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  • By Jack Nelson |
  • January 22, 2026
Senior guard leaves his mark on Riverview boys basketball

Nearing the end of his high school career, Josh Harris ranks among the best scorers in the state.

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  • Sports
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 2, 2009
Profiles of Summer: Leading Ladies

Sarasota Ballet's new principal dancers may share the same title, but it's the technical differences that will set them apart this season.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2009
Birth Announcements 07.30.09

The East County Observer would like to congratulate all the parents who celebrated recently the births of their new bundles of joy. All of the following babies were born at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 9, 2012
Welly, White spar on project history

In 2004, the town held hearings for the Key Club's proposed Ca d'Coure plan, but Michael Welly and Bob White have different memories of the plan.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 18, 2016
Sarasota calendar 2.18.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Feb. 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 11, 2022
Commissioners have a to-do list when they return next month

Routine and out-of-the-ordinary tasks await the Longboat Key Town Commission in September.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 11, 2011
Cops Corner

A man was pulled over after police determined the car he was driving was stolen. The driver told police he was the owner of the car and that it had been recovered three weeks ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • May 9, 2013
Fishermen angle for the big catch

The water must be still; the motor of the boat at just a hum. The angler must cast directly into the school of fish to catch one of the silver kings of the sea.

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  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 10, 2025
Master plan helped lift downtown Sarasota from the Great Recession

Commercial real estate broker John Harshman tells the update committee the downtown plan was the right strategy at the right time for downtown Sarasota.

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  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • September 10, 2025
Dingbat Theatre Project leans into diversity

Luke Manual's troupe welcomes performers of all ages, sizes, colors, physical abilities and sexual orientation.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • January 21, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Get Moving at the Community Park

Take advantage of this beautiful weather at one of the community parks on Longboat Key! Between the nature trails and expansive playgrounds, the park is a welcoming place for the whole family.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 8, 2023
Manatee students prepare to be career-ready with hands-on experience

Changes in career and technical education keep the school district adjusting to meet industry needs.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By June LeBell |
  • December 11, 2013
Tidbites

Roast is toasting around the corner from the Opera House; Polo Grill reopens; Half Shell Oyster has a name and place change; and Off the Hook rings a bell.

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