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Nancy Schroeder and Tom Crawford.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 29, 2019
Grand Bay community gets together with seaside lobster bake

The evening was warm, but so was the company.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
In a series of conceptual sketches, architect Dan Lear said St. Armands medians  and sidewalks could be configured with different amenities including seating, lighting, games and more. Images courtesy DSDG Architects.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 22, 2020
St. Armands Circle landowners discuss streetscape, zoning initiatives

From sidewalk lounge seating to a new hotel, St. Armands stakeholders are in the early stages of evaluating a suite of changes to the shopping district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tasked with charting growth for Manatee County, John Osborne, an East County resident who developed the How Will We Grow plan over two years, believes opportunity for efficiencies should drive growth.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 8, 2014
Issues to Watch 2014: How we will grow

Manatee County leaders are setting a new vision for growth.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 13, 2022
Man faces murder charges in death of Sarasota woman

The suspect was found unconscious at crime scene and was taken to a hospital.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bruno the Bear is doing well in the America's Favorite Pet Contest for owner Monica Welde of Myakka City. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 14, 2022
Myakka City bear named Bruno chases America's Favorite Pet crown

Monica Welde's 750-pound Syrian brown bear at Bearadise Ranch currently stands third in the contest rankings.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • May 20, 2021
Just Keep Rowing

Nearly one year into the job, SANCA CEO Tomás Herrera-Mishler shares what he’s learned and what changes are coming to Nathan Benderson Park.

  • LWR Life
The grapple truck is designed to scoop up debris.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 25, 2018
Longboat's grapple truck arrives

Clean-up machine arrives just in time for beginning of hurricane season next week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 7, 2022
Longboat Key hosts first Festival of the Arts

The Chamber of Commerce put the two-day art show together with Howard Alan Events.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Gregorius brothers hope their app brings families and friends back together.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 25, 2017
StoryTime brings the family back together

The app's READwithME features allows users to video chat while reading the same book.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
An American Airlines Airbus 319 lifts off from SRQ on its way to Charlotte, North Carolina. (Eric Garwood)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 13, 2022
SRQ's September traffic grows despite Hurricane Ian's cancellations

Airport on pace for another record passenger traffic year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mike Ferguson and Kim Ettel, two residents who have property bordering Lena Road, check out future plans for the road at a public meeting hosted by Manatee County at Peace Presbyterian Church.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 3, 2023
Manatee County explains Lena Road extension project at public meeting

Bradenton residents who live in the corridor received answers at a county information session on how the project will affect them.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Michael Austen, MD |
  • February 13, 2020
Be Prepared This Flu Season

Be Prepared This Flu Season

  • Health
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 4, 2014
Come at Me, Sarasota: Munchies 420 Cafe "Fire in your Hole" Challenge

Come at Me, Sarasota: Munchies 420 Cafe "Fire in your Hole" Challenge

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Avocado toast topped with a quail egg is one of many trendy menu items with a surprising twist. Photo by Kayleigh Omang
  • By Shellie Terry |
  • October 24, 2018
Rosemary District's The Overton never compromises creativity

The Overton is a new chef-driven, fast-casual restaurant that will send foodies rejoicing.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 17, 2015
News Briefs

Mote, Jacksonville University partner; Town Center committee to meet; Wanted: Code Board volunteers; ULI study of AMI begins next week

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jennifer Woodford, 14, wipes off any excess Bolognese sauce from the side of the plates before serving.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 25, 2013
Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, here I am at: Chef Camp

Chef Camp offered four sessions through the summer, during which area chefs taught children how to saute and grill, and make pasta, sauce and desserts. The "Taste of Tuscany" session ran July 15 to July 19. Fifteen campers participated.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 27, 2013
Bunny photos available for pickup

If your child had his or her picture taken with the Spring Bunny at Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp.'s Eggstravaganza event March 23, it's not too late to get your East County Observer trading card photo.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A variety of yoga classes are offered throughout the week.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2019
Fun and healthy

There's always something to do.

  • Health
Andre Herke serves a point. File photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 20, 2021
Observer Challenge returns on Longboat Key after year away

The tournament took a break in 2021 due to the pandemic, but will return from Jan. 7-9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Hunter, a golden retriever owned by Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department Deputy Chief Sandi Drake, poses in the Longboat Key fire station.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 26, 2019
Hunter the dog helps first responders tackle mental health issues

The golden retriever aids first responders in feeling comfortable and opening up to discuss topics from PTSD to anxiety

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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