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Thomas Gross
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 5, 2019
Suspect in 2012 Lakewood Ranch murder extradited from Israel

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office extradited Thomas Gross from Israel and booked him April 5 into the Manatee County Jail on a charge of first-degree murder.

  • East County
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • April 15, 2019
Rebecca J. Denison

Rebecca “Becky” J. Denison, of Sarasota, FL, passed away peacefully at Tidewell Hospice House on Monday, April 8, 2019, after a ten-year battle with breast cancer.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 15, 2018
The Schoenbaum Humanitarian Award Luncheon honors two generous philanthropists

Glitz at the Ritz was held March 15 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2016
Congratulations to this month's winners of our photo contest!

Niki Muller, Jeannie Sparks and Neil Oldham have won the Observer's photo contest for June.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Melissa Rosowski Herron captured this shot at sunset as Longboat Key Turtle Watch members released turtles that were found in an excavated nest that morning.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: July 14

Melissa Rosowski Herron captured this shot at sunset as Longboat Key Turtle Watch members released turtles that were found in an excavated nest that morning.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 22, 2016
Campers sail through summer days

Sarasota Youth Sailing hosts the camp for 10 weeks during the summer

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sergio Albuquerque captured this shot of his friend, Miguel, fishing in chest-high water off Longboat Key at Cedars West condos.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 4

Sergio Albuquerque captured this shot of his friend, Miguel, fishing in chest-high water off Longboat Key at Cedars West condos.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Co-Chairs Matt and Diana Buchanan, Marko Radisic and Ashley Kozel with President of SMHF Mason Ayres, Saks Fifth Avenue General Manager Terri Najmolhoda and Co-Chairs Donna and David Koffman and Kelly and Dr. Michael Van Vliet
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 13, 2017
Key to the Cure marks the unofficial start of the social season

Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation sold more than 1,000 tickets to the annual fundraiser, which took place Oct. 12 at Saks Fifth Avenue.

  • Black Tie
Golden is a 4-year-old retriever-mastiff mix available at Nate's. (Courtesy image)
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 18, 2017
Animal rescue hosts 'clear the shelter' event

Local rescue groups are participating in a nationwide campaign to find homes for pets.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 25, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 08.25.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 08.25.16

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 2, 2016
Congratulations to this month's winners of our photo contest!

Jeannie Sparks, Ricky Perrone and Donna Harrison have won the Observer's photo contest for May.

  • Longboat Key
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Manatee County Area Transit offers a variety of routes. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 13, 2018
Manatee County to offer free day of bus service

'Try Transit Day' will be April 20.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 6, 2017
Race Day raises funds for SMART

About 200 people attended SMART's annual Kentucky Derby fundraiser.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Rabbi Stephen Sniderman addressed the Longboat Key Kiwanis Club on Thursday.
  • By John McGuire |
  • June 23, 2017
Rabbi Stephen Sniderman visits the Longboat Key Kiwanis Club

The group held a luncheon at The Lazy Lobster on Thursday, June 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 22, 2015
Registration upcoming for SLL

Sarasota Little League will hold five registration dates in January for its Real Baseball Division.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 30, 2015
Manatee County closes offices for holiday weekend

Although Manatee County is closing its government offices July 3, other services will still be available into the Fourth of July weekend.

  • East County
  • News
Challah bread is distinguished by its braided pattern.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 10, 2015
Children learn culture and tradition during Camp Gan Israel

Chabad of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch held its annual summer camp for three weeks.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The GreyHawk Landing CDD board meets at 6 p.m. July 23 in the community's clubhouse, 12350 Mulberry Ave., Bradenton.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 23, 2015
GreyHawk Landing vets fundraising options

GreyHawk Landing's CDD will discuss tonight if and when it will host its first fundraising community walk.

  • East County
  • News
Twelve-year-old Anna Lawrence swings to new heights.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 30, 2015
East County camp dreams up colorful games for attendees

Dream Oaks Camp attendees enjoyed a scavenger hunt, tie dying bandanas and playing messy Twister July 30.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
MCAT'     s Longboat Key Shuttle begins service on Saturday April 15.
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 13, 2017
The Longboat Key Shuttle begins service on Saturday April 15

The service replaces MCAT's Longboat Key Trolley.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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