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Come and experience 5 acres of terror. Walk trough the woods, but remember: you won't be alone..!! Photo courtesy of Belisa Mazzara.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 23, 2015
Upper Manatee River Road gets spooky with haunted trail

An East County family opened Delirium Haunted Trail to the public this year.

  • East County
  • News
Miles Russell hits his tee shot on the No. 1 hole at Lakewood National Golf Club during round two of the 2024 LECOM Suncoast Classic.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 19, 2024
Scores stay tight on day two of LECOM Suncoast Classic

Brandon Crick is the leader at 14 under par, with Morgan Hoffmann in second at 13 under par.

  • East County
  • Sports
At the Mall at University Town Center, Santa teaches  Olivia, Noor and Zaynab Kazbour how to be quiet while baby sister, Layaal, sleeps. "It's so cute I can't stand it," says their mom, Parrish's Jordan Kazbour.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 5, 2018
For holiday excitement ... just chill in Sarasota-Bradenton area

East County has abundance of holiday entertainment.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • July 18, 2012
Bridge Bites: Third-Hand Trickery

"Third-hand high" is common advice, and on this hand, East plays "Third hand extra high" in order to fool Declarer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • June 13, 2012
Bridge Bites: Introducing Dr. Goodlead

This week we feature a terrific opening lead, found in real life by John Brady, of Jacksonville (known to some as Dr. Goodlead).

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Wilson Williams and His Platters members Wilson Williams, Verceal Whitaker and Al Holland will perform classics such as “Only You” at San Marco Plaza. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 14, 2011
The Platters spin into San Marco

The concert will benefit the Humane Society of Manatee County and the Dan Toler Fund for ALS.

  • East County
  • News
Listening to her daughter, Aan Iskandar, right, relay her feelings about the situation in Egypt, Eman Elnaggar is thankful to have her husband and two children under one roof.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 10, 2011
Egyptian family stays strong amidst turmoil

Aan Iskandar attempts to focus on college while her friends and family live in fear.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Joe Bondi, pictured in May 2012, vacationed on the Key since childhood.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 9, 2013
Longboat Key resident Joe Bondi dies

Joe Bondi, 76, father of Attorney General Pam Bondi, was a former professor and Temple Terrace mayor who lived part-time on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dean Bowden, artistic director of the Sarasota Medieval Fair
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • November 8, 2012
Come one, come all to the Sarasota Medieval Fair

Fifty cast members have rehearsed for three months to educate the public about the Irish Battle of Glenn Máma in the year 999, the theme of this year's Sarasota Medieval Fair.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Phyllis Siskel matched a fundraising campaign of $41,000.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 16, 2020
Thanks to donor match, Sarasota Military Academy raises $82,000

Phyllis Siskel offered a donor match of $25,000, but when students and staff raised $41,000, she raised her limit.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2013
SIDELINES

Lady Sailor signs with the Falcons; Fleet Feet Sports hires a fit specialist; Extra Innings plans indoor summer camps; Totally Tennis to hold summer fundraiser

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
City Commission candidates Susan Chapman, Mayor Suzanne Atwell and Richard Dorfman hit the Election Day campaign trail early this morning with a stop at Precinct 209, located at First Presbyterian Church, on Oak Street in downtown Sarasota.
  • By Roger Drouin and Nick Friedman |
  • May 14, 2013
Candidates share their thoughts on Election Day

As voting continues today, the three City Commission at-large runoff candidates are in good spirits, but encourage voters to hit the polls. Voting closes at 7 p.m.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Executive Assistant Kay DePaolo, not pictured, films Ryan Heise's "Ryan’s Ranch Roundup" introduction to the summer storms video, before they travel to visit Meteorologist Mark Collins, in Tampa. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 25, 2014
Town Hall produces videos for residents

'Ryan's Ranch Roundup' videos will educate residents about irrigation, plants and other community issues.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo Anna Zimmerman works on her project for the upcoming conference.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 25, 2014
Braden River TSA team aims to make history

When she moved to the United States from Russia seven years ago, Valeriya Mikhaylova was 11 years old and barely spoke English.

  • East County
  • News
Grace Connett and Jane Early, of the Pine View Key Club, participate in the 2012 Siesta Key Kiwanis Club fruit-gleaning project.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 17, 2013
Kiwanis anticipates record haul for fruit-gleaning project

The Siesta Key Kiwanis Club is preparing for another year of turning backyard citrus into a foodstuff for those in need.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jordan Matthew Brown, Alyah Chanelle Scott and Liam Tobin star in "Book of Mormon."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 10, 2020
No sacred cows spared in 'Book of Mormon'

Satire pulls no punches in its social commentary, but leaves room for sentiment

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Commissioner George Spoll said the move to reduce the age requirement for vaccines makes it harder for older residents.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 5, 2021
Longboat aims for COVID-19 vaccine site

The town of Longboat Key does not yet have a COVID-19 vaccination site.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Carl Backman and Nancy Cunningham, members of Aloha Ukulele, perform with the Lakewood Ranch Community Activities  club for Play Music on the Porch Day on Aug. 26, 2023.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 27, 2023
Heat sends music event inside at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall

That didn't bother 35 attendees who sang along with Aloha Ukulele during the Play Music on the Porch event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • July 24, 2018
Unicorp wins auction for Colony commercial property

A partition auction of recreation property at the site of the former Colony ended with Unicorp National Developments purchasing Andy Adams 5% of the land.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County is holding meeting to go over its ADA Transition Plan Sept. 26 and Oct. 2.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 12, 2019
Manatee County seeks to improve accessibility for special needs individuals

Manatee County seeks to improve Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility.

  • East County
  • News
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