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  • In Memoriam |
  • February 13, 2023
Abdul Gaffar, PhD

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Abdul Gaffar, PhD; a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and inventor, in Lakewood Ranch FL, on February 2, 2023.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 18, 2022
Day two of 2022 LECOM Suncoast Classic sees new course record set

China's Zecheng Dou is the tournament leader at 14 under par.

  • East County
  • Sports
Right step for SMH board
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 14, 2022
Right step for SMH board

Hearing the stories of families who lost loved ones during the pandemic was a gut-wrenching baptism for SMH’s new board members. But they responded the right way. Rather than look for blame, they chose to learn.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Deputy Director of Public Safety Steve Litschauer briefs the commissioners on Hurricane Idalia at an emergency commission meeting on Aug. 28.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 28, 2023
Manatee County in state of emergency as Idalia approaches

The county says Freedom Elementary School in Bradenton will be a shelter site along with two others not in East County.

  • East County
  • News
Homes for rent for less than six months will now be required to register as rentals with the town of Longboat Key.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 9, 2023
Residential Rental Registry takes effect, aimed at organizing town rentals

The new registry that went into effect on Oct. 1 applies to residentially zoned properties that are rented to vacationers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lake Manatee provides drinking water to more than 300,000 residents in Manatee and Sarasota counties. Its dam is shown here.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 27, 2023
Dry summer leads to water shortage in Southwest Florida

Manatee and Sarasota County residents are prohibited from "wasteful and unnecessary" water use through July 1, 2024.

  • East County
  • News
YPG  board members Shantel Norman, Ashley Leon, Anna Foster and YPG Coordinator Mimi Cirbusova
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 31, 2017
Blast from the Past: YPG gala will boast timeless theme

Sarasota Young Professionals Group's throwback gala will take guests back in time — to the decade of their choosing.

  • Black Tie
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 28, 2023
Workshop on county administration workshop set for Tuesday

Benderson will present its proposal for comprehensive plan changes to allow for new urbanism redevelopment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Various unusual phenomena, including repeated electrical issues and gusts of cold air, have been observed at The Gator Club, said manager Josh Hojnacki.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 26, 2023
Where to find the ghosts in Sarasota

Theatrical specters, drink-pouring apparitions, a ghost dog and more are said to haunt these historic Sarasota sites.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • January 4, 2022
An introduction from the Observer's new A+E Editor

Spencer Fordin, the Observer's new Arts + Entertainment editor, comes with two decades of experience in journalism but not much skill at all at singing and dancing.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Longboat Key Garden Club officers Susan Loprete, Sharon Meir, Susan Mason, Melanie Dale, Lyn Haycock and Susan Phillips at the club's Arbor Day Picnic & Annual Meeting which was held on April 28 at the Longboat Island Chapel.
  • By James Peter |
  • June 20, 2023
Longboat Key Garden Club named grand marshal of Freedom Fest parade

The club was recognized for its many beautifying efforts on Longboat Key, support for conservation causes and community service.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The proposed resort project on Bridge Street and Third Street South on Gulf Drive in Bradenton Beach.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 29, 2023
Bradenton Beach Bridge Street resort passes first approval

Longboat Key officials raised awareness of potential traffic impacts and opportunities for future collaboration between the municipalities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ruth's Chris Steak House opened Tuesday at the Center Point development in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 3, 2023
Ruth's Chris Steak House opens in Lakewood Ranch

The nation's largest steakhouse chain has opened a restaurant in the Center Point development.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
James Meister
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 10, 2022
Sarasota Memorial Hospital Board, Northern District 1: Jim Meister

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi's new location is at 11627 E. State Road 70, Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 19, 2022
Tsunami Sushi targets late January opening in Lakewood Ranch

Construction delays resulted in the postponement of the restaurant's planned October opening on State Road 70.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Ian Rodriguez.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 25, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week: Ian Rodriguez

The Lakewood Ranch sophomore talks his basketball origins and his highest-scoring game.

  • East County
  • Sports
Steve Tatone. File photo.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 7, 2011
Scene & Heard

'Beautiful Noise' filmmaker shoots next project; Sarasota Film Fest names new director; Booker High tuxedo thief still on the lam

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 17, 2023
Longboat Bayfront Park pickleball courts close temporarily for resurfacing

The shared courts at Bayfront Park remain open for play.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
R. Dan Nolan Middle School eighth graders Payton Gee and Alexa Dziubek talk to Pam Rahn, a pre-medical program teacher, about what they've learned by using the Anatomage Table.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 22, 2021
Manatee School District 1-mill property tax provides funding for hands-on learning in STEM

East County teachers say equipment they've purchased with the additional millage ignites students' passion.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 25, 2022
Longboat Key Town Hall hosts art reception

About a dozen local artists have displayed their work in town hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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