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  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 24, 2013
New College Police collect prescription drugs

Law enforcement will be collecting unwanted, unused and expired prescription drugs as part of National Prescription Take-Back Day.

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  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2014
Rotary uncorks fun for charity event

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch has started ticket sales for its new Uncorked fundraising event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2014
Obituary: Barbara Martin Heindle

Barbara Martin Heindle, 70, of Manasquan, N.J., died May 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 21, 2013
Obituary: Vivien Marie England

Vivien Marie England, 101, of Falmouth, Mass., and Longboat Key, died Aug. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The big bins are just 4 inches taller than the recycling bins and 1 inch wider.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 21, 2025
Pending changes to Manatee County's trash collection raises questions

Manatee County moves toward the "Big Bin Advantage" with 96-gallon trash cans, but some residents say the coming change just stinks.

  • East County
  • News
The group that traveled with the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce for last year's trip to Italy pose for a photo. This year, participants are heading to Ireland.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • June 17, 2025
Longboat Chamber launches new travel club

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce recently launched a new community travel club as it gears up for an upcoming trip to Ireland.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Shaina Swan checks out a Jalisco Mule, made by Grove GM and Executive Chef Greg Campbell, and which will be featured at the Celebrity Bartender Challenge.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 31, 2019
ALS fundraiser in Lakewood Ranch of Primo importance

ALS fundraiser in Lakewood Ranch of Primo importance

  • East County
  • News
Larry Paul's "Anna Maria Island Sunset 85" will be part of the artist's show at Island Gallery West. (Courtesy Photo by Larry Paul.)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • July 26, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for July 28 to Aug. 3

Dance takes center stage in Sarasota this week, and there's also art, theater, music and comedy on tap at local venues.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Ryan Lochte hangs out with the Sharks and talks to them about what it takes to be a champion swimmer.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • October 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Ryan Lochte visits the Sharks

Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte visited the National Champion Sarasota Sharks swim team Thursday, Oct. 24, at Evelyn Sadlier Jones YMCA Selby Aquatics Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rosemary Kenyon shows off her lantern at last year’s Siesta Fiesta.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 7, 2016
Sarasota calendar 4.7.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of April 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections volunteers used three new electronic pollbooks to sign in registered voters at Town Hall on Tuesday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 26, 2014
Longboat Key tests new electronic pollbooks

Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent's office used Longboat Key's March 25 municipal election as a testing ground for new electronic equipment that will be deployed in full force later this year for the county's primary.

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  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 4, 2009
Lakewood Ranch home tour starts Friday

The 2009 Lakewood Ranch Tour of Homes will run Nov. 6-22 and feature models in Greenbrook, The Country Club, Country Club East and Lake Club Village.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Professional drag racer Allen Johnson concluded a week of winter testing at the Desoto Speedway Wednesday.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 10, 2011
Pro racers rev up at speedway (VIDEO)

Professional drag racers such as Allen Johnson and Larry Morgan made visits to the DeSoto Speedway this week.

  • East County
  • News
CodeRED issues an automated phone call to alert registered property owners and occupants in the event of an incident that could impact their daily activities
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 23, 2012
Sarasota County encourages CodeRED program

CodeRED issues an automated phone call to alert registered property owners and occupants in the event of an incident that could impact their daily activities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtney Kees leads Tabatha Giddens through a yoga class. Kees holds her sunset classes by the yellow lifeguard stand.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • January 3, 2013
Business Observer

Studio Rubylake offers beach yoga; La Siesta Condominium updates office, security

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Charlie, the Weimaraner, Photo courtesy of Mary Lou Johnson.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 27, 2012
Dog finds a nice home

On Memorial Day weekend, Bill and Mary Lou Johnson's daughter and son-in-law fell in love - with a dog.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 24, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Katalin Volgyi submitted this sunset photo, taken on the New College campus in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 31, 2013
UPDATE: Man dies while painting Sarasota Military Academy

Witnesses found 55-year-old Mitch Phelps pinned between a building and a machine before 10 a.m. this morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 16, 2013
BRSC tryouts upcoming

The Braden River Soccer Club will hold tryouts for its competitive soccer teams May 28 through June 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
These summer camps inspire future artists, performers and cultural connoisseurs
  • By Su Byron |
  • May 16, 2025
These summer camps inspire future artists, performers and cultural connoisseurs

Wondering what to do with the kids this summer? Arts camps abound for a variety of interests.

  • Arts + Culture
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