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The meetings start at 8 a.m. at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 19, 2015
Ranch CDDs to set budgets

Lakewood Ranch Community Development District meetings start at 8 a.m. Thursday.

  • East County
  • News
The state grant will go in part to further Embracing Our Difference's annual art display in downtown Sarasota. Photo courtesy of Embracing Our Difference.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • July 24, 2017
Embracing Our Differences receives latest grant

The Sarasota nonprofit received $20,000 to further its art education programs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mason Pawloski and Brycen Mohar wore cuddly lion costumes to the weekly meeting of Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s “Mommies and Babies” group. Photo by Loren Mayo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 28, 2011
SPECIAL EDITION: Photos of the Week

Sarasota and the surrounding area costumes up for Halloween in this special edition of 'Photos of the Week.'

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Brittany Wenger hopes to refine her project this summer.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • June 1, 2011
ODA student programs computer to detect cancer

Sophomore Brittany Wenger won second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair.

  • East County
  • News
John Shaw and Ann Fletcher in "Love Letters." Courtesy photo.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 15, 2012
Scene & Heard

Boca Grande actors give WBTT some love; Hollywood choreographer scouts Sarasota for 'East Side Story'; Sarasota Opera Association hatches 'Pot of Gold' fundraiser

  • Arts + Culture
Tony and Kelly Barrett, who founded Heroes Party at the Ranch, believe the event will continue to grow.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 12, 2016
A pint of charity

Heroes Party at the Ranch grows in its quest to raise money to help veterans.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
State Sen. Greg Steube has filed legislation banning short-term rental restrictions.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 6, 2017
Longboat exempt from drafted vacation-rental bill

State Sen. Greg Steube’s bill aimed at ending short-term rental restrictions in its current form won’t affect the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • December 31, 2009
The Society Inc. New Years Eve Gala

The Society Inc. Florida Suncoast Chapter

  • Black Tie
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 12, 2010
Crawling toward cures

Mote's Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital currently operates around double capacity while treating some of the region's sickest turtles.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
We feature seven Sarasota leaders who will have an impact in 2011.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2011
SEVEN in 11: Sarasota

From local politics to new business ventures and charitable donations, these seven leaders will impact Sarasota life in the new year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Holly Ferguson sets off the first firework July 4, on Siesta Key.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 14, 2011
Raffle winner detonates fireworks

On July 2, Holly Ferguson won the first raffle that allowed the winner to detonate the TNT box for the Siesta Key Fireworks show.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Scott Veix, of Bradenton, captured this shot of a baby alligator hiding in water plants looking for lunch at Jiggs Landing.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 17, 2016
East County weather page photo: March 17

Scott Veix, of Bradenton, captured this shot of a baby alligator hiding in water plants looking for lunch at Jiggs Landing.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lou Newman shared this picture of two adult black skimmers and a chick on Lido Key post-Tropical Storm Colin.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 16, 2016
Lido black skimmer colony weathers Tropical Storm Colin

Although the bird habitat on Lido Beach took some damage during nesting season, a majority of the chicks survived — and the skimmers have begun mating again.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 30, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 31

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

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Four crimes were reported in Osprey within a quarter-mile radius from Jan. 14 to Jan. 20. No arrests have yet been made.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 24, 2014
Osprey crimes prompt investigation

Sheriff's deputies investigate whether a link exists between four geographically-clustered crimes that occurred in Osprey last week.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Jack Johnson got caught picking up a copy of the Observer. He will be charged with a minimum sentence of our appreciation.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 25, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Observed

Jack Johnson got caught picking up a copy of the Observer. He will be charged with a minimum sentence of our appreciation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2014
Christ Church of Longboat Key reaches Turning Point

Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian has a new mission: the Bradenton organization Turning Points, which aims to help men, women and children who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 10, 2012
Accident, fight dampen mood

Several children were injured Oct. 5, at Music on Main, after the disc jockey's light fixture fell on the crowd.

  • East County
  • News
The site, known as the Moore's Dairy site, is outlined in blue and is immediately south of Waterlefe and west of Upper Manatee River Road.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 5, 2016
Mixed-use project approved on Upper Manatee

Medallion Home will build commercial and residential on property immediately south of Waterlefe.

  • East County
  • News
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