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Robert E. Willis Elementary School fifth-grader Jaxon Lemus, left, is stumped momentarily by a math problem, but quickly solves it.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 27, 2019
Math is the star of brain games in Lakewood Ranch

LWR Savvy hosts Math24 tournament to promote academic competition.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 15, 2021
Longboat Key, Lakewood Ranch businesses come together for East Meets West

Businesses met in the middle for an expo at the Robarts Arena.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lawrence Harry and neighborhood dog Ollie
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 13, 2022
Santa for dogs hands out treats all year

Lawrence Harry has been offering treats to his dog neighbors in Emerald Harbor for over 20 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • June 29, 2022
America: We have a lot in common

Don’t let the noise fool you. As Americans, we agree on more things than you might think.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 6, 2023
Public input sought for Fruitville Road roundabout art

The three finalists for the latest roundabout sculpture will meet with the Public Art Committee, and the public, on April 18.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kelly Sims
  • By Loren Mayo and Rachel S. OHara |
  • August 25, 2011
Neighbors: Back to School 2011

First-day-of-school jitters aren't just for the little ones - they happen to moms, dads and the older kids, too.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
“I’m starting to compose pieces that are even too difficult for me to play,” says Bank, who was as a finalist last month in the ASCAP Foundation’s Morton Gould Young Composer Awards.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • May 14, 2018
Renaissance Girl

Publix, lakewood ranch, isabella bank

  • LWR Life
Kori Clark volunteers to run the online Create for Care: Art Projects for Kids.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 10, 2020
Boredom gets brush off in Lakewood Ranch with free art class

Artist Kori Clark keeps Lakewood Ranch area children busy with free online classes.

  • East County
  • News
Susan Jones with "Hamnet."
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 4, 2021
Longboat library fans look back on hottest summer reads

The volunteers of the Longboat Library gave a rundown of their best books from the hottest months.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Code Enforcement Officer Chris Elbon spearheaded the town's efforts to strengthen its sea turtle ordinance.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 17, 2016
Commission moves turtle ordinance forward

After four hours of discussion over three meetings, the Longboat Key Town Commission has found consensus on stronger sea turtle protections.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Logan Wright.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 10, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Logan Wright

The Lakewood Ranch wrestler talks being recruited to the team and his love of dinosaurs

  • East County
  • Sports
The property takes advantage of its scenic setting, with expansive windows, sliding doors and balconies overlooking the beach.  (Courtesy photo)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 14, 2022
Beachfront home sale is Longboat Key's second highest price of 2022

A waterslide and views of the shore are among the key amenities of the $11.5 million property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
One of the books East County's Joseph Polizzi is introducing involves the artistic, decorative eggs his mother designed.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 20, 2019
Sarasota author introduces two new books

Sarasota author introduces two new books, including his "The Court of Winter Roses."

  • East County
  • News
Tebrugge
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • December 23, 2010
Donor Spotlight: Adam Tebrugge

Each week, The Sarasota Observer will feature a different donor who is involved with Season of Sharing, a 10-year, community-wide fundraising partnership created by the Community Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Rich Bergman holds his newest book, "Alice McGraw Likes to Draw."
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 14, 2020
Love of children sparks Lakewood Ranch author's work

Co-founder of Embracing our Differences in Sarasota and a key figure at the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee publishes his seventh children's book.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 4, 2022
Meals on Wheels Plus hosts Empty Bowls on Lakewood Main Street

People came for the soup, bowls and camaraderie but, most of all, to support the social services organization.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Richie James. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 26, 2018
Sarasota product selected in the 2018 NFL Draft

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The living area features multiple seating and dining choices, brought together by a  strong black and white color scheme.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • May 20, 2021
Haven: Going for the Glamour

A smallish condo gets a major makeover, turning a builder’s model into a customized luxury getaway.

  • LWR Life
Fifteen-year-old Navene Shehadeh always wanted to be a cheerleader.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 23, 2015
A special kind of cheer

Riverview High senior creates cheerleading program for special needs children.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Erin O'Connor and Evan Stevens star in Asolo Rep's production of "The Three Musketeers."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 7, 2023
'The Three Musketeers' brings swordplay and silliness to the stage

"The Three Musketeers" combines rapier wit with actual rapiers. This hilarious Asolo Rep production is still a gripping adventure.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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