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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 23, 2015
Bulldogs post pair of wins

The East Manatee Bulldogs Junior PeeWee and PeeWee football teams both posted victories over the Valrico Rams in divisional action Sept. 19 and Sept. 20.

  • East County
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  • By Ila Edwards |
  • April 22, 2014
A toast to Mom

A toast to Mom

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota School Board District 3: Tom Edwards

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 24, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
In February, Selby Gardens shared this concept image of a redesigned parking garage. Selby lowered the height of the proposed parking structure from nearly 70 feet to 39 feet. File image.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 3, 2020
Revised Selby Gardens master plan set for public review

Later this month, the city's Planning Board will hear arguments for and against approval of an updated proposal for the botanical garden property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo Lakewood Ranch High senior Ashley Bongart chose Tennessee over Alabama, Auburn and Florida State.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 6, 2014
Mustang chooses Volunteers

Last week Lakewood Ranch High senior Ashley Bongart verbally committed to play tennis for the University of Tennessee. She officially visits the school in September.

  • East County
  • Sports
Pirates junior wideout Josh Thomas takes the ball upfield on a kickoff return against Palmetto.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 13, 2019
Pirates football can't wait to set sail again in 2020

Braden River coach confident his team will bounce back from 4-7 season.

  • East County
  • Sports
In addition to a regulation pickleball court at Longboat Key's Bayfront Park, there are two courts relined on a tennis court.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 18, 2019
Commissioners agree with residents on pickleball

Longboat leaders back plan to convert Bayfront Park tennis courts to six or eight permanent pickleball courts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Braden River sophomore Danny Lane clears the midfield in search of an open teammate.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 1, 2012
Braden River battles, falls just short of district title

The Braden River High soccer team fell short of its first district title with a 1-0 loss to Manatee Jan. 27, in the Class 4A-District 11 championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
Colleen Manning, Matt Battles and Chelsea Meric in front of one of 39 billboard-sized pieces of artwork promoting a vibrant and inclusive community for every person. Mallory Gnaegy
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 17, 2013
Students teach students about diversity through art

Colleen Manning is a 16-year-old sophomore in the Co-Existence Club at Riverview High. She doesn't yet have her driver's license, so she was dropped off at Island Park promptly at 8:10 a.m. (school usually starts at 7:30 a.m.)

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 11, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: April 11

This alligator approached too close for Mary Tygh Parks’ comfort while she was photographing a limpkin at Myakka River State Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
All Faiths President of the Board John Nicholas, GCCF CEO/President Terri Hansen, All Faiths Food Bank CEO Sandra Frank, GCCF Senior Vice President of Philanthropy Veronica Brady and Board Member Keith Monda
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: All Faiths kick-off breakfast

All Faiths Food Bank, in partnership with the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, held a kick-off breakfast for its 40-day campaign, 'Campaign Against Summer Hunger,' Tuesday, April 1. The campaign, which runs through May 10, encourages local residents to empty their shelves and make cash donations to combat seasonal hunger. 'This is an opportunity for you to give from your head and your heart," said Teri Hansen, CEO and president of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Emanuele Moschini gives a teammate a hug after barely missing the net on a shot.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 9, 2017
Cardinal Mooney boys soccer hopes to play as a stronger unit

The Cougars reached the regional finals last season, but lose the top goal-scorer in school history.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
City Parking Manager Mark Lyons is focused on raising the level of parking knowledge within the community as a whole — among both residents and city staff.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 20, 2015
Conversation with Mark Lyons

The city's parking manager talks about changing minds and hearts in Sarasota, connecting with the community at large and, yes, paid parking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 27, 2021
Brain Health Initiative founder expects big 2021 in Lakewood Ranch

Brain Health Initiative founder Stephanie Peabody expects huge goals in 2021 in the Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, Bradenton region.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • January 5, 2017
7 events to look forward to in 2017

The new year offers new features to some old favorites.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jeff Mayers arrived at the Longboat Key Club in October, 2012.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 24, 2019
Key Club's Mayers heads off to Palm Beach Gardens

General Manager begins new job Friday as Managing Director at PGA National Resort and Spa.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Members of the Old Braden River Historical Society appreciated a presentation on the society's successes prepared by Bill Halstead.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • May 15, 2019
Old Braden River Historical Society plans for future

As the Old Braden River Historical Society celebrated 12 years at its May 7 meeting, members looked back on the successes of the organization and discussed plans for the future.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 13, 2018
10 things you missed while you were away

A lot of news happened over the summer. Not all of it smelled bad.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by Alexandria Hill.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 26, 2017
Blue Eyed Bettys return to Sarasota

The Blue Eyed Bettys come full circle to Florida Studio Theatre. And it feels like coming home.

  • Arts + Culture
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