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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 17, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: October 17

Sheila Pies caught this image of an American bald eagle at Blackburn Point Park in Osprey.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 17, 2019
East County weather page photo: October 17

Connie Callison captured this beautiful hibiscus flowering in her yard in Rosedale Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 13, 2021
Fitness enthusiasts check out Lakewood Ranch health event

After rocky year, Lakewood Ranch open house participants talk 2021 fitness resolutions

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Police respond to a call about a gushing water hose
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 25, 2023
Police respond to a call about a gushing water hose

A late complaint from a resident prompts police to turn off a water hose. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The participants were chosen from various branches of the Israel Tennis Centers to represent the foundation. Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 8, 2017
Israel Tennis Centers aces mission for kids

The foundation will host an exhibition at the Longboat Key Club on March 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
John O'Keefe, brand ambassador Julianne Gentile, and Debbie O'Keefe
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 28, 2023
Sarasota boaters create watercraft management app

The YachtWave app is intended to be a one-stop shop for all needs related to boat care, maintenance and use.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
All of the tennis center courts are being used for the tournament.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 29, 2023
20th Longboat Key tennis tournament attracts players countrywide

The Senior Men’s United States Tennis Association Tournament will be played from Nov. 27 to Dec. 3 and is dubbed one of the "Triple Crown" Florida tournaments.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
East County's Siena Williams, 5, attempts to win a prize while volunteer Shirley Bryant watches. Williams scored in the carnival game and brought home a prize.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 11, 2022
Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions horse around for holidays

The Myakka City ranch hosts a special Christmas event featuring the stallions.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Brian Lee is looking forward to incorporating his 30 years of manufacturing experience into his classroom during his first year of teaching.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 22, 2023
Engineering teacher to use lessons from Lindt chocolate factory in class

Brian Lee, who spent 30 years in manufacturing, wants to use real life examples in his Carlos E. Haile engineering class.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 4, 2021
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  • News
Sarasota County has more than 6,600 ponds, of which more than 4,500 are classified retention ponds.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 22, 2021
Barancik Foundation grant donates $250,000 to Healthy Pond Collaborative

START is due to receive the money over a three-year period.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Just getting started for the day
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 6, 2023
Just getting started for the day

A worker well-versed in the town's rules on noise and more in this week's edition of Longboat Key Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
File photo
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • January 10, 2022
Remy's on Main opens in Lakewood Ranch

Remy's on Main, featuring "stick to your ribs" fare with a Korean twist, opened Jan. 10 in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Greeno and his company have all sorts of audio and visual equipment to break out for different events.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 7, 2022
Local AV expert feels optimistic about black tie future

Brent Greeno has been working audio and visual systems in Sarasota's social scene for 20 years.

  • Black Tie
A dramatic feature wall in the living room provides a fireplace, seating, and displays for art.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • February 15, 2024
Lifestyle lessons from a luxurious Lake Club home

David Ahrens and Kirk Beckwith's home in The Lake Club shows a keen understanding of their shared past and their present way of life.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cardinal Mooney won a district title Feb. 3 with a 70-30 win over Bradenton Christian.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 10, 2023
Trio of stars lead Cardinal Mooney girls basketball to No. 4 class ranking

The Cougars are seeking a third-straight trip to the state semifinals.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 7, 2023
Top nature photos from around Sarasota, Longboat Key, East County in 2022-23

Readers from across the region submit their photos to the Observer's 2022-23 Weather and Nature Photo Contest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Riverview High volleyball Coach Nickie Halbert returned to the court Sept. 20 after having a baby, Niko Alexander Cristiani, on Aug. 30.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 13, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Riveview volleyball coach returns to the bench as a mother

Nickie Halbert missed approximately three weeks after the birth of her son, Niko Alexander Cristiani

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
‘Investments’ vs. increased operating costs
  • By Bob and Shannon Gault |
  • September 2, 2023
‘Investments’ vs. increased operating costs

A reader writes to question the town of Longboat Key's spending.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh said she did not violate ethics laws.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 30, 2016
County Commission candidate asks for 'fair fight'

Candidate Kathleen Grant alleges her opponent violated Florida's code of ethics.

  • East County
  • News
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