to 18 to learn one of the most intimidating forms of art: opera.

  • Arts + Culture
This aerial photograph shows construction of the new multi-million dollar amenity center, expected to open in late 2017. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 22, 2017
Amenities lead to net gain

Lakewood Ranch's first age-targeted community is nearing the halfway mark for construction of its lifestyle centerpiece.

  • East County
  • News
Megan Magee finds an Easter egg hidden along the trail at Beach Access #5.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 17, 2016
Sarasota calendar 3.17.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of March 17.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lauren Henry, 18, and professional dancer David Martinez Corso
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 19, 2014
Spotlight: School of Russian Ballet swims under the sea

The School Of Russian Ballet will perform "The Little Mermaid" in April, the first time the Ukrainian ballet will be performed in the United States.

  • Arts + Culture
Gwang, Hunsa JK, Phaplern DJ and Kathy Hansapiromchok — Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 23, 2019
Siam Gulf sushi and Thai restaurant offers taste of tradition

Kathy and Gwang Hansapiromchok are bringing Thailand to Sarasota with their latest business venture.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Manatee Technical College barbering and cosmetology student Brian Gutierrez gets a hair cut from his teacher, Aric Youmans.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 26, 2019
Bradenton barber is a cut above the rest

Barbering instructor takes top honors in industry competition.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • March 15, 2018
Picture perfect

Nancy Barrie's eclectic style is on full display at Lakewood Ranch eatery.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Music Conservatory co-founder Sean O'Neil (middle) leads students Sommer Altier and Giordano Scarano in a violin lesson.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 23, 2015
Music Mentors: Sarasota Music Conservatory moves downtown

By expanding their school’s space, Sarasota Orchestra violinists Léna Cambis and Sean O’Neil hope to also expand their students’ appreciation for music.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 14, 2018
'Beautiful Boy' is a painful yet important film showing the reality of addiction

Gut-wrenching performances by Steve Carell and Timothee Chalamet will grab viewers' hearts, squeeze and never let them go.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 12, 2009
Swine flu vaccine available for more kids

Children from 6 months old to high school seniors can get vaccinated later this week at several locations throughout the county.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fred Soto was part of a generation of civic activists who contributed to the revitalization of downtown Sarasota. As city commissioner, he served during the construction of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 14, 2018
Former Sarasota Mayor Fred Soto dies

Fred Soto was a successful businessman and civic leader who filled his time by finding ways to help others.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The community will get its first glimpse of the Riverview High football team during the 1st annual Pre-Season Sarasota County High School Football Team Showcase Aug. 12, at the Robert Taylor Complex.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 11, 2016
That's the ticket ...

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

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Nagl has been playing golf since age 12.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 17, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Miriam Nagl

The Longboat Observer caught up with Miriam Nagl at the Longboat Key Club Islandside Golf Course, where she is training for the LPGA Qualifying School.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"The American Woman" stars Sienna Miller. Courtesy photo
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 22, 2019
Critic's summer film picks

Escape the heat and check out these must-see summer movies.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Braden River junior outside hitter Sydney Jaco and her Pirates teammates will host a Preseason Classic Aug. 16 and 18.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 10, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top East County sporting events.

  • East County
  • Sports
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