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The four boats in the parade cruised past Jiggs Landing before heading east to Linger Lodge.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 7, 2015
Boaters light up Braden River

Community boaters held the Christmas on the Braden River boat parade Sunday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Military Academy senior Kimia Spikes will row for Jacksonville University. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 14, 2016
Sculler commits to Jacksonville University

Sarasota Military Academy senior Kimia Spikes signed a rowing scholarship April 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Dora Walters |
  • April 23, 2009
All Angels by the Sea looks back on 30 years

All Angels by the Sea looks back on 30 years

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo by Matt Walsh
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2015
News briefs

Aqua condo breaks ground; Marbut checks in on county homelessness initiatives; Try Transit Day

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week'      s edition of Cops Corner!
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 26, 2017
4.27 Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 14, 2016
Blackfins set to dissolve

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA Blackfins will hold their last competitive practice April 22.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 5, 2013
SIDELINES

ODA swimmers open season with victories; Sarasota Christian cruise to victory; Liberty Edge League registration under way

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
 Scott Shomaker and Jenny Vallancourt in "The Tempest." Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 27, 2018
Asolo Conservatory's 21st-century 'Tempest' is magical in its own right

FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training ’s touring production of “The Tempest” is a brave new world.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Cardinal Mooney junior QB Ryan Bolduc has put up big numbers to start the season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 27, 2018
Scratching the surface: Talented Cougars QB has led team to 4-0 start

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • June 4, 2009
SMR readies for Villages hearing

The developer needs five changes to the Comprehensive Plan to feel confident in moving forward with the three-phase, 5,500-acre project.

  • East County
  • News
SONY DSC
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • December 23, 2014
Curry Station: A culinary adventure awaits

Curry Station: A culinary adventure awaits

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Although just 17, Lakewood Ranch High junior Blaze McMichael has joined the Army Reserves.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 28, 2019
Attention! This Lakewood Ranch High 17-year-old joins Army

This Lakewood Ranch High 17-year-old joins Army Reserves as a junior.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 22, 2014
Sarasota approves Villages project

Sarasota County commissioners unanimously approved an expansion to Lakewood Ranch Wednesday.

  • East County
  • News
Two salespeople still manned M/I Homes' information center inside Rosedale Links last week week. Photo by Josh Siegel
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 7, 2014
National builder considers leaving Rosedale Links

Builder M/I Homes will try to sell its remaining 56 lots in the expansion of the Rosedale Golf & Country Club.

  • East County
  • News
Karen Mahoney, with Erin and Teddy; Sally Langer, with Molly; Gino Dilallo, with Casey, Bo, Murphy and Gabby; and Dave Thomas, with Dakota and Andy, enjoy their daily jaunts on the Key. Courtesy photo.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 10, 2011
Island Beat: At long last, Siesta Key welcomes a fish market

Scott Dolan has been coming to Siesta since he was a child. He's been a full-time resident since 2000.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Lauren Golino walks Fiona, one of three animals Cavalli Creek Farm is using for the Special Olympics riding program.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 31, 2018
Bradenton farm begins Special Olympics connection

Gates Creek family will host equestrian events for those with special needs.

  • East County
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team captured its second consecutive district title Jan. 23.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 24, 2014
Mustangs come back to win district crown

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team defeated North Port 3-2 to win the Class 4A-District 11 championship Jan. 23.

  • East County
  • Sports
With a new investor on board, Major League Football hopes to kick off its training season in March at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 17, 2016
Major League Football finds new funding source

New professional football league based in Lakewood Ranch appears to be back on schedule for inaugural 2016 season.

  • East County
  • News
Join Alex Mahadevan and Mallory Gnaegy as they report today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • September 27, 2012
Sept. 27: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
These circle dances often involve handholding.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • October 22, 2012
VIDEO: The Sarasota Grapeviners

The Sarasota Grapeviners are an international folk dance group that meets every Wednesday from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the John Chidsey Bayfront Community Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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