Your Observer

Jen Blanco
March 28, 2012

Athlete of the Week: Shea Fisher

Lakewood Ranch High junior Shea Fisher went 2-for-2 with a double, four RBIs and two runs scored to lead the Lady Mustangs to an 11-1 district victory over Palmetto March 23.

East County
Sports

Observer Staff
March 28, 2012

Letters to the Editor

ADA changed animal requirements; No one should shop alongside a snake; Mother-in-law column disrespects women; School district budget needs overhaul

East County
Opinion

Observer Staff
March 28, 2012

Ten Oaks defeats Wildcat in President's Cup Finals

Ten Oaks defeated Wildcat 11-10 in overtime to win the President's Cup Final March 25.

East County
Sports

Mallory Gnaegy
March 28, 2012

Land's End Marina holds decades of memories, Longboat history

Memories begin where the 'land ends' on Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Adam Hughes
March 28, 2012

Bird Key home tops sales at $1.15 million

Susan and Paul Stokes, St. Petersburg, sold their home at 524 N. Spoonbill Drive, on Bird Key, to Paul Welch, trustee, Sarasota, for $1.15 million.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

Mallory Gnaegy
March 28, 2012

BUSINESS OBSERVER

Longboat Key Club & Resort receives glittering award; Additional players confirmed for the 2012 Sarasota Open; 2012 Nick Bollettieri Open seeks junior tennis players

Longboat Key
News

Observer Staff
March 28, 2012

JUST THE STATS

3.5 - The Super Senior team from the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center that won the District Championship Monday, March 19. They will play in April in Daytona.

Longboat Key
News

By Brian Gunnell
March 28, 2012

Bridge Bites: A choice of promotions

Here is a hand where E-W can beat South's 3â™¥ contract in one of two ways, each involving a trump promotion.

Longboat Key
News

Observer Staff
March 28, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

David Johnson submitted this sunset photo, taken on the north end of Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Adam Hughes
March 28, 2012

Lakewood Ranch home tops weekly sales

A home in the Country Club of Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Wayne Slater and Heather Clarke, Chicago, sold their home at 7605 Portstewart Drive to Carl and Barbara Francisco, Lakewood Ranch, for $515,000.

East County
Real Estate

Observer Staff
March 28, 2012

BUSINESS OBSERVER

Keller Williams agents complete course; Michael Saunders names top agents

East County
News

Observer Staff
March 28, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

East County resident Sandra Otto captured this sunset on Anna Maria Island.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 28, 2012

Longboat Library to convert to cafe

APRIL FOOLS - Buoyed by a $75,000 financial boost from Sarasota County to replace the roof at the Longboat Library, the library's board has decided it's time to go all-out and enter the new millennium.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Black Tie Staff
March 27, 2012

Denim and Diamonds Gala

Black Tie

Observer Staff
March 27, 2012

Obituary: Dr. Robert G. Addison

Dr. Robert G. Addison, of Chicago and Longboat Key, died March 15. He was 90.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 27, 2012

Obituary: Catherine L. 'Kay' Ronson

Catherine L. "Kay" Ronson, 78, of Longboat Key and New York City, died March 26.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Eddie Kirsch
March 27, 2012

March 27: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

Longboat Key
News

Rachel S. OHara
March 27, 2012

ODA enjoys special concert by British girl's chamber choir

St. Mary's School Calne from Wiltshire, England performed, Monday, March 26, for the lower school at Out-of-Door Academy.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
March 27, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: FYSA State Cup

Boys U13 and U16 youth soccer teams from across the state of Florida showed off their skills during the Florida Youth Soccer Association State Cup March 24-25 at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch. Premier was one of several preliminary round sites for the tournament, which runs through May 20. For a listing of sites and complete results visit www.fysa.com.

East County
Sports

Rachel S. OHara
March 27, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Springfest

Now that spring has officially sprung, Palmer Ranch celebrated once again with their 6th annual Springfest, Saturday, March 24.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
March 27, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Suncoast Sports teams play out at Glebe Park

The Suncoast Sports Club's soccer and NFL flag football seasons are underway out at Glebe Park

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Eddie Kirsch
March 27, 2012

Giving Challenge surpassed in first few hours

Within the first four hours of the Giving Partner's 36-Hour Giving Challenge, more than 5,000 gifts were donated, totaling more than $1.7 million.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
March 27, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Kiltie Band and Green Band beach party

The Riverview High School Kiltie Band and the members of Japan's world-famous Green Band had a picnic and cookout, Sunday, March 25 at Siesta Key Beach. The two bands will be performing a free concert tonight, Tuesday, March 27, at the Riverview Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
March 27, 2012

Manatee County to discuss Longboat Pass today

Commissioners will discuss how to proceed with the recommendations of the Longboat Pass Inlet Management Study.

Longboat Key
News

Eddie Kirsch
March 27, 2012

Police report two burglaries on Lockwood Ridge Road

Sarasota Police report two incidents on Lockwood Ridge Road last night, possibly committed by the same two males.

Sarasota
News

Jen Blanco
March 27, 2012

SCORES: Lady Mustangs win 3200-meter relay

The Lakewood Ranch High girls 3200-meter relay team of Natalie Novak, Devin McDermott, Kristin Zarrella and Olivia Ortiz took first place in the event at the FSU Relays March 23 in Tallahassee.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
March 27, 2012

World Class Senior Challenge upcoming

National 70s champion Joe Bachmann and Fred Farzanegan will face off in the Gettel Nissan Tennis Series World Class Senior Challenge April 7.

East County
Sports

Rachel S. OHara
March 27, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Dr. Zachary Johnson at Siesta Key Chapel

Dr. Zachary Johnson performed a handful of classical pieces on his guitar, Sunday, March 25, as part of Siesta Key Chapel's Arts Series.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Kurt Schultheis
March 27, 2012

Lottery scam revealed

Florida residents are being warned that legitimate lotteries do not ask for money upfront to collect winnings.

Sarasota
News

Black Tie Staff
March 26, 2012

AJC West Coast Florida 2012 Human Relations Award Dinner honoring Ernie and Alisa Kretzmer

Black Tie

Nick Friedman
March 26, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Longboarda Cruza Palooza

Longboard enthusiasts braved the rain and got their wheels spinning Sunday, March 25, for CaliFlorida Surf and Skate Shop's Longboarda Cruza Palooza. Racers competed in 8.8, 4.4 and 2.6-mile races around the Siesta Key Village. Despite the wet road conditions, professional skaters and newcomers alike enjoyed the four-wheel frenzy.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
March 26, 2012

Brown gets second term as mayor

Longboat Key Mayor Jim Brown and Vice Mayor David Brenner will keep their posts following unanimous votes by the commission.

Longboat Key
News

Rachel S. OHara
March 26, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: 17th annual Giving Hunger the Blues

People had fun rocking out on Hillview Street, Sunday, March 25, at the 17th annual Giving Hunger the Blues festival. All proceeds benefited the All Faiths Food Bank.