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Whiskey Pond's Manuel Ontiveros puts on the breaks during the Observer Cup Feb. 24.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 25, 2019
Chase to the cup

Plenty of new polo fans take in the action during the Observer Cup in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The town clerks office, which has been digitizing records for months, is responsible for governing documents.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 14, 2018
Longboat residents to gain access to digital records within months

IT Director Jason Keen hopes the project will encompass all town departments by 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • January 9, 2014
Top issues to watch in 2014: Traffic signals

The continued push for roundabouts in Sarasota and the implementation of a multiyear mobility study has traffic management at the forefront of the city's 2014 plans.

  • Sarasota
  • News
former Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts, Orioles pitcher Mychal Givens, Orioles mascot "Bird," Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini, Orioles pitcher Mike Wright Jr., and Madison Wright, a personal trainer and registered dietician.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 19, 2019
Students, Orioles tackle fitness and fun

Students were cheered on and led through fitness exercises by Orioles team members.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cardinal Mooney huddles after scoring a goal in its regional semifinal win against Gulf Coast High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 10, 2018
Cardinal Mooney boys lacrosse is excited about the future

The Cougars' historic season ended in the regional finals, but they believe this is only the beginning.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Over the last decade, Githler Development sought to replace the Yacht Center with two nine-story condominiums and subsequently a yacht club and gas station.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 23, 2015
Jebco plans North Trail condo project

Fresh off development of the Q town homes on Ringling Boulevard, Jebco Ventures has submitted preliminary plans for more than 150 condominiums on North Tamiami Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 24, 2019
Lakewood Ranch campout calls for s'more fun

About 150 people participated in the inaugural event.

  • East County
  • News
Photo by Kelsey Grau Consultant Robert Gibbs said awnings and signage on St. Armands Circle and elsewhere are outdated and said the city should raise its design standards to improve the retail areas.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 23, 2014
Report shows room for growth on Circle w/VIDEO

Robert Gibbs, a consultant conducting a retail analysis of several districts in Sarasota, said the Circle is in need of cosmetic upgrades.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nicole Unger |
  • August 5, 2014
Day Trippin' — Paddle boarding in the South Siesta mangroves

Day Trippin' — Paddle boarding in the South Siesta mangroves

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Irwin and Sylvia Pastor celebrate with champagne and supporters after receiving the news that Pastor won one of the town's two at-large commission seats.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 26, 2014
Pastor triumphs over Linde for at-large seat

Irwin Pastor overcame an anemic Election Day voter turnout to capture the at-large seat against challenger Armando Linde.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 19, 2017
YPG hosts second annual spelling bee

Can you spell tenaciously? How about myriad? Cantankerous? Sarasota's young professionals can.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 9, 2010
Report reveals Colony renovation options

A project feasibility report performed by Karins Engineering Group Inc. reveals owners could occupy the units again if they put $600,500 into the dilapidated units.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Silver City's Debra Lewis, Suzanne Muschinsky and Monica Galfre say the Tide Away line has given them a great way to give back to the community.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 4, 2020
Siesta Key jeweler uses line to raise money for Mote

Silver City created its Tide Away line to raise money for Mote's red tide research.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The town purchased the former Amore restaurant property in early 2017 for $2.2 million to add to the acreage for the proposed Town Center venue.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • January 25, 2019
Ringling president casts doubt on Longboat Arts Center fundraising

There is no donor excitement for theater

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"This isn't a sad foundation, this is an awesome foundation," Founder Melissa Wandall said at the fundraiser held Friday, Nov. 6. "I was a kid in grief. I get the sense that it's too sad, people don't want to hear about (the foundation)."
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 11, 2015
Mark Wandall Foundation raises funds for Comfort Zone Camp

After a successful one day camp in October, founder Melissa Wandall aims for three days in 2016.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 16, 2019
Longboat Chamber hosts Networking at Noon event

Members and guests mingled at Cafe L'Europe while learning about disaster preparedness.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Devin Twenty puts up a floater.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 14, 2016
Lakewood Ranch uses one-for-all mentality to chase state championship

All 11 Mustangs on the boys basketball team play an important role.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota Scullers rowers Laura Corbett-Brown and Karen Wiegandt show off their medals.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 2, 2018
Sarasota rowers find success in Masters Regatta

Many people from the area took home gold

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 6, 2012
Pirates victorious on Senior Night

The Braden River High boys basketball team defeated Bayshore 61-36 Feb. 3 to finish the season 20-4.

  • East County
  • Sports
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