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Amanda Duever of Suncoast Cookies describes the cookie offerings to River Club's John and Karen Tagle.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 26, 2022
Lakewood Ranch's Main Street market spreads holiday shopping cheer

Main Street Market in Lakewood Ranch, which helps support local small businesses, included numerous vendors from Lakewood Ranch and other areas, as well as live music and performances.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Patti Smith sang and read from her poetry and shared remembrances of Robert Mapplethorpe during her February appearance. (Photo: Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • April 29, 2022
Selby Gardens tabs Patti Smith as Artist in Residence

Patti Smith was moved by the Selby Gardens exhibit featuring her relationship with Robert Mapplethorpe — so much so that she'll come back again and again.

  • Arts + Culture
Clyde Metcalf stepped down from the Sarasota High baseball program on Wednesday. Metcalf had been the team's coach since 1982. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 11, 2022
Clyde Metcalf steps down as Sarasota High baseball coach

Metcalf had been the Sailors bench boss since 1982.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
High school football roundup: Week nine
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 22, 2022
High school football roundup: Week nine

How did Sarasota-Bradenton area teams fare as the postseason creeps closer?

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2009
In Brief

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 25, 2009
News Briefs 11.26.09

Monday, Nov. 30 is the last day to pay property taxes with a 4% discount.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 2, 2009
Briefs

Briefs

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 7, 2010
Larson, Pokoik speak to Village residents

Lynn Larson and Lee Pokoik are running for the District 1 seat of the Longboat Key Town Commission against incumbent Mayor Lee Rothenberg.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 14, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Charlie George

The Observer spotlights Manatee East catcher Charlie George.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 26, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Pure Blends Performance Nutrition

When you step into Pure Blends Performance Nutrition, you won't find a typical menu that lists a variety of smoothie flavors on the wall.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 30, 2010
Sea turtle hatchlings emerge in Venice

Mote Marine Sea Turtle Patrol spotted hatchlings making their way to sea June 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Eng and Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 30, 2010
Spirit of America

For our annual Fourth of July special section, A&E Editor Heidi Kurpiela and East County Observer Executive Editor Michael Eng turned their lenses on Sarasota and Manatee counties in a monthlong search for anyone and everything that depicted American life and lifestyle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 30, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Sydney Cusick

The Observer spotlights WaveRunners swimmer Sydney Cusick.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 28, 2010
Chief stresses necessary fire evacuations Keywide

After a fire from a resident's kitchen stove was reported last week, all Islander Club residents failed to evacuate the condominium.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • September 13, 2012
Single-family homes are slated for vacant land in Laurel Park

The Sarasota Planning Board could vote on the project as early as October. The two-story homes could come with a price tag of $650,000 to $900,000 each.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Senior running back McKenzie Hathaway rushed for two touchdowns.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 2, 2011
Mustangs gallop past Pirates

Behind the strength of its offensive line and the legs of McKenzie Hathaway and Andre Christiano, Lakewood Ranch defeated Braden River 28-18, marking the Mustangs second-consecutive win in the rivalry series.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 7, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Dane Russell Edwards, born Jan. 11, wasn't due to be born until next week.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 12, 2011
Luck be a baby, tonight!

The number '11' will certainly be Dane Russell Edwards' lucky number. Dr. Wayne Cohen delivered Dane at 11:11 p.m. Jan. 11 (1/11/11) in room 11 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. (Video included!)

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Braden River senior Brianna Maxa
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 11, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Brianna Maxa

Braden River senior Brianna Maxa hit a RBI triple with two outs in the top of the 11th inning, propelling the Lady Pirates to a 1-0 victory over Barron Collier in the Class 4A-Region 3 finals May 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 1, 2010
OBITUARY: Dr. Leonard Cohen

Dr. Leonard Cohen, 88, was a retired dentist.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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