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  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • May 1, 2025
Sarasota High football believes it's ready to win again

The Sailors are hopeful they can have a winning season for the first time in four years.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 4, 2025
Manatee County responds to red tide effects on northern beaches

The county spent the end of February raking beaches daily to clean up fish kills for beachgoers, and county officials say the area is in the clear for now.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 8, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble ends long pandemic layoff

American Fanfare at the Sarasota Opera House was the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble first performance since the pandemic began.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 2, 2020
Christ Church of Longboat Key reopens for in-person services

Masks and social distancing will be a must at services beginning Oct. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 11, 2021
Sarasota no-swim advisories rescinded

Bacteria testing prompted health officials to recommend staying out of the water, though red tide concerns remain.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 5, 2023
Sarasota celebrities square off at SCD Sunset Showdown

The Sarasota Contemporary Dance fundraiser pitted local figures against one another in a dance showdown on held March. 4.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2015
Meadows Golf Tournament raises $100,000 for charity

The Meadows Cup Pro Am Golf Tournament, one of the longest-running charitable golf tournaments in Sarasota County, added five more zeros to its running pot of funds raised for Easter Seals of Southwest Florida.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jason Clary |
  • February 25, 2015
Modern marvel

Sunday evening marked the end of an international competition for the ultimate athlete.

  • East County
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  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • April 21, 2021
Fine ride at Elks Lodge

From 1930s Fords to young sports cars, the Elks Lodge Car Show & Vendor Fair had them all

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 7, 2022
Neuro Challenge walks the runway at Cause 4 Fashion

Models walked the runway at the Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson's annual fashion fundraiser on Dec. 6.

  • Black Tie
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 6, 2022
Mom pranks kids with deli cake for April Fool's

Sarasota resident Cat Donoghue bought some fake cakes for April Fool's Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 2, 2022
Police, wildlife experts recommend wide berth for thrashing manatees

Manatees thrash in the water when mating, which makes them dangerous to approach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2009
Man dies after I-75 crash

A 49-year-old man was struck by a car as he walked away from an accident on Interstate 75 Sunday morning.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2009
After 32 years, gifts flood in for public works manager

Neil Martin, who retired as public works operation manager Oct. 1 after 32 years of service to the town, celebrated at a party Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the Public Works building.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 3, 2010
Lady Mustangs head to regional finals

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team advanced one step closer to its goal of reaching the state semifinals with a 2-1 victory over George Steinbrenner in the Class 4A-Region 3 semifinals Feb. 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 26, 2010
College Grads

Matthew and Sadge Moore, daughter of Alana and Darla Moore, and Laurin Pletzke, daughter of Jeff and Kathi Pletzke, recently graduated from college.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 4, 2010
Save Our Seabirds sends out SOS

The bird-rescue facility needs supplies and volunteers to help out if its team is deployed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Maureen Flaherty |
  • May 4, 2010
Former NFL player Todd Williams visits local 'homeless box retreat'

Former NFL player Todd Williams kicked off a recent homeless box retreat at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 27, 2012
Buchanan warns against rising debt

The Longboat Key Republican kicked off a town-hall meeting by warning against the country's growing debt.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2012
News Briefs

Town software wins 'best application' award; Publix progress report

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