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By Jen Blanco |
May 8, 2010

Lakewood's Mustangs fall in regional semifinals

The team ended its season with a 7-1 loss to Tampa Jesuit May 8.

East County
Sports

By Jen Blanco |
October 20, 2010

Ranch biker rules BMX circuit

Lakewood Ranch High School freshman Bianca Dean captured her second-consecutive BMX state championship earlier this year.

East County
Sports

By Heidi Kurpiela |
February 9, 2011

Scenic drive

The multi-tasking April Soroko explains how she pulled double duty for FST's gritty legal drama, 'Race.'

Arts + Culture

By Jen Blanco |
January 23, 2013

Building a champion: BRHS girls weightlifting team

Braden River High girls weightlifting coach and alumnae Ali Lacey wants to bring success to the Lady Pirates girls weightlifting team.

East County
Sports

By David Conway |
September 17, 2020

Planning Board endorses limited expansion of accessory dwellings

The city hopes allowing a small second unit on some single-family lots will help add affordable housing, though proposed changes fall short of consultant recommendations.

Sarasota
News

By Marty Fugate |
June 10, 2016

Theater review: 'The Fabulous Lipitones'

FST's newest production is living in harmony.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Ryan Kohn |
March 29, 2017

East County Athlete of the Week: 03.29.17

East County
Sports

By Pam Eubanks |
September 9, 2015

Panther Ridge Paradise

This home Panther Ridge home has become a private oasis for its current owners, Lou and Jody Hasbrouk, who are looking to downsize.

East County
Neighbors

By Kurt Schultheis |
September 4, 2013

Brenner won't seek another term

With six months left in his second term, Vice Mayor David Brenner announced Tuesday he will not seek re-election for his seat.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 6, 2025

Foulmouthed driver starts verbal dispute after parking in private lot

After calling the complainant profanities via text and in person, police action was warranted. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Jack Nelson |
April 13, 2026

East County Athlete of the Week: Freedom McDaniel

The junior pushed Braden River High boys weightlifting to a district championship.

East County
Sports

By Observer Staff |
November 12, 2024

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Nov. 14-20

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Marty Fugate |
April 14, 2023

The curtain is coming down soon on four plays in Sarasota

"Love's Labour's Lost," "Paralyzed," "Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help" and "Backwards Forwards Back" will all close by the end of the month.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Jay Heater |
February 21, 2024

Invasive grass species threatens Braden River ecosystem

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission uses liquid copper to rid the Braden River of tape grass, an aquatic plant that could dominate native vegetation and damage wildlife.

East County
News

By Dana Kampa |
September 17, 2025

Sarasota Yacht Club young leaders learn more than sailing

Since the Ensign program launched four years ago, young members of the club have been learning the ins and outs of grant writing, event organizing and more.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Petra Rivera |
October 30, 2024

Longboat Key small businesses seek public's help after losing everything

After hurricanes Helene and Milton affected them greatly, local businesses ask for help from the Longboat Key community to keep their businesses from closing down.