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Hot Chicks Chili won first place two years ago and won best in show last year.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Fourth annual Chili Cook-Off

East County residents enjoyed an afternoon of food and fun during the fourth annual Chili Cook-Off Nov. 13 on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch. Guests sampled a variety of chili, as Manatee County Emergency Services battled for the title of the county's best chili. Those in attendance also enjoyed listening to the sounds of Paper Airplanes, got an up close look at several fire trucks and ambulances and climbed a rock wall, among other games and activities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jeremy-Joerger
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 19, 2015
You Can't Fake Soul: JDub's celebrates first anniversary

You Can't Fake Soul: JDub's celebrates first anniversary

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Alex Torres, as Sleeping Beauty, Jennifer Baker, as Snow White, and Mari Bryan, as Cinderella, in the Golden Apple's production of "Disenchanted."
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • October 19, 2011
Theater Review: 'Disenchanted' at the Golden Apple

Finally, years after the ERA has been passed, the women of Disney have revolted!

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 9, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Terrance Cummings

Braden River High senior Terrance Cummings helped lead the Pirates to a 2-2 record Dec. 26 to Dec. 29, at the 21st annual Suncoast Holiday Classic.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 3, 2019
Sarasota celebrates Independence Day with a bang

Nathan Benderson Park hosts annual fireworks show.

  • East County
  • News
Maria Wirries. Photo by Loren Mayo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • February 29, 2012
Kitchen Classics: Maria Wirries

Sarasota singing and skating sensation.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 22, 2015
Letters to the editor

Traffic woes will grow with Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Opinion
Unit 603 condominium at 1300 Benjamin Franklin Drive was built in  2005 with four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,861 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 7, 2021
Beach Residences condo sells for $3.75 million

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 25-29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Elena Tomeo Cassella is the new executive director for The Foundation for Dreams.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 21, 2016
New executive director provides strength at Foundation for Dreams

Education, fundraising top goals for new director Elena Tomeo Cassella.

  • East County
  • News
If patrons can't find the material, instead of paying a fine they may bring in a 20-pound bag of dog food or some blankets to benefit shelters.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 14, 2012
County library offers week of fine forgiveness

The Manatee County Library System this week will take overdue books without penalty to patrons.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 23, 2016
Bird Key Yacht Club has a ball

Bird Key Yacht Club members turned into jocks at the All Sports Ball April 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • September 5, 2018
Ringling Museum hosts exhibit opening

The Circle Member Preview on Sept. 4 showcased a new exhibit opening, 'Storytelling, from the Horvitz collection.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2012
Our View: The real fix for schools

With Florida being a typical bipolar, 50%-49%, blue state-red state with a predominantly left-leaning media, Republican Gov. Rick Scott seldom gets credit for the good he does and is doing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 18, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Home Depotshows generosity; SMR's Rex Jensena welcome addition

  • East County
  • Opinion
Naara Silva, Savannah Roberts and T.J. Besterman are in first grade.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 29, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Football Frenzy

Children at the Tabernacle Christian School dressed in their favorite team's garb and headed to a grassy field Jan. 30 for the school's annual Football Frenzy and Bible Trivia event.

  • East County
  • News
Large pipes that will be used to funnel sand onto the eroded north end of the island were placed on Beer Can Island Friday, March 18.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 23, 2011
Town ad error invalidates vote

An advertising error for the town's $16 million beach project means a county judge must now validate the beach-project bond referendum.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 13, 2012
Beaches, utilities top upcoming capital projects

The top capital projects included in the town's preliminary 2012-13 fiscal year budget include beach projects, equipment replacement and beginning the replacement of a wastewater force main.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 9, 2015
This week's best bets: Monday, March 9

This week's best bets: Monday, March 9

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Amore by Andrea proprietors W. Howard Rooks and Andrea Bozzolo. Inset: The interior restaurant seats 210 and includes a bar, formal dining area and basement. Photos by Robin Hartill
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 12, 2014
That's Amore

The once vacant building at 555 Bay Isles Parkway will host its first customers in more than six years when Amore by Andrea opens Nov. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 28, 2009
East Manatee Bulldogs dream of new digs

The league has raised more than $35,000 toward building a new 5,800-square-foot clubhouse.

  • East County
  • Sports
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