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  • In Memoriam |
  • September 18, 2018
Bernice Evelyn Shonka Vohoska

Bernice Evelyn Shonka Vohoska passed away September 7, 2018 in Linden North Carolina she was from Cedar Rapids Iowa and lived on Longboat Key Florida, her obituary tribute is publishing in the Longboat Observer of the Observer Media Group.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Bennett said he's enjoyed his time as a principal at Bashaw and will miss the community he helped create.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • April 17, 2019
Class act joins new community at Braden River Elementary

When Joshua Bennett transitions from being the principal at William H. Bashaw Elementary to Braden River Elementary, he’ll leave behind a legacy of creating friendships and building community among the students, staff and parents with whom he worked.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By E. Keith Dubose |
  • April 10, 2019
My View: Let’s transform our social, cultural landscape

The ‘Purple Cow’ and bayfront were cool placees to go as a boy growing up in Sarasota. They still are. But they can be so much more.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Chef Jet Tila with Dr. Joann Barrett and Stephanie Sassetti’s eighth-grade science class following a cooking lesson.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • September 27, 2017
Jet Tila cooks up excitement

Celebrity chef sparks interest in science and cooking at the Out-of-Door Academy in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River Elementary pre-K student Finn Heffernan practices his reading with Shumba.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 18, 2017
Braden River Elementary in Lakewood Ranch brings therapy dog into classrooms

Therapy dog proves to be a students' best friend.

  • East County
  • News
The brew crew, Steve Cieszynski, Joe and Diana Eibler, Anthony Martin, Judy and  Eric Keller and Anthony Eibler. The team brews in the Eibler's garage.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 15, 2016
Lakewood Ranch's first brewery hopes to become ingrained locally

Group of friends take their beer-making to a larger scale production.

  • East County
  • News
Disaster can strike at unexpected times — such as the tornado that hit Siesta Key and Sarasota in January 2016.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 8, 2017
Hurricanes not only emergency threat, officials warn

Headed into hurricane season, county officials say residents need to take the initiative to get ready for disaster ahead of time.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Ted Bogusz, far left, and Anila Jain, far right, organized a graduation party for Bill Mariotti Friday, Dec. 11, at the USFSM Culinary Innovation Lab in Lakewood Ranch. Rocky the bull made an appearance.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 6, 2016
Lakewood Ranch resident earns degree of perseverance

After 30 years, Bill Mariotti goes back to school at the University of South Florida to earn his diploma.

  • East County
  • News
Team Corgi members participate in a walkathon fundraiser for Southeastern Guide Dogs. The organization will hold a walkathon in Lakewood Ranch in April 2016. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 29, 2015
Calendar for July 30

Find out what's happening this week in East County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Rick Stewart and Herman Kruegle have spent the past two years trying to fund the restoration of the San Francesco, which is in the water at the Seafood Shack in Cortez.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 8, 2017
Cortez Classic Yacht Guild works to keep historic ship floating

Two men take deep pride in restoring Italian craft with the goal of creating an educational platform.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo by Alex Mahadevan
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2015
WHAT'S HAPPENING | Week of May 21, 2015

County will revisit options for planned Kimpton hotel site; Siesta Center sells for $4.6 million

  • Sarasota
  • News
Drew Lascari spent five years at Don Bosco Prep, where he helped coach the Ironmen to a pair of state championships and the national title in 2011. Courtesy photos
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 4, 2015
Welcome to Cougar Country

Former Don Bosco Prep offensive coordinator Drew Lascari scores the head football coach position at Cardinal Mooney.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Geneviève Beauchamp, artistic director of Sarasota Young Voices, and Lee Dougherty Ross, artistic director of Artist Series Concerts, are ready to bring the message of peace through music.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 9, 2015
Peace and Music: Artist Series Concerts celebrates 20th anniversary

After years of offering intimate musical moments, the Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota is kicking off its 20th anniversary season with international peace in mind

  • Arts + Culture
Stephanie Sanchez and her father Isaac approach the finish line at the Phillippi Shores Elementary 7K Run.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 1, 2015
Sarasota Calendar 10.1.15

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Oct. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Richard and Alison Light, and their daughter, Chloe Jane, donated the Little Free Library to their community. Photos by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 16, 2015
Palm Island: the heart of Siesta Key

A neighborhood of 150 homes in the middle of the island boasts friendly neighbors and a rich history.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
River Strand tennis professional Nate Griffin will compete alongside Mikael Pernfors in the Legends Exhibition doubles match. File photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 29, 2015
Tennis event to net money for scholarships

The first Take Stock in Children Tennis Festival will feature exhibition matches and technique demonstrations.

  • East County
  • Sports
Leanne Ibsais has a hard time deciding which coach to slime. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 20, 2015
Jump for fundraiser

Robert E. Willis Elementary School takes a giant leap forward with its Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser.

  • East County
  • News
Participants in a 52-Week Photography Challenge, both local and from abroad, met face to face Monday in Lakewood Ranch. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 18, 2014
Photography enthusiasts converge for face time

Participants of the 52-Week Photography Challenge meet to discuss their work.

  • East County
  • News
An old and unused 65-foot-tall concrete television tower has stood on the east end of the Spanish Main Yacht Club property since the 1960s. This picture was taken at the entrance of the community and the tower is in the center of the photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 23, 2013
Spanish Main explores cellular tower option

Spanish Main Yacht Club residents were informed in a May 31 letter that 'Spanish Main may resume exploring the feasibility of having a cell tower placed on our common property.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Town Manager Dave Bullock told Longboaters last week you pay a price for living on an island as beautiful as Longboat Key.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 26, 2013
Longboat officials tell residents to be prepared

Town Manager Dave Bullock urged Longboat residents to remember that the Key is vulnerable to hurricanes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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