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Gerri Aaron, a celebrated philanthropist in Sarasota and her native Philadelphia, died Thursday. She was 91.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 15, 2019
Gerri Aaron leaves legacy of giving, humanity

Gerri Aaron, noted Sarasota area philanthropist, died Feb. 14. Services will be held 10 a.m. Sunday at Temple Emanu El.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Doug Schiller says that the race will bring out a few hundred less runners this year.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • August 22, 2018
It's Hamer time in East County

Second annual Fort Hamer Bridge Run expects to draw 2,000 participants.

  • East County
  • News
Lawrence Harry and neighborhood dog Ollie
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 13, 2022
Santa for dogs hands out treats all year

Lawrence Harry has been offering treats to his dog neighbors in Emerald Harbor for over 20 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nannette and Mark Cobb spent their lives working for other people, so they decided to go their own way and buy a toy store.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 5, 2023
Learning Express owners squish and slime their way to a new life

The owners of the new toy store in the Shoppes at University Center risked their savings to enter an industry that some view as failing.

  • East County
  • Business
Chariot Johnson led Booker girls basketball with 19 points against Lakewood on Tuesday.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 16, 2022
Tornadoes girls basketball still spinning

Booker has reached the Elite Eight for the second time in program history

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Longboat Key Town Attorney David Persson recommended that the commission immediately address its code.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 16, 2012
Town to address codes at Thursday workshop

The planned discussion was triggered by a recent ruling in the challenge to the Longboat Key Club and Resort's expansion plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ellwood N. “Woody” Schiffman, Merrill Preston, Gary Lacucci and Howard Cohen at last year's event.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 29, 2018
Longboat Key Rotary changes Veterans Day tradition

Instead of a parade, a special luncheon will be held in the Harbourside Ballroom of the Longboat Key Club on Nov. 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Myakka City area residents have until Nov. 16 to stack debris from Hurricane Ian by the side of the road for county collection. (Photo by Jay Heater)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 26, 2022
Manatee County sets debris deadlines

Myakka City area residents have until Nov. 16 to stack debris by the side of the road.

  • East County
  • News
Back in the 1980s, Beach Road was often awash, covered with sand and difficult to maintain.
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • September 6, 2018
Time for common sense on Siesta Key Beach Road controversy

Some residents want the county to return the vacated right of way and open the road.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Marjorie Reda and Migda Cubero wait for the lighting of the 60 foot tree.
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • December 4, 2022
St. Armands tree-lighting begins Sarasota's holiday season

With a switch flick and a visit from St. Nick, city's new centerpieces wowed the crowd.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 14, 2022
Car enthusiasts pack Luxe Dream Garage groundbreaking in Lakewood Ranch

Sixty-five garage condos due in 2023 with another 64 in 2024.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Braden River senior running back Nehemiah Jenkins breaks avoids a tackle from Sailors linebacker Kafale Rivers. Jenkins, normally a defensive back, has become part of the Pirates' running back duo with sophomore Trayvon Pinder.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 6, 2021
Injuries to Braden River High's football team can't derail Pirates

Despite a number of players playing out of position, Braden River's football team has thrived in 2021.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 3, 2019
Longboat Key to host health fair

From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 10, town employees and any residents with Florida Blue health insurance can get health tests done.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jim Tollerton |
  • November 18, 2020
My view: Pilgrims learned socialism doesn't work

The first colonists at Plymouth, Mass., almost starved until they switched to private property and ownership.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Ha Jung-woo and Kim Min-hee in "The Handmaiden." Photo via Amazon Prime.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 28, 2020
Hinge Blog: My savior, who came to ruin my life

"The Handmaiden" is the final selection of our month of love.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • November 30, 2012
Just one look in the fridge …

Just one look in the fridge …

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The Gospel Crusade parcel is located across the river from Christian Retreat.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 16, 2023
Manatee gives green light to buy environmentally significant properties

Two properties along the Manatee River are among three environmentally significant parcels that ELMAC is attempting to purchase for the county with funding from the Parks Projects Referendum.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 9, 2021
Boys & Girls Clubs return with leadership breakfast

The 15th annual Intertape Polymer Group Leadership Breakfast was held Sept. 8.

  • Black Tie
Jessica Neal.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 25, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Jessica Neal

The Lakewood Ranch sophomore talks how it feels to run and her love of cabbage soup.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 30, 2021
Save Our Seabirds celebrates post-pandemic reopening

The bird sanctuary welcomed visitors back to the facility after 16 months of closure.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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