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  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 27, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Walk for the Fallen

Lee County Sgt. David Drum left from the sheriff's office headquarters in Fort Myers early Wednesday for the 10-day, 390-mile trek from Fort Meyers to Tallahassee. Sgt. Drum was seen walking along 41 in Sarasota today with two other men around 12:30 p.m.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2014
Hospital seeks volunteers

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center is in need of volunteers for its gift shop.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 15, 2018
The Schoenbaum Humanitarian Award Luncheon honors two generous philanthropists

Glitz at the Ritz was held March 15 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Confiscated dogs were covered in feces and debris. Many, such as this one, were shaven upon their arrival at Honor. Photos by Cheryl Eason.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 16, 2012
Rescued dogs find shelter out east

Honor Animal Rescue took in 46 of the 263 dogs seized earlier this month in Venice.

  • East County
  • News
Pat Neal congratulates the students on their effort.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 9, 2016
Artists' talent shines during Tara Elementary art contest

Neal Communities hosts annual 'My Favorite Home' contest for the 17th year

  • East County
  • News
Ed Brodsky, Peter Lombardo, and John Torraco, all candidates for the 12th Judicial District State Attorney's Office, trade bards at Michael's on East.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 19, 2012
Claws come out at Tiger Bay lunch

The heated race for 12th Judicial District's State Attorney Office was on display today at Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 8, 2009
Principal search narrowed to three

Two original staff members and one out-of-state candidate remain contenders for the Lakewood High principal post.

  • East County
  • News
The Jellyfish at Mote Aquarium eat their breakfast.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 26, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: It's Feeding Time

The Jellyfish at Mote Aquarium eat their breakfast.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Evan Spiller (21). File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 29, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 11.30.17

East County High 5 Moments: 11.30.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Register at lwrcac.com or at the Summerfield Information Center, 6310 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 15, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Easter Eggstravaganza

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corporation will continue its Easter tradition with its annual Easter Eggstravaganza at 9:30 a.m., April 16, at Greenbrook Adventure Park in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Walter "Junie" Kahl submitted this sunset photo, taken from Casa del Mar.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 31, 2013
Weather Photo: Longboat Key 07/30/13

Walter "Junie" Kahl submitted this sunset photo, taken from Casa del Mar.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"Sometimes we need to let go of things for things to happen," Michelle Phillips says of her rock-bottom days. "I'm prepared for anything now. I'm grateful for those days, even if I didn't know at the time that everything would work out."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 26, 2011
Michelle Phillips: A thing of beauty

Makeup artist Michelle Phillips is using her love of cosmetics to empower women. The publication of her first book proves the mission is much more than a vanity project.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 28, 2017
East and West network at business expo

More than 100 vendors attended the 2017 East Meets West Regional Business Expo on Nov. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2014
Obituary: Marcus 'Mark' Bradt

Marcus 'Mark' Bradt, 67, of Longboat Key and formerly of Lakeland, died March 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • December 17, 2009
MY VIEW: Global-warming e-mails matter

Quite the brouhaha has erupted over revelations that scientists at the heart of studying global warming have apparently been cooking the data and then trying to cover it up.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Audrey Krieg, Karen Peltz and Rita Verge of the Lakewood Ranch Garden Club were eager to chat with guests.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 10, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Club Day

Lakewood Ranch residents looking for social groups to join gathered Oct. 8 at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall for Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp.'s Club Day event. Attendees were able to speak with representatives of more than 30 Lakewood Ranch clubs.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 31, 2013
Demolition takes parcel to 'Infinity' and beyond

The old Holiday Beach Resort will be torn down this week to make way for new 11-unit Infinity condominium.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 11, 2009
Panther girls reach final match

The Braden River Middle School girls soccer team fell 3-2 in an overtime shootout to Buffalo Creek.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Paul Lento, MD |
  • September 27, 2018
Hip Bursitis: The Pain is Not What You Think

Hip Bursitis: The Pain is Not What You Think

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The property at 7712 was built in 1999, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 6,480 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 11, 2020
Siesta Key property sells for $10.5 million

Residential real estate transactions for June 1-5.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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