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Michael Johnson of Lakewood Ranch baits a hook with a worm.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 27, 2016
Fishing for fun

Lakewood Ranch hosts annual youth fishing tournament.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Olivia and Logan Armstrong goof around.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Big Truck Day

Sarasota County hosed its 18th annual Big Truck Day Saturday, April 19, at Twin Lakes Park. The free event invited families to climb aboard vehicles of all sizes and shapes; including fire trucks, monster trucks and city busses. Easter eggs were hidden on the grounds and in the vehicles for children to find while the Easter bunny handed out sweets.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2014
Love letter makes comeback

East County resident Kelly Pleasant was running along Lakewood Ranch Boulevard last week when she came across something special - a love letter dated May 14, 1992.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The new tidal tributary was created in March. Photo courtesy of Bob Thill.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 8, 2011
Bay Guardians to plant natives at North Lido Beach

Volunteers will plant about 500 native plants tomorrow morning.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Prima the paint watched the camera curiously.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 24, 2016
Sixteen Hands horses around for Hayday

The equine sanctuary held a free community event Sunday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 7, 2010
Lady Pirates top Manatee, fall to Lemon Bay and Port Charlotte

The Braden River High girls basketball team finished 1-2 this week.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 4, 2009
Business Observer 11.05.09

Greenbrook residents Katy and Mark Walker launched recently a new Christian social networking site, iibloom.com.

  • East County
  • News
T. Guy Spencer submitted this sunset photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

T. Guy Spencer submitted this sunset photo.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Supervisors Alan Haibach and Chris Hogan spoke up about the litigation with the Shores homeowners during the Oct. 26 Community Development District meeting.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 4, 2015
Waterlefe litigation with Shores residents inches toward resolution

After almost a decade of dispute, the issue of additional assessment fees may be put to rest.

  • East County
  • News
Preschoolers Summer Roland, Isabela Taylor and Katelyn Moffitt pack meals for hungry families.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 8, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Sarasota Christian School (VIDEO)

On Wednesday, 400 students from Sarasota Christian School worked tirelessly to package 60,000 meals that will be delivered to the Sarasota All Faiths Food Bank and the First Haitian Baptist Church of Belle Glade to feed hungry families.

  • Sarasota
  • News
David Macdonald submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 14, 2015
Weather: Sarasota

Visit YourObserver.com to submit your local weather photos. Each weekly winner will be entered into a monthly drawing for a $25 gift card. One grand prize winner will receive a $5,000 flooring makeover.*

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Carol LoRicco submitted this sunset photo, taken on Lido Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Carol LoRicco submitted this sunset photo, taken on Lido Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • May 27, 2009
Battle of the Rolls

"Sushi." It's one of those fun words to say. It became a fad a few years ago, and now almost everyone you know loves it. But, it can also be intimidating, so sample these fun facts about sushi ...

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 11, 2010
Cops Corner 02.11.10

The manager of the bus station reported that someone tore the toilet-paper dispenser off the wall in one of the bathrooms.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Prominent Siesta Key property owners Jay Lancer and Jim Syprett bought the former 7-Eleven in the Village for $1.6 million.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 26, 2016
Daiquiri Deck owners buy Siesta 7-Eleven

Siesta Key Village property owners Jim Syprett and Jay Lancer bought the former convenience store on Ocean Boulevard this month.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 28, 2010
Westway Drive home sells for $4.95 million

The sale is the second highest year-to-date sale on the Lido Key street.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Booker running back Spencer Carter scored the Tornadoes’ first touchdown of the game on a 25-yard run.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 30, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Florida Blue Blues and Music Festival

PHOTO GALLERY: Florida Blue Blues and Music Festival

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • December 22, 2014
LBK Education Center to begin winter semester

For many Americans, education ends when they receive their college degree. Research has shown, however, that it's important to keep learning no matter what age you are.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The championships will be held Oct. 19-22 at Premier Sports Campus.  Photo by Jay Heater.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 6, 2017
USA Ultimate Nationals heading to Lakewood Ranch

The championships will be held Oct. 19-22 at Premier Sports Campus.

  • East County
  • Sports
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