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Booker's Jordan Clark weaves through the Riverview defense for a layup.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 30, 2019
Our columnist's favorite moments of the high school sports season

Our columnist Ryan Kohn's favorite moments of the high school sports season, including moments from Riverview, Sarasota, Booker and Cardinal Mooney.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 2, 2018
Riding the storm: Tornadoes basketball advances to final four

A bucket with less than three seconds left put Booker High on top.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Carmen Valenti, Jack Hanley, Richard Duda, Bob Teiken and Mike Gilbert all were Air Force veterans who tracked nuclear bomb tests during the Vietnam War era.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 4, 2020
Sarasota veterans enjoy life after their nuclear bomb tracking days.

Veterans reunion in Sarasota rekindles memories of their Air Force days tracking nuclear bomb tests.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Michael Eng and Pam Eubanks |
  • August 24, 2010
TOO CLOSE TO CALL

With just 245 votes separating challenger Julie Aranibar and incumbent Jane Pfeilsticker for the Manatee County School Board District 3 seat, both candidates will continue their campaigns to November's general election.

  • East County
  • News
Noise from parties on the water can get out of hand near Longboat Key and the town attorney wants to ensure municipal codes against such disturbances can be enforced.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • October 5, 2016
Longboat Key town attorney lobbies against Bondi water noise opinion

Can a municipality do anything about it when noise from boaters reaches levels intolerable to residents?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
bettys
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 12, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Dec. 12

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Dec. 12

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Paid parking began in the garage on March 13.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 26, 2019
St. Armands leaders monitor paid parking

More than a month into the implementation of paid parking on St. Armands Circle, city officials continue to report positive trends.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Heather Campese will perform at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing to benefit Gimme Shelter Pet Adoption.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 29, 2019
Local comic to target online dating, women's issues in Lakewood Ranch

Three comedians on tap at Gold Coast Eagle in Lakewood Ranch to benefit Gimme Shelter Pet Adoption.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Kouris, Florida Blue Market Leader, Southwest Florida |
  • August 5, 2021
New law lowers health plan costs for older adults

New law lowers health plan costs for older adults

  • Health
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Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Lift Station D at 521 Gulf Bay Road collects sewage from the town of Longboat Key and pumps it to a treatment facility in Bradenton.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 27, 2021
Longboat Key awaits FDEP feedback for pipeline reassessment

It will take the town of Longboat Key about 10 months to complete the assessment of its 20-inch force main.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brooke Graeff, Joe Abraham and Brittany Graeff have played together since high school. Photo by Nick Friedman
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 28, 2013
SISTER ACT: Good Graeff

After traveling the world, the Graeff sisters are ready to tackle Sarasota's music scene.

  • Arts + Culture
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2011
Cops Corner: Siesta Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2015
Cops Corner: East County 4.2.2015

Cops Corner: East County 4.2.2015

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 1, 2018
Cops Corner: Loud is in the ears of the beholder

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
John LeJeune, of GHD, inspects for mold at Lakewood Ranch High School. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 11, 2017
Mold inspection begins at Lakewood Ranch High

Inspector should release results before end of October.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Commission meetings are held in the Patricia M. Glass County Commission Chambers, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 20, 2020
Manatee County commission goes virtual

Manatee County board holds first regular meeting under coronavirus precautions.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota Hospital Board At Large: Britt Riner

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 9, 2019
Buffalonians flock to Michael's On East for Sarasota Orchestra dinner

Locals get creative with costumes, All Star Children's Foundation gets a grant boost, and more this week.

  • Black Tie
Elisa Rodriguez, Diana Aleman, Marlene Marcos, David Christopher, and Erica Manteiga of Just the Funny. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 4, 2018
FST offers locally sourced laughter at its 10th Sarasota Improv Festival

Florida-based performers get their share of laughs atĀ Florida Studio Theatre's 2018 Sarasota Improv Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
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