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Sarasota High junior Adam Bradtmueller crossed the finish line in 15 minutes, 48.30 seconds to win the North Port XC Invitational Sept. 20. File Photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 25, 2014
Stepping into his own

Sarasota High junior Adam Bradtmueller won his second consecutive cross-country meet of the season Sept. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2009
Community Calendar

Community Calendar

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tarah Kayne and Daniel O'Shea recently won their first international gold medal.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 24, 2015
Local pairs skaters win international gold

Tarah Kayne and Daniel O’Shea won their first international competition at the 2015 U.S. International Figure Skating Classic.

  • East County
  • Sports
Andrew DiLacqua began playing baseball when he was 4 years old. He worked his way up through the Manatee Cal Ripken and Babe Ruth Youth Baseball at Heritage Harbour programs before moving to IMG as a freshman. Courtesy photos
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 23, 2013
Outfielder commits to Sun Devils

IMG Academy junior Andrew DiLacqua committed to play baseball for Arizona State University. He is the first player from the Manatee Cal Ripken and Babe Ruth Youth Baseball at Heritage Harbour to commit to a Division I program.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 28, 2019
2019 World Rowing U23 Championships close at Nathan Benderson Park

The 2019 World Rowing U23 Championships close at Nathan Benderson Park with USRowing taking one gold medal.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 14, 2016
Braden River's dreams of perfection foiled by Venice

The Pirates couldn't get a stop when they needed it the most.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Cardinal Mooney High girls soccer team captured the Class 2A-District 11 title with a 4-1 victory over DeSoto County Jan. 16.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 23, 2014
District champions

The Mooney girls soccer team captured its fourth district title in five years with a 4-1 victory over DeSoto County. Jan. 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chris Kempton is the new head coach of the Out-of-Door Academy football team. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 26, 2018
ODA names new high school football coach

The Out-of-Door Academy is promoting defensive coordinator Chris Kempton to head football coach following Ken Sommers' resignation.

  • East County
  • Sports
Photo by Pam EubanksOfficials from NDC Construction, the project's contractor, expect construction to take about 11 months. NDC is clearing the property to prepare for vertical construction.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 2, 2014
Contractors begin work on assisted-living facility

Validus Senior Living expects to open InspiredLiving in about one year.

  • East County
  • News
Howard Davis and other stakeholders hope broad community buy-in will lead to significant civic improvements in the Rosemary District during the next several years.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 27, 2017
Public feedback guides Rosemary District planning effort

A new survey examines public perception of the Rosemary District. Now, stakeholders want to use that information to improve the future of the neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch senior Riley Simmons didn't get to compete in shot put at states last year because of the pandemic. She'll hope for better in 2021.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 6, 2021
Prose and Kohn: What our columnist can't wait to see in 2021

Teams, storylines and events that will make the new year exciting.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch High varsity cheerleading squad
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 29, 2014
Sidelines

Pirates to hold athletic fundraiser; Lady Cougars advance to semifinals; Mustang grapplers finish third at meet; River Dawgs open season with win

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 14, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Ashton Elementary

Students at Ashton Elementary give their principal props for kissing a pig.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Emma Thrift, a former indoor and beach volleyball player at Riverview, is the new head indoor volleyball coach at Sarasota.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • June 12, 2025
New Sarasota High volleyball coach wants to change Sailors direction

Former Riverview volleyball player Emma Thrift has joined longtime rival Sarasota High School.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Ford-Coates
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2011
News Briefs

Citizens Academy enrollment open; Ford-Coates honored for finance operations; School district to host 2011 Fall College Night; Sheriff's Office receives forensics grant

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County President and CEO Brian Hersh, incoming Visit Sarasota County President and CEO Erin Duggan and Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota County President and CEO Erin Silk.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • August 24, 2023
New Sarasota County leaders meet the community

A panel discussion and members mixer was held at CMX CinéBistro Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 22, 2011
Sports Briefs

Miss Manatee wins All-Star Championship; Gator Air wins LRLL championship; Junior Golf Clinics raise money for JDRF; Braden River graduate selected in MLB draft

  • East County
  • Sports
Work is scheduled to begin in June.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 14, 2020
Bridge project planners host open house

Thursday event designed to answer questions about New Pass span work.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 11, 2019
Sarasota Bradenton airport updates pet regulations

The new rules will apply to all animals except trained service animals.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A palm grove on North Palm Avenue causes flooding and other issues, nearby businesses say. The City Commission will consider removing the trees later this month.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 4, 2014
DID to discuss Palm Avenue trees

At a meeting Tuesday, the Downtown Improvement District will revisit a proposal to remove a palm grove from an area of Palm Avenue that businesses say is in need of improvements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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