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  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 30, 2009
Ranch couple launches leather repair business

Gene and Noreen Leone opened a Fibrenew franchise.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 20, 2010
Business Observer

Mirabai Holland releases new DVD exercise set

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lynn Jones took this sunset photo while practicing with her new camera in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Lynn Jones took this sunset photo while practicing with her new camera in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Paula Lunn took this photo of the sun setting over Longboat Key from the New College campus.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Paula Lunn took this photo of the sun setting over Longboat Key from the New College campus.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dolores Walcker took this photo of a storm coming toward her as she crossed the New Pass Bridge.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Dolores Walcker took this photo of a storm coming toward her as she crossed the New Pass Bridge.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gov. Rick Scott with Jack Ogren
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 23, 2016
Local Elks receive Veterans Service Awards

Club news

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2013
Take the Observer on your 2014 travels!

Are you planning a trip in the new year? Make sure to take your Longboat Observer along!

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2013
Make the Observer a world traveler, too

Are you planning a trip in the new year? Make sure to take your East County Observer along!

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 2, 2014
Take the Observer on your 2014 travels!

Are you planning a trip in the new year? Make sure to take your Sarasota Observer along!

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 8, 2015
CEVA HOA takes on new role: home owner

Typically, homeowners associations’ hands are tied in maintaining distressed properties, but one Lakewood Ranch HOA is in a unique position to protect its owners.

  • East County
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A roundabout at the Ringling Boulevard/Pine Place intersection is in progress.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 7, 2025
Last planned Ringling roundabout opening delayed until spring

Supply chain and storm-related setbacks postpone the planned January opening of the roundabout at Ringling Boulevard and Pine Place.

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Garrett Dakin is one of Gerry Dakin's four nephews that took over the farm in May.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 30, 2024
Dakin Dairy Farms increases its focus on education

The farm continues to be revamped since former owner Jerry Dakin's nephews took over in May.

  • East County
  • News
File photo Lakewood Ranch High senior Ashley Bongart chose Tennessee over Alabama, Auburn and Florida State.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 6, 2014
Mustang chooses Volunteers

Last week Lakewood Ranch High senior Ashley Bongart verbally committed to play tennis for the University of Tennessee. She officially visits the school in September.

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Sarasota Crew's championship-winning Women's U16 Eight boat races past opponents at Nathan Benderson Park in June 2025. The USRowing Youth National Championships are one of the biggest events on the local sports calendar for 2026.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 20, 2026
Watersports events line up at Benderson Park in April

Swimming and rowing championships expected to attract more than 5,000 athletes.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2010
Camera crew sets up at the Colony

A camera crew filming a commercial to promote state tourism was spotted Monday, April 26, at The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 27, 2013
ODA tops Palmetto

The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team defeated Palmetto 4-1 Feb. 26.

  • East County
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Florida Olive Oil Co. stocks over 30 different flavors of olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • September 24, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Florida Olive Oil Co.

With flavors like cinnamon pear and habanero lime, Florida Olive Oil Co. takes cooking to a whole new level.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Ladd Brothers are in town for the Scrollathon event. (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • October 14, 2022
The best things to do in Sarasota: Oct. 13-19

The fall entertainment season is underway in Sarasota, bringing theater, comedy, art exhibits and dance to a hungry audience.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Signs have been posted at the entrances of both fire stations defining the flag colors that notify the Key's surf conditions.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • April 14, 2023
Beachgoers should check warning flags, fire department says

Beach condition warning flags fly under the American flag at Longboat Key fire stations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sol Schwartz. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 9, 2013
Sol Schwartz illustrates the musical culture

Illustrator and musician Sol Schwartz creates a book of sketches from two decades of sketching La Musica Festival musicians.

  • Arts + Culture
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