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Jasmine Beechy, a first-grader in Deb Zanders’ class, reads “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” to Allie, an 8-year-old mixed-breed dog certified through Therapy Dogs International.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 6, 2013
Students read to therapy dog

Allie and her owner, Deb Zanders, a first-grade teacher at Bashaw Elementary, help children feel more comfortable communicating and speaking publicly through reading sessions.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • June 20, 2012
Bridge Bites: Three degrees of bacon

This week's hand features an astonishing defense by West - we'll get to the winning play by degrees.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Maggie Gyllenhaal and Hugh Dancy star in "Hysteria." Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 20, 2012
Flim Review: 'Hysteria'

Whimsy and logic collide in the wonderful new film, "Hysteria." In this different kettle-of-fish British romp, based on true events, the vibrator is inadvertently invented in 1880s Victorian England.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 21, 2011
News Briefs

LECOM hosts pre-med course; Ranch districts renovating landscape; Viking to host dinner for Payton

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Executive Director recognized Town Hall’s Director of Operations, Ryan Heise, at the Aug. 16 meeting, for five years of service with the Inter-District Authority.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 22, 2012
District 2 takes financing lead

Lakewood Ranch CDD 2 supervisors agreed their district will take the lead role in financing a new maintenance facility for Lakewood Ranch Town Hall's Operations Department.

  • East County
  • News
A new P.F. Chang's China Bistro restaurant should open by August 2013 in a newly-constructed 6,900-square-foot building at the corner of U.S. 41 and Osprey Avenue. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • September 20, 2012
P.F. Chang's slated to open in summer 2013

Construction of the restaurant will start in November, now that commissioners approved a plan to vacate a portion of road that will make way for parking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • February 3, 2010
Original Observers' hearts will always lie with Longboat Key

Original "Observers" Ralph and Claire Hunter are moving to The Shores, in Bradenton, later this month after more than four decades on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bright and colorful Lilly Pulitzer fabrics give the master suite a Caribbean feel.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 7, 2012
Interior designers race to showcase skills

The Sarasota Chapter of the Interior Design Society challenged its members to take a commercial space at 100 Central Ave. and, in less than four weeks, turn it into a move-in-ready, loft-style live/work space, featuring living and dining rooms, a master suite, art gallery, library and artist's studio.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 10, 2013
Manatee County property values on the rise

East County communities, such as Lakewood Ranch, are exceeding county averages.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 30, 2013
Stoneybrook residents ready to take control

Hundreds of Stoneybrook residents gathered Oct. 28 to hear about how the community turnover will work.

  • East County
  • News
Alyson Dolan, Caitlin McMullen, Angela Rauter and Roger Pettingell
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 4, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

Almost too perfect for words; A twinkle in his eye; C'est cheese!; Know your roll

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • February 10, 2015
Circle Traffic: Worse than ever?

As congestion continues to frustrate drivers, Circle stakeholders seek solutions this season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Early conceptual renderings for the garage and "pad site" — pictured above — may change if a potential buyer renegotiates his terms. Rendering courtesy of Ian Black Real Estate
  • By David Conway |
  • November 6, 2014
City to revisit State Street garage sale

The high bidder for a liner site at the parking garage has asked the city to reconsider the terms of the sale.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 20, 2013
Life's probably not a beach for Longboat Key dogs

The commission hasn't discussed a report on the issues surrounding dog beach access, but six commissioners have indicated they don't support the idea.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Selwyn Lemchen opened his first large discount store in 1955.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 3, 2011
OBITUARY: Selwyn Lemchen

Selwyn Lemchen, 92, was a pioneer in the mass merchandising retail industry.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A traffic analysis conducted by a Sarasota County consultant in May 2011 proposed vehicle-flow changes for four driveways at Siesta Public Beach.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • February 23, 2012
Plan improves traffic flow

The proposed improvements for Siesta Public Beach call for 130 new parking spaces, for a total of 967, and better traffic flow.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 29, 2014
ULI group targets Bayfront Park

County money could be available to improve the park, including funding for a community center building.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tom Batchelor, a former firefighter, is running for the Manatee County Commission.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 26, 2015
East County resident hopes to ignite commission

Paramedic and firefighter Tom Batchelor applies to challenge incumbent Vanessa Baugh for the District 5 seat on the Manatee County Commission.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 10, 2010
Victims of Key accidents in fair condition

Two men were transported by Bayflite to Bayfront Medical Center Saturday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2009
Man charged with Wal-Mart arson

Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested a Louisiana man for setting fire to an East County Wal-Mart Thursday.

  • East County
  • News
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