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The Mustangs' state semifinal game against Oakleaf, originally scheduled for May 18, has been moved again, now to Wednesday at Historic Dodgertown. Photo by Kayleigh Omang.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 22, 2018
Lakewood Ranch High softball state semifinal delayed for third time

The game will now be played Wednesday in Vero Beach.

  • East County
  • Sports
East County sports roundup: 04.21.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 21, 2017
East County sports roundup: 04.21.17

East County sports roundup: 04.21.17

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 2, 2012
Manatee lifts fertilizer ban

Manatee County's nitrogen-based fertilizer ban ended Monday.

  • East County
  • News
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • August 7, 2012
Aug. 7: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.28.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Girl Scout Kinga Aletto works on a craft project.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Big Girls Day at Camp

Current members of the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, along with alumni, donors, volunteers and anyone interesting in learning about the organization and its activities, came together for a girls-only day in the sun April 12 at Camp Honi Hanta, in Bradenton. Teenagers to elderly women joined in activities together, such as kayaking, archery, canoeing, arts and crafts, for the annual Big Girls Day at Camp event. Proceeds from the $50 admission fee benefited the Girl Scouts' Gulfcoast chaper.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The new plaque stands near the fountain on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • December 7, 2011
Ranch Community Fund unveils Founders' 50 plaque

The plaque on Lakewood Ranch Main Street recognizes donors who have established permanent charitable funds dedicated to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
The Fine Arts Society of Sarasota President Vern Weitz assumed her position in 2017. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 27, 2019
After 50 years, The Fine Arts Society of Sarasota makes big changes

The organization is celebrating its 50th anniversary by looking backward and forward.

  • Arts + Culture
Bayfront Park's redesign likely won't include a ball field.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 2, 2015
Commission reviews Bayfront Park concept tonight

A new design for a revamped Bayfront Park is on the agenda tonight at the Longboat Key Town Commission’s regular meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The exterior of the Grand Clubhouse will keep its Tuscan look and feel, but the interior renovations will make it more modern.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 11, 2017
Lake Club builds menu for success in Lakewood Ranch

Improvements at The Lake Club's Grande Clubhouse include a new kitchen.

  • East County
  • News
Calvin Burnett, Ben and Ashlee Hutchens, Dan and ‘Champion for Girls’ Award Recipient Sherry Watts and Danny and Fondren Watts
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • April 10, 2015
27th annual Celebration Luncheon

Girls Inc. hosted its 27th annual Celebration Luncheon 'Fuel Her Fire' on Friday, April 10, at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Guests formed a conga line and went around the room.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 17, 2015
First Church celebrates 25th anniversary for Early Care Center

The Early Care Center at First Church invites families for reunion.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Riverview's Dusty Hibbs races across the field with the ball.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 25, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

A new group of Riverview athletes now calls the Ram Bowl home.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Mark Morris Dance Group. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 28, 2012
International artists to perform at RIAF

International artists have been visiting Sarasota as part of the Ringling International Arts Festival since 2009. And there's a new crop of artists on this year's bill Oct. 10 through Oct. 13.

  • Arts + Culture
The Sheridan at Lakewood Ranch is slated to open in early June, after officials pushed back the date from March to May to June.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 6, 2016
The Sheridan at Lakewood Ranch opening should be grand

The community expects to open in June.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 3, 2018
The Classical Academy blossoms at gala

The fourth annual gala, which took place at Laurel Oak Country Club, benefits the school.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
East County Golf Roundup: 11.22.16
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 22, 2016
East County Golf Roundup: 11.22.16

East County Golf Roundup: 11.22.16

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • January 23, 2017
Dick Cheney speaks at Van Wezel Performing Arts Center

The former vice president kicked off this year’s Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2013
Our View: It's 'code blue' in Manatee

When a patient goes into cardiac arrest or suffers extensive trauma, teams of cardiac or trauma doctors and nurses converge in a Code Blue rush. There is an extraordinary sense of urgency and intensity as all available resources are brought to bear to save or stabilize the patient.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 2, 2018
Diamonds are a girl's best friend at Designing Women Boutique

Leslie Hindman Auctioneers bring in valuable jewels on Jan. 30.

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