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Lakewood Ranch's David Abremski, 61, participated in his second Orioles Dream Week this year. He returned because the experience brought a nostalgia trip, and he loves the game.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 31, 2018
Lakewood Ranch man lives out lifelong Dream

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 8, 2017
Film review: 'The Red Turtle'

A visually stunning animated fairytale speaks volumes — without dialogue.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 3, 2016
Lawn Party dishes out the best of Longboat

The 6th annual Kiwanis Club Gourmet Lawn Party benefited the club's scholarship fund and charitable efforts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 18, 2010
After 50 years, couple's love stays in style

On March 5, Linda and Joseph Meece, who now live in Crystal River, celebrated their 50th anniversary.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Chrysler Lebaron was stolen from the 3800 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive and wound up in this Schooner Lane swimming pool. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 3, 2013
Lore: Theft put different spin on carpooling

A car thief made a splash April 3, 1997, when he drove a stolen Chrysler Lebaron into a swimming pool behind a Schooner Lane home.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Members of Gardeners Out East executive board — Brenda Morris, Trevor Cramer, Carol Edwards, Mary Auger, Eileen Amesbury and Carolyn Lowry-Nation. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 27, 2014
New garden club group sprouts in East County

More green thumbs are joining the garden club scene in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
The final tenant moved into this building, called Energy Court, in December, bringing occupancy to 100%. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 9, 2013
Office vacancies take dip in Lakewood Ranch

Office vacancies in Lakewood Ranch have dropped below 10% for the first time in years.

  • East County
  • News
The Rev. Arthur McClellan stands in front of the Pineapple Avenue entrance, which will have glass doors and new canopies after it is remodeled to be more identifiable and welcoming to passersby.
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • March 24, 2011
First Church celebrates 120 years downtown

The First United Methodist Church, the oldest existing organization in Sarasota, celebrates its 120th anniversary this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 27, 2009
Art at a bargain

One Rosemary District art gallery is pricing paintings to sell.

  • Arts + Culture
The accident resulted in three holes in the I-75 overpass. Photo courtesy of Lauren Hatchell.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2014
I-75 lanes at interchange to reopen at 6 p.m.

UPDATE: All I-75 lanes set to reopen

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 8, 2010
Mote enhances Beach Conditions Report

Mote enhances Beach Conditions Report

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Inter-District Authority board members were unanimous in their decision.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 8, 2015
Longboat Key's Anne Ross named Lakewood Ranch exec

She expects to start in her new role in early November, pending contract negotiations.

  • East County
  • News
Runners partake in the 2017 race. Photo by Anna Brugmann.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 12, 2017
Sarasota Music Half-Marathon adds 10K race

The new race will take place Feb. 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
"Zombietown: A Documentary Play" kicks off Backstage at The Players. Courtesy Mark Palmer Photography.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 10, 2012
Scene & Heard

More bang for Backstage at The Players; That old Scottish play; Sarasota Fire; A&E-conomics

  • Arts + Culture
Thomas Barwin was chosen as the next Sarasota city manager.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 16, 2012
City Commission chooses Barwin

Former Oak Park, Ill., City Manager Thomas Barwin was unanimously chosen as the next city manager for the city of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 25, 2015
Southside welcomes students for first day of school

Students complete the first day back to school at Southside Elementary School.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Michael and Ellen Johnson with Christen and Brad Benson
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: SYC New Year's Gala

Members gathered at Sarasota Yacht Club Tuesday, Dec. 31, for the New Year's Gala.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Enjoy a sugarplum recipe.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • December 21, 2011
EDIBLES: Sweet, sweeter, sweetest

Everyone has food memories associated with the holidays. My own include sugarplums that my maternal grandmother used to send from Stop & Shop in Chicago when I was a child.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By The Insider |
  • April 16, 2012
Sarasota Film Festival ARTS LOVERS SPOTLIGHT: Artist/Director John Sims and THE RHYTHM OF LOVE!

Sarasota Film Festival ARTS LOVERS SPOTLIGHT: Artist/Director John Sims and THE RHYTHM OF LOVE!

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 23, 2019
The crime of Bobby Jones Golf Club

Reading the city consultant's business plan for the golf course is like reading a prospectus of a company with a bad idea trying to make money in a declining industry.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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