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GHANA. Longboat Key resident and global marathoner John Wallace reads The Longboat Observer while visiting the Kwame Nkrumah memorial in Accra, Ghana. Wallace was in Ghana for his 335th marathon in his 105th country, a new world record.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 6, 2010
It's Read Everywhere

Longboat Key resident and global marathoner John Wallace reads The Longboat Observer while visiting the Kwame Nkrumah memorial in Accra, Ghana; Betsy Smith enjoys The Longboat Observer's trek each week up to Anna Maria Island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Julia Perkins visits Santa
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Southside Stroll

Families took a leisurely holiday stroll through the Southside Village Friday, Dec. 14, as part of the annual Southside Village Holiday Stroll. In true holiday fashion, there were carolers, visits with Santa and even face painting and a snow slide for the children.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Evan Fonk sleds down a snow hill on an iner tube.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Winter Wonderland at the YMCA

Children and their families gathered Friday, Dec. 7 at the Frank G. Berlin, Sr. branch of the YMCA to celebrate the holiday season. Children visited with Santa, watched movies, played games and enjoyed a ride down the snow slide in inner tubes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch’s Joey Ambrosino scores one of Lakewood Ranch’s eight runs.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River vs. Lakewood Ranch

Cameron Pearcey hit a two-run home run in the top of the first inning to power the visiting Lakewood Ranch High baseball team to an 8-3 victory over Braden River Feb. 21.

  • East County
  • Sports
Booker running back Jamal Benson scored a pair of touchdowns on runs of 23 and 5 yards.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 29, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota football vs. Booker

The visiting Booker High football team held on to beat crosstown rival Sarasota 18-9 in its season opener Aug. 29, giving coach Recharde Goodwyn his first win as a head coach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dylan and Britney Peterson enjoy time with Coco.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Operation Pet Rescue

Animal lovers converged Aug. 30 on Lakewood Ranch Main Street for Operation Pet Rescue. Participants visited booths run by the Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch volunteers, for stamps. Proceeds from the raffle benefited the East County rescue.

  • East County
  • News
Event co-chairs Maggie Edger and Beth Waldman
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • April 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Harbour Pizza Party

On Thursday, April 10, Longboat Harbour gathered for its annual pizza party at its private beach access on the Gulf. As the sun was setting, residents enjoyed a sweet treat from a visiting ice cream truck.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Liliana and Elorsa Allen with Deivis and Violet Cadavid
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bayside Eggolution Egg Hunt

Bayside Community Church held its annual Eggolution Easter Egg Hunt at Lakewood Ranch Park April 12. In addition to the massive hunt, attendees could play on inflatable games and slides and visit with the Easter Bunny.

  • East County
  • News
On Wednesday, Jan. 8, the mesmerizing jellyfish swim around their tank at Mote Aquarium.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • January 9, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: At the Aquarium

Brighten up a cloudy day by visiting one of the nonprofit organizations near the Key. Located on City Island, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium aims to entertain and educate with exhibits featuring sea turtles, manatees and over 100 other species of marine life.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brittney Caldwell  and James FitzGerald perform in “Wakey, Wakey” now through Sept. 2 at Urbanite Theatre. Photo by Dylan Jon Wade Cox
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 12, 2018
'Wakey, Wakey' finds miracles in the mundane at Urbanite Theatre

Urbanite Theatre's latest production, "Wakey, Wakey," uses everyday characters to explore the greatest joys and mysteries of life.

  • Arts + Culture
Ryan Neuzil signed a two-year, $9.5 million contract with $6.5 million in guaranteed money on May 28.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • June 18, 2025
Former Braden River player inks 2-year deal with Falcons

Falcons center Ryan Neuzil has earned job security with his excellent play.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Colony Beach and Tennis Resort has been closed for almost a decade.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 31, 2018
The greater legacy

The Colony represents the future of Longboat Key. We urge the Silent Majority not to squander this opportunity.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Town officials found graffiti sprayed on the practice backboard of the court-sport complex.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 31, 2022
APRIL FOOL: Vandals court trouble, put park in pickle

Latest round of pranks involve spray-painted messages.

  • April Fools
"Noises Off" runs through April 20. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 28, 2019
Asolo Rep's 'Noises Off' puts a monkey wrench in the machinery of farce

Michael Frayn’s farce within a farce is a clever, funny story with brilliant set design and a talented cast.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
As the Manatee County School District embarks on a superintendent search, school board members hope the journey will bring the group closer together. Courtesy photo
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 6, 2015
Manatee school board seeks lesson on unity

The resignation of Superintendent Rick Mills is the latest test school board members face as they struggle to work together.

  • East County
  • News
  • By George Rauch |
  • May 2, 2012
Market Watch: The givers and the takers

People can be divided into two groups: givers and takers. By nature, the takers are more interested in control and, hence, power, than the givers.Â

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Concession Golf Club reached a three-year agreement with the PGA Tour of America to host the Senior PGA Championship from 2026-28 on May 20.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • May 28, 2025
PGA Senior Championship a test run for PGA Championship at The Concession

The Concession Golf Club is one step closer to hosting a major golf tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
Did our Pig-Away story and photo fool you in our April Fools edition?
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 2, 2026
Is the Observer's April Fools edition foolish or just plain fun?

The East County Observer gets plenty of reactions from the 2026 April Fools edition.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Jackie Tamminga listens to tips before her first lesson from Ashlie Osburg at the Sarasota Polo Club.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 16, 2023
New Sirius Day Spa director saddles up for polo lesson

A lesson at the Sarasota Polo Club welcomes Jackie Tamminga to the community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • August 12, 2012
A perfect evening at FST's Perfect Wedding

A perfect evening at FST's Perfect Wedding

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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