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  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 1, 2015
Wrapped with a bow: Meet Bow-Tie

The newest Cat Depot spokescat Bow-Tie advocates for rescuing special needs cats.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Vice Mayor Jack Duncan prepares to cut the ribbon in front of the new Beggins Century 21 office.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • May 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Beggins Century 21 Grand Opening

On Thursday, May 1, Beggins Century 21 hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new location on the North end of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 6, 2010
Feline friend needs a new home

Monty, 5-month-old male, buff/white polydactyl, needs a new home.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Plenty of room room around the pool to entertain.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 2, 2017
Take a photo tour of a $4.6 million home in Lakewood Ranch

Michael Saunders & Company sets record with sale in The Lake Club.

  • East County
  • News
Sandi Dietrich and Kiley Eastman Riccardi of Michael Saunders & Company at last year's expo.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 12, 2018
East Meets West celebrates 10th year

The annual networking event put on by the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce and the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance will take place on Sept. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Guardians ad litem Carol Seigler, Rosalyn Fleischer and Betty Ewing
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • December 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: L'Ambiance Holiday Party

Residents of L'Ambiance on Longboat Key enjoyed a holiday luncheon Friday, Dec. 7. The annual holiday luncheon not only allows the ladies of L'Ambiance to get together and celebrate the holiday season, but it is also a time for the women to give back to the community. This year the group collected sweatshirts and hoodies for the guardian ad litem program.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A redevelopment proposal would replace the Ringling Shopping Center with 222 apartments and a smaller commercial footprint.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 3, 2017
Developer proposes 222 apartments for Ringling Shopping Center site

A West Palm Beach company is moving ahead with plans to redevelop the Ringling Shopping Center site, focusing on a primarily residential project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • April 9, 2012
Mommy's in the Market for Monet

Mommy's in the Market for Monet

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 2, 2014
News Briefs

UTC site changes considered this week; School District will increase staff, supplies

  • East County
  • News
The public is being invited to join efforts to increase the scallop population in Sarasota Bay.
  • By Jeff Birnbach and John Ryan |
  • July 27, 2011
Scallop Restoration will help repay bay

Since its formation in 1926, the Sarasota Yacht Club has been a strong advocate for recreational boating activities and marine stewardship. Club members have long recognized that they have an obligation to support and foster a healthy boating environment throughout the region.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 19, 2010
Church breaks ground on new rectory

St. Jude Church held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new rectory Friday, March 19. The building, designed by architect George Palermo, will house the three priests at St. Jude.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sun Circle Art Festival was held at Sun Circle Park.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • March 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sun Circle Art Festival

Indian Beach and Sapphire Shores neighborhood residents sold fine arts and crafts at the Sun Circle Art Festival Saturday, March 2, in Sun Circle Park to get the community together. Area musicians jammed out while neighbors strolled and chatted with each other. Students from Mingwu Martial arts performed self-defense and kicking demonstrations and area writers conducted readings.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch Little League pitcher Connor Shine helps lead the 9/10 All-Stars to a District 26 championship July 5.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 10, 2013
Sidelines: East County all-stars win district crowns

The Braden River Little League Intermediate All-Stars defeated Manatee West 9-5 to capture the District 26 championship June 29, at Braden River Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2013
SIDELINES

Wrestler returns to state tournament; Pirates go 2-0 in Preseason Classic; ODA tennis teams begin undefeated; Manatee Twisters to host game

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Bret Hauff and Eric Garwood | Staff Writer and Managing Editor |
  • April 19, 2018
Woman's death in Longboat Key sauna ruled a suicide

Longboat police say medical examiner's report is supported by police investigation

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Landesberg |
  • March 14, 2012
Fuzión Dance Artists present The Red Tent

Fuzión Dance Artists present The Red Tent

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 23, 2014
Sidelines

Riverview sweeps Venice Invitational; Riverview volleyball wins PINK match; and more sports news.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 29, 2010
City to revisit take-home policy

Since 2001, police officers have been able to take their patrol cars home with them if they adhere to strict rules, but commissioners want to explore whether the policy's costs outweigh its benefits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Guest Speaker Rabbi Noam Marans is AJC’s Director of Interreligious and Intergroup Relations and oversees national interfaith outreach, dialogue and advocacy, and interethnic efforts of Belfer Center for American Pluralism.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • May 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : AJC's 2013 Summer Lunch and Learn

The American Jewish Committee hosted their first AJC Summer Lunch and Learn of the season Wednesday, May 29 at Michael's On East to educate the public on Jewish Catholic relations. Guest speaker Rabbi Noam Marans flew in from New York to discuss the topic 'A New Pope and the Future of Catholic-Jewish Relations,' at the fifth summer series. More than 150 people attended the luncheon and participated in a question and answer session after the talk.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This pond in the Banks section of Greenbrook East is causing concern for some homeowners, who believe the large number of lily pads is unreasonable and aesthetically displeasing.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 25, 2012
Lake aesthetics tell two stories

A couple in Greenbrook East says the lake behind their home is an eyesore. Lakewood Ranch Town Hall officials, however, say the lake is in good health.

  • East County
  • News
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