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  • In Memoriam |
  • March 15, 2021
Suzette Keenan

Suzette Keenan a long time resident of Longboat Key, originally from Eastchester NY passed on February 20, 2021 at the age of 72.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 29, 2012
Manatee Bearcats win state championship

The Manatee Bearcats 10U travel baseball team won its fourth tournament of the spring, capturing the Nations Baseball State Championship Tournament May 19-20 at Braden River Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 28, 2013
JUST THE STATS

5 - The number of singles matches the Riverview High girls tennis team won in its 6-1 victory over Manatee Feb. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • July 24, 2020
Richard S. Neufeld

Richard S. Neufeld, 94, formerly of Illinois, Longboat Key, Sarasota, and then Bradenton, passed away on July 20, 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 24, 2018
East County High 5 Moments: 10.25.18

East County High 5 Moments: 10.25.18

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 21, 2019
Longboat Town Hall showcases local talent

On March 20, Longboat Key Town Hall was buzzing with activity for the 4th Annual Artists' Reception.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 13, 2018
Manatee County to offer free day of bus service

'Try Transit Day' will be April 20.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 20, 2017
Humane Society supporters enjoy pawfect fundraiser

The 11th Annual Paws on the Catwalk fashion show and luncheon took place on April 20 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 24, 2014
Man dies after suicide attempt

Silver Lake's Thu Hoang died Monday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 24, 2010
U.S., Cuban and Mexican scientists to attend conference at Mote

The conference is the fourth meeting of the Trinational Initiative for Marine Science.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 7, 2012
Kites follow castles on Siesta Beach

Siesta Beach was treated to two shows this weekend. The Siesta Sand Sculpture Contest on Saturday and Kiting Tampa Bay the next day.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 21, 2011
Man robbed at gas station

A Sarasota man was robbed at gunpoint at a gas station in the 2800 block of University Parkway Oct. 20.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 4, 2011
Mustangs win Smoothie King Classic

The Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball team defeated Gulf High, Braden River and Pinellas Park to win the Smoothie King Classic Dec. 28-30 at Bradenton Christian.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2011
SEVEN in 11: Sarasota

From local politics to new business ventures and charitable donations, these seven leaders will impact Sarasota life in the new year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 12, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee County Track Championships

The Lakewood Ranch High girls track team ran past the competition, claiming its 12th consecutive Manatee County Track Championship April 7 at Manatee High. The Lady Mustangs scored 201 points finishing ahead of Braden River with 128 points. Madison Bradley and the distance quintet of Olivia Ortiz, Kristin Zarrella, Devin McDermott, Natalie Novak and Ashley Platt led the way for the Lady Mustangs. Bradley won the triple jump (30 feet, 3 inches) while the Lakewood girls won the 3,200-meter relay in 10:14.56. Ortiz also won the 1,600-meter run (5:22.83) and the 3,200 (11:22.11) and Zarrella won the 800 (2:19.16). Bridget Lanier led the way for Braden River, finishing first in the long jump (15-10) and the 300 hurdles (51.21). Jill Koenig won the pole vault (9-6). On the boys side, Lakewood finished third with 131 points while Braden River was fifth with 47 points. Braden River's Mike Glover won the long jump (20 feet, 6 inches) while Dipo Kolawole won the triple jump (41 feet). Lakewood's Callum Johnstone won the pole vault (11-3) while Daniel Clifford won the 400 (51.56).

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 5, 2013
Fire damages Longboat Key home

A fire started in the kitchen of a Gulfside Road home on Longboat Key this afternoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 15, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top Sarasota area sporting events.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 22, 2019
All Angels Bake Sale raises money for hurricane relief

Handmade items and treats brought in money for Hurricane Dorian relief.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 2, 2018
Stories to watch in 2018: Elections arrive at a pivotal moment

At least one new decision maker will join the ranks of the Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • March 2, 2018
Voters invited to watch test of election equipment

On March 7, the Supervisor of Elections will test voting and tabulating equipment in advance of the county's elections later this month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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