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ODA senior corner infielder Desmond Lindsay was drafted by the New York Mets with the 53rd pick.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 9, 2015
Mets draft ODA slugger

The Out-of-Door Academy senior corner infielder Desmond Lindsay was selected by the New York Mets with the 53rd pick in Major League Baseball’s First Year Player Draft, which began June 8.

  • East County
  • Sports
Community workshop for Sports Page relocation
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 14, 2013
May 14: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: City of Sarasota runoff election ends tonight; Community workshop for Sports Page relocation; Pension plans top workshop agenda; IDA to adopt core values

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2012
Veterans group forges into East County

A local non-profit that helps remedy high levels of veteran unemployment nationwide is seeking the public's support.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 16, 2016
Pig carcasses cause Sarasota traffic backup

Interstate-75 was backed up near its intersection with Fruitville Road due to a truck dumping pig carcasses on the roadway, according to social media posts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 29, 2018
Sarasota Ballet dancers Logan Learned and Kristianne Kleine announce retirement

The principal and first soloist will leave the company after the end of the 2017-2018 season in April.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 14, 2012
Neighbors: Leo Rojas

This local chocolatier's creations are catching the attention of his sweet-toothed neighbors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 30, 2020
Event cancellations, postponements due to coronavirus concerns

This list will be updated regularly.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rudy Vazmina won four golds at the National Senior Games. Photo courtesy Rudy Vazmina.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 27, 2019
Sarasota swimmer wins four National Senior Games golds

Sarasota swimmer Rudy Vazmina wins four National Senior Games golds in Albuquerque, N.M.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Tom Smith, Kenny Barr, Chip Harris and Ted Smith
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 10, 2014
Kenny Barr receives TideWell Honors pin

Sarasota resident and veteran Kenny Barr received the TideWell Honors pin for his service in the United States Air Force Thursday, April 10, at Marina Tower Condo.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 10, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • April 9, 2013
Obituary: Sanford Milter

Sanford Milter, 93, of Sarasota died April 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bambi Forristall, Maribeth Phillips, Robert Eddie Dominguez and Kathy Martella helped to make the Community Shoe Box Drive and Reception a success.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 5, 2018
Meals on Wheels Plus holds Shoe Box Drive & Reception

Meals on Wheels fundraiser at the Lake Club's Grande Clubhouse will provide more than 1,500 homebound seniors with holiday cheer.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Maria Micelli and her fifth-grade son, Christian Micelli snap a quick picture before Christian Micelli keeps jogging around the track during the walkathon.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • September 28, 2018
Lakewood Ranch students put best foot forward

Willis Elementary hosts its annual Walkathon fundraising event.

  • East County
  • News
Michael Durham plays Superhot VR on the HTC Vive.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 25, 2019
Sarasota bar puts the reality in virtual reality

Sarasota bar Escape Reality Downtown puts the reality in virtual reality.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
SMA Board of Directors Treasurer Capt. Fred Derr presens former SMA Prep Head of Schools Phillip Eddy with a ceremonial saber Aug. 2, 2014.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 2, 2016
Sarasota Military Academy lawsuit heads to court

A special magistrate on Thursday heard the first arguments of a lawsuit filed by former Sarasota Military Academy Prep Head of School Phillip Eddy against his former employer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 10, 2010
Advocacy group endorses candidates

The Manatee Coalition for Responsible Government recently announced its endorsement of two candidates in the local county commission race.

  • East County
  • News
The pigs at the Manatee County Fair had plenty of room, the motorists trying to get there ... not so much.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 21, 2019
Not so fair traffic on way to Manatee County Fair

East County Observer columnist Jay Heater talks about a bad traffic day on the way to the Manatee County Fair.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Mira Khazanchi shows off a Barkin Beanie hat modeled by her dog, Flossy. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 11, 2018
Hats off to Lakewood Ranch student entrepreneur

ODA student focuses business, crafting skills toward charity.

  • East County
  • News
Nichole Peal’s favorite spot in the garden – “I like this spot because it’s the brightest. This trellis took forever to paint but it’s so beautiful here and I love the dwarf pentas.”
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • September 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Local Girl Scout Revives Butterfly Garden

Local Girl Scout, Nichole Peal, was awarded The Gold Award Tuesday, Sept. 10, at Plymouth Harbor for her efforts with reviving its butterfly garden.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 22, 2018
Mote and SciGirls team up to peak STEM interest

An all-girls camp will run at Mote from July 2 to July 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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