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USRowing Olympic hopeful Michalina Fili practices rowing at Nathan Benderson Park. Excluding athletes who are training for the Olympics, very few rowers are coming to Nathan Benderson Park this winter. (Courtesy of SANCA)
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 27, 2021
Olympic Trials return to Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota to spark competitive thrills

While it won't be as significant as the previous Trials in terms of economic impact, having the Olympic rowers train and compete in Sarasota will offer a boost during the pandemic.

  • East County
  • News
Alexis Aker, 14, Kristi Aker and Wyatt Aker, 12, want to show people there are families affected by drunk driving.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • November 14, 2018
Victims of drunk drivers tell their stories in East County

Mothers Against Drunk Driving hopes to put a face to the tragedies.

  • East County
  • News
River Club's Mona Jain is one of four Florida women to come up with the idea for the book.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 5, 2015
East County woman spearheads women's book project

The author even features River Club's Mona Jain as a historical figure.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Observer readers weigh in on current issues and events.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Roy Tetrick III got the call on the mound for the Braden River Little League Majors division All-Stars June 29.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 30, 2016
District 26 All-Stars slug way to titles

Lakewood Ranch held off Braden River to win the Majors division All-Star championship July 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
Longboat Fire Rescue's south station
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 3, 2018
Temporary home needed during firehouse rebuild

Fire station replacement and renovation will begin in early 2019

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Charter Review Board will meet at the Sarasota County Administrative Center tonight to discuss the process by which members are appointed to the Charter Review Board.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 28, 2016
Charter Review Board to review elected positions

The Sarasota County Review Board is slated to discuss the process by which members are appointed to the board at tonight’s meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The tentative budget for fiscal year 2017 shows plans to construct a permanent restroom at Bay Island Park.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 17, 2016
County plans bathrooms for Siesta Key park

The tentative budget for fiscal year 2017 shows the addition of restrooms to Nora Patterson Bay Island Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Carol Cohen and Barb Standich
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • March 3, 2019
Sarasota Farmers Market boogies down Lemon Avenue

The "Taste of the Market — Sunday Night Fever" raised money for the market.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Wolverton shows off his ring and other Oklahoma Sooner memorabilia.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 20, 2016
A Sooners ring...60 years later

Woody Wolverton's new national championship ring brings the University of Oklahoma's back-to-back victories full circle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Point of Rocks is known for its coral rock bed and snorkeling opportunities. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 16, 2015
Siesta resident says sand loss is a point of concern

Salvatore Russo, a part-time resident who lives near beach access 13 on Siesta Key, is concerned with the rate of erosion at the southernmost spit of sand connected to the public beach.

  • Sarasota
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Annemarie Graff of Bank OZK and LWRBA CEO Heather Kasten put some sweat equity into Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 10, 2018
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance volunteers stack up against the best

Hay maze at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota among the nonprofits helped by the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance.

  • East County
  • News
The town's Linley Street boat ramp was closed at the same time Manatee County closed its county-operated ramps.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 2, 2020
Linley Street boat ramp shut down

Commercial fishermen can use the boat ramp on Coquina Beach, the town announced.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Su Byron |
  • November 19, 2020
Art and About: Area art is back!

Things still might look a little different, but as we have learned, art will find a way. Here are selections to enjoy in the upcoming months.

  • LWR Life
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2020
Manatee County Court Judge Group 4: Christopher Pratt

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
"Shelfie" — the new selfie
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • July 16, 2014
Hot Flash: Shelfie - the new selfie

There is another category taking over Instagram posts - the 'shelfie.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 20, 2019
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: 5005 Gulf of Mexico Drive

The Longboat Key Garden Club home tour runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2019
East County weather page photo: April 18

Chris Kean took this photo of a newborn fawn sleeping in his back yard March 26 in the Lake Club of Lakewood Ranch. The mother doe came the next night to nurse and take her away to a new hiding spot. The fawn has since been seen by other neighbors.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The State Street garage is nearing completion, but you won't be able to park in it for another two weeks.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 7, 2015
State Street parking garage opening delayed, again

The city has announced another multi-week delay for the opening of the State Street garage, pushing back the completion of the project until the week of July 20.

  • Sarasota
  • News
 Ron McCarty
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 11, 2016
Keeper of Cà d'Zan

Keeping one of Sarasota’s most beautiful landmarks in shape is no small task. Meet the man, who for the last 35 years, has worked to preserve a piece of art history.

  • Arts + Culture
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