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Twelve-year-old Ryan Sforzo has been playing attack and midfield for the Monsters Lacrosse Academy for the past six years.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 22, 2016
On the road to excellence

Out-of-Door Academy student splits his time between travel lacrosse and baseball.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sharon Stewart loves to mix colors and textures to create new looks for clients.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 8, 2016
Black belt in fashion

Fashion consultant shows good will with series of seminars.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 27, 2022
Sarasota Hospital Board Northern District, Seat 2: Victor Rohe

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Teachers Linda Scherpf, Wendy Schneider and Cinda Byrd dig out a fossilized turtle during an archeological dig in Nebraska, this summer.  Courtesy photos.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 15, 2012
Willis teachers 'dig in' to learning

Three teachers from Willis Elementary School went on an archeological dig this summer with the South Florida Museum. Now, they will use what they learned in their classrooms.

  • East County
  • News
Kent, Brion and Danielle Whitley.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 1, 2016
After tumultuous start, Riverview basketball senior finds stability, success

With his family supporting him, he worked hard and earned a scholarship to North Carolina-Wilmington.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 5, 2011
News Briefs

Planning Board reappointments on hold; Citizen sits during City Commission prayer; and Rep. Buchanan praises Osama bin Laden killing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The downtown Sarasota Veterans Day parade is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday morning at Main Street and Osprey Avenue.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 10, 2014
Street, office closures planned for Veterans Day

In honor of the holiday, most city and county facilities will be closed Tuesday. Several street closures are scheduled for downtown Sarasota's Veterans Day parade.

  • Sarasota
  • News
CDD 1
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 27, 2013
Lakewood Ranch CDD Wrap Up

Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 and the Inter-District Authority Board met Nov. 21, at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, for their regular meetings.

  • East County
  • News
A young hawk follows the author around the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, east of Naples.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2016
Moving childhood back outdoors

In the last 20 years, childhood has moved indoors.

  • Health
Lakewood Ranch junior Angelo LaFrese gives the bicep curls his all during a voluntary workout.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 11, 2018
High school weight rooms reflect changes in philosophy, scale

Lakewood Ranch, Braden River high school football reflect changes that have taken place in the weight room over the last 20 years. Mustangs coach Chris Culton, strength coach Graham Anderson and BRHS strength coach Richard Lansky dish on the changes.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 13, 2010
Eager participants race to Longboat triathlon

Approximately 200 people have registered for the first Coldwell Banker Longboat Key Triathlon and Duathlon, which will take place Sunday, Oct. 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ashley Baker and Joy Loos produce and package their soaps at home. Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • July 17, 2014
YOUR NEIGHBOR | Ashley Baker and Joy Loos

The smell of handmade soap wafts from Joy Loos' kitchen, where she and her daughter, Ashley Baker, make soap for their company, Ashjoi All Natural Soaps.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Grand Parakeet Riverboat Casino & Hotel is slated to open in 2018.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 30, 2017
APRIL FOOLS: Is Siesta Key feeling lucky?

A riverboat gambling concept is slated for a canal on the barrier island. Officials say it will be a win-win for residents and tourists.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Randy Langley
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 21, 2018
The Langley dilemma

Town Commission candidate Randy Langley knew his criminal past would be resurrected. But it’s 30 years old. How relevant is it?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Carolyn Michel
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 20, 2020
'Mango Queen' can't explain her crop, but she's happy to share

As long as she’s lived in her St. Armands Key house, Carolyn Michel has reaped the benefits of the mango trees out front.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Barry Nicholson of Reverend Barry & Funktastic Soul Featuring the Hellacious Horns performed during the 2015 Giving Hunger The Blues.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 8, 2016
Giving Hunger the Blues relocates to Van Wezel

The block party will become a bayfront event with three stages to showcase 20 musical acts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 27, 2022
East County weather page photo: October 27

John Colon captured this photo of a black-bellied whistling duck up in a tree at University Park Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 1, 2009
Transients rarely serve time, nor pay for crimes

Sarasota's habitual offenders, mainly transients, usually escape time in jail. And, when fined, they don't pay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 6, 2022
Nighttime Gulfstream roundabout work scheduled for next week

Overnight construction activities at the U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue roundabout project are scheduled for May 8-12.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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