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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2014
Faces of '14

Our list of the top newsmakers of the year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 28, 2021
Former East County state champs reflect on what the accomplishment means

The former winners tell 2021 champs from Lakewood Ranch and ODA how their achievements will be cherished in the future.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 17, 2021
North Shore beach entrance fix-ups proposed

North-end residents have advocated for improvements to the beach entrance at 100 North Shore Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 4, 2020
Final performance for Braden River High band

Members of Braden River's Marching Band of Pirates reflect on unusual season.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 15, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Kids Activity Center

The Kids Activity Center focuses on motor and creative skills through the use of non-competitive gymnastics.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 18, 2011
Farmers market boasts off-season success

Visitors and locals are supporting the Sarasota Farmers Market in record numbers this summer, thanks to a new marketing campaign put into effect by the market's board of directors.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 23, 2011
Pirates stumble in regional quarterfinal

The Braden River boys basketball team saw its season come to an end with a 38-27 loss to Tampa Jesuit in a Class 4A-Region 3 quarterfinal Feb. 17.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 15, 2012
Neighbors: Murray Brooks

This collector uncovers unique pieces of history and gives them new meaning.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 21, 2012
Commission avoids rush to judgment on plans for new community center

The idea has been discussed on and off for 35 years. But the commission wants more facts and figures before it continues community center talks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • December 12, 2019
Another extended closure coming on Osprey Avenue

With more than a year left to go before the completion of Lift Station 87, the project team is working to prepare residents for the effects of construction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 29, 2020
Multi-layered generosity in the Bradenton area

Greyhawk Landing resident bakes homemade cakes for people helping with COVID-19

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 1, 2017
JDub's Brewing Co. hones its craft

Approaching its third anniversary, the brewery continues to gain momentum. Jeremy Joerger’s secret to success? Be your own toughest competition. 

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 5, 2019
Riverview girls soccer team is young, energetic and full of potential

The Rams are off to a hot start in 2019.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 5, 2018
Goodwill, LECOM partner for dental awareness

Outreach clinics will make affordable dental care available to the community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 26, 2018
Manatee Sheriff's Office adds Lakewood Ranch satellite station

Former Lennar sales center will temporarily house the substation.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Edward Alley |
  • January 7, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra pulls at audiences' heartstrings in Masterworks 3 concert

"Summer to Winter" kicked off 2019 with an unforgettable performance of Shostakovich's Violin Concerto No. 1.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • July 25, 2019
What’s in a lunchbox?

Figuring out what the best healthy foods to pack for your kids’ lunch can be tricky. Follow these tips for good nutrition.

  • Health
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 12, 2018
Braden River freshman races with 'Smoke'

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 19, 2018
Stokes, Hopes face off

District 4 school board race to change board dynamics.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 2, 2016
What’s the plan?

Year-round Sarasotans enjoy the pace of summer. But although it is more relaxed, you still hear residents asking: What’ s the grand plan to head off the coming traffic crisis?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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