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The U11 Monsters Lacrosse team
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 18, 2013
Sidelines

Mustangs' boys soccer posts shutout; ODA boys soccer blanks Imagine High; Lady Thunder cruise to victory; i9 Sports teams up with Premier Sports

  • East County
  • Sports
The City Commission has discussed the design of the State Street garage at multiple meetings in the past four months, but commissioners are still asking for more information before making a decision.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 16, 2013
City Commission requests new garage designs

At today's City Commission meeting, commissioners revisited earlier State Street garage plans and asked the city's Urban Design Studio to prepare additional mock-ups.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 12, 2014
News Briefs

Mills meets with FDOE commissioner; Organizers release Winterfest lineup; County offices close on Presidents Day

  • East County
  • News
One-year-old Nell Doyle, accompanied by father Kevin, carefully inspects an orange Easter egg at Sand Cay.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 21, 2025
Newcomers and legacy families enjoy egg hunts on Longboat

Sand Cay Condominiums and Longboat Key Club Resort host Easter egg hunts for family members of all ages.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rob Vega shows the aluminum wiring he uses to craft his lightweight, tarnish-resistant jewelry at last weekend's St. Armands Circle Craft Festival.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • June 9, 2025
From aluminum to acrylic, St. Armands gets crafty

Local craftspeople showcased their work at last weekend's annual St. Armands Circle Craft Festival.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
New cooking class emphasizes fresh, local ingredients
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • February 21, 2024
New cooking class emphasizes fresh, local ingredients

Trained chef Tina Anderson will teach cooking for all skill levels at Driftwood Beach Home and Garden on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay kicked off its 60th anniversary celebration on Jan. 15 with live music and special guests including Plymouth Harbor President and CEO Jeff Weatherhead, City of Sarasota Mayor Debbie Trice, Chris Pfahler, Plymouth Harbor vice president of philanthropy, Pastor Wes Bixby of First Congregational United Church of Christ Sarasota and Sara Little, president of the Resident Association.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • January 18, 2026
Plymouth Harbor celebrates 60 years

The senior-living facility on Sarasota Bay kicked off this year's merry-making with music and sharing memories.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Santa will make several appearances throughout the month.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 8, 2010
Deck the Halls

From Santa's sleigh and candy canes to carolers and plays, Christmas is in full swing in the East County. And this week, Lakewood Ranch will celebrate the season with its annual Holidays Around the Ranch event.

  • East County
  • News
Bella Rubal, a first grade teacher at Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School, says it's a dream come true to be teaching at her former elementary school. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 13, 2022
East Bradenton teachers return to their former schools in the new school year

New teaching jobs created a homecoming as former East County students returned to their alma maters as educators.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 1, 2009
LECOM pharmacy school receives national charter

The Lakewood Ranch school received a charter for the new Gamma Pi chapter of Phi Lambda Sigma.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 13, 2010
Black Tie section makes its debut

Debuting in all the Observers this week is a new, separate section for Black Tie and Arts & Entertainment.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2009
Rotary Clubs give the gift of play

Oak Park School held a dedication ceremony Tuesday, June 30 for new playground equipment provided by six area Rotary Clubs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Dora Walters |
  • March 10, 2010
Key Lutheran holds third scholar in residence

St. Armands Key Lutheran's current scholar in residence is Dr. Audrey West, former associate professor of New Testament at the Lutheran School of Theology, in Chicago.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 18, 2010
Colorful rendering falls victim to codes

A black-and-white sign at 6400 Gulf of Mexico marks the location of the new sanctuary of Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 1, 2010
Parking lot may be closed, but we're open for business

The parking lot is getting new landscaping and is currently closed.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The meeting starts at 9 a.m., at the county administrative building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 2, 2011
County considers sign ordinance

Manatee County commissioners today will consider new signage regulations.

  • East County
  • News
Jewel Ash at Circus Sarasota's "Variete" Gala in January.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • December 29, 2010
Best of Black Tie 2010

Best of Black Tie 2010

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 13, 2011
Longboat dogs pal around

Joshua, the Rev. Edward Pick's clumber spaniel, has a new friend.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Garden Club members Ginger Vance, Bill Dalgarno, Wilda Meier, Shirley Cook, Marvera Murphy and Jane Lawrence today planted a new tree at Forty Carrots.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 21, 2011
Forty Carrots, Garden Club celebrate Arbor Day (VIDEO)

Preschoolers at Forty Carrots commemorated Arbor Day with the planting of a new tree by the Sarasota Garden Club and received tips on caring for it from Amy Meese of Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Renovations began Sept. 7 to remodel Starbucks Midtown Plaza with new wood floors, walls — and finally — a drive-through. Stay tuned for the grand-opening celebration and free beverage date by "liking" the store on Facebook.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 29, 2010
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Drive-through dream

Renovations began Sept. 7 to remodel Starbucks Midtown Plaza with new wood floors, walls - and finally - a drive-through. Stay tuned for the grand-opening celebration and free beverage date by "liking" the store on Facebook.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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