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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 13, 2016
Anne Patterson shows smaller works at Alfstad& Contemporary

The artist opened her exhibition, 'Airidescence' Thursday, Nov. 10.

  • Arts + Culture
"I am Charlie."
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 13, 2015
Our View: Les incompetents

Much like the day of and after 9/11, the three-day Paris slaughtering by the Islamic Muslim terrorists leaves you stunned.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Alliance Executive Director Heather Kasten and Bucs Chief Operating Officer Brian Ford chat before Ford's presentation.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 18, 2015
LWRBA hosts monthly Membership Luncheon

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Chief Operating Officer Brian Ford vamps up support for his team during Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance members' monthly Membership Luncheon.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sam Jackson.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 6, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 09.06.17

East County High 5 Moments: 09.06.17

  • East County
  • Sports
The existing Publix store on Longboat Key opened in June 1980.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 29, 2012
Longboat Publix to close April 7

The Avenue of the Flowers store will close the Saturday before Easter in preparation for the new store's construction.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rick Bennett, Chris DeLeonardo, Bill Baker and Nick Lanese celebrate a birdie.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 17, 2015
Fore!

More than 100 golfers scramble for a win at annual LWRBA event

  • East County
  • News
Lynne Armington and Joe Kerata of Asolo Rep Guild reading "A Christmas Memory" by Truman Capote.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 2, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SEASON greetings

Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a division of Ringling College of Art and Design, hosted 'SEASONS Greetings' to kick-off its events for the year on Thursday, Dec. 1. Asolo Rep Guild read four short stories, and then attendees ate cookies and drank wine while viewing the current exhibition by the Suncoast Watercolor Society.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • May 15, 2012
Diversity Chorus Offers "Gershwin to GALA"

Diversity Chorus Offers "Gershwin to GALA"

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Selby Library will remain open during the eight months of construction.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 29, 2011
County approves Selby Library changes

A new teen center is part of the $1.2 million improvement plan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Children's Guardian Fund President Carol Belmont and Chairwoman Jasmine Candlish
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 16, 2017
Children’s Guardian Fund lifts up guests at annual luncheon

The nonprofit hosted Helping Our Kids Soar on Nov. 16 at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 2, 2009
Generosity shines at Mooney

The Cardinal Mooney High School Key Club kicked off the holiday season with a donation to Bethesda House, a non-profit organization that assists families with AIDS and is under the auspices of Catholic Charities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 30, 2013
Lore: Bye, bye birdie: Peacock kidnapped

An unknown man snatched a peacock from the Village neighborhood in 1988. The suspect remains at-large.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 17, 2017
Friends of Selby Library welcomes Hedrick Smith

The Pulitzer Prize winner spoke to members and patrons of the Friends of Selby Library March 17 at The Resort at Longboat Key Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2011
Cops Corner 02.10.11

The victim was attending the Mud Festival when two men approached him. One suspect attacked the victim first and was then joined by the other suspect.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Pool toys are not allowed in the GreyHawk Landing pool and that annoys some residents.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • August 16, 2017
GreyHawk Landing pool rules draw complaints

Residents voice frustrations with pool toy restrictions.

  • East County
  • News
Michael Koski teaches students about x-rays.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 15, 2016
High school students digest science at LECOM

LECOM holds its summer Medical Science Academy.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 22, 2011
News Briefs: 6.23.11

Detectives investigate incident in River Club; Deputies thwart vehicle burglaries; Clarification; Out-of-Door Academy names new trustee; Manatee's Class of 2011 nets $9 million in scholarships; Buchanan named to health subcommittee; Bennett will not run for U.S. Congress

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch resident Vanessa Baugh, pictured with her husband, Don, was giddy with excitement as she learned she would advance in the race for the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners District 5 seat.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 29, 2012
Year in review: August 2012, 'Baugh wins tough primary'

Vanessa Baugh wins 57.86% of the vote, while Manatee County Sheriff Brad Steube easily wins re-election.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • May 30, 2012
Sarasota hosts Society of American Travel Writers, receives rave reviews

Sarasota hosts Society of American Travel Writers, receives rave reviews

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Braden River senior Kally Martin drove in the game-winning run to propel the Pirates to a 7-6 victory versus rival Lakewood Ranch April 5.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 6, 2016
Pirates walk-off with rivalry win

The Braden River softball team beat Lakewood Ranch 7-6 April 5.

  • East County
  • Sports
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