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The showhouse sits on beautiful Sarasota Bay. Photos by Heather Merriman.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 15, 2014
Jewels on the Bay Designer Showhouse

Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County's 19th annual Jewels on the Bay Designer Showhouse event runs Jan. 19 to Feb. 16.

  • Arts + Culture
Alyssa Elizabeth Call was born to Twin Rivers residents Stephanie and Randy Call at 8:17 p.m., Jan. 11, 2011.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2011
Birth Announcements 04.07.11

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2011
Birth Announcements 04.07.11

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2011
Birth Announcements 04.07.11

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 24, 2015
Cops Corner: East County 8.27.2015

Find out what crime is happening near you.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Everything from equipment failures to underground power line issues has caused power outages on the Key since July.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 24, 2015
Power problems remain on Longboat Key

The island of Longboat Key has experienced seven power outages and several other power flickers, or surges, since July 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 22, 2011
Our Town

Picture this: a Fourth of July photo-op; Kiwanian canine comes to breakfast; Historical Society seeks T-shirt designs; Key Club honors its outstanding employees; Philanthropy runs in the Kreindler family

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 22, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Connor Baldwin

The Greater Tampa Junior Golf Association recently named Lakewood Ranch High School golfer Connor Baldwin as its 2011 Player of the Year. Baldwin, who began playing GTJGA events six years ago, will represent the GTJGA in the boys 16-18 division of the Florida Junior Team Championships Aug. 6-7.

  • East County
  • Sports
Nicole Rissler has worked in leadership positions with Visit Sarasota County and SANCA, two of the county’s closest collaborators.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 4, 2016
County hires Benderson Park executive

SANCA Chief Operating Officer Nicole Rissler will join Sarasota County’s parks department in May.

  • East County
  • News
Both beginner and longtime singers converge in the Chorus of the Keys, an all-male barbershop choir.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • February 10, 2015
Choral Camaraderie

The Chorus of the Keys hits the right notes in continuing the barbershop tradition.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 21, 2014
Top Stories - Siesta Key: January

Preliminary reports indicate that one person was killed Wednesday morning in a vehicle collision with a pedestrian at the southern end of Midnight Pass Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
"When you're confronted by an experience where you feel like there’s no explanation for it, you suddenly open up to the impossibilities that are around you," says magician Nathan Coe Marsh.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 14, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Tricky Business

Nathan Coe Marsh got his start doing magic at the Golden Apple Dinner Theatre. Now, he entertains corporate crowds at conferences and resorts all over the country.

  • Arts + Culture
Jamie Yucha is a student at Manatee Technical Institute's East campus in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 20, 2011
MTI student earns ADA scholarhips

Manatee Technical Institute student Jamie Yucha has earned an American Dental Association Scholarship.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2014
Our View

Why not to expand Medicaid

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch running back J.T. Fischer rushed for 135 yards and a touchdown.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 20, 2013
Mustangs rush to fourth-straight victory over the Pirates

Lakewood Ranch quarterback Chad Rex and running back J.T. Fischer combined for 233 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Mustangs to a 42-31 victory over rival Braden River tonight in the Class 7A-District 10 opener.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 16, 2009
Horses, holly raise funds for area youth

Clermark Equestrian held its first Horses & Holly Benefit Gala Dec. 11 for the Boys & Girls Club of Manatee.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 20, 2012
Best buds

Kindergarteners at The Out-of-Door Academy had their annual Buddies Picnic Friday, Sept. 14, at the lower-school campus.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2011
Humane Society to host family fest

The Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch will host its first Dog Days of Summer hot dog competition and festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 24, at Greenbrook Adventure Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2010
Our View

Faith, hope, thanksgiving

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • February 27, 2014
Let's Talk Locks: Getting messy

Let's Talk Locks: Getting messy

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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