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Graham and Kamara McWilliam, pictured with their daughter Courtney, moved to the East County from England about a month ago.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 25, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Elementary Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast

Braden River Elementary showed its appreciation for its volunteers during its Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast this morning. About 30 volunteers enjoyed pastries, fruit, juice and coffee along with a slide show.

  • East County
  • Schools
Lisa Bechtold and Brittany Lamont
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 5, 2014
Sailors & Sandals II

Sailors & Sandals II

  • Black Tie
Matt Vanderford, 4, has adjusted well to life with his new family. He is pictured with his adoptive parents, Scott and Cyndee Vanderford.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 9, 2011
Bayside church to host adoption event

Bayside Community Church's Bridge a Life ministry will educate the public about domestic and international adoptions with a special event Nov. 11.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 14, 2010
Cops Corner 04.15.10

The defendant entered the store and proceeded to the electronics department. She then selected 12 Nintendo DS games and concealed them in her purse.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 3, 2009
Wigged out

And you thought you had bad hair days? The Asolo's resident hairstylist takes us through the tedious task of wigmaking.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 15, 2012
Thunder posts shutout

The Out-of-Door Academy boys soccer team defeated Admiral Farragut Academy 2-0 Nov. 14.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 27, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Linda Wallin

Linga Wallin is an art teacher at the Out-of-Door Academy. Read more about her in our candid "Five Things."

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 6, 2016
Longboat Key starts beach project

Trucks began hauling thousands of cubic yards of sand to the mid-Key shoreline this morning.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo by Sage Art Photo and Video
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • July 9, 2014
Just Married: John Simon and Mary Anne Servian

Mary Anne Servian and John Simon were married May 10, at Church of the Redeemer.

  • Arts + Culture
  • In Memoriam |
  • October 2, 2018
Donald Philip Lichter

Donald, "Don," Philip Lichter passed away on September 8, 2018 in Siesta Key Florida, he had a service dog named Jocey, his obituary tribute is publishing in the Siesta Key Observer of the Observer Media Group.

  • Siesta Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Fabrizio Di Marco, right, sits with his father, Matt, sister, Arianna, and mother, Gina.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 20, 2012
Heart Walk to feature heart-disease survivor

At the age of 10, while walking to a neighbor's house with a group of friends, Fabrizio Di Marco realized something wasn't right. He was dizzy and tired, and he fainted on the lawn.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 11, 2013
Student Spotlight: André Dupuis

Andre Dupuis' room is lined with medals, certificates and trophies from regattas and speech-and-debate tournaments from across the country. Despite his accomplishments, the Pine View junior is not boisterous or flashy, but sincere and modest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mi Pueblo offers an authentic Mexican menu and atmosphere at their locations in Sarasota and Venice.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 24, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Mi Pueblo

This week we went in the kitchen at Mi Pueblo, with owner Bonifacio Caro, while chef Julio prepares carne asada tacos with fresh salsa verde. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 17, 2016
WISH

Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida hosts white party at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 8, 2010
UPDATE: Loeb CEO testifies

New York-based Loeb Partners Realty chairman and CEO Joe Lesser called The Longboat Key Club and Resort a long-term asset for his company's portfolio Friday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2010
Longboat Key - Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of June 25 through July 1, in order of dollar amounts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
East County sisters Alexandria and Sabrina Watson joined the Southeast High rowing club when it launched at the beginning of the school year.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 29, 2012
Southeast High dips oars into competitive rowing

Southeast High School started its own rowing program at the beginning of the school year; Manatee High added the sport two months later.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 15, 2010
Wicker Inn sells for $4.2 million

The 11-unit property will still operate as a resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 3, 2017
Cops Corner: Found 'body' discovered to be a doll

A round up of this week's most interesting police reports from Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 15, 2016
Harvey Milk Festival 2016

The seventh annual festival rocked Five Points Park

  • Arts + Culture
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