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Zander and Zella Ribar, both 4, present the colors at last year’s Tribute to Heroes Parade.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2018
Calendar — summer 2018

lakewd ranch calendar

  • LWR Life
Harber Hall, with friend Ronald Emmerman, holds a picture from his time in the U.S. Air Force during World War II.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 20, 2013
A Hero's Welcome

World War II veteran Harber Hall and his friend, Ronald Emmerman, took the trip of a lifetime last week when they visited Washington, D.C., memorials on an Honor Flight.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 27, 2018
Best of Cops Corner: 2018

The best reports from a year of Cops Corner in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Cardinal Mooney is headed to the Class 3A state championship game on Friday.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 23, 2022
Cardinal Mooney girls basketball advances to state title game

The Cougars defeated King's Academy 50-42 in Lakeland on Wednesday

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • May 5, 2021
Trade show forges alliances

Trade show becomes largest Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance event during pandemic

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 22, 2009
Lady Mustangs race to top finish

The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross country team placed first out of 31 teams at the Mountain Dew Invitational Sept. 18 at the University of Florida Golf Course in Gainsville.

  • East County
  • Sports
Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • April 26, 2012
April 26: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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The meeting will take place at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 23, 2012
Town to hold maintenance code community meeting

The meeting will include a discussion of the International Property Maintenance Code, which if adopted, would strengthen town codes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The city of Sarasota celebrates 100 years of fire rescue service in the downtown area today.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 26, 2011
Downtown celebrates 100 years of fire service

The city of Sarasota has had fire rescue service in the downtown area for 100 years. A celebration was held Sunday to mark the event.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2012
JUST THE STATS

18 - The number of points scored by ODA freshman Jenna Bloch during the varsity girls basketball game against Imagine School, Tuesday, Jan. 3. ODA won the game 58-4.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 22, 2012
Mustangs improve to 3-0 in district play

The Lakewood Ranch High football team remained undefeated in Class 6A-12 with a 20-3 victory over Dixie Hollins Oct. 19.

  • East County
  • Sports
Reese Ryan Phillips
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2012
East County Births

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births. The East County Observer will publish birth announcements each month.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Chairman Mark Smith in June evaluates Siesta Village crosswalk lighting options.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 21, 2013
Siesta Key crosswalk lighting project out for bids

Sarasota County's purchasing department re-worked the contracting process for Siesta Key Village crosswalk lighting.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Children enjoy a train ride during the 2017 Pumpkin Festival. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 18, 2019
Inclement weather forces changes to Sarasota, Manatee county events

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival and 'Legends of Sleepy Hollow' all modify schedules.

  • East County
  • News
Anthony Limoncelli is a featured soloist during the Key Chorale's performance.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • January 27, 2019
Key Chorale's festival honors heroes

The Sarasota Chorale Festival focused on local first responders.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 26, 2018
Boo Fest is frightfully fun in Lakewood Ranch

Thousands turn out for the annual Halloween-themed event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • April 26, 2018
Giving Sarasota a Healthy Start Luncheon helps moms and babies

The fifth annual event welcomed Dr. Prabhu Parimi.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 26, 2015
SCS opens season with wins

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team posted 3-0 victories versus Seffner Christian and Port Charlotte.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2014
Paws-atively perfect

APRIL FOOLS' - Siesta Key will be allowing pets to enjoy its beaches for a special national event - the Beach Animal Resort Clothing Contest (BARCC).

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 19, 2013
IMG selected to host NCAA track championships

The NCAA recently awarded IMG Academy as the host venue for the NCAA Division II Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships for the 2016-17 seasons.

  • East County
  • Sports
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