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  • By Berkley Mason |
  • May 10, 2017
Students go full-STEAM ahead at olympics

Braden River Middle School hosts annual STEAM Olympics for some fun, competitive play.

  • East County
  • News
Meredith Jones and Blake Price
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 15, 2019
'Bright Star' shines with bluegrass and a little magic

Edie Brickell and Steve Martin's bluegrass musical might not be plausible, but it feels authentic.

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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 14, 2014
LBK Kiwanis Club awards first 2014 grants

The club plans to award approximately a dozen grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to organizations that help local children.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
New College wants to grow while maintaining its intimate character.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 6, 2017
Power in Numbers: New College embarks on growth plan

New College of Florida wants to boost its enrollment and its standing among the nation's top liberal arts schools. Can the school's leaders pull it off?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2014
Just the stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Manatee All-Stars outscored their opponents  63-19.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 17, 2015
Manatee wins World Series crown

The Manatee All-Stars defeated Jonesboro, Ark. 15-2 to win the Cal Ripken 10U World Series Aug. 15.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch's Andrea Reutsky, Jessica Sandoval, Sharon Smyth and Crea Kitcher represent the Lakewood Ranch Running Club at the 5K race.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • August 26, 2017
Fort Hamer Bridge Run a race for change

About 2,600 people partake in a run, commemorating the opening of the Fort Hamer Bridge.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 12, 2014
Former Sarasota resident to moderate Town Hall lecture

Riverview High grad and former CBS News anchor Sharyl Attkisson will moderate the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall lecture with former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg March 28.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The vacant property at 5630 Gulf of Mexico Drive is owned by the Mote Foundation.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 2, 2017
The density question

A yes and now answer

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2011
Chabad enjoys Family Fun Day

Chabad Hebrew School of Bradenton & Lakewood Ranch celebrated its first Family Fun Day of the year with a Honey Cake Bake-Off Sept. 25.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Is there anything more American than a red, white and blue Corvette?
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 26, 2018
Why is America great? Here are 10 reasons

Sometimes, it's hard to explain America. Here are some hints.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota City Commission will hold a regular meeting today at City Hall to discuss eight pages worth of agenda items.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 18, 2011
Commission discusses parking garage today

Sarasota city commissioners will review a proposed parking garage and an affordable housing deletion request at their regular meeting today.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Country Club Shores resident Armando Linde has qualified to run as a candidate for the Longboat Key Town Commission District 1 seat.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 15, 2015
Linde qualifies for commission seat

Retired economist Armando Linde kicked off campaign season last month when he announced his intention to run for one of four Town Commission seats available in March.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Police Administrative Assistant Marilyn Dzikas retired Aug. 7 after 30 years of service with the town of Longboat Key.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 19, 2015
Longtime face of police department retires

Marilyn Dzikas worked under five Longboat Key police chiefs. She retired Aug. 7 after serving the town for 30 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The event kicks off at 6 p.m. tonight with a Christmas Carol sing-along, followed by a Santa parade led by the Wells Fargo stage coach and the arrival of Santa in his sleigh. File Photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 7, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: 34th Annual Holiday Night of Lights

Santa Claus is coming to the Circle tonight at the 34th Annual Holiday Night of Lights.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
In the championship, MBC Elite held on to defeat the Atlanta Celtics 44-39. Brock Sisson finished with 16, including four 3-pointers, to lead the way for MBC Elite.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 15, 2014
MBC Elite wins national crown

The MBC Elite 9th grade boys basketball team went 7-0 to win the AAU National Championship July 10 through July 14, in Little Rock, Arkansas.

  • East County
  • News
T.J. Cochran
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 21, 2016
Pine View student shoots for the stars with fashion

Pine View student welcomes NASA scientists in his astronaut best.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Built in 2007, Publix occupies most of the 53,375-square-foot commercial space in the Broadway Promenade with a 29,000-square-foot lease.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2014
North Trail Publix sells for $11 million

A Cincinnati-based firm bought the commercial portion of the Broadway Promenade, the mixed-use development near the bayfront.

  • Sarasota
  • News
John Weber, 58, has qualified as a candidate for the Town Commission's District three seat.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • November 8, 2017
Longboat newcomer qualifies for District 3 seat

John Weber, 58, moved to the island three years ago and hopes to bring new ideas to the town commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 11, 2013
Detectives investigate early morning shooting

The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a shooting reported near the 3300 block of Central Avenue after 3 a.m. Monday, June 10.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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