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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 10, 2021
Mustangs softball looks different this year, but expectations remain high

Roster turnover has not changed the program's attitude.

  • East County
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 21, 2018
Mustang Madness signals basketball season

Lakewood Ranch High's Mustang Madness signals the beginning of basketball season in East County

  • East County
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  • By David Conway |
  • December 6, 2018
Downtown event plans face hurdles

The Downtown Improvement District sees an events coordinator as a wise investment, but city leaders aren’t on board.

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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 14, 2015
Lakewood Ranch man charged with death of 17-month old boy

Police allege that a blow to the head resulted in the death of William 'Quincey' Pollard.

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  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 4, 2024
Former Olympian helps Longboaters reach peak fitness

Personal Trainer Petar Sibinkic was a two-time Olympian and explains how he uses his experience to better clients’ health.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 15, 2018
Power to the local people

Government is best closest to the people.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 18, 2025
Couple reports mysterious keys in their condo unit

When they returned home days prior, they found a keychain and fob in their unit that remains unidentified. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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  • July 5, 2012
Matt's List: Five Saracentric places to gain perspective

Matt's List: Five Saracentric places to gain perspective

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Molly Schechter |
  • October 13, 2010
Edibles: Guest food editor

The Entertainer: Sylvia Pastor

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 8, 2010
Hall Monitor

Eccentric theater veteran Jan Van Wart takes us into his lair at State College of Florida's Neel Performing Arts Center.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Rich Swier Sr. |
  • March 15, 2012
My View: Winds of war blowing in the Mideast

The president's words confirm the attack on Iran will be up to Israel, not the U.S.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 19, 2012
Observed: Setting policy through numbers

They had tied their hands, and I still can't figure out why.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota County Charter Review Board District 1: Krista Lohr

Meet the candidate

  • Sarasota
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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 2, 2018
'Murder for Two' creates campy killer comedy at Florida Studio Theatre

The Florida Studio Theatre production 'Murder for Two' is an entertaining musical spoof of the murder-mystery form.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 25, 2018
Lakewood Ranch youth golf camp relies on newest technology

Data tracked include club speed, launch angle and attack angle.

  • East County
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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 1, 2017
Theater review: 'brownsville song (b-side for tray)

“brownsville song” sings an elegy for a life of broken promise.

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  • A time to celebrate |
  • January 27, 2016
Just Married — Chelsea and Taylor

Chelsea Rodrigue and Taylor Clegg, who were voted “Cutest Couple” their senior year in 2008, met while attending Cardinal Mooney High School. They started dating their sophomore year on Sept. 21, 2005 and were married ten years later on Nov. 21, 2015.

  • Sarasota
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  • August 23, 2019
Letters to the editor: Missing Dora and Longbeach Village peacocks

Observer readers sound off on local events.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 8, 2016
Patrick Sanders invites Sarasota children to board the Polar Express

Patrick Sanders wants to keep the Christmas spirit alive, and he has just the ticket.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 17, 2015
Football Preview: Riverview High

After failing to win a district game last season, the Rams are looking to get back to the playoffs for only the second time in seven years.

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