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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2022
East County weather page photo: April 28

Darlene Edelman took this photo while kayaking on the Braden River.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: April 28

Gary Wise took this photo of the surf on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: June 23

Richard Bottorff captured this photo of a great horned owlet looking down from a tree the Saddlebag Creek neighborhood in Myakka City.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
New Save Siesta Key director Tim Hensey speaking to attendees of the February SKA meeting at St. Boniface Episcopal Church.
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • February 8, 2022
Incorporation efforts reignite for Siesta despite coming annexation meeting

Sarasota leaders will meet Siesta Key Association representatives to discuss the possibility of annexing the island into the city. But Save Siesta Key and its new director are making a further push for incorporation.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Beth Wood, her father John James from Ohio, and her husband Brian Wood, pick out a good spot on the street before the band begins.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 4, 2023
Friends of the Lakewood Ranch Library benefits from Music on Main

The monthly concert series and block party generates funds that will stock the library's bookstore.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • May 23, 2013
Sarasota Farmers Market sells raffle tickets for big prizes

The Sarasota Farmers Market is selling $10 raffle tickets through the end of June to collect funds for the market and to give market goers a chance to win a prize.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • April 12, 2018
John Krasinski wears many hats in profoundly frightening 'A Quiet Place'

Impeccable casting and a tricky premise make for a terrifying mystery.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The town commission is scheduled to discuss the new sign code at its Nov. 13 regular workshop meeting.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • October 17, 2017
New Longboat sign code approved by planning and zoning

After months of debate, the Planning and Zoning Board approved the town's latest rendition of its sign code.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Two other developers have previously filed plans with the city expressing their intent to pursue a residential project on the Sarasota Kennel Club site. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 16, 2021
Developer plots residences for Sarasota Kennel Club site

A company under contract to purchase the former dog track hopes to build up to 380 units on the property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Daybreak Adult Day Center staff members Gene Chilton, Jerry Gironda, Maribeth Phillips, Mari Holland, Kim Mullins and Ava Ehde are excited to reopen Daybreak Adult Day Center after more than a year of being closed due to COVID-19.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 9, 2021
Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee reopens Daybreak Adult Day Center in Lakewood Ranch

Clients, volunteers and staff are happy to return to Daybreak Adult Day Center in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Town elections are in March.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 15, 2020
Longboat election season off and running

The qualifying period for the three Longboat Key Town Commission seats started in October and runs until 11 a.m. on Nov. 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ringling College curator honors his father with stained glass
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 28, 2023
Ringling College curator honors his father with stained glass

Tim Jaeger has created a legacy to his Episcopal priest dad.

  • Arts + Culture
General permits allow for mangroves to be trimmed to 6 feet measured from the sediment.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 28, 2023
Mangrove trimming under dispute with Florida environment agency

State regulations for trimming mangroves are strict due to the benefits that the plants can provide their ecosystems.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Susan Goldfarb and Isaac Azerad. File photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 18, 2021
TBI Education Center launches inaugural season

The newly rebuilt education center on Longboat Key is bringing back old favorites and new classes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Deanna Rollyson (Courtesy photo)
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 13, 2022
Longboat Key resident aims to raise COPD awareness

Deanna Rollyson was diagnosed with COPD and is starting an effort to help other women with the disease.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Amelia Lyons gained confidence by attending group exercise classes at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA. She loves them so much — and wants to help others achieve their goals — that she became a YMCA fitness instructor.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 1, 2017
Right expectations, right goals create recipe for success

East County residents share their tips for ways to achieve a healthy life.

  • Health
Joe Jennings has been an enduring tennis fan, to the point of designing his own racket. (Photo by Harry Sayer)
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 25, 2022
Sarasota resident celebrates a lifetime of achievements with 100th birthday

Joe Jennings' near-century of life has been full of adventures and activity.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The home faces a tiny bay in one of the lakes that give The Lake Club its name.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • February 19, 2023
Graceful estate in The Lake Club embraces the natural world just beyond

The Zabels’ home is a tranquil waterfront retreat in The Lake Club. Even the ceilings of this custom home make a good impression.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2012
News Briefs

Town interviews planning consultants; Town accepting Toys for Tots donations

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Parrish Community High School's Lilianna Hussain, Jonathan McIntyre, Ally Carpenter, Louis Panico and Caleb Couchois will compete in the band's second state championship in Class 2A. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 14, 2022
Manatee County marching bands prepare for state championship

Former middle school bandmates are now competitors as Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high schools vie for a championship.

  • East County
  • Schools
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