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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 28, 2011
County commissioners to meet

The regularly scheduled Manatee County Board of County Commissioners meeting will start at 9 a.m., Tuesday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 11, 2011
Tryout dates announced for BRSC competitive teams

The Braden River Soccer Club will host tryouts for its competitive teams from May 31 through June 5.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 23, 2011
PHOTO OF THE WEEK It's a toss up

Alan Rosenstein prepares to return the ball over the net to his son, Josh, during a tennis game Monday, Feb. 21, at Bayfront Park Recreation Center. The Rosensteins are visiting William and Selma Tucker, who live on Longboat Key during part of the season. The Tuckers are Alan Rosenstein's in-laws and Josh Rosenstein's grandparents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2012
Visiting family goes fishin'

Henry, Sam, Ivy-Reese and Amaya Kriser, grandchildren of Dan and Vicki Kriser, had a successful day of fishing recently near Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Real Madrid Castilla U16 team pumps itself up before the start of its match versus IMG Soccer Academy.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: FYSA State Cup

Boys U13 and U16 youth soccer teams from across the state of Florida showed off their skills during the Florida Youth Soccer Association State Cup March 24-25 at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch. Premier was one of several preliminary round sites for the tournament, which runs through May 20. For a listing of sites and complete results visit www.fysa.com.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 19, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Fall Festival

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA will host a free community event tonight.

  • East County
  • News
Max Provost high-fives the lower school students during the pep rally, Thursday, Oct. 18.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • October 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO: ODA Lower School Pep Rally

Out-of-Door Academy's lower school held a pep rally Thursday, Oct. 18. The lower school students were visited by the ODA pep band, cheerleaders and varsity football players and were encouraged to attend the ODA homecoming game Friday, Oct. 19.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Ruth Schay with her children, Kristina, Kaylie and Adam.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: We Love Israel Street Fair and Marketplace

Hundreds of people filed, Sunday, Jan. 27, into Robarts Arena for the We Love Israel Street Fair and Marketplace. In celebration of Israel's 65th birthday, attendees visited vendors' booths, watched live music and performances and enjoyed children's activities, like face painting and a petting zoo.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2015
OBITUARY | Edward Harsche

Edward John Harsche, 76, of Longboat Key, died Oct. 9.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2014
Learn more about LBK Foundation

Want to know more about the Longboat Key Foundation, which is embarking on a $1 million fundraising drive, as reported in the Dec. 18 issue of the Longboat Observer?

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
T. Guy Spencer submitted this sunset photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

T. Guy Spencer submitted this sunset photo.

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  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2014
Submit your weather photos!

If you capture a stunning sunset on your camera, submit it for our Weather Photo Contest.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 22, 2014
Don't forget to submit your love story

How did you know you had found the one?

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 22, 2014
Funding families

The Lakewood Ranch-based Payton Wright Foundation assisted 600 families of children affected by brain cancer last year, with bills such as mortgages and transportation needs.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 14, 2013
Stick a fork in it!

The American Cancer Society is inviting East County residents to eat out for a cause. The organization will host its first Stick a Fork in Cancer restaurant dining fundraiser Aug. 25.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 27, 2014
i9 Sports registration underway

Registration for the i9 Sports- Manatee/Sarasota spring season is now underway and will continue through March 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
A tornado watch is currently in effect in Sarasota County through 10 p.m. this evening.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 26, 2013
Tornado watch in effect for Sarasota County

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for 24 Florida counties through 10 p.m.

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  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 24, 2009
Exhibit captures realistic view of subjects

A new Art Center Sarasota exhibit spotlights a notable watercolorist and four photographers with diverse portfolios.

  • Arts + Culture
Brandon Thrift hit the Grand Canyon, the New Mexico desert, and countless other locales.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 6, 2020
Spreading the Love

Brandon Thrift spent three weeks leaving art installations across the United States.

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 27, 2014
Sidelines

Sailors set track records at FSU Relays; ODA storms back from five runs down; Booker edges Palmetto; ODA swings past Lemon Bay; Youth football registration underway

  • Sarasota
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