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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 9, 2011
Business Observer

Patchington sale benefits domestic-abuse victims

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 23, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Well, it was dark

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 21, 2021
Lakewood Ranch softball rides offensive surge into state title game

The Mustangs defeated Miami Palmetto 17-2 Friday afternoon in Clermont

  • East County
  • Sports
Clark Dean (right) has qualified for the Paris Olympics after helping the U.S. men's eight to a win (5:35.97) at the 2024 World Rowing Final Olympic and Paralympic Qualification Regatta in Lucerne, Switzerland on May 21.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 2, 2022
Where are Sarasota's Tokyo Olympians now?

Nearly a year removed from the Olympics, here is a look at what the area's four representatives have accomplished since the Games.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Myles Straw has had 9 hits in three games this past week.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 6, 2013
JUST THE STATS

147 - The number of yards of Rudi Floyd's hole-in-one on the No. 11 of Waterlefe Golf Club March 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • May 4, 2018
Center for Architecture Sarasota hosts peachy party

The Young Moderns hosted a 50s theme cocktail party on May 4.

  • Black Tie
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 8, 2020
Love unwrapped in Lakewood Ranch

Primrose School offers drive-up Muffins for Moms event in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Members of the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center team show off their Humanitarian of the Year award from the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund. It was awarded at a Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance luncheon Dec. 8 at the Grove.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 8, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center earns Humanitarian of the Year award from the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance hosts spotlight on nonprofits at the Grove in Lakewood Ranch as Humanitarian of the Year award goes to Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 17, 2013
Sidelines 7.18.13

Pirates to hold football camp; Golf-lesson bazaar on swing evaluations tees off at Rosedale; Manatee Cal Ripken Baseball registration is under way

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2013
Medical, pharmacy students shift learning

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine medical and pharmacy students traded their classroom study for a clinical education when they received their white coats Jan. 26, at Harvest United Methodist Church.

  • East County
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Mark Bruce says the course will be a par 71 when it is finished. It will be 6,900 yards from the back tees.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 10, 2022
Commission approves hotel, resort villas for Bradenton golf course

The hotel and resort villas will give Heritage Harbour a stay-and-play identity in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
Young little blue Herons are solid white, so are often misidentified as snowy egrets. They molt to a dark slate-blue plumage as adults.
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • November 6, 2020
Bird of the week: little blue heron

Species escaped feather hunters in the early 20th century.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tiffany McCoy, a junior, and Maya Lander, a senior, are careful while twirling batons that are on fire. Lander says she gets nervous at first, but it doesn't take longer for her to get used to the fire.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 16, 2021
Lakewood Ranch High baton twirlers keep tradition going

Lakewood Ranch High twirlers add a unique spin to their performance.

  • East County
  • Schools
Cindy Burke and Jason McGuire
  • A time to celebrate |
  • June 22, 2021
Cindy Burke and Jason McGuire

Cindy Burke and Jason McGuire, who both reside in Siesta Key, Florida, were married on Saturday June 19, 2021 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church.

  • Siesta Key
  • Celebrations
In addition to its main concert hall, the site is also expected to allow for room to construct education facilities, event and outdoor space as well.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 24, 2022
Sarasota Orchestra finds new home on Fruitville Road

32-acre site between Honore Avenue and Cattlemen Road will include performance space, along with event and educational facilities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The $74.5 million improvement project at the I-75/University Parkway intersection included the use of an Acrow temporary bridge. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 26, 2022
Population growth outpaces road improvements in Lakewood Ranch

After spending $196.2 million on East County interchange upgrades, FDOT says more might be needed.

  • East County
  • News
Construction continues on the addition at Braden River Middle School.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 1, 2021
Growth in the Lakewood Ranch-area leads to more school construction

Renovations planned for seven Lakewood Ranch-area schools, along with a new school.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sarasota's Katy Carrigan and her rescue dog, Homer, enjoy the festivities at Ponies for Pups. Carrigan works for event sponsor Raymond James.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 9, 2019
Poodles of fun at Sarasota Polo Club

Ponies for Pups draws support for Nate's Honor Animal Rescue in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2013
Longboat Key Town Planning and Zoning Board to hold public meeting

A public hearing will be held 9 a.m., Jan. 15, regarding proposed amendments to Longboat Key Town Code Ordinance 2012-26.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hundreds joined in along the route for the Stations of the Cross.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 25, 2016
Redeemer leads the way with Stations of the Cross

Followers stop traffic on Main Street during Church of the Redeemer Stations of the Cross during Good Friday.

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