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Riverview senior quarterback Sean White slices the Pirates defense for a touchdown.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 5, 2019
Riverview football's offense keeps defenses off-kilter

Head coach Josh Smithers said the Rams are more balanced than ever.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • July 18, 2018
The Women's Resource Center kicks off upcoming Deja Blues fundraiser

Blues & Brews, a Deja Blues kickoff party, was hosted July 18 at Motorworks Brewing.

  • Black Tie
Water undergoes biological treatment at the facility, making it safe to water lawns with, but not to consume.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 12, 2020
Changes at water facility expected to reduce effect on environment

More than $170 million in changes at the Bee Ridge Water Reclamation Facility are expected to help reduce the level of nutrients in Sarasota County's ecosystem.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sunny and Richard McGrath
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 10, 2021
Republican Club of Longboat Key gets update from town leadership

At the club's November meeting, town officials provided an update on life on Longboat.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 16, 2015
Sarasota Christian records win

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team improved to 7-2 on the season with a 3-0 win versus St. Petersburg Canterbury School Sept. 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2010
OUR VIEW: The amendments

Here we are again, on the cusp of another round of voting on amendments to the Florida Constitution.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Nearly 40% of responses to the city's survey favored placing Unconditional Surrender on the bayfront between Olearys and Marina Jack.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 7, 2020
Bayfront sites top Unconditional Surrender poll

The city received more than 10,000 responses to a survey about the future location of the artwork, with 56% encouraging officials to keep it close to where it sits today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dave Jaco says he's proud of the heart he displayed in the boxing ring.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 29, 2017
Area Hall of Fame boxer battled the titans

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2009
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sarasota High freshman pitcher Conner Whittaker fires a pitch against the Lakewood Ranch Mustangs.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 24, 2018
Sarasota High baseball turns to young pitcher in the postseason

Freshman right-hander Conner Whittaker has carried the Sarasota High Sailors baseball team to the state semifinals, where it will face Strawberry Crest High on June 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Melissa Johnson, No. 2, hits the ball over the net at Haley Preininger, No. 2, and Emily Greenwood, No. 7.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • October 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA v. St. Stephen's

The Out-of-Door Academy played St. Stephen's Thursday, Oct. 25, in the finals out at Bradenton Christian. St. Stephen's won the Class 3A-District 10 championship in three sets beating ODA 25-20, 25-13, 25-17.

  • East County
  • Schools
Backflow prevention devices must be installed per state and federal Health Department requirements. Courtesy photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 6, 2011
City of Sarasota spending $1.2 million for backflow devices

A state and federal mandate that requires municipal water systems to be protected with backflow prevention devices will cost the city of Sarasota $1.2 million.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Elks Brett Davis, Jerry Ditty and Darrin Simone join Human Society at Lakewood Ranch Treasurer Nadine Stein before the mowing begins.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 12, 2020
Elks come to the rescue to help Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch

Elks come to the rescue to help the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A tentative Dec. 15 date has been set for Vertex Development's application to be heard by a county hearing officer.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 6, 2010
Cell tower application heads to county hearing

After deeming the application incomplete, planners have agreed to move a cell tower application in Palm-Aire forward.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • August 23, 2018
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer celebrates upcoming fundraising season

Breast cancer survivors and their friends and family gathered on Aug. 23 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Sarasota-Manatee's kick-off celebration.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 25, 2015
Bereavement camp will offer comfort zone for children

Melissa Wandall is known for her advocacy, but her latest project will help kids deal with grief.

  • East County
  • News
Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School second grade teacher Martha Ferra, left, is teaching with her daughter, third grade teacher Xiomara Cappiello, for the first time.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 2, 2019
Teaching together at McNeal Elementary School

Teaching runs in the family at McNeal Elementary School

  • East County
  • News
Mother and daughter duo Sharon and Paige Butler after crossing the finish line in 2012 for the Ironman half marathon.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 28, 2016
Sarasota Music Half Marathon to honor Sharon Butler

Paige Butler runs in memory of her mother and triathlon athlete Sharon Butler.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • May 25, 2019
Going extra miles for vets

Sometimes, running a 5k isn't enough.

  • East County
  • News
Air Force veteran Richard Sutton salutes the American Flag during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner during the Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 10 at The Sheridan in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • November 10, 2021
The Sheridan honors its veterans in Lakewood Ranch

The Sheridan honored its Armed Forces veterans with a Veterans Day celebration on Wednesday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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