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The meeting was held at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 21, 2016
Off-duty patrol discussions still in works

Lakewood Ranch CDD 1 hopes a contract with the Manatee County Sheriff's Office can be secured within three months.

  • East County
  • News
Police Chief Pete Cumming, Katie Johns and Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 16, 2019
Thanks for the memories, Longboat

Community editor Katie Johns reflects on her time with Longboat Observer before heading off to a new job in her hometown.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarah Hicks served as guest conductor for the Sarasota Orchestra’s “La La Land in Concert” performances. Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • January 14, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra dazzles with 'La La Land' pops concert

Pop Series kicks off with cinematic storytelling of 'La La Land in concert.'

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Sweden's Ellinor Haag considers Lakewood Ranch her American home.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 19, 2017
Aspiring Swedish golfer finds a home in Lakewood Ranch

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Flutist Claire Chase performed for a small audience.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 3, 2020
Van Wezel Foundation and Hermitage Artist Retreat partner for Unscripted series

The partnership’s first online production was held July 30.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch's Alana Sherman sings during her Showstoppers performance on "American Idol." Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 31, 2021
Competitors of note in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch's Alana Sherman and Conyer Walker receive a shot to be an "American Idol."

  • East County
  • News
Stella will be the Big Cat Habitat's first sloth and newest addition.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • July 12, 2017
The family tree grows at Big Cat Habitat in Sarasota

Stella the sloth finds temporary home in East County as her habitat is being built.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 20, 2019
Renee Phinney makes custom accessories for Red Ribbon Gala

Keith and Linda Monda donate colorful gifts, Billy Porter steals French fries from Hermione Gilpin and more tidbits this week.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 4.02.15

Cops Corner: Longboat Key 4.02.15

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 6, 2012
Bus capacity doubles for Crystal Classic

Organizers of the November master sandsculpting competition hope to solve some of the transportation problems that arose last year.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Kailey Christian and Logan Newton after the Mustangs'      10-4 win over Braden River.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 22, 2017
Two pitchers make Lakewood Ranch softball armed and dangerous

The pair has only given up five combined runs this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Venice-based PGT named Todd AntonellI vice president of sales and marketing last year. Photo by Lori Sax.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 20, 2013
Pane Gain: PGT

Rebranding efforts don't have to get complicated. One large firm discovered that simplicity fits it just right.

  • East County
  • News
Mike Ford is officially given the victory.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 12, 2018
Grace within chaos: A columnist has his first live boxing experience

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
ODA point guard Zi Burns believes the team needs to work on its ball control in order to become a state contender.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 15, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Fire Burns in ODA sophomore guard

The Thunder have received a boost in ball control with her arrival.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 12, 2016
Bestie Brunch kicks off the holiday season

The three-course brunch benefited Mote Marine Laboratory.

  • Black Tie
Boat captain Denise Kleiner said the $25 sunset tours at Jiggs Landing offer incredible sights.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 13, 2021
Jiggs Landing concession in Bradenton fights to survive pandemic

Did you know Jiggs Landing of Bradenton offers live music, food and beer along the waterside?

  • East County
  • News
parenting
  • By Amy Nance |
  • October 1, 2014
Nine ways to be an artisanal parent in Sarasota

Nine ways to be an artisanal parent in Sarasota

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 11, 2019
East County weather page photo: April 11

Bill Turnbull captured this photo of a great blue heron surveying rooftops in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The 75th Annual Labor Day Regatta will be held Saturday, Sept. 2, at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 27, 2018
Red tide cancellations, rescues mounting

Save Our Seabirds has received more than 20 calls about sick birds Monday morning, while the Sarasota Sailing Squadron had to cancel this weekend's Labor Day Regatta.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lesa Silvermore performs with her band, Lesa Silvermore and The Growlers. Photo by Trey Jones
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 15, 2019
Scene & Heard: O3.15.19

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week.

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