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Results for: Blue Guardian Coupon Code [ARCH30] - Get 30% off on all the Challenges

  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 23, 2009
Mustangs coach celebrates milestones

Lakewood Ranch High boys golf coach Dave Frantz will celebrate his 50th birthday and his 25th season coaching with a charity golf tournament Oct. 3-4.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 15, 2009
Minors crown district champion

Manatee East Little League's 9- and 10-year-old All-Star team wrapped up a perfect 9-0 season and claimed the District 26 Minors Division Championship with a 6-5 victory over Manatee American July 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 13, 2014
College commitment

Athletes from Riverview, Cardinal Mooney and Booker high schools made their college choices official during National Signing Day Feb. 5.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 28, 2023
Therapy dogs gain popularity in East County schools

Myakka City, McNeal and Tara elementary schools see benefits of having therapy dogs on campus.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • July 18, 2025
Hearts of ODA camp in Lakewood Ranch provides volunteer time and talent

The student campers have volunteered at nonprofits such as All Faiths Food Bank and Meals on Wheels.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 24, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Tree-trunk travel delays

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 27, 2022
New ODA football coach emphasizes long-term growth of the Lakewood Ranch program

Football Coach Rob Hollway said his arrival at The Out-of-Door Academy is his "forever move."

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • February 20, 2020
Surge of Synergy

As Waterside Place takes shape, the true nature of Lakewood Ranch’s next town center is revealed through a mix of strategically placed, vibrant tenants.

  • LWR Life
  • By David Conway |
  • December 15, 2016
Letters to the Editor: Sarasota 12.15.16

Readers comment on Siesta Beach smoking regulations and the proposed dredge of Big Pass.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 29, 2013
Second nature: William Kelley

William Kelley could be the Dr. Seuss of local artists, but his colorful, and seemingly whimsical landscapes are as real as Siesta Key sunsets.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • October 26, 2010
Garden club gets a lesson in rainwater collection

The Longboat Key Garden Club learned about the benefits of rain barrels at their Tuesday. Oct. 26 meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 25, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: It's breakfast time, right?

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 21, 2010
Cops Corner

July 6 "Wallet whereabouts" 1:57 p.m. -- Lost Property. A man reported losing his wallet on the beach. The wallet contained $50, a driver's license and several credit cards.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 11, 2018
Former ODA player comes back to area with St. Lucie Mets

The Bradenton Marauders crowd was thunderstruck by the hometown hero.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • May 15, 2014
Downtown leaders beef up patrol

As merchants and property owners attempt to fight homelessness issues, the Downtown Improvement District moves toward increasing security downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2014
News Briefs

New lights installed at Five Points Park; Indiana football player nearly drowns on Siesta; Nightclub owner plans lawsuit against residents; Parks selected for Macy's 'Heart Your Park' program

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 12, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • May 13, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Kevin Gyurka

The ODA junior placed fourth in the 1,600-meter run at the 1A state championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 15, 2024
Survey says: Longboaters want more than a library

In an informal online survey, a majority of respondents said they want a library, but they want an education and community center too.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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