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The Lakewood Ranch girls basketball team will face Niceville in the state semifinals Feb. 19, at the Lakeland Center.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 18, 2016
Mustangs face Niceville in girls basketball Final Four

The Lakewood Ranch girls basketball team will make its first Final Four appearance Feb. 19.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney has preseason football game canceled because of rain.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 16, 2019
Three Sarasota preseason football games canceled because of rain

Cardinal Mooney High has its preseason football game canceled because of rain, but Riverview, Sarasota and Booker are still scheduled to play.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Buchanan scored a 95 on the council's Small Business Scorecard.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 26, 2010
Buchanan recognized for protecting small businesses

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan has been named a "Champion of the Entrepreneur" by the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 13, 2019
PEL hosts rock and roll concert for Sarasota YMCA

Rocking the Roof for our Youth was hosted Jan. 13 at the home of John and Shelly Corey.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 20, 2011
Don't forget your Easter photos!

The East County Observer and Lakewood Ranch Community Activities thanks everyone who stopped to have their photos taken with the Easter Bunny at the Easter Eggstravaganza.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 6, 2018
Sarasota Orchid Society blooms annual show

"For the Love of Orchids" is the 61st annual orchid show hosted by the Sarasota Orchid Society.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 10, 2015
Longboat Island Chapel celebrates Mother’s Day and students

Longboat Island Chapel’s service on Mother’s Day, May 10, did not only honor mothers — it also recognized 18 local students by awarding them $1,400 scholarships.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 10, 2019
Sarasota School Board approves land purchases in Lakewood Ranch and along Clark Road

The combined purchases would not exceed $14 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 10, 2013
News Briefs

The Source Church opens new thrift store; Goodwill Manasota hosts Bookapalooza

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 29, 2009
Registration set to kick off fall soccer season

The Braden River Soccer Club will hold registration for fall recreational soccer, beginning Aug. 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
On a morning more suited to hot chocolate than Gatorade, hundreds of runners turned out for the Andrew Monroe Memorial 5K on Siesta Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 28, 2018
Sarasota's year in pictures: 2018

From the serious to the whimsical, a lot took place last year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 20, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Last year'         s Taste of the Keys Event chairwomen Patty Sileo, Lyn Haycock, Palma Panza and Phyllis Black
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 11, 2017
Your Calendar: Taste of the Keys Fashion Show

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 8, 2017
Ballet fans take the stage with professional ballerinas for fairytale afternoon

The Sarasota Ballet’s youngest supporters got a unique insider look at the Sarasota Ballet School at Tea and Tutus on Oct. 7 at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

  • Black Tie
Erin Spivey spent three seasons coaching the Braden River softball team and led the Lady Pirates to three regional tournament appearances. File photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 10, 2015
Sidelines: East County 6.11.2015

Mets draft ODA slugger; Mid-Range Game to hold Father’s Day Camp

  • East County
  • Sports
Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi and Lt. Mark Fultz Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 7, 2018
Lieutenant Mark Fultz retires from Longboat Key Fire Rescue

Fultz was in the fire service for 28 years, 19 of which were with Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ross Toussaint is pictured near the bioswale between his property and Christ Church of Longboat Key.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 15, 2021
Christ Church plans to begin construction to resolve drainage dispute

Neighbor Ross Toussaint claims stormwater runoff has damaged his property for the last 11 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Selby staff used a Rowlux material to create a shiny pool of water filled with water lilies.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 15, 2021
Selby Gardens unveils pop art garden display exhibition

The Roy Lichtenstein: Monet’s Garden Goes Pop! exhibit blends pop art with classic garden displays.

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(From left) Sharie Kelly, Jennifer Ramsey and Nabil Rezkalla. Kelly and Rezkalla co-own Riviera Mediterranean Grille, while Rezkalla and Ramsey are both chefs at the restaurant.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 2, 2020
EYE ON BUSINESS: Restauranteur's passion on menu at Mediterranean-Italian eatery in Lakewood Ranch

EYE ON BUSINESS: Chef, designer open authentic Mediterranean-Italian restaurant in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Commissioners are scheduled to select the two appointees at a meeting in November.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 3, 2014
Commissioners to discuss appointment process

As the deadline for selecting two new city commissioners draws closer, the Sarasota City Commission will talk about the process by which they will fill those vacancies at a meeting Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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