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Lakewood Ranch running back Justin Fischer rushed for 175 yards and three touchdowns in his final high school game.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 7, 2015
East County Football Friday: Week 11

Braden River completes a perfect 10-0 regular season; Lakewood Ranch and ODA close out season with wins.

  • East County
  • Sports
Three Manatee County high schools received golden footballs, because Super Bowl participants, such as Dominique Rogers-Cromartie, graduated from there. Cromartie graduated from Lakewood Ranch High School.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 2, 2016
Lakewood Ranch High named to Super Bowl High School Honor Roll

The school received a Wilson Golden Football, because Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie graduated from Lakewood and went on to play in a Super Bowl.

  • East County
  • News
Terry Schubel, Paula Stein and Jean LeGrand pose in the TripAdvisor billboard. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 9, 2015
Siesta Key TripAdvisor billboard to be displayed at Siesta Fiesta

TripAdvisor gave the sign to Siesta Key after it won the Traveler's Award for best U.S. beach.

  • Sarasota
  • News
An estimated 800 volunteers from all over Sarasota County have registered to participate in The Great American Clean Up and will be scattered throughout 20 locations around Sarasota to beautify and clean up the community.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 23, 2013
Volunteers cleanup Sarasota County

Sarasota County residents take to the streets to cleanup neighborhoods for the Great American Cleanup Saturday, April 27.

  • Sarasota
  • News
photo
  • By Kim and Robert Livengood |
  • September 2, 2014
The Cocktail Couple: Already breaking Labor Day rules

The Cocktail Couple: Already breaking Labor Day rules

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The group of retired U.S. military officials met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, bottom right, and other Israeli officials. Courtesy photos
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 3, 2014
LBK resident meets Israeli prime minister

Rear Adm. Steve Branham and his wife, Susan Phillips, recently traveled to Israel with a group of military retirees.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 11, 2014
Local candidate qualifying period opens

Candidates, including those running for community development districts, must turn in paperwork between June 16 to 20.

  • East County
  • News
Palmer
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • April 16, 2014
Your Neighbor: Danny Palmer

For Danny Palmer, life in Sleepy Lagoon is anything but sleepy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The ensemble
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 30, 2014
Spotlight: Booker gets its gun

Booker VPA's performance of "Annie Get Your Gun" follows the true story of sharpshooter Annie Oakley's life and love affair with fellow marksman Frank Butler.

  • Arts + Culture
The nearly 10-mile long Legacy Trail stretches from just south of the city of Sarasota to the city of Venice and is the largest public recreation project ever constructed in Sarasota County.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • April 10, 2014
Weather Channel to showcase Legacy Trail

The Legacy Trail will take center stage on a nationally televised show Friday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"The Table" shows at RIAF through Oct. 18.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 17, 2014
RIAF REVIEW: 'The Table'

Ringling International Arts Festival runs through Oct. 18.

  • Arts + Culture
"The Procuress" by Han Van Meegeren is a forgery of Johannes Vermeer.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 21, 2014
The Ringling opens "Intent to Deceive"

"Intent to Deceive: Fakes and Forgeries in the Art World" curated by Collete Loll opens this week. The exhibit challenges perceptions of authenticity and points to the serious problem art fraud poses for museums and dealers. It opens May 23 and runs through Aug. 3, at The Ringling Museum of Art.

  • Arts + Culture
Denise Howell and Ashley McCormick
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • October 16, 2013
Three sisters start brain cancer charity

Sisters Jill Vedder, Denise Howell and Ashley McCormick and their mom, Amy Syrear, formed Babes Against Brain Cancer, a charity that focuses on helping people with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM).

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Siesta Key Crystal Classic brings 30,000 to 50,000 visitors to Siesta Key each year.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • November 15, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BETS: Chalk Festival and Crystal Classic

Two of Sarasota's most loved outdoor art events return.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jen Blanco Lakewood Ranch sophomore midfielder Felipe Dangond battles a Fort Myers defender for possession in the first half.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 5, 2014
Mustang Magic

With players 100% healthy, the Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team is peaking at the right time.

  • East County
  • Sports
Maggie Poppoon, 6, a visitor from Texas, examines stone items at the market.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 3, 2024
Visitors enjoy locally made items and the outdoors at farmers market

The market offered a wide range of items, including jewelry, crafts and foods.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Mosquito Management patrols the entire county with a full-time crew of 20 and 11 more seasonal workers, treating for larvae and adult populations.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 17, 2023
Mosquito-borne illness warning issued for Sarasota County

A single case of West Nile Virus has been confirmed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although they did not arrive in time for the costume contest, Noel, Misty, Olivia and Tico, who belong to Flora Rodriguez of Tampa, drew attention from guests.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 4, 2024
Costume contest raises awareness for pet charities

"My Furry Valentine" brought together the community for a showcase of local pet rescues and vendors.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cellist Steve Kramer and violinist Levi Mitze-Circiumaru
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • March 8, 2024
Award-winning concert cellist plays at The Education Center

Cellist Steve Kramer and Levi Mitze-Circiumaru, renowned violinist, perform a classical music concert.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Participants of the Citizens Academy visit the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department for one of the sessions.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2025
Citizens Academy enrollment open for Longboat Key's 2026 season

Eight sessions cover aspects of town government, beginning in January.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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