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Courtesy photo. The Miss Manatee Softball 8U All-Star team has posted a 24-2 record and won all five of its USSSA tournaments since it formed during the summer.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 6, 2013
Undefeated all-stars

The Miss Manatee Softball 8U All-Star team will compete in the Florida South State Championships Nov. 9 and Nov. 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
The community room features new furnishings and antique furnishings, in addition to floors, windows and doors that were restored from the original residence. The stairs outside will eventually be removed.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 16, 2014
Villa Am Meer nears new era

With the restoration of the 79-year-old Villa Am Meer residence almost complete, developers prepare to begin construction of the new Aria project, developers prepare to begin construction of the luxury 16-unit Aria project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 22, 2018
An alternative for the arts

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall could find a home at the Sarasota Fairgrounds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Manatee Babe Ruth 15U All-Star team will travel to Ocala to compete in the state championship July 12 to July 15 after winning the District 15 championship. Courtesy photos.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 11, 2012
Local baseball teams win district championships

The Manatee Cal Ripken 8U, 9U and 11U All-Star teams, the Manatee Babe Ruth 15U All-Star team and the Sarasota Cal Ripken 8U All-Star team all won District 15 championships two weeks ago for a chance to advance to the Southeast Regional Tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 4, 2011
Cops Corner 05.05.11

Unknown subject(s) entered the truck via its unlocked door and removed a cellular phone and a car charger. The total value of the stolen items is $120.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Brody Wiseman. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 2, 2020
Interim Sarasota coach plans on continuing culture rebuild

Brody Wiseman is keeping things on the same trajectory.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Members of Gardeners Out East executive board — Brenda Morris, Trevor Cramer, Carol Edwards, Mary Auger, Eileen Amesbury and Carolyn Lowry-Nation. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 27, 2014
New garden club group sprouts in East County

More green thumbs are joining the garden club scene in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Tony Revolori and Saoirse Ronan in "The Grand Budapest Hotel."
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 7, 2020
Hinge Blog: Keep your hands off my lobby boy!

"The Grand Budapest Hotel" and "Wedding Crashers" are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Jay Romine, now the director of the MTC Law Enforcement Academy, is headed to the Florida Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 11, 2020
Law Enforcement Officers' Hall of Fame inducts Bradenton man

Mill Creek's Jay Romine will be honored for his 41-year career in law enforcement in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Walter Pawlowski takes a swing with the help of a SoloRider at Sarasota Adaptive Golf.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 28, 2019
Tatum Ridge program helps individuals with challenges find their game again

A Tatum Ridge Golf Club program, Adaptive Golf Sarasota, helps impaired golfers find their game again

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The state's move into phase three allows bars and restaurants to open at full capacity, restricting local governments’ capacity to institute more stringent regulations.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 1, 2020
Sarasota officials, businesses navigate phase three reopening

The state has lifted most COVID-19 capacity regulations, causing local leaders to readjust their approach to managing the health challenge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Patty McBride,  here with her dog Honey, says volunteering at Southeastern Guide Dogs keeps her active physically and mentally.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 8, 2019
Longboat resident helps furry friends in spare time

When Patty McBride retired, she wanted to stay busy, so she started volunteering with Southeastern Guide Dogs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • April 27, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: A prescription for trouble

Police reports from around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The city has sought a development partner for the former landfill since the late '90s, but efforts to build on the land have not come to fruition. Image via city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 6, 2021
Marian Anderson Place development plan advances

So far, the city’s efforts to facilitate a project on the north Sarasota site have failed. Officials hope a new proposal will finally bear fruit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • November 16, 2020
Andrew David Babcock

Andrew David Babcock, born May 24, 1968, in Indianapolis, Indiana, beloved son, brother, and friend passed away on November 9, 2020 at his home in Sarasota, Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 23, 2011
News Briefs

Key's paving project almost complete; Two pension meetings scheduled for March; Sarasota-Havana Regatta postponed; Early voting will begin the second week of March

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tom Harmer has worked 100 days as Longboat Key's town manager.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • May 30, 2018
Q&A: 100 days with Harmer on Longboat Key

After 100 work days in office, the Longboat Observer sat down with Town Manager Tom Harmer to discuss his tenure on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
School Board members, County Commissioners, City Commissioners and SMA Board of Directors used gold shovels for the groundbreaking.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • January 22, 2014
SMA holds groundbreaking ceremony for SMA Prep

The middle school will serve sixth-, seventh-and eighth-grade students and offer the International Baccalaureate's Middle Years Program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2016
East Manatee Fire Rescue — Seat 2: James Carlino

Carlino will face Bob Conley in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
Dynasty Dance Clubs started the Dynasty Stars program in 2016. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 30, 2019
Dynasty Stars ballroom dance students shine on and off the floor

Dynasty Dance Clubs' special needs ballroom program is more than just dance lessons.

  • Arts + Culture
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