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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 24, 2009
Sprinkle, Sprinkle Little Star

Standing just 5-foot-3, Lakewood Ranch High running back Markus Fultz, known to his teammates as Sprinkle, has more heart, grit and determination than players twice his size.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2010
SPORTS BRIEFS 09.16.10

The Lakewood Ranch High School swim team will host a Parents Night Out fundraiser from 7:30-9:30 p.m., Sept. 22, at McCurdy's Comedy Theatre, 3333 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy photo. Marni Mount participated in an archaeological dig in the Beit Guvrin caves outside of Jerusalem.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 17, 2015
Holy Land adventure

Members of Temple-Emanu-El make a trip to Israel.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • October 18, 2018
Harvest House opens community's first homeless youth drop-in center

Harvest House held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and dedication for homeless drop-in center for young adults ages 16-24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 14, 2016
Sarasota pedestrian injured in hit-and-run

The pedestrian has been charged with failing to yield to traffic.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 17, 2015
Your candidate: Gene Jaleski

Gene Jaleski campaign materials won't be seen this election, but his voice will be heard.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Max Goldner enjoys the beach on Long Island but is currently prohibited by town codes from visiting Longboat Key’s beaches.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 21, 2011
Committee to sniff out dog beach issues

The Longboat Key Town Commission agreed that a committee should discuss ways to compromise on allowing dogs to access a small section of the island's beaches.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
James Kangas shares a picture of a young version of himself outside a B-17 turret. Kangas wore a wired full-body electric suit and gloves to fight off below-zero temperatures in the turret.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 30, 2013
Memorable experience: James Kangas

James Kangas, an 87-year-old World War II 8th Air Force veteran and former ball turret gunner, relived his time in the belly of a B-17 at the Wings of Freedom Tour.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Barbara Driscoll and Janet R. Tolbert
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 24, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Opera Guild

The Sarasota Opera guild kicked off the upcoming season with its first meeting on Oct. 18. There are over 550 members of the guild and they have around 23 events a year. At this particular meeting, members from the Sarasota Youth Opera performed selections from its upcoming opera, 'Little Nemo in Slumberland.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 25, 2017
Residents react to 'Siesta Key' reality show

While a vocal majority are worried about the show's potential impact on the Key, a strong few have compelling arguments in favor of the show.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
"Hairspray" runs through Feb. 3. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 18, 2019
The beat goes on and the underdogs win in The Players Centre’s 'Hairspray'

This high-energy production of one of America's most beloved musicals is a fun nod to pre-Beatles American rock ‘n’ roll.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 19, 2011
Firefighter lodges complaint

A Longboat Key firefighter filed a complaint against five town officials Dec. 29, alleging that they interfered with the Firefighters Pension Board and stalled a forensic investigation of the pension plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 25, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.25.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Commissioner Charles Hines suggested the county should revise its meeting procedures to prevent public comment periods from pushing back other agenda items.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 6, 2018
County considers public comment changes

In response to activist groups speaking at commission meetings, officials want to establish guidelines for public input.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Marcelo Gomes. Photo courtesy of Vutti Photography.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 24, 2017
American Ballet Theatre principal Marcelo Gomes to perform with Sarasota Ballet

Gomes will perform in ‘The Two Pigeons,’ during Sarasota Ballet’s ‘A Tribute to Ashton.’

  • Arts + Culture
Residents of historic Cortez Village are worried that a 65-foot fixed span will destroy the ambiance of the fishing village — in part because of the land the state will require through eminent domain (outlined in red).
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 31, 2019
Cortez's 30-year war

Anna Maria die-hards are continuing their battle to stop a fixed-span bridge. From a practical, macro and economic standpoint, the fixed span makes sense. But then there’s that old commitment.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Saraiah Walkes.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 24, 2017
Top-five 2016-2017 East County high school moments

Plenty of state titles, plenty of "not quite."

  • East County
  • Sports
Nicholas Cavanaugh, 2nd grade, Marie Paolantonio and Alexandra Cavanaugh, 3rd grade
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Grandfriends Day

Students at Out-of-Door Academy had fun performing and showing their "grandfriends" around the school campus, Friday, Feb. 10.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Chargers' Karsyn Robbins, 7, had the honor of carrying the game ball on the field.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 2, 2016
Despite deluge, Premier Sports Campus hosts big night in new stadium

United States U-17 women's national team prevails 5-2 over Venezuela.

  • East County
  • News
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