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Members' work is displayed at meetings so they can see what others are doing. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 24, 2014
Photography group focuses on 200 members

The Lakewood Ranch Digital Photography Club has grown so much, it's starting to run out of room.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells finds khaki pants for Carlos E. Haile Middle School student Ryan Gossett, 12, at Bealls Outlet.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 9, 2019
Manatee County children shop with a cop in Bradenton

Manatee County youth 'shop with a cop' event held in Bradenton at Bealls Outlet.

  • East County
  • News
Nikki Sedacca also owns a gallery named after her on Martha’s Vineyard. Courtesy photo
  • By Su Byron |
  • May 22, 2019
Fashion Insider: Nikki Sedacca's Wearable Art

Philanthropist and jewelry designer Nikki Sedacca gives us a look at her design process.

  • Black Tie
In October, the firefighter association  took second place in Morton’s Firehouse Chili Cook-Off.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 1, 2017
Longboat firefighters ready to tee up

On Nov. 18, the Longboat Key Firefighters Association will host its first golf classic.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brody Rose, a fifth grade student at Out-of-Door Academy, put together videos of his classmates performing and created a concert for Bay Village residents. Photo courtesy Neal Alfano
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 21, 2020
ODA student assembles virtual concert for retirement community

Brody Rose and his classmates typically perform at Bay Village of Sarasota once a month.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Debi Chapman
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: White House, Black Market Style Show

White House Black Market at St. Armands featured clothing, accessories and shoes in the Bird Key Yacht Club Style Show on Thursday, Feb. 23. White House, Black Market at St. Armands is open 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday. White House, Black Market at St. Armands is open 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 7, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 8

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment calendar events taking place this week in Bradenton, Sarasota and Venice, Florida.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Best of Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 26, 2018
Best of Cops Corner for Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton areas in 2018

Some of the most interesting Sheriff's Office reports in 2018.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 23, 2011
News Briefs

'Super moon' doesn't affect Longboat beaches; North Lido Park tidal tributary completed; Post office prepares for April 18 tax deadline

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.10.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 25, 2018
Bradenton thief needed faster cart

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from the Lakewood Ranch and East County area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Students Corey and Brianna enjoy their snack.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: First United Methodist Vacation Bible School

First United Methodist Church kicks off vacation Bible School First United Methodist Church kicked off its vacation Bible school Monday, June 25. Students enjoyed snacks, prayers and various games and activities on their first day of camp.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh, standing at Lena Road, where it terminates heading north from State Road 64, hopes the county can speed up plans for its construction. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 28, 2019
Manatee County takes road project detour on 44th Avenue extension

Manatee County delay Delay on 44th Avenue East extension may mean more dollars for East County transportation projects, commissioner hopes.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club Director of Agronomy took this photo of Hole No. 2 at the Cypress Links course. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 28, 2019
Lakewood Ranch area fairways have soggy summer

Heavy summer rains dampen play at Manatee County golf courses.

  • East County
  • News
The second CVS sign was proposed for the left wall, which faces Bay Isles Parkway. See a rendering of the proposed sign on page 8A.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 20, 2012
ZBA refuses to 'sign off' on CVS request

The Zoning Board of Adjustment denied a variance request from the drug-store chain for a second wall sign at its new store.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • January 28, 2010
The Banyan Ball Kick-Off Party

The Out-of-Door Academy

  • Black Tie
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 29, 2010
Keys seek to define 'private beach'

With the county preparing again to discuss public access to beaches, residents of Siesta Key and Casey Key want to ensure they retain private-property rights.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River junior Kate Walker swims the girls 100 breaststroke at the 2018 Tri-County Championships. The fifth-place finisher at states last season finished seventh here, after battling injuries.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 10, 2018
Tri-County Championships provide local swimmers with feedback

Lakewood Ranch swimmer Sebastian Aguirre and Braden River swimmer Kate Walker are on different paths as the Tri-County Championships give way to the FHSAA state series.

  • East County
  • Sports
 Lynn Larson, Riana Rawson and Christine Olsen sold tickets for the “Edith Barr Dunn Memorial 50/50 Raffle" at last year's Lawn Party.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 27, 2017
Save the Date: Kiwanis Club Gourmet Lawn Party

This year's annual lawn party will take place on Dec. 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jacob Grewal and Griffin Merrit
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 21, 2015
Phillippi Shores students cool off with field day

Students spend the day eating watermelon, playing games with Field Day at Phillippi Shores Elementary May 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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