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By Jen Blanco |
March 3, 2016

In defeat, Rams maintain positive outlook

The Riverview boys basketball team fell short in the Class 8A state championships, but the runner-up Rams still completed the best season in school history.

Sarasota
Sports

By Observer Staff |
June 26, 2013

Our View: Two who do it right

One of the rote lessons of journalism school is the definition of 'news.' In simplest terms, it is the unusual or extraordinary. 'Dog bites man' is not news. 'Man bites dog' is.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Madison Bierl |
April 21, 2025

Longtime teacher gears up to conduct the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble

Owen Bradley has 35 years of experience teaching jazz, concert and marching bands.

East County
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
April 1, 2026

APRIL FOOL: Taco Shell sails into the Waterside Place market

The fast-food restaurant, modeled after another entry, will float the idea of convenience at the Lakewood Ranch hub.

April Fools

By Madison Bierl |
April 6, 2026

Blu Kouzina adds its Greek flavor at University Town Center

With a focus on fresh ingredients and making customers feel at home, Blu Kouzina hopes to win over East County patrons.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Ryan Kohn |
April 24, 2024

A look back on some Sarasota-area NFL stars

Combined, Sarasota's high schools have had 25 players record stats in the NFL.

Sarasota
Sports

By Jay Heater |
December 8, 2021

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center earns Humanitarian of the Year award from the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance hosts spotlight on nonprofits at the Grove in Lakewood Ranch as Humanitarian of the Year award goes to Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
October 23, 2025

Constitutional open carry ruling brings confusion, extra security

The presence of officers armed with long guns in Sarasota City Hall meetings is just one of the changes of the overturned Florida ban on open carry of guns.

Sarasota
News

By Ryan Kohn |
May 22, 2021

Lakewood Ranch softball wins Class 7A state championship

The Mustangs run-ruled Park Vista High 14-4 on Saturday in Clermont.

East County
Sports

By Ryan Kohn |
September 3, 2022

Lakewood Ranch's ODA uses rushing attack to start football season 2-0

Running back Griffin DeRusso leads a punishing Thunder ground game.

East County
Sports

By Kent Chetlain |
February 3, 2010

Longboat Key - Real estate

Lido Beach home sells for $1.5 million

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Loren Mayo |
February 4, 2010

SWEET GIG: The art of bonsai

Former master gardener Julie Trigg spends her days digging up future bonsai tree champions.

Sarasota
News

By Jen Blanco |
May 23, 2012

East County athletes return to the gridiron

The Out-of-Door Academy defeated Keswick Christian 46-27 in its spring game. Lakewood Ranch and Braden River will both play their spring games Friday, May 25, traveling to North Port and Naples, respectively.

East County
Sports

By Sue Jacobson |
April 5, 2012

My View: It's not really about school prayer

The recent law approved by the Legislature and governor is frightening and, perhaps even more offensive, cynical. Either way, we cannot afford to let it stand.