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  • By Abby Weingarten |
  • November 12, 2021
Thanksgiving recipes with a side of heart

For the holidays, we all have our some signature dishes that mean more than a full tummy. Local chefs share their most treasured recipes for the season.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Brendan Rempert
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 26, 2017
Side of Ranch

Fulbright scholar takes big heart to India.

  • East County
  • News
To combat potential flooding issues on the island, Aptim suggested the town make storm water improvements on Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 16, 2018
Longboat examines Michael's effect on beaches

Longboat officials are still assessing its beaches

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dawn Zielinski, president of the Village Idiots Cycling Club, and Tom Williams, outreach director for the club, donates bike helmets to Megan Podolan, a fifth grade teacher at Willis Elementary School, to give to students.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 5, 2021
Safer rides in Lakewood Ranch

Village Idiots Cycling Club donates helmets to east Bradenton schools.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 18, 2021
Longboat Key Democratic Club meets for first meeting since pandemic

The club met for lunch for their first in-person meeting since February 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
AltMed MUV Director of Corporate Affairs Todd Beckwith discusses the 75 products available at AltMed MUV.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 30, 2020
Cannabis dispensary makes debut in Lakewood Ranch area

AltMed MUV cannabis dispensary makes debut in Lakewood Ranch area

  • East County
  • News
Tapley presses a piece of gold leaf into a dark green leather cover.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 22, 2016
The bind side: Bookbinder James Tapley

James Tapley agrees that what's inside a book counts most — but as a bookbinder, he cherishes the outside as well.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 1, 2021
APRIL FOOLS: Artist finds his new direction edgy, arresting

Longbeach Village tenant captures the "outlaw moment" in works inspired by police reports.

  • April Fools
Amy Gorman, left, was named director of development and Julie Santiago has been promoted to director of student life.Â
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 21, 2021
Cardinal Mooney adds two new administrators

Amy Gorman was named the Director of Development and Julie Santiago has been promoted to Director of Student Life.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club Manager Wayne Piazza stands among its Toys for Tots donations. The club collected more than $15,000 worth of toys this year. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 16, 2014
Presents break record

After a golf outing one day, Rick Shaw and more than 20 other men were sitting around at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club when manager Wayne Piazza approached them about helping with the club's annual Toys for Tots toy drive.

  • East County
  • News
Andrew Dailey won the People’s Choice Award last year with his sculpture "Pirecan." File photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 2, 2013
Amateur sculptors carve their niches

The Siesta Key Amateur Sand Sculpture Contest returns for its 41st year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 27, 2015
BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, Aug. 27

BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, Aug. 27

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 27, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 08.27.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 5, 2013
Manatee County to allow backyard chickens

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners voted 4-2 yesterday to approve a new ordinance and changes to the county Land Development Code, allowing residents to keep four female chickens.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 1, 2019
APRIL FOOLS: Natural notes: Orchestra plan melds park with venue

APRIL FOOLS: Responding to resident concerns, the Sarasota Orchestra wants to incorporate major elements of Payne Park into its new concert hall.

  • April Fools
The Fort Hamer Bridge will help give rowing exposure in Lakewood Ranch and the surrounding area, Trish Chastain said. Photo courtesy Manatee County.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 29, 2017
New bridge could attract area athletes to rowing

Shorter trip to Fort Hamer Park may make sense for Lakewood Ranch students.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lift Station D at 521 Gulf Bay Road collects sewage from the town of Longboat Key and pumps it to a treatment facility in Bradenton.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 27, 2021
Longboat Key awaits FDEP feedback for pipeline reassessment

It will take the town of Longboat Key about 10 months to complete the assessment of its 20-inch force main.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rachel Moulton in "Grounded."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 28, 2017
Theater review: 'Grounded'

'Grounded' tracks a UAV warrior’s relentless fall from grace.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Nick Kouris, Florida Blue Market Leader, Southwest Florida |
  • August 5, 2021
New law lowers health plan costs for older adults

New law lowers health plan costs for older adults

  • Health
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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 25, 2019
Lakewood Ranch man arrested for pretending to be a therapist

Phillip Stutzman provided therapy sessions to individuals who had been sexually abused.

  • East County
  • News
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