Neighbors

Jen Blanco
August 28, 2014

Coaching Change

Former defensive coordinator Recharde Goodwyn was named Booker High's new head coach this season.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Heather Merriman Saba
August 27, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Rotary Club of Longboat Celebration Party

The newly established Rotary Club of Longboat celebrated its formation Wednesday, Aug. 27, at a private residence.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
August 27, 2014

Lady Blazers tame Lady Cougars

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team defeated Cardinal Mooney 25-21, 25-17, 25-14 in its season opener Aug. 26.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
August 27, 2014

Lady Thunder open season with win

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team opened its regular season with a 3-0 victory over Gateway Charter Aug. 26.

East County
Sports

Heather Merriman Saba
August 27, 2014

Between Tampa Bay Watch, Pine Island Sound Scallop Search and our very own Sarasota Bay Watch, the West Coast waters of Florida were covered - with scallop searchers. On Aug. 23, volunteers gathered to collect information about the survival of scallops in our waters.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
August 27, 2014

Football preview: Cardinal Mooney

Cardinal Mooney's success hinges on quarterback Reese Vita, who led the Cougars to their first district championship since 2006 last season.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
August 27, 2014

Football preview: Out-of-Door Academy

Todd Humphrey has been playing offensive and defensive line for The Out-of-Door Academy since he was in the seventh grade.

East County
Sports

Observer Staff
August 27, 2014

Weather: Longboat Key

Do you love taking photos? We want your best photos of sunrises, sunsets, rainbows, etc. Submit your local weather photos for a chance to have your photo published in the paper! See all of the winning photos each week by visiting The Observer's Facebook page.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 27, 2014

It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great vacation? Make sure to take your Observer along! Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to submit your entries. One winner will receive two travel certificates, good for travel from SRQ Airport.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 27, 2014

Weather: East County

Doreen Steinhauser submitted this sunset photo, taken in Bradenton.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 27, 2014

Occasions

The East County Observer would like recognize your family's milestones. To have your announcement included in the East County Observer, please email your information to Senior Editor Pam Eubanks, [email protected].