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The Sarasota Surge faces off against the Gainesville Hogs during a scrum. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 27, 2016
Surge wins state championship

The Sarasota Surge rugby team will advance to the USA South Regionals April 30.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 27, 2010
Ranch Animal Hospital welcomes talented pups

More than 25 four-legged friends and their owners came out to show off their talents Jan. 23, during Ranch Animal Hospital's dog-show fundraiser.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Christian senior point guard McKenzie Lantz finished with 17 points.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 13, 2016
Blazers' season ends in regional finals

The Sarasota Christian girls basketball team fell to Palm Bay Covenant Christian 66-41 Feb. 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Country Club Shores residents Jackie Meckstroth, Gerard Mos with his dogs, Merle and Coco, and Commissioner Lynn Larson, holding Muffin, cross Gulf of Mexico Drive, then return five minutes later Jan. 15, in a crosswalk crossing test.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 27, 2016
WalkWise program to teach crossroad rules

A new Walk Wise program to inform residents how to use new Gulf of Mexico Drive crosswalks will start soon as concerns about the crosswalks and the flashing lights linger.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Despite financial challenges, SANCA President and CEO Stephen Rodriguez is optimistic about Nathan Benderson Park's future.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 21, 2018
SANCA brainstorms operational changes

Intent on addressing concerns about Nathan Benderson Park’s profitability, SANCA leaders have a lengthy to-do list.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Charlotte and Jim  Winemiller are all smiles at last year'     s World Oceans Day Celebration.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 23, 2017
Mote to host Give-a-Thon in honor of World Oceans Day

The Give-a-Thon will run from noon on June 2 to noon on June 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
vYoram Ariely said beckyball is like tennis and pickleball but can be played on both hard and soft courts.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 21, 2018
Longboat Key resident develops a whole new ballgame

Longboater Yoram Ariely created beckyball, a mix of tennis and pickleball, that can be played on unused tennis courts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 4, 2011
Registration set for Miss Manatee Softball

Registration for the Miss Manatee Softball spring 2011 season will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Jan. 8, 15 and 22 and 6-8 p.m., Jan. 12 and 19 at the Miss Manatee Softball Complex located at Lakewood Ranch High School, 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

  • East County
  • Sports
The City Commission will officially set the referendum date and ballot language in the next few months.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 18, 2018
Referendum on city election date makes ballot

A push to move Sarasota city elections from March and May to August and November has gained enough support to send the question to voters this fall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 27, 2013
Dream comes true for Cougar

The U.S. Military Academy at West Point recently gave Cardinal Mooney High graduate Mark Nordhausen, who played offensive and defensive line for the Cougars, an opportunity to play football. He will travel to the academy in mid-July.

  • East County
  • Sports
“Principal Harp” will feature Emmanuel Ceysson,  principal harpist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Feb. 2. Photo by JC Husson
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 12, 2018
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota announces its 2018-19 season

The Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota's 23rd season will feature highlights such as Metropolitan Opera Orchestra Principal Harpist Emmanuel Ceysson and the return of ‘Piano Grand.’

  • Arts + Culture
Former Colony Beach & Tennis Resort General Manager Katie Moulton says helping parties achieve settlements as a professional mediator allows her to be with people again, and it just might help her heal from the one legal dispute she couldn’t settle.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 12, 2015
Where is Katie Moulton now?

Five years after the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort’s closing, longtime general manager Katie Moulton and owner Murf Klauber still talk Colony every day.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The proposal would replace the current concession area at the pavilion with a restaurant.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 25, 2015
Could a mini golf course come to Lido Beach?

Could a mini golf course come to Lido Beach?

  • Sarasota
  • News
University Park's Gerard McParland puts on his fireman gear as he reflects on September 11, 2001.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • June 9, 2017
9-11: Firefighter sees first hand the age of innocence come to an end

University Place man worked for weeks at Ground Zero.

  • East County
  • News
B.J. Kleindist and Aida Florsheim
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • February 10, 2011
Organization shows appreciation for volunteers

Volunteers from Resurrection House homeless shelter were honored at the non-profit organization's annual volunteer appreciation dinner on Thursday, Feb. 10, at Church of the Redeemer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2017
Top Story - February: Second arrest made in Lakewood Ranch murder case

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • East County
  • News
Alyssa Sweeney and Jack Boeve, Relay for Life co-captains, with the lawn flamingos
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 7, 2013
Riverview students use 'flocks' to fight cancer

Riverview students are raising money with lawn decorations.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Out-of-Door Academy juniors and seniors celebrate at 2012’s prom at The Founders Club. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 10, 2013
Prom-A-Palooza

Follow the East County and Sarasota Observers through May 18 for prom content and coverage, including feature stories, schedules, photos, contests and more.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Sheriff's Department searches for a wallet thief - learn more in today's headlines!
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • April 24, 2013
April 24: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Deputies seek wallet thief; Residents debate groin control; SPORTING CHANCE: Ed Fallon; Season extends past Easter on St. Armands

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2010
Families celebrate Splash Shabbat

More than 55 people beat the heat Saturday, July 10, by attending Temple Emanu-El's Splash Shabbat - a fun-filled day of prayers, songs, stories and plenty of water activities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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