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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 20, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: April 20

Marie Pelicano captured this shot from Lido Key after sunset.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch libero Ande McDonald passes the ball back up to a teammate.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 9, 2015
Mustangs fall in opener

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team fell to Riverview 3-0 in its season opener Sept. 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
Crewe Captain Paul Webb draws his sword, to the delight of the third-grade class.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 22, 2016
Crewe of De Soto conquers Bashaw Elementary

Students tried to collect as many necklaces as possible.

  • East County
  • Schools
Scott Anderson and host Al Bru
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 19, 2015
The Art of the Violin Benefit Auction and Reception

The Art of the Violin Benefit Auction and Reception

  • Black Tie
East County resident Paddi Juliano submitted this photo of herself holding her son during sunset at Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2013
Weather Photo: EVENING EMBRACE

East County resident Paddi Juliano submitted this photo of herself holding her son during sunset at Siesta Key.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
East County resident Marissa Bouchard submitted this photo of the John Ringling Causeway from Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 10, 2013
Weather Photo: BRIDGING THE GAP

East County resident Marissa Bouchard submitted this photo of the John Ringling Causeway from Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Florida Highway Patrol website shows an inside lane is blocked, but no other infformation is available at this time.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 17, 2013
I-75 accidents snarling traffic

Multiple accidents on Interstate 75 are causing delays.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2014
Campaign Against Summer Hunger

Here are the week's donation totals for All Faiths Food Bank's Campaign Against Summer Hunger.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
File photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2014
Lights out starting May 1

'Tis the season: turtle-nesting season, that is.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County suspended reclaimed water service starting at 6 a.m. today.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 13, 2013
Manatee suspends reclaimed water usage

Reclaimed water will be suspended in Manatee County until 6 a.m. Wednesday.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo. Helgi Olafson
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2013
Fit foundation

Pine View School graduate Helgi Olafson raced in the rev3 Florida 70.3 Triathlon, Sunday, Nov. 10, in Venice.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sean Laureano used the three years between his first Puerto Rico team tryout and the 2022 championships to improve his game and earn a sport on the U21 team alongside his brother Christian Laureano.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 26, 2022
Cardinal Mooney High School brothers represent Puerto Rico in the Lacrosse U21 World Championship

East County's Christian and Sean Laureano will play in the lacrosse world championships Aug. 10-20 in Limerick, Ireland.

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  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • June 26, 2019
Mahjong, a big hit on Longboat Key

Tabletop game gains popularity at The Paradise Center, even during the slower summer months.

  • Longboat Key
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Anthony Paull and Natalya Swanson
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • May 6, 2015
Art and Advocacy

Entering its sixth year, the Harvey Milk Festival strives to provide three days of art in various forms while promoting one message: equality.

  • Arts + Culture
Dylan Zafirov knocks a ball into the hole at the Fish Hole while his sons, Leo, 12, and Michael, 6, cheer him on.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • June 6, 2018
Fun times 10 in Lakewood Ranch

Here's 10 summer activities in Lakewood Ranch to keep kids entertained, from Archery Tag at the Manatee YMCA to mini-golf at The Fish Hole.

  • East County
  • News
Laszlo Szilagyi, left, is thankful for every minute he spends with his wife, Noemi, and sons, Peter and Adam. Laszlo nearly died from an enlarged heart. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 15, 2012
The Story of a Broken Heart

Students at Bashaw Elementary school this week are raising funds for the Larry King Cardiac Foundation, after it helped save the life of a parent at the school.

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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 3, 2010
Candidates debate issues

A forum held Tuesday, March 2, in the cultural media room of the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, allowed leaders of community groups and the approximately 60 people in attendance to ask questions of the commission candidates vying for three commission seats.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Former Miami Mayor Manny Diaz helped the city transition to a form-based code, and he thinks Sarasota could benefit from the same changes.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 13, 2017
Conversation with Manny Diaz

The former Miami mayor talks about form-based codes, branding a city and habitual complainers at City Hall.

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  • News
Commissioners hope to address the three main complaints of short-term rentals: noise, garbage and parking.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 1, 2021
Commissioners hope to tweak short term rental rules

Commissioners aim to update its 2011 ordinance to better fit the current short term rental climate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 15, 2009
Film review: 'The Stoning of Soraya M.'

As of late, the world has witnessed the repression that exists in Iran. But nothing will assault your sense of propriety with such utter disdain as does the new film, "The Stoning of Soraya M."

  • Arts + Culture
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