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Kierra Hutson paints a ceramic aquarium decoration at World Oceans Day on June 3, 2017, at Mote Aquarium. File Photo
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 6, 2019
Sarasota organizations to host World Oceans Day celebrations

Mote Marine Lab and various others will hold beach cleanups, show documentaries and offer informational activities through the day.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota High football team celebrates following its 41-14 victory over Lakewood Ranch Nov. 1.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota High Football vs. Lakewood Ranch

The Sarasota High football team captured the Class 7A-District 10 tittle with a 41-14 victory over Lakewood Ranch Nov. 1. With the win, the Sailors clinched a berth in the playoffs for the first time since 2007.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy Mote Marine Laboratory Ruth DeLynn was a volunteer and adjunct scientist at Mote for more than 30 years.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 23, 2014
Ruth DeLynn was backbone of Mote collection

Ruth DeLynn, 87, was known as 'The Bone Lady' and the force behind the Ruth DeLynn Cetacean Osteological Collection.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy rendering A selection committee will review four town center proposals at a public meeting Aug. 21 at Longboat Key Town Hall.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2014
News Briefs

Committee to review town center proposals; Katharine the shark heads east toward Daytona Beach

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Vice Mayor Ed Zunz cuts the ribbon on the new Chase branch with Chamber members and Chase staff.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 2, 2018
Longboat Chase Bank branch officially open

The branch is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tres ceviches at Inkanto
  • By June LeBell |
  • April 2, 2014
Tidbites

A new Peruvian restaurant and Cooking for a Cause.

  • Arts + Culture
Braden River coach Don Purvis was pleased with the way his team kept fighting throughout a tough district season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 9, 2011
Venice ends Braden River's dreams of a postseason run

After an emotional win two weeks ago, the Braden River High football team was unable to relive some of that magic as the host Pirates fell to Venice 49-7 in the Class 7A-District 10 finale for both teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
Town leaders are hesitant to alter the basic layout of Bayfront Park for new tennis courts.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • September 20, 2019
Longboat Key Commissioners reconsider the pickleball question

Town leaders debate potential locations and timing for new courts for both tennis and pickleball.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 14, 2018
Seal the Unicorp deal

As the Town Commission sits for the final approval of the Unicorp plan to redevelop the Colony, the nitpicking continues. Commissioners: For the good of all, please don’t capitulate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Phayre family submitted a Nintendo-inspired video called "The Super Phayre Family."
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2011
Primrose dancers need your votes

Two families from Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch have entered videos in the Primrose School and Children's Miracle Network Family Dance-off competition, and they need your votes.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
William Thomas completed the firefighter's combat challenge in three minutes and 25 seconds.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • March 27, 2019
Future firefighters honored at Manatee Technical College

MTC honors six students during its Fire Academy graduation

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 1, 2009
Braden River cruises in semifinal

The Braden River High School baseball team cruised to a 9-1 victory over the DeSoto County Bulldogs in the Class 4A District 10 semifinal Thursday in Sebring.

  • East County
  • Sports
Scott Hopes
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 19, 2018
Manatee County School Board District 4: Scott Hopes

After 2017 appointment, Hopes seeks full term.

  • East County
  • News
A 2019 version of the master plan notes a band shell and lawn with a seating capacity of 19,000, which makes it comparable to the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheater, pictured here, just outside Tampa.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • November 21, 2019
Strike up the band

Early plans have arisen for a ‘concert’-type venue in Lakewood Ranch. What it will look like and when — or if — it gets built are questions that remain.

  • LWR Life
Instructor Luis Javier Fuentes Bermúdez de Castro previously danced for Ballet Nacional de Cuba, Prodanza Dance Company and Joburg Ballet. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 18, 2018
Sarasota Cuban Ballet School intensive instructors preserve national legacy

The four faculty members leading the 2018 Sarasota Cuban Ballet School summer intensive each bring something different to the same Cuban ballet school method.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 26, 2010
MPO plan calls for more roundabouts

The long-range transportation plan for the entirety of Tamiami Trail through Sarasota County could place four more roundabouts in north Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by Nolan Peterson The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to renourish 1.6 miles of Lido Beach.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 20, 2014
The Army Corps sounds off on dredge backlash

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers representatives say their intentions have been unfairly represented in the debate swirling around a proposed project to mine Big Pass for Lido Beach sand.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The One-Act Play Festival runs from Nov. 1-4. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 24, 2018
One-Act Odysseys take center stage at Glenridge Performing Arts Center

Theatre Odyssey’s inaugural one-act festival spurs the creation of Inventive plays and celebrates the power of short-form

  • Arts + Culture
"I'm just lucky to say I've competed in the Miss Florida Pageant," East County resident Ellie Ohlman said. "There are so many amazing women who have held that title."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 11, 2012
East County queen hits the stage at Miss Florida Pageant

Miss Florida Pageant contestant and East County resident Ellie Ohlman returned from St. Pete with a great experience and 43 new friends.

  • East County
  • News
Proponents of roundabouts on U.S. 41 point to the new roundabout at Five Points as an example of how the circles create a welcoming feel.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 3, 2013
LOOKING AHEAD: Roundabouts

By mid-summer, roundabout proponents say funding should be in place for eight of 10 multi-lane roundabouts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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