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  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • November 7, 2013
Return with honor

Three area veterans reflect on their military service, the challenges of transitioning to civilian life and the how lessons from war shaped their lives in peace.

  • Sarasota
  • News
YMCA instructor Courtney Yost works with East County's Hudson Richardson.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 17, 2019
Water safety course grows in popularity at Lakewood Ranch YMCA

Free water safety course grows in popularity at Lakewood Ranch YMCA

  • East County
  • News
Two couches at the Starbucks at  Main Street Lakewood Ranch burned. The July 1 fire caused an estimated $30,000 in damages.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 12, 2017
No more patience for Main Street miscreants

Merchants hope new policy leads to better behavior by children on Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Steve Whidden |
  • November 29, 2009
Professional Golf Tips 101

Rosedale Director of Instruction and PGA Professional Steve Whidden offers tips for improving your game.

  • East County
  • Sports
James and Misdee Miller put their hard work and money into keeping the Sarasota Polo Club alive in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 5, 2019
Owners have more goals at Sarasota Polo Club

James and Misdee Miller thrilled with public's support after first season keeping the Sarasota Polo Club alive in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Alex DiMare. Photo by Jen Blanco.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 1, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 03.01.17

East County High 5 Moments: 03.01.17

  • East County
  • Sports
"A predator will break the egg open and eat the yoke, but leave the baby," said Holly West.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • July 11, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Flippered Friends

Mote Marine Laboratory's Holly West washes a baby sea turtle that was brought in after a coyote attacked its nest July 10. Sea turtles face a variety of predators while they're nesting, but Mote strives to help them by caring for any wounds, administering antibiotics and releasing them off shore when they're strong enough.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • July 25, 2018
Longboat to prepare sea level rise action plan

Longboat Key has hired consultants to assess the town's infrastructure and determine what it can do over the next few decades to mitigate the impacts of sea level rise.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Junior Jordan Schmucker earned the win on the mound for Sarasota Christian.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 20, 2016
Blazers bound for title game

Sarasota Christian will play Seacrest Country Day for the Class 2A-District 6 championship April 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
This Hong Kong Chicken meal is just one of more than 60 offerings of pre-made meals by Fitlife Foods. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 18, 2017
Fitlife Foods coming to University Parkway area

The prepared food company will make its debut in the Sarasota region with a new location in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Lee Wetherington Homes broke ground on the new Solivita model in the Haddington neighborhood in Country Club East at Lakewood Ranch. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Lee Wetherington Homes sales double in 2012; Willis A. Smith Construction named construction manager; South Manatee Business Coalition adds board member; Lee Wetherington Homes breaks ground on new model

  • East County
  • 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
LaRose didn't intend to become a translator.  She anticipated having a career in marketing or public relations.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 22, 2019
Irina LaRose translates languages, helps bring people together

Since 1993, LaRose has worked as a Russian language translator. Her work has brought to Russia and around the U.S. to help clients.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Siesta Key Resort & Suites property last sold for $2.8 million in 1996.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 17, 2017
Siesta Key hotel sells for $9.7 million

A group including Siesta property investor Michael Holderness acquired the Siesta Beach Resort & Suites in the Village this week.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 22, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 11, 2015
Lady Blazers sweep Lady Panthers

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team improved to 6-1 on the season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
City Parking Manager Mark Lyons will present formal plans for parking maters to city commissioners Tuesday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 5, 2016
City Commission to vet parking meter plans

The Sarasota City Commission on Tuesday, will decide whether to direct staff to pursue buying 458 parking meters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
(John McGuire) Preserve Longboat Vice President Tom Meurer speaks at a PAC event in March.
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 12, 2017
Former PAC devoted to thwarting Colony referendum is ‘alive and well’

Preserve Longboat Inc. is now working as a community group.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
(John McGuire) On April 3, Clair became the newest addition to the Town Commission.
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 12, 2017
New Longboat Commissioner Randy Clair shares his priorities

On April 3, Clair became the newest addition to the Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chris Kempton is the new head coach of the Out-of-Door Academy football team. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 26, 2018
ODA names new high school football coach

The Out-of-Door Academy is promoting defensive coordinator Chris Kempton to head football coach following Ken Sommers' resignation.

  • East County
  • Sports
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