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Tom Mannis, who is a League of American Bicyclists certified instructor, taught a safety course at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 5, 2017
Cyclists get a break in Lakewood Ranch

Although some motorists are rude, bicyclists feel safe on Lakewood Ranch roads.

  • East County
  • News
"Bullets Over Broadway" runs through March 11. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 27, 2018
Woody Allen spoof proves musical theater can be murder at Players Centre

"Bullets Over Broadway" celebrates life in theater at The Players Centre for Performing Arts.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The Sarasota City Commission is willing to work with G.WIZ officials on a lease extension because the vacant bayfront parcel it owns can't be sold to a private party. File photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 19, 2012
FULL STORY: G.WIZ will stay put

The city cannot sell either its vacant bayfront parcel or the G.WIZ Science Museum property. The mere proposal caused a rift between city and museum officials.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Boaters in Sarasota Bay don’t want to be told where they will be allowed to anchor outside a managed mooring field scheduled to be constructed this year.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 5, 2012
Delve into 12: Mooring field

City commissioners have agreed with staff recommendations for regulating boaters anchored outside a proposed mooring field.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Swiss Day Preschool owner Janet Hember has decided to retire and close the school after 30 years in the Oyster Bay community.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 30, 2015
Swiss Miss: Swiss Day Preschool closes after 30 years

Oyster Bay community bids farewell to Swiss Day Preschool.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Eric Foster recovers a Bayshore fumble for the Pirates. Photos by Monica Weirich Malley.
  • By Lainee Jennings |
  • September 24, 2010
Pirate D shuts down Bayshore

Braden River's 23-13 win over Bayshore is the team's first victory under coach Don Purvis. It also puts them at 1-0 in the district.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team shot a combined 286 to win its fourth-consecutive Donald Ross Memorial Invitational title Oct. 6.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 7, 2014
Mustangs make history

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team captured its fourth straight Donald Ross Memorial Invitational title Oct. 6, at Sara Bay Country Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Homae-Tech expands, adds 13 employees
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 21, 2011
Business Observer

Polo Grill adds event sales director; Carr named Ranch's Rotarian of the Year; Homae-Tech expands, adds 13 employees

  • East County
  • News
“We’re not here to scare you, freak you out or throw blood in your face,” says Ashley Holland, second from left, who plays Amanda. “It’s a really good story.” The film also features Dominique Golder and Haley Faye.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 22, 2011
Spellbound cast

The independent thriller, 'The Witching Hours,' is a dark story that chronicles the lives of a female cast and their struggle with supernatural abilities while navigating between the mortal and spirit worlds.

  • Arts + Culture
Akila, Bay Haven
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2012
Pelikids

Pelikids is a monthly feature highlighting the work of Sarasota County students. This month's offerings are from students at Bay Haven, Pineview and Lakeview Elementary School.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Joaquin Phoenix stars in "Her."
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 11, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Her'

Director Spike Jonze's new film, 'Her,' is sweetly creepy.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 3, 2012
SCF softball team headed to Nationals

The State College of Florida softball team earned its first trip to Nationals since 2005 with a 1-0 victory over Gulf Coast State College in the Gulf District championship April 29 in Pensacola.

  • East County
  • Sports
Valerie Franks and Sam Wright of the Manatee Surgical Alliance
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 29, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Health & Wellness Expo

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities hosted its annual Health & Wellness Expo Saturday, March 29, at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. More than 50 exhibitors in the health and wellness field shared information and services to people of all ages.

  • East County
  • News
Pat Abrams shows Ayden Shapoiro, 7, how to feed Search & Rescue K-9 Ana.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : K-9 Rescue Dog Visit and Storytime

Children learned about Sarasota K-9 Search and Rescue Wednesday, July 10, at Selby Public Library as part of the summer children's programs. Team Leader of Sarasota K-9 Search & Rescue and co-founder of the organization Pat Abrams brought in her 3-year old search and rescue German shepherd Ana and a 17-week old pup in training Kaleb. Abrams also read a book from her series 'Noah and the Search Dogs.' Children learned what these heroic dogs do and fed them treats. They also made a dog yarn craft.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Alan and Joanie Stone and Richard Seidel
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 6, 2015
You Observed

Here's a roundup of reader-submitted photos from around the keys. To submit photos for this feature, email Kristen Herhold at [email protected].

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Eddie Beiler says he is ready to use his prior experience battling drug and alcohol addition to help others in need.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 15, 2012
Sarasota man to travel to 11 countries on a mission trip

After recovering from years of drug addiction, Eddie Beiler will travel to 11 countries in 11 months for a mission trip to help children in need.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 4, 2010
Tax rate rises to balance budget

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis' recommended budget for fiscal year 2010-11 suggests a millage rate of 1.8872 mills, which is 25.8% higher than the current rate of 1.5 mills.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County continues to grow as the economy picks up.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 24, 2017
INTERACTIVE: Sarasota County population grows 1.9%

Though its growth rate has stalled, U.S. Census Bureau estimates show Sarasota remains one of the fastest-growing counties in the country.

  • Sarasota
  • News
School starts Aug. 24 in Manatee County. Are you stocked up for day one?
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 12, 2015
Bradenton Marauders give back to local students

At the Back-to-School Night event Aug. 15 at McKechnie Field, the first 500 children ages 12 and under will receive backpacks stuffed with school supplies.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 4, 2009
Commissioners express Islandside frustration

Commissioner Peter O'Connor is annoyed that town staff has asked him to hold four potential dates in December and January to review the Key Club and Resort's Islandside project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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