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By Ryan Kohn |
January 30, 2024

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Yvette Brown

The Booker High girls basketball sophomore has been on a roll in January.

Sarasota
Sports

By Carter Weinhofer |
February 5, 2024

Longboat Key Fire Rescue welcomes new support team member

After a career in construction, the department's new fire rescue liaison, Lisa Boggs says, is ready to serve the community.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
March 13, 2024

Ice cream shop named for owners' beloved dog opens on Longboat

Greg Bukowski and Volha Siamashka have opened Penny's Ice Cream near the beach and hope to grow a loyal customer base.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Dana Kampa |
January 29, 2025

Find treasures at 'New to You' art sale

All Angels by the Sea is holding its fifth annual art sale, starting Feb. 3, to support the nonprofit Turning Points, which helps residents avoid homelessness.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Jack Nelson |
March 11, 2026

Another season ends in state semifinals for Booker girls basketball

The Tornadoes again knocked on the door of a state championship berth but, like in years past, ultimately fell short.

Sarasota
Sports

By Sidra Wali |
May 7, 2023

Local florist gives tips on creating the perfect bouquet for Mother's Day

Longboat Key Flower Shop owner Christy James shares how to pick out flowers with heart for loved ones.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Ryan Kohn |
October 23, 2020

Braden River football gains, then loses fourth-quarter lead in loss to Manatee

The Pirates put together an 18-point comeback before losing the lead.

East County
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
February 14, 2023

Breeze Airways adds new nonstop route from SRQ

Upstart low-fare Breeze Airways will offer a third nonstop route from the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, adding Providence, Rhode Island, starting July 13.

Sarasota
News

By Brendan Lavell |
March 24, 2021

One hundred pounds cleaner in Lakewood Ranch

Keep Manatee Beautiful volunteers collected about 100 pounds of trash in two hours in Lakewood Ranch.

East County
Neighbors

By Donna Swan |
August 19, 2009

Deal us In: Making an overtrick

An overtrick at rubber bridge usually does not matter much, but at duplicate, it can be the difference between a top result and a bottom result.

Longboat Key
News

By Jen Blanco |
April 23, 2010

CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Freedom Elementary

The East County Observer caught up with students in Jennifer Scheid and Ellie Dauphas' third-grade class at Freedom Elementary School to learn about their favorite subjects.

East County
News

By Loren Mayo |
August 11, 2010

CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Youth For Bridge

A summer of weekly bridge lessons and a fun-filled five-day bridge camp culminated with the Youth For Bridge tournament and graduation ceremony Friday, Aug. 6, at the Boys and Girls Club.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
June 21, 2012

News Briefs

School Board gets new name

Siesta Key
News

By Roger Drouin |
September 13, 2012

City manager will cull list of police chief candidates

By the beginning of next week, City Manager Tom Barwin, working with city staff, will narrow down the list of police chief candidates from 13 to five.

Sarasota
News

By Loren Mayo |
October 20, 2011

Athlete of the Week: Summer Clarkson

Cardinal Mooney High School junior Summer Clarkson was among 80 riders nationally who competed in the equestrian hunter-jumper Marshall and Sterling League National Finals, in upstate New York.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Dora Walters |
November 30, 2010

Man on the Street: Trolley Talk

We asked Longboaters how they feel about Longboat's trolley and if the service should be continued.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Mallory Gnaegy |
January 4, 2012

Athlete of the Week: Lizzy Miller

Lizzy Miller has always been active. When she lived on Long Island, N.Y., and her children were young, she would tuck them in bed, pack her gym bag and get in a workout.