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Lakewood Ranch's June and Stan Schuer have enjoyed life despite June's battle with Parkinson's disease. "We really do," Stan said.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 3, 2019
Parkinson's disease can't rob Lakewood Ranch woman of her good days

Huge Parkinson's disease expo coming to the Bradenton Area Convention Center.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 11, 2018
Designing Daughters host pre-gala pool party at Art Ovation

After rain showers that morning, the party was moved from rooftop to main level.

  • Black Tie
Longboat Key residents say their top concern is sitting in seasonal traffic as they wait to get to the mainland. File photo
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 6, 2015
Residents, town cite traffic as top priority

Longboaters prefer placing traffic mitigation in the fast lane over pricy projects like burying utilities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee President and CEO Maribeth Phillips says the greatest need her organization has is for donations of food or money. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 25, 2020
Food demands rise in Manatee County

Meals on Wheels Plus seeks community support to meet the growing need.

  • East County
  • News
Aiden Shea, Hunter Malley and Collin Barrett collaborated on the artwork that will represent Braden River at the 2017 World Rowing Championships.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 31, 2017
Art students row together toward 2017 World Rowing Championships in Sarasota

Braden River Middle sixth graders make a big splash with their art.

  • East County
  • News
Greg Fiore and Connie Schindewolf examine the contents of a sea-turtle nest.
  • By Virginia Sanders |
  • November 23, 2010
Nesting season comes to a close

A recap of the 2010 sea-turtle nesting season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 3, 2012
Our View: Why they declared freedom

It's always a good reminder at this time of year to go back to the beginning.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 7, 2010
Younger named to Town Commission

Phil Younger will fill the vacant Longboat Key Town Commission seat after a unanimous vote Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The incident occurred in the 1200 block of Cara Cara Loop.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 24, 2013
Youth trespasses GreyHawk Landing home

A 16-year-old boy was arrested Friday night, after he trespassed a home and slept inside overnight.

  • East County
  • News
Evan Percoco, a Central Park resident, helps package snacks before families come to pick up packages of food from Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 10, 2020
Soggy but successful food drive for Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee

Nonprofit distributes 1,000 boxes of food while collecting donations

  • East County
  • News
The home at 6877 Gulf of Mexico Drive  has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,820 square feet of living area. It was built in 1998.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 21, 2021
North end beachfront home sells for $4.8 million

Residential real estate transactions for April 5-9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Clients at Stomping Grounds Fitness and MMA train during a sweltering summer day.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 26, 2013
FRIDAY FIVE: Trendy ways to stay in shape

It may be the middle of summer, but you can jump into a new fitness routine and be ready to show off your losess (or gains) on the white sands of Siesta Key this fall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The exterior of the social center building will feature a wraparound veranda, a covered patio, an outdoor entertaining area with grills and a fire pit, and all new landscaping. (courtesy rendering)
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 8, 2015
Players Club undergoes $1.3 million renovation

Longboat Key Players Club unit owners approved a $1.3 million construction project for a new social center last year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Todd Brown runs a Project Earth and an Infection Outbreak program at SMA.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 7, 2019
SMA teacher joins global program

Todd Brown named as a UN Sustainability Development Goals teacher.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • December 19, 2018
Host Essentials

Get ready for your next party with these top tips and essential items.

  • Black Tie
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • January 9, 2014
A.'s - Antoine’s Restaurant: A Rewarding Culinary Adventure

A.'s - Antoine’s Restaurant: A Rewarding Culinary Adventure

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Howard Polivy and Richard Brown
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • March 31, 2019
Temple Sinai's mens club enjoys breakfast and a talk

Dr. Allan B. Schwartz spoke about FDR and the Jewish Question.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • March 18, 2013
An Election Day snapshot – Who some of your neighbors voted for and why

An Election Day snapshot – Who some of your neighbors voted for and why

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 5, 2011
Town manager benefits: How Longboat stacks up

How does Longboat Key compare to other municipalities in terms of the salary and benefits offered to its town manager?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
East County sports roundup: 05.16.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 16, 2017
East County sports roundup: 05.16.17

East County sports roundup: 05.16.17

  • East County
  • Sports
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