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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 29, 2009
Christensen reveals store plans

In the future, Harry Christensten, owner of Harry's Continental Kitchens, said he hopes to expand the convenience store into a market with groceries, sandwiches and salads.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The driver of the semi-truck has safely exited the vehicle. Image courtesy of Ernie Soller.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 20, 2018
Tractor-trailer dangles from I-75 overpass in Manatee County

Florida Highway Patrol has secured the vehicle.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 6, 2020
Royal Rummage early bird sale a massive shopping day on Longboat Key

The St. Mary, Star of the Sea event brought hundreds to the church to shop bargains for a good cause.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 8, 2010
Sarasota's chili cookoff competition heats up

The Sarasota Chili Cookoff will be held from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 10, at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By John Ewing |
  • October 16, 2012
Celebrate Food Day with Slow Food of Greater Sarasota at King Family Farm

Celebrate Food Day with Slow Food of Greater Sarasota at King Family Farm

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Loaded Cannon team shows off their state-of-the art equipment. Dan Duvall, distiller, Justin Hertz, consulting partner, Michelle Russell, director of marketing, Steve Milligan, owner, and Lisa Lehnert, director of finance.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • June 10, 2019
Loaded Cannon Distillery brings locally made alcohol to Lakewood Ranch

The distillery produces the full spectrum of spirits and features a pirate-themed tasting room.

  • LWR Life
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 24, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Chamber seeks Small Business Award applications; Michael Rego joins Neal Homes as vice president of homebuilding; Christa Hardin opens Reflections Counseling Center; Super Value Nutrition celebrates 36th anniversary

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 13, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 14

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Mother and daughter Cynthia Schrock and Ashley host guests in their home tea parlor to benefit mission trips.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 27, 2016
My Little Tea Spot: a spot of support

Mother and daughter start the nonprofit tearoom, My Little Tea Spot, to benefit missionary trips.

  • 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
Troopers Ryan Dwyer and Alec Ritter of the Florida Highway Patrol's Central Region Honor Guard lead the casket of Trooper Joseph Bullock into Bayside Community Church Feb. 13.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 19, 2020
Trooper's funeral in Lakewood Ranch stirs emotions, thoughts

Bayside Community Church in Lakewood Ranch hosts trooper's funeral.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Pete Cumming has been with the Longboat Key Police Department since 2008.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 16, 2020
Search begins for Longboat Key's new police chief

Curent Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming is set to retire in October after a 40-year career in law enforcement.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jaide Brown
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 18, 2014
Kiddie Academy children play at Camp Adventure

Children seeking adventure are touring East County and Tampa Bay for the next two months.

  • East County
  • Schools
Lakewood Ranch High graduate Pablo Garabitos was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in 25th round of the 2018 MLB Draft on June 6.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 7, 2018
Lakewood Ranch High grad selected in MLB Draft

Lakewood Ranch High graduate Pablo Garabitos was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in 25th round of the 2018 MLB Draft on June 6. He must decide between going pro and attending the University of South Florida by July 15.

  • East County
  • Sports
Carlos Prieto
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • February 17, 2015
Scene and Heard

Fantastique Voyage; Art of Giving; and Flora Focus.

  • Arts + Culture
David Woodhouse has been a Tara Preserve resident for 11 years.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 22, 2015
Tara Preserve CDD votes in new supervisor

The seat was left vacant in October by Beth Bond.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • July 13, 2018
Couple looks back on 75 years of marriage

Barbara and Ivan Perkins have stayed happily married together through keeping the faith.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Liv Coleman
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 19, 2018
District 73: Liv Coleman

Democratic candidate focuses on schools.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 14, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Kristina Castner
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 12, 2012
Brides Across America outfits military brides with free wedding gowns

For couples with one or both members in the military, tying the knot can be an even more complicated and stressful process than usual.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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