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Theresa Rickrode, Angel Birch, Joy Jensen, Linda Benedict and Kathy Wright all will walk in this year's 3-Day for the Cure.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • October 13, 2010
East County women prep for 3-Day

Four teams from Manatee and Sarasota have raised more than $216,000 for the 2010 Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure walk.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 9, 2009
The Rev. Scheff leaves St. Mary's after three years

The Rev. Philip Scheff has missed the people of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church, since he was reassigned a month ago to St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, in

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 1, 2012
Comment: Going for the gold

Three months ago, the names Missy Franklin, Gabby Douglas and Ashton Eaton were merely that - just names. And yet, they've quickly become some of this summer's most recognizable faces.

  • East County
  • Sports
Monaca Onstad, SMR's director of community relations, visits with Gary Balch, the co-owner of Maggie's Seafood, at The Market.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 11, 2018
SMR exec produces with successful farmers market in Lakewood Ranch

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 5, 2012
Town issues Colony requirements

Town Manager Dave Bullock has put the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association on notice: The town expects further upgrades to the rundown property to make the outward appearance acceptable by Longboat Key standards.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 22, 2011
Bright idea: Time to Light Up the Keys

Dust off your favorite holiday decorations, because it's time for the Longboat Observer's annual 'Light Up the Keys' competition.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 10, 2017
Film Review: 'Hero'

Sam Elliott shines in this touching film.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Denise Barker, Joseph Jennings and Audrey Pinney
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 24, 2014
11th annual Women Helping Women Luncheon

11th annual Women Helping Women Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Jennifer McCafferty has managed a farmers market on Lakewood Ranch Main Street for 13 months. Sept. 26 is her last market on Main Street.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 23, 2015
Jen's MarketPlace farmers market uproots from Lakewood Ranch Main Street

Jen's MarketPlace farmers market uproots from Lakewood Ranch Main Street

  • East County
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • September 30, 2009
Mentors bring joy to foster care grads

Joining Our Youth Inc. assists young adults who have aged out of foster care to give them a proper start into adulthood.

  • East County
  • News
Luis Luis creates a colorful painting during last year's Siesta Fiesta. File photo
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 24, 2014
Siesta Fiesta attracts creative types to Siesta Village

Siesta Fiesta returns to Siesta Key Village for its 36th year Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • April 23, 2010
Store Around the Corner: Taffy's

Taffy's has been selling high quality resort clothing at moderate prices for 46 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Michael Maren wrote in an email to the Longboat Observer that he wanted to shoot the film on Longboat Key and Sarasota but the cost differential between the locations was "huge."
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 12, 2012
Longboat misses its starring role

What does North Carolina have that we don't? Tax incentives and a film industry, for starters.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 25, 2009
Five Points Park plans resurrected

Improving the downtown park was, at one time, the No. 1 project for the Community Redevelopment Agency. Those priorities changed over time, but now downtown groups want to revive the plans.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tara Elementary fifth-grader Ty Moore and Braden River Elementary fourth-grader Carter Jula enjoyed playing one-on-one during last year's Braden River Basketball Camp.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 8, 2016
That's the ticket ...

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

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 5, 2017
Cops Corner 10.05

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
IDA supervisors Alan Silverglat, Alan Roth, Nancy Johnson and Tom Green brainstorm options for making meetings more efficient.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 23, 2016
Price of reclaimed water squirts upward

Inter-district authority wants to streamline its meetings.

  • East County
  • News
World of Wow renderings show the treehouse-themed play structure in front of the new stage. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 5, 2017
Woodland builds new children's center

Church expands offerings for children with designated space.

  • East County
  • News
City Parking Manager Tom Lyons hopes to have a comprehensive parking management plan completed within two months. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • May 29, 2014
DID continues paid parking debate

Following a presentation from the city's parking manager, Downtown Improvement District members softened their opposition to the reintroduction of paid parking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Really, when I look back, I'm shocked by my energy," Pat Kaufman says of her vast body of work. "I seem to have had a lot of nervous energy."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 4, 2012
Pat Kaufman: Creative Empowerment

Pat Kaufman is as influenced by feminism as she is red high heels and babies. The prolific artist makes sense of her quirky influences and rich portfolio.

  • Arts + Culture
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