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ODA senior Lisa Hoffman drives to the hoop in the first half. Photos by Jason Clary
  • By Jason Clary |
  • February 10, 2015
ODA's playoff run ends prematurely Fort Myers

Out-of-Door Academy girls basketball coach Jamie Roberts expects ODA to return to the playoffs.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 6, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: October 6

Becky Edwards captured this sunset photo on Siesta Key public beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 6, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: October 6

Robin Carlstein captured an incoming storm over Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Town Clerk Trish Shinkle administers the oath of office to commissioners Mike Haycock, George Spoll and Jack Daly.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 19, 2019
Spoll, Zunz again voted into Longboat Key leadership roles

Haycock sworn in as latest Town Commission takes shape.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Vince Sellers Jr. looks to have a big game versus Venice Sept. 2.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 1, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top Sarasota area sporting events.

  • East County
  • Sports
The property is covered in trees and wetlands and has access to the Braden River.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 1, 2016
Developer scraps 32-home Manatee County project

According to developer Pat Neal, the required approvals would take too much time to secure.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eduardo Anaya |
  • August 6, 2012
PREEN & CHIC: TALK PRETTY TO ME

PREEN & CHIC: TALK PRETTY TO ME

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 24, 2020
Commissioners discuss single-member districts, future of county elections

After the 2020 elections, commissioners want to gauge public opinion on single-member districts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2010
Laughter is the best medicine

Girls from Lakewood Ranch-based Brownie Girl Scout Troop 554 are sharing the gift of laughter with children in hospitals throughout Florida through a special community service project called For Your Funny Bone.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 5, 2012
Delve into 12: Beach Improvements

The nation's No. 1 beach is scheduled for a major facelift starting this summer, but the work could disrupt annual events.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2011
Our View: Sell Payne Park

The city of Sarasota is working diligently on a marketing and spending plan to get people to Payne Park, an underutilized city facility. In fact, the city is looking at many ways to attract people to the park, which since its opening four years ago has been a disappointment.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sebastian Aguirre hopes to get his 100 butterfly time under 50 seconds.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 18, 2017
Mustangs boys swimmer a state title threat in the 100 butterfly

The Lakewood Ranch junior got international experience while representing Colombia.

  • East County
  • Sports
The free route started in March 2017, and covers Beach Road and Midnight Pass Road from Siesta Village to Turtle Beach Park.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • February 21, 2018
Breeze Trolley aims for continued success

With its first year almost reaching 250,000 riders, SCAT plans to firm up a three-year contract for trolley operations.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Peyton Gray, a kindergartener, dances back to his seat after winning the All-Pro Dad Breakfast raffle for a t-shirt.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 12, 2015
Willis Elementary students and dads bond at final All Pro Dad Breakfast

Students said why they thought their dads were cool, and fathers described their proudest moments.

  • East County
  • Schools
The Manatee County School Board may choose to end Superintendent Rick Mills' career with the district earlier than his July 31 retirement date.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 12, 2015
Manatee County School Board might end Mills' contract early

The Manatee County School District, School Board, might end Superintendent Rick Mills' contract early, after he announced his plan to retire, effective July 31, 2015

  • East County
  • News
Photo by Jack Cooper, graphic by Observer Media Group
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 9, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 10

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Carol Ricks, principal of Myakka City Elementary School, celebrates after being told  by district employee Annette Codelia that she is the Principal of the Year. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 9, 2022
Myakka City Elementary leader named Manatee Principal of the Year

Carol Ricks now will be considered for the Florida Department of Education's Principal of the Year award.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 30, 2022
Mote Marine celebrates moment with Oceanic Evening

The annual fundraiser was held Oct. 29.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2013
Our View: It's 'code blue' in Manatee

When a patient goes into cardiac arrest or suffers extensive trauma, teams of cardiac or trauma doctors and nurses converge in a Code Blue rush. There is an extraordinary sense of urgency and intensity as all available resources are brought to bear to save or stabilize the patient.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Lynne Short and Izzy wear matching pirate costumes.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 20, 2023
Bird Key dogs fundraise for Nate's Honor Animal Rescue

The event raised over $4,000 to go to Nate's capital campaign. The rescue is seeking $10 million to expand their facility.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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