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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 6, 2012
Sarasota National Cemetery breaks ground on new amphitheater

The Patterson Foundation and the National Cemetery Administration have partnered on a project, which will serve as national model.

  • Sarasota
  • News
ila dad
  • By Ila Edwards |
  • June 9, 2014
Cheers to Dad

Cheers to Dad

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Sarasota 2050 guides development east of I-75 on specific tracts of land.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 20, 2014
Commission to discuss 2050 changes

Sarasota County commissioners will consider the third phase of amendments to Sarasota 2050, which includes the fiscal neutrality provision in the longterm planning document.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 2, 2011
Wave Runners post impressive finishes

Thirty members of the Lakewood Ranch YMCA Wave Runners swim team swam more than 165 events at the Area 3/5 Championship Swim Meet March 19-20 in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
The nonprofit is asking for help from members of the community through donation and/or volunteering.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 15, 2014
Tiny Hands Foundation launches Backpack Brigade

The Tiny Hands Foundation is accepting donations for its inaugural Back to School Backpack Brigade. The nonprofit will be filling the backpacks Aug. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Agriculture students from the school’s Science and Health Academy, among others, attended the event.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 5, 2011
Rodeo legend visits BRHS

East County cowboy and legend Hub Hubbell, 93, on Sept. 30 visited Braden River High School, where he talked about his life as a cowboy and gave a lasso demonstration.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
McKenzie Mortiz, left, and her friend Cassie Wilson, right, got an autograph from Disney star Shane Harper. Photo submitted by Keri Moritz.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 3, 2011
Disney star visits Ranch Imagine

Disney Channel singer and songwriter Shane Harper made a special visit to Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch Monday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 3, 2020
Graduation ride bubbles over at Gene Witt Elementary

Gene Witt Elementary teachers encourage students to visit after graduation

  • East County
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  • By David Conway |
  • March 13, 2014
Police Department works on its homeless outreach

The Sarasota Police Department is developing a program it hopes will address issues associated with gatherings of homeless people in public places - while acknowledging that those groups are not necessarily violating any laws.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jason Clary |
  • February 25, 2015
Modern marvel

Sunday evening marked the end of an international competition for the ultimate athlete.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 5, 2010
EMB Midget squad finishes 5th in the nation

The East Manatee Bulldogs Midget cheerleading squad finished fifth in the nation in the Advanced Division of the Pop Warner National Cheer and Dance Championships Dec. 11 at Disney's Wide World of Sports.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 4, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Mote World Ocean Day

This year's event will feature activities and a Dr. Seuss theme.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 5, 2010
Ranch swimmers win G.T. Bray tri-meet

Lakewood Ranch High School's girls and boys swim teams both earned wins at a tri-swim meet at G.T. Bray Sept. 29.

  • East County
  • Sports
PEPPERMINT
  • By Ila Edwards |
  • November 26, 2014
Creekside Drinks: Peppermint patty martini

Creekside Drinks: Peppermint patty martini

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Visitors can vote on their favorite sculpture for the People's Choice award.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 2, 2014
Weekend Best Bet: Siesta Key Amateur Sand Sculpture Contest

Sand sculptors of all ages and abilities are invited to compete in four categories including, adult humorous; adult miscellaneous' youth ages 11 to 17; and children 10 and younger.

  • Siesta Key
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Courtesy photo.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 24, 2018
Familiar Faces: Debbie Trimble

After years of working in theater and arts, Trimble has found her passion for working with at-risk youth at the Sarasota YMCA.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota County Commission District 1: Mike Hutchinson

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 3, 2009
OUR VIEW: Slap in the face? No, worse

The Sarasota City Commission knows no bounds to dimwittedness.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Kimberly Ramalho, left, and Katie Capone sit on Siesta Key Beach Wednesday, Sept. 25. The two friends were enjoying the weather a day before Hurricane Helene is due to pass by on the way to a predicted landfall in the Big Bend area of Florida.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • September 25, 2024
Siesta Key beachgoers, merchants taking Helene in stride

As shops were preparing for storm surge, tourists were unfazed.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Gov. Ron DeSantis announces July 25 that Manatee County will be audited by the DOGE Task Force.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 28, 2025
Manatee County welcomes audit by Florida DOGE Task Force

Auditors will visit Manatee County in August to review its spending.

  • East County
  • News
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