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The Lakewood Ranch High boys and girls track teams swept the Manatee County Varsity Championships March 25.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 1, 2015
High 5 Moments

Top moments in sports this week.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 20, 2014
ODA wins preseason opener

The Out-of-Door Academy defeated Southeast 25-20, 25-8, 28-26 in its preseason opener Aug. 19.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 30, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High senior Nicole Grant and the rest of the Lady Mustangs celebrate following their Manatee County Volleyball Championship Sept. 27.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 29, 2014
Lady Mustangs win county crown

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team went undefeated to win the Manatee County Volleyball Championship Sept. 26 and Sept. 27, at Braden River High.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 14, 2014
Lady Blazers prevail in five

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team came back to beat The Out-of-Door Academy 11-25, 25-19, 28-26, 22-25, 15-9 in non-district action Oct. 13.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 30, 2013
Just the Stats

This week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Rabbi Jonathon Katz, the Revs. Mark Bernthal, Vincent Carroll, Bruce Porter and David Danner
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • November 25, 2013
Give thanks at Interfaith Service

The 33rd annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service will begin at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26, at Christ Church of Longboat Key, 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Joe Casey performs in "Blue Suede Shoes." Photo by Matthew Holler
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 11, 2017
'Blue Suede Shoes' steps back into rock history at FST

The latest Florida Studio Theatre cabaret production tells the first chapter of rock 'n' roll.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 1, 2010
Building permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Aug. 20 through Aug. 26, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Debbie Lamb and Brenda Becker exchange business cards Wednesday, Sept. 26 at Sarasota Chamber of Commerce’s Power Hour at Tommy Bahama.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • September 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SCC Power Hour at Tommy Bahama

The Sarasota Chamber of Commerce had 65 people attend their Power Hour event Wednesday, Sept. 26 at Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Claudia Benz and Sheree Cade paint a bench.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • January 27, 2013
Parrot Heads Paint Save Our Seabirds

Members of the Sarasota Bay Parrot Head Club gave Save Our Seabirds a tropical makeover, Saturday, Jan. 26. The group painted benches and walls in bright colors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Damian Bruns, 2, stayed close to his mom.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Boo Fest

East County families on Oct. 26 flocked to Lakewood Ranch Main Street for a night of thrills, candy and family fun as Lakewood Ranch Community Activities hosted its annual Boo Fest event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The girls team readies for a game of “stay-in-your-chair” volleyball.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bible Baptist VBS

Children 'buzzed' in excitement June 23 through June 26, as Bible Baptist Church hosted its "Bee Attidudes" themed Vacation Bible School.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Bob Delaney |
  • September 2, 2009
NBA referee recounts Iraq excursion

The Lakewood Ranch resident spent 10 days talking about post-traumatic stress disorder to soldiers in Iraq.

  • East County
  • News
File Photo. Kim and Cecil Calloway renew their vows during the Say 'I do' Again ceremony Feb. 14 on Siesta Key Beach.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 11, 2016
Sarasota calendar 2.11.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Feb. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Easter bunny. Photo courtesy of Mary Del Pup.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 13, 2020
Even the Easter bunny wears a mask

The Easter bunny visited Seaplace residents while taking pandemic precautions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Members of the Longboat Key Fire Association visited Oak Park School to pass out teddy bears. Courtesy photo.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 4, 2018
Fire Association tops nice list

The Longboat Key Fire Association adopted Oak Park School this year, and even paid a visit with fireman Santa Claus.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rick Scott talking to a group of Freshman at Sarasota Military Academy.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 17, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Gov. Scott visits Sarasota Military Academy

Rick Scott talking to a group of Freshman at Sarasota Military Academy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Larry Thompson has served as president of Ringling College of Art and Design since 1999.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2025
Ringling College president announces retirement plans

Larry Thompson will continue to serve through the 2025-26 academic year, planning to step down in May 2026.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Keely Carney |
  • February 1, 2012
Elijah Wood Comes to Town

Elijah Wood Comes to Town

  • Arts + Culture
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