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  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 2, 2024
Police respond to late-night verbal dispute at sea

Reports of a verbal disagreement led to officers finding the two parties had separated on two vessels. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 8, 2011
Braden River wins 9/10 crown

Braden River Little League's 9-and 10-year-old All-Star team defeated Lakewood Ranch Little League 9-8 to capture the District 26 tournament July 6 at G.T. Bray.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 13, 2020
Sarasota County Schools suspends athletics until further notice

The announcement comes alongside news of all Florida schools closing through March 30.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2019
Sarasota County to close most offices for Labor Day

All libraries and recreation centers will be closed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 27, 2016
Bird Key Yacht Club celebrates being "Here All Year"

Bird Key Yacht Club celebrated the end of it's three-week closure with a party for those that are "Here All Year."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 18, 2014
SLL announces All-Stars

Sarasota Little League recently announced its 11/12 and 50/70 All-Star teams.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 4, 2014
PREP SPORTS: Monday's Tennis Recap

The ODA boys and girls and Booker boys tennis teams all posted victories March 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 21, 2024
Rule of laws: Always grow

To stop a few vacation rental bad actors, city commissioners adopted new ordinances that have spawned a new bureaucracy. This is America: Collectivist laws that snuff out individual liberty.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By June LeBell |
  • April 18, 2012
Kitchen Classics: Dirk and Jennifer Meyer

Dirk Meyer and Jennifer Berges Meyer are musical icons in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 7, 2013
SIDELINES

Four Cougars sign letters of intent; Cougars repeat as district champs; Lady Blazers cruise to district title; Sailors fall in district quarterfinals

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Su Byron |
  • May 9, 2019
99 Bottles brings new pours and a one-stop-shop to downtown Sarasota

New tap room/bottle shop 99 Bottles offers affordable libations.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Su Byron |
  • March 29, 2024
Productions and exhibits to catch before they’re gone

What’s happening in the arts this breezy season? Read on for a sneak peek at five cool bets.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • April 15, 2026
'Unfinished business' for Lakewood Ranch High boys lacrosse

Guided by a strong senior class, the Mustangs have sought redemption for past shortcomings.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 11, 2025
Nature opened Midnight Pass. Sarasota County intends to keep it that way.

Fairly stable for its first 11 months, the waterway to the Gulf is critical for Sarasota County, commissioners say as they begin formulating short- and long-term policy to protect it.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Andréa Martone |
  • October 14, 2021
Art, music and grandma’s meatballs

When the pandemic struck, Cafe BarBosso added a new side dish to keep up sales and spirits: Live music performances.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 9, 2009
Philanthropist Janet Kane, 83, dies

The Siesta Key resident was an avid supporter of the Sarasota Family YMCA Foundation, Forty Carrots Family Center, Animal Rescue Coalition and Asolo Repertory Theatre.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 29, 2009
Dream softball season ends for Lady Pirates

The Lady Pirates' season came to an end with a 13-3 loss to Bartow in the opening round of the regional tournament April 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Gene Venditti |
  • August 25, 2010
O-line anchors 2010 Mustangs

Lakewood Ranch Coach Shawn Trent said the offensive line will determine the Mustangs' level of success this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2010
Cops Corner

Oct. 3 Easy there, Arnold Palmer 12:12 a.m. - 3400 block of Fruitville Road. Reckless Driving. An apartment resident said a teenager was speeding through the complex on a golf cart and almost hit a child. Of course, one question is why is a small child standing in a parking lot at midnight?

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 27, 2013
Blossoms, fragrance come early this year

Orange blossoms are already blooming for Mixon Fruit Farms' fifth annual Orange Blossom festival.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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