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Rico Antonio. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 29, 2018
The new Coug: Cardinal Mooney girls basketball finds its next coach

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
ODA senior Nolan Lewellen is one of the fastest players on the team and is aggressive in stealing bases.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 24, 2021
Thunder bats taking opponents by storm

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Manatee County Animal Services Chief Sarah Brown holds Elwood, a tabby who was taken in by the shelter Jan. 10. Commissioners are debating how to fix the problem of the county's overcrowded shelter. File photo.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 23, 2021
Manatee County commissioners disagree on need for Lakewood Ranch animal shelter

Some commissioners say a planned animal shelter might not be necessary in East County thanks to donation of Bishop Animal Shelter.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Director of Planning, Zoning and Building Alaina Ray (seated) speaks with Unicorp President Chuck Whittall after a meeting reviewing his company's plans to redevelop the former Colony property.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • September 1, 2017
Longboat staff questions Colony redevelopment application timeline

Plans for a Oct. 17 presentation to the town's Planning and Zoning Board are in doubt after a Development Review Committee meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2019
East County weather page photo: June 13

Gordon Silver captured this sandhill crane posing for a headshot in Del Webb.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 13

Michael Cohen captured this pair of parrots on Lido Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Herman Kruegle shows off one of the boats that has been restored at F.I.S.H. This is one of three boats that Kruegle wants to see in a new boatshed.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 7, 2018
Longboater works to preserve Cortez history

Whitney Beach resident Herman Kruegle hopes to preserve and present Cortez Village's fishing history with a walking trail to the FISH Preserve.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 16, 2020
Horsing around the farm in East County

Hundred Oaks Farm's mini horse and donkey camp in Myakka teaches kids how to care for the animals while having fun.

  • East County
  • News
Kurt Schultheis Town Manager Dave Bullock discusses beach erosion issues with more than 100 people who attended a North End Coalition of Property Owners meeting March 20, at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 26, 2014
New coalition discusses north end erosion issues

More than 100 north end residents and business owners packed the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design, March 20 for the first forum of the newly formed North End Coalition of Property Owners.

  • Longboat Key
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Joan Roecker and Betty Rahm get crafty as they prepare gift items for the Longboat Island Chapel bazaar.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 7, 2012
Sales provide options for crafty Key shoppers

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church and Longboat Island Chapel will hold their annual bazaars on the same day as the Gourmet Lawn Party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Briana Harris Francois (right) and John Woods stand together at the Longboat Key Club Tennis Association's annual Fall Frolic. Harris Francois is succeeding Woods, the only director of tennis in club history.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 20, 2019
Harris Francois ready to step up as Longboat Key Club tennis director

Briana Harris Francois worked under John Woods for seven years at Longboat Key Club. Now, she's succeeding the only Director of Tennis the club has ever known — and she's spent a lifetime preparing for it.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • January 28, 2017
Temple Beth Sholom cheers to 90 years

The 1920s kept roaring at Temple Beth Sholom’s 90th anniversary gala.

  • Black Tie
  • By Freya Robbins, CDFA™ |
  • November 7, 2019
Tending A Healthy Relationship Garden

Tending A Healthy Relationship Garden

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Robin D. Meyer has accepted the position of Longboat Key Planning, Zoning & Building director.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 18, 2012
Town hires new PZ&B director

Robin D. Meyer, who has worked for St. Lucie County for the last four-and-a-half years, will begin his new role May 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 16, 2020
St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic church celebrates 47 years

Parishioners gathered in the chilly night to celebrate together.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Solorzano Bros. pizza on Webber St. has closed the interior of the store and switched to a pickup window for orders, but business isn't slowing down at the restaurant. Courtesy photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 26, 2020
Businesses get creative in response to coronavirus challenges

From virtual piano lessons to prepackaged pizza quarantine kits, Sarasota business owners are trying to stay afloat and keep the community engaged.

  • Sarasota
  • News
At a special meeting Thursday, city commissioners made a second attempt to settle ongoing Sunshine Law litigation filed against the city by the group Citizens for Sunshine.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 7, 2013
City Commission OKs Sunshine settlement offer

Commissioners approved a settlement offer to the group Citizens for Sunshine that would admit the city violated the Sunshine Law at an Oct. 10 meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Stephanie Peabody (center), the Brain Health Initiative executive director, warms up for last year's Mindful Triathlon.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 10, 2020
Mindful Triathlon another Lakewood Ranch event that will have a different look during pandemic

Event planner Monaca Onstad of Lakewood Ranch Communities conquers challenge of keeping the local residents involved with smaller events such as the Mindful Triathlon.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo Dan Miller
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 3, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer recaps the first week of football season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Second graders Hayden Laning, Charlotte Eldridge and Jullian Riley play different characters in their group's readers' theater about presidents.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 4, 2020
Students play historic roles in Lakewood Ranch

McNeal Elementary teacher uses readers' theater to teach students about historic figures.

  • East County
  • News
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