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Lakewood Ranch' s B.J. "Red Dog" Maynard and Maureen Reinecke will be receiving recognition for their devotion to Manatee County' s Scouting program.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • March 30, 2017
Meet Boy Scouts' top dogs in Manatee District

Two East County residents are recognized for their long-time commitment as Boy Scout volunteers.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 7, 2009
7th Annual Mustang Golf! Camp ready to tee off

Lakewood Ranch High School will host its annual Mustang Golf! Camp for boys and girls ages 6-16 June 15-20 and 22-27 at Rosedale Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 23, 2011
Wave Runners compete in first open-water swim

Six Lakewood Ranch YMCA Wave Runners competed in the Open Water Swim Challenge June 12 at Fort Myers Beach, marking the first time the team had ever participated in an open water event.

  • East County
  • Sports
Munchies 420 bartender Skippy Forbes shows off the Fire in Your Hole wings. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 5, 2018
The jaws of victory: Sarasotans can take on a number of food challenges

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 30, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 17, 2010
Health Matters - East County

Enjoy The East County Observer's quarterly magazine insert bringing you local, health-related news you can use for people of all ages.

  • East County
  • News
5. Danny Walker, a Lakewood Ranch High grad, won the Web.com Tour's Qualifying Tournament in 2018. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 13, 2019
Ten players to watch at the LECOM Suncoast Classic

From two-time major winners to Lakewood Ranch High grads, there are interesting stories throughout the field at the LECOM Suncoast Classic at Lakewood National Golf Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Zach Morrison represented Young Democrats during the Next Generation debate hosted by the Tiger Bay Club.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 16, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Next Generation debate

The Tiger Bay Club welcomed Young Democrats and Young Republicans into the den for the Next Generation debate on national and local topics Tuesday morning at Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chris McNamee walks with his guide dog, Max, through the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 30, 2016
Guide dog school hosts Lakewood Ranch walkathon

Lakewood Ranch event supports guide dog organization with first walkathon.

  • East County
  • News
Yayoi Kusama’s “Infinity Dots,” 1993, is part of the “Interpolations” exhibit. Photo by Kayleigh Omang
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 27, 2019
The Ringling's 'Interpolations' and 'Order Systems' exhibits go beyond the abstract

A look into the intent behind these two contemporary exhibits gives viewers a unique perspective on new art.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 7, 2013
Commissioners to discuss SCAT, pedestrian safety

Sarasota County Commissioners are set to meet Tuesday in Venice; pedestrian safety and public transportation for disadvantaged citizens is on the agenda.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 14, 2017
Display the flag properly, please

It’s not hard to properly display the American flag.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brian Roberts welcomes participants at his Newtown clinic on Jan. 12.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 17, 2019
Star-studded clinic opens door for Newtown baseball

The Newtown baseball clinic was put on by former Baltimore Orioles All-Star Brian Roberts, with help from other community leaders

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 23, 2018
Bayfront raises dilemmas

The grand vision for the Bayfront presents multiple dilemmas for the community — where to put a new performing arts hall and deciding this crucial question: What comes first?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Turner Moore started the Whiskey Obsession Festival four years ago.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 22, 2016
Obsessed: Sarasota's Whiskey Obsession Festival

Turner Moore has turned his infatuation with whiskey into one of the biggest whiskey festivals in the country.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 15, 2018
Great comedic actors make 'A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder' a killer time

A charming antihero chops down the family tree for love and money in this musical comedy at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
André Johnson
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • May 5, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Andre Johnson

Andre Johnson has been playing tennis for years but didn't get into the competitive side of it until he was 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 23, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mary Mozelle was promoted to the position of music director for St. Boniface Episcopal Church.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 1, 2015
New music director harmonizes with St. Boniface

Meet Mary Mozelle an accomplished pipe organist and the new music director for St. Boniface Episcopal church.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 4, 2011
OBITUARY: Charles Koblentz

After retiring from American Trading and Production Co. (ATAPCO) in 1993 at age 75, Charles Koblentz moved to Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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