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Bob Moffa has led several East County veterans events in the past year.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 9, 2011
Foundation to honor veterans

The American Ideals Foundation will host a Veterans Honor Ceremony at 1 p.m., March 12, at Lakewood's Central Park.

  • East County
  • News
Informative signs skirt areas roped off to protect Snowy Plovers on Siesta Key beach. Two chicks have been spotted on the north end of the beach.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 6, 2012
Plover chicks brave weekend

Of the two remaining Snow Plover nests on Siesta Key beach, two chicks have hatched and survived the weekend.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • July 16, 2015
SarasotaMOD Weekend preview at VUE

The Sarasota Architectural Foundation previewed this year's modern design festival (Nov. 6-8) dedicated to architect Paul Rudolph

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Military Academy senior Kimia Spikes will row for Jacksonville University. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 14, 2016
Sculler commits to Jacksonville University

Sarasota Military Academy senior Kimia Spikes signed a rowing scholarship April 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Robert Haft and Noelle Haft, the majority stockholders of Mercedes Medical, and CEO Alex Miller, break ground for the start of their business at the CORE in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 11, 2018
Mercedes Medical breaks ground in Lakewood Ranch

The laboratory supplies company is the first medical-related business to break ground at CORE.

  • East County
  • News
The vaccine for use is 60% effective in preventing shingles. According to the release, the vaccine has few, if any, side effects.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • January 17, 2012
County asks adults over 50 to get shingles vaccine

Health officials are urging adults 50 and older to get a shingles vaccine. Officials estimate a third of U.S. citizens will develop shingles in their lifetime.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Geri Fisherkeller and Trude Smith cheer on their husbands
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club V. Sarasota Yacht Club

It was a showdown between Yacht Club bowling teams, Bird Key Yacht Club v. Sarasota Yacht Club, on Wednesday, Feb. 9. The teams met at AMF Lanes off of Tamiami trail, far from their neck of the woods, and had an afternoon of bowling followed by dinner hosted at Sarasota Yacht Club. It appeared that everyone was having a (bowling) ball.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 22, 2010
Cougars goalie represents Florida in LAX tournament

Cardinal Mooney High School freshman Victoria Krupa was selected to represent North/Central Florida Team 1 at the U.S. Lacrosse 2010 Women's Division National Tournament May 29-30 in Bel Air, Md.

  • East County
  • Sports
At each meeting, including one at 6 p.m. tonight at Lakewood Ranch High School, community members will be given a survey, both to address the 2014-15 budget and the district’s five-year strategic plan.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 19, 2013
Lakewood Ranch High hosts budget meeting

The Manatee County School District's Citizens Advisory Committee is conducting a series of meetings at schools to gather input about what the district's budget priorities should be for 2014-15.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 21, 2010
County endorses new MTI campus

Commission Chair Donna Hayes said the new campus will be 'like a gateway to (the) East County.'

  • East County
  • News
A replica of the Walker Guest House, designed by Sarasota architect Paul Rudolph and located on Sanibel Island, will come to The Ringling in 2015.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 10, 2014
Sarasota Architectural Foundation to reproduce Walker Guest House

The architectural foundation is teaming up with the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art to construct a replica of an iconic Sarasota School of Architecture building.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 17, 2017
New Hermitage Artist Retreat luncheon steals the show

The organization’s new Muse Luncheon was held at Michael’s On East on Jan. 17.

  • Black Tie
Karan Higdon
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 29, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kaye Warr |
  • February 10, 2012
A Love Letter to Sarasota and to Brendan Carroll

A Love Letter to Sarasota and to Brendan Carroll

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2009
In Brief

Community news and notes

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • October 26, 2011
Music Review: The Ringling Festival: Brooklyn Rider and Piano Foursome

I've come to a conclusion. There are three important ingredients that can make or break a performance: personal touch, personality and program.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 9, 2009
Braden River names all-star team

Braden River Little League announced its 9- and 10-year-old all-star team June 8. The team will begin its all-star season June 26.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 3, 2009
Community Golf Scores 10.27.09 to 11.01.09

East County golfers post amazing scores on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
Forty-year employees Judy Longmate and Marshall Gillen pose with General Manager Anatoliy Furmanov, Owner Betsie Coolidge and Catering Director Terri Smith. Photo courtesy of Syd Krawczyk/Concept Digital Media.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • January 9, 2013
Cafe L'Europe celebrates 40 years

When Betsie Coolidge opened Cafe L'Europe in 1973 with her late husband, Titus Letschert, she never envisioned it would become an icon, beloved 40 years later by residents and tourists alike.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Joe Hansen shines up the wheels of his 1961 Corvette at last year’s show.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • May 2, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Classic Corvettes on the Circle

Entering its 17th year, Classic Corvettes on the Circle, the third largest Corvette car show in the state of Florida, is sure to impress car enthusiasts. The show takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, at St. Armands Circle Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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