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The Lakewood Ranch High softball team gets pumped up before the start of its game with rival Braden River April 9.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 17, 2013
Final Farewell: Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High seniors

Thirteen Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High seniors played the final East County rivalry game of their high school careers April 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 29, 2010
Lender reveals plans for Colony

Colony Lender LLC partners David Siegal and Randy Langley want to build a new resort and buy out the resort's owner, Dr. Murf Klauber, for $12 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 29, 2010
Manatee County adopts 2011 budget

The $484 million budget is about $24 million less than last year's budget.

  • East County
  • News
2001. Former President George W. Bush, center, with Katie Moulton and Klauber, stayed at the Colony on Sept. 10, 2001.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 29, 2010
A Place in History

Historic moments unfolded during the last 15 years at The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort as memories were made and traditions continued.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lost Lagoon's original design includes a lazy river ride. File rendering.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 17, 2016
Lost Lagoon makes second wave

Manatee County accepts a second round of water park proposals.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Roger Skidmore |
  • July 11, 2018
My View: Pedestrian overpasses are not the answer

Past studies show not that many people actually want to cross Tamiami Trail by foot. Build larger traffic islands, not bridges.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
David Novak places Lefty and Bubba at Harbourside May 1. (Courtesy Photo)
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 25, 2016
Longboat an empty nester this year

For the first time in since 2006, Longboat Key will be without any newborn swans this summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2011
FAB is not your momma's craft guild

The artists of Fabulous Arts Boutique will showcase their dazzling works starting with an opening reception from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, at Art Center Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The town of Longboat Key won't seek legal fees from Longbeach Village resident Gene Jaleski.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 16, 2016
Town won't seek legal fees for Jaleski's complaint

The town of Longboat Key won't seek to collect more than $20,000 in special legal counsel fees and counting from Gene Jaleski for a dismissed elections complaint.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2010
Jack Peffley recovering after heart procedure

Jack Peffley, owner of Taffy's Menswear on St. Armands Circle, was released from the hospital after undergoing a heart procedure earlier this month.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 1, 2009
Bulletin Board 07.02.09

East County communities share announcements and events.

  • East County
  • News
Jamal Benson scored two touchdowns for Booker last season versus Sarasota.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 1, 2015
Sarasota Football Friday: Week 1

Booker High was the lone Sarasota area team to win its season opener Aug. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Mold covered furniture, clothing, walls and cabinets in the Dominics’ unit.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 25, 2015
Lennar owners continue their fight in mold case

Two couples picketed Saturday at the entrance of River Strand to raise awareness about problems in their condos.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 3, 2012
Walkers hit the sand to raise money for cystic fibrosis

Marking the events' eighth year, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation brings walkers to the Siesta sand to raise funds and awareness.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) selected Tim Novak for the director position of the Masters in Health Services Administration program.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 6, 2014
LECOM welcomes new masters program director

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine selected Tim Novak as the program director for its new program - Masters in Health Services Administration.

  • East County
  • Schools
Families take in the fireworks display at Bayfront Park during the Fourth of July celebration last year.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 30, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 6.30.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of June 30.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 3, 2013
Cougars capture district crown

The Cardinal Mooney High football team captured the Class 3A-District 10 crown with a 35-10 victory over Fort Myers Bishop Verot Nov. 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
Thirteen-year-olds Taylor and Jordan Augustyniak will compete in the 3,000-meter run at the AAU National Junior Olympics Aug. 4, in Humble, Texas.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 25, 2012
Ranch twins have sights set on Olympic gold

Thirteen-year-olds Taylor and Jordan Augustyniak will compete in the 3,000-meter run at the AAU National Junior Olympics Aug. 4, in Humble, Texas.

  • East County
  • Sports
Allison Imre, the owner of Grapevine Communications, enjoys her role as a celebrity bartender as she serves Venice's Lynn Massaroni during "Bartending for a Cause" at the Polo Grill & Bar in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 10, 2018
Important tips lead to a good cause in Lakewood Ranch

Guest bartenders at Polo Grill & Bar advise community to support The Food Bank of Manatee.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ellie and Frank Gooch attended the Anniversary Mass Feb. 7. Photo by Amanda Morales
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 18, 2015
Renewed promise

For one couple, the foundation for marriage includes love, laughter and unselfishness.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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