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  • By Michael Eng |
  • March 12, 2010
Ranch's Moonlight Movie canceled

Because of the rain, Lakewood Ranch has canceled its Moonlight Movie event scheduled for tonight.

  • East County
  • News
Ayden Kirk was all smiles as he tried on a firefighter's helmet.
  • By Dianne Trask |
  • October 19, 2010
Lakewood Goddard School enjoys firefighting experience

Children at The Goddard School in Lakewood Ranch enjoyed the sights and sounds of a real fire engine when the school hosted a fire truck visit from Pierce Manufacturing Oct. 8. Children experienced holding and spraying water from a hose and trying on a firefighter's hat, among other activities.

  • East County
  • Schools
Riverview High junior David Roussard competed in the boys high school 1x race.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:2012 Sarasota Invitational Regatta

Hundreds of middle and high school and master rowers from across the country hit the water for the 2012 Sarasota Invitational Regatta Feb. 25-26 at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota. Rowers competed in a plethora of races, including singles, doubles, quads, eight-person and novice. For complete regatta results visit www.sarasotainvitational.com.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Barb McRae gets a personal room visit and kisses from Kirby, 6 ½, Thursday, May 12 in the Oncology Unit at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 2, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Pet therapy at SMH (more photos)

When Ginger, Alie, Finnegan, Parker and Kirby hear the phrase 'time to go to work!' these canines know just what to do. These five dogs visit three different units at Sarasota Memorial Hospital for an hour and a half every Thursday afternoon to work as therapy dogs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch residents Frank and Michelle Vitori brought their son, Frankie, 18 months, to see Santa for the first time.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 16, 2010
Holiday traditions sparkle on Main

Lakewood Ranch Main Street continued to celebrate the holiday season with an array of activities Dec. 15. East County residents enjoyed a visit from Santa, the sounds of the Dickens Carolers, carriage rides and holiday pet photos.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2011
Wallendas fly high at Tabernacle

Circus legend Tino Wallenda and his family members mesmerized onlookers with their tight-rope talents Feb. 6 at The Tabernacle.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kathy Schwartz, of Osprey, took this photo of a Venice jetty sunset.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 30, 2015
The sky's the limit

Sunsets and skylines from 2015

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 13, 2015
Family celebrates very merry Crite-mas

Max and Chloe Crites and their parents, Erik and Mollie, enjoyed a warm winter wonderland again this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Li Wei meets and talks with his team before going up in the air.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Li Wei takes flight at the Ca' d'Zan

Chinese performance artist Li Wei visited Sarasota Monday to perform his personal brand of flight photography. Through the help of cranes, Wei levitated above of the Cá d'Zan and imitated the motion of a traditional dragon kite.

  • Arts + Culture
NATIONAL NEWS. Miles and Joyce Toler pause to take in the scenery at Yosemite National Park. The stop was one of ten national parks the couple visited on their trip.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Voting is now open for the 2014 “It’s Read Everywhere” contest. Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to vote for your favorite entries. One winner will receive two travel certificates, good for travel from SRQ Airport.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy's Nicole Durbal signs freshman Sara Johnson's T-shirt.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 26, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Prep freshmen celebrate end of school year

The inaugural upper school class looks forward to moving onto the next school year.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 27, 2021
Dry weather prompts Sarasota water advisory

Record-setting day of water usage prompts strain on system.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 8, 2022
Longboat Key golfers team up to Go For the Cure

The Key Niners and Women's Golf Association played a round to raise money for Breast Health Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 18, 2009
Manatee County revives Planning Task Force

For the first time in several years, Manatee County's Planning Task Force will meet today to discuss Manatee County's development review process and related topics.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 27, 2012
Commissioners to meet board candidates

The commission will meet applicants before deciding who will fill seats n four boards.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
At-large Commissioner Phillip Younger will run for his first two-year term in March.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 15, 2010
Younger running again

At-large Commissioner Phillip Younger has picked up a commission candidate qualification packet.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The challenges relate to the Longboat Key Club and Resort’s proposed $400 million Islandside redevelopment project.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 3, 2011
IPOC drops DCA challenge

The dismissal ends pending administrative actions, but two challenges remain in Sarasota County Court.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Former Mayor Joan Webster will not seek another two-year term this March.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 8, 2010
Webster not running for commissioner

At-large Commissioner Phillip Younger still has no official challengers for his seat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Some Sarasotans who raise chickens say their eggs are more nutritious than eggs bought in stores.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 30, 2010
Planners deny zoning change for chickens

Planning Board members vote against a zoning change that would allow chickens to be kept in backyards within the city limits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The front of the Burns' home in Indian Beach still has some of its original 1954 modern flair.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 6, 2013
Home & Garden: Modern Chic

Doug and Carol Burns moved into their renovated home in March 2011, in Indian Beach.

  • Arts + Culture
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