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Lisa Greenberg submitted this sunrise photo, taken along the Sarasota bayfront.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 5, 2013
Observer Weather: Sarasota

Lisa Greenberg submitted this sunrise photo, taken along the Sarasota bayfront.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Charles Haeussner submitted this sunset photo, taken on Lake Uihlein in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2013
Weather: East County

Charles Haeussner submitted this sunset photo, taken on Lake Uihlein in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The East County Observer and Bogey’s Restaurant and Sports Pub have teamed up to showcase the East County’s top athletes. Each recipient’s article will be featured on the restaurant’s wall.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 19, 2011
Athlete of the week: Nate Strawderman

Thirteen-year-old Nate Strawderman threw for 220 yards and a pair of touchdowns while helping lead the East Manatee Bulldogs Junior Midget team to the FYD South Division title with a 32-16 victory over the Manatee Wildcats Oct. 15.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 3, 2011
Community Golf Scores 05.24.11 to 05.31.11

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
Karen Rawlings submitted this sunrise photo, taken in East Bradenton.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 4, 2013
Observer Weather: East County

Karen Rawlings submitted this sunrise photo, taken in East Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 10, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Luke Miller

Fifteen-year-old Luke Miller shot a 69 to earn medalist honors and help Lakewood Ranch win the 19th annual Donald Ross Memorial Invitational Oct. 1, at Sara Bay Country Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Corrie Williams, 21, feeds the stingrays bait fish Tuesday, July 12 at Mote. Williams recently graduated from Santa Fe College in Gainesville, FL with a degree in zoo science and will be an intern at Mote for 6 months.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • July 13, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Hungry, Hungry Stingrays!

With all the animals at Mote someone has to feed them, right? Take a look at this Mote intern feeding the stringrays yesterday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Click inside to see one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Carol Sawyer
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 14, 2015
Elephant in the room

Ironically, Carol Sawyer says that her collection of elephants has nothing to do with her position as president of the Republican Women's Club of Sarasota but more so with her love of elephants.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 26, 2014
Sidelines

Lindsay hits home run for fund; Pirates notch district win; Flames qualify for state championships; Lady Thunder swing past Lady Indians

  • East County
  • Sports
A home in Oaks II  at 663 N. Macewen Drive recently sold for $1.8 million. Built in 2007, it has five bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 5,382 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 3, 2019
A home in Oaks II sells for $1.8 million

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 10-14.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Lakewood Ranch Little League pitcher Connor Shine helps lead the 9/10 All-Stars to a District 26 championship July 5.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 10, 2013
Sidelines: East County all-stars win district crowns

The Braden River Little League Intermediate All-Stars defeated Manatee West 9-5 to capture the District 26 championship June 29, at Braden River Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 27, 2014
Booker extends winning streak

The Booker High boys tennis team improved to 5-0 with a 5-2 victory over North Port Feb. 26.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 26, 2011
Obituary: Ruth Meyfarth

Ruth Meyfarth, 95, of Longboat Key and Bradenton, died Aug. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Members' work is displayed at meetings so they can see what others are doing. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 24, 2014
Photography group focuses on 200 members

The Lakewood Ranch Digital Photography Club has grown so much, it's starting to run out of room.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kaye Warr |
  • February 4, 2012
Get to Know the Sarasota Opera: Michael Sakir

Get to Know the Sarasota Opera: Michael Sakir

  • Arts + Culture
Nesting season runs from May 1 through Oct. 31. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 24, 2014
Town alerts residents about turtle lighting issues

The town issued a CodeRED alert after receiving reports of several hatchling disorientations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dirk Meyer
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 30, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Mozart Madness I

Every once in a while, there's a concert that's so satisfying, we leave smiling. That happened recently with a Sarasota Orchestra concert.

  • Arts + Culture
The Rev. Jason Smith, pastor of Good Life Church, is teaching a series called "Full" this month.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 5, 2012
East County couple launches new church

Good Life Church has started holding services, but officially launches Jan. 13.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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