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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 12, 2012
School of champions: Ultimate Tiger Martial Arts

East County resident Robyn LeBuffe opened a martial-arts school when she was 16 years old.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • February 24, 2016
Just Married — Allison Nace and JC Cornell

Allison Nace and JC Cornell were married on Nov. 21.

  • Black Tie
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 29, 2019
Lakewood Ranch rower hopes Zs lead to a W

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 19, 2018
Stage adaptation of classic 'Singin' in the Rain' spoofs the early days of Hollywood

The Players production of "Singin' in the Rain" pokes fun at old Hollywood with classic MGM musical tropes.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 21, 2018
Pirates treasure record season

Braden River girls basketball finishes with school-record 20 wins.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 28, 2017
Mustangs boys basketball will be ready when horn sounds

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 18, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 01.18.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 01.18.17

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 19, 2017
Sarasota athlete of the week: 01.19.17

Sarasota athlete of the week: 01.19.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 17, 2015
Seminar keeps eyes on hurricane preparation

The most important lesson for storm season: Always have a plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 14, 2024
Fiorelli Winery celebration to benefit Suncoast Charities

Sales from the Red, White and Blueberry Celebration on June 29 will benefit Sarasota nonprofit Suncoast Charities for Children.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • March 8, 2024
Fashion show raises money for Longboat Island Chapel

The chapel held its annual Lord's Warehouse fashion show with raffles, fascinator hats and secret models.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 7, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Jack Taraska

The ODA football senior has set a program record with five interceptions in his first year of the sport.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • July 20, 2025
7 scholarship winners recognized at Longboat Island Chapel

All of this year's awardees are previous recipients who kept up with their volunteerism and studies.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 15, 2010
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  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 15, 2012
Key's future at center of race

Vice Mayor David Brenner disagrees with many of the claims in a mailing from District 3 challenger Ray Rajewski.

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  • By David Conway |
  • November 3, 2021
Second Siesta Key hotel earns county endorsement

Plans for a seven-story, 120-room hotel near the south bridge can proceed — despite continued objections from residents on the Key.

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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 13, 2024
Two East County residents join Manatee Planning Commission

Monaca Onstad and Jeffrey Eslinger were appointed to the board on Feb. 1.

  • East County
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 12, 2024
New city department will enforce vacation rental regulations

The total new cost to register and enforce the citywide vacation rental ordinance expansion is about $150,000.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 25-31

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 10, 2012
Northwest Sarasota Master Plan's funding nixed for now

The majority of Sarasota city commissioners feel it's not the right time for a Northwest Sarasota master plan and land-use study.

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