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Trinity Lemurian climbs on the garden’s tower of painted tires.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Trick or Treat at the Children's Garden

Children and their families had a chance to try on their costumes a few days early Sunday, Oct. 28 at the Children's Garden. Families brought canned goods to be donated to All Faiths Food Bank in exchange for a chance to tour the gardens in costume and trick or treat.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
1. Lakewood Ranch junior Christian Shaneyfelt hits a 3-point shot over Gianfranco Grafals (35) against Fleming Island. Shaneyfelt finished with a game-high 21 points.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 19, 2019
East County's top high school sports moments of 2018-2019

Lakewood Ranch, Braden River and ODA high schools feature on our top moments list for East County in 2018-2019.

  • East County
  • Sports
Geneviève Beauchamp, artistic director of Sarasota Young Voices, and Lee Dougherty Ross, artistic director of Artist Series Concerts, are ready to bring the message of peace through music.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 9, 2015
Peace and Music: Artist Series Concerts celebrates 20th anniversary

After years of offering intimate musical moments, the Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota is kicking off its 20th anniversary season with international peace in mind

  • Arts + Culture
Devin Twenty.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 29, 2017
East County High 5 moments: 03.29.17

East County High 5 moments: 03.29.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota County has approximately 900 to 1,000 food service establishments in its utilities system.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • July 9, 2019
County to implement new FOG ordinance in effort to stem sanitary sewage spills

The new ordinance is scheduled for implementation in January 2020.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 13, 2011
Central Sarasota County Little League Baseball registration begins

Registration dates for the spring 2011 season are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15 and 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, at Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Six LED light fixtures are located along the east side of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, near River Club Boulevard. The two northernmost fixtures will be swapped out for an alternative fixture and light color option. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 21, 2016
LED street lighting has bright future

Conversion to new system in Lakewood Ranch should save $1.5 million over 20 years.

  • East County
  • News
The tables were decorated with carnival decor.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 22, 2022
Temple Beth Israel celebrates Purim

Several attendees dressed up for the holiday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 18, 2019
'Capernaum' is a gut-wrenching fiction portrayed by people living the narrative

Lead actor Zain al Rafeea had never acted before this Academy Award-nominated film, but learning his background, it becomes clear why he's so indelible.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Core Development President Kevin Daves presents a concept plan for the property at the northeast corner of U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 7, 2016
City moves forward with downtown land swap

A deal between the city and a developer could help the construction of a roundabout at U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road — and an 18 story, 80-unit condominium nearby.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Orioles Bird and Sarabeth Kalajian, director of libraries
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 2, 2011
Local libraries, Orioles step up to the plate to promote literacy

Sarasota County libraries and the Baltimore Orioles yesterday announced a partnership to promote literacy through the Orioles Big League Reader Program.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells dispelled rumors by saying no shelter in place order for residents has been discussed by county officials.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 20, 2020
Sheriff says no lockdown of Manatee County residents has been discussed

Manatee County Sheriff says no lockdown has been discussed by the county.

  • East County
  • News
O'Mariah Gordon absorbs contact after driving to the hoop for a shot attempt. The 5-foot-4 Gordon has no qualms about playing physical.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 20, 2017
Braden River freshman point guard getting rave reviews

The 5-foot-4 point guard is ranked highly by multiple scouting services.

  • East County
  • Sports
Building Official Wayne Thorne said there are 782 items that “meet the conditions of being dangerous structures" at the Colony.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 11, 2013
Commission grants Colony extension

A public hearing will be held March 4 to assess Colony buildings and whether or not they are public nuisances.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2020
Manatee County School Board District 3: Christine Dawson

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 17, 2021
Holistic recreation in Lakewood Ranch

Cornhole players enjoy morning of camaraderie in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Stephen Scionti, MD, Urologist |
  • March 12, 2019
PATIENTS WITH EARLY-STAGE PROSTATE CANCER MAY BENEFIT FROM AN EASIER TREATMENT OPTION

PATIENTS WITH EARLY-STAGE PROSTATE CANCER MAY BENEFIT FROM AN EASIER TREATMENT OPTION

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Elsie Fisher in "Eighth Grade." Photo via Prime Video.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 25, 2019
Binge Blog: Awkward exchanges

"Eighth Grade," starring Elsie Fisher, and "Jeopardy!" hosted by Alex Trebek are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 28, 2021
Sarasota's mask mandate takes full effect Monday morning

Measure would send students home for non-compliance with rule.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 18, 2010
Colorful rendering falls victim to codes

A black-and-white sign at 6400 Gulf of Mexico marks the location of the new sanctuary of Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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