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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 8, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team won its third-consecutive state championship Nov. 5 and 6.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 17, 2013
Ranch golfers receive Proclamation

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners presented the Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team with a Proclamation Dec. 17 in honor of their third-consecutive state championship.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2010
Our View

Inflation is already rampant

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 3, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 4

A look at our favorite events happening this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center |
  • February 15, 2024
On the Move After Knee Replacement

Dottie Wiencek picked up the sport of tennis after relocating to Bradenton in 2001.

  • Health
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Richie James
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 24, 2013
Sidelines

Blazers win regional title; Sarasota Christian notches a win; Sailors keep playoff hopes alive

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 3, 2015
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great trip? Make sure to take your Observer along! Snap a photo of you holding your Observer on vacation, then submit it and you could win travel tickets, courtesy of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 11, 2013
Puppy parade

The Sarasota Downtown Merchants Association is putting on a doggy parade Saturday, July 20. Fashionable pups can win prizes for best dressed.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By JL Bainbridge |
  • September 25, 2025
Do You REALLY Know How Your Investments Are Performing?

What your financial statements might not be telling you - and how to finally get clarity.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
Jacob Fuentes, left, and Matthew Ireland were two of several Braden River wrestlers who helped each other stay sharp during after-school practice ahead of the state championships.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • March 10, 2025
Braden River HS sends program-record 8 wrestlers to state championships

Learn more about the wrestlers who had a record-breaking season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Superintendent Rick Mills, center, flanked by his senior leadership team at a press conference Friday, said the school district remains upbeat about the future. Photo by Josh Siegel
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 7, 2014
Audits cost district $7 million

The Manatee County School District must cut $9.3 million in the 2014-15 budget to meet reserve requirements.

  • East County
  • News
Dewitt Scott and Joan Scott of Lakewood Ranch are energized by the music.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 7, 2022
Silent Disco Cinco de Mayo offers a different spin in Sarasota

The UTC event uses headphones to allow participants to be in the moment.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 7, 2009
Long Exposure

The Longboat Key Center for the Arts opens its fall season with Ed Kashi's poignant photography exhibit.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 8, 2019
Sandy Rustin’s 'The Cottage' puts a new spin on Noël Coward’s comedy tropes

The latest Florida Studio Theatre production is hilarious, clever and ridiculous in the best way possible.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Ina Gross' cause of death has not yet been released. Warren said no suspect is being named, as friends, family and neighbors continue to be interviewed.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 10, 2012
Sheriff's Office rules death a homicide

After an autopsy, the death of 78-year-old Ina Gross, of Lakewood Ranch, has been ruled a murder.

  • East County
  • News
Joshua Riley admitted to detectives during a polygraph test, that he performed sexual acts with the victim from the time she was an infant.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 5, 2013
Police arrest man charged with incest

The Sarasota Police Department charged a 22-year-old man with capital sexual battery and incest June 3.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Man dies while in custody at Sarasota County Jail
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 30, 2024
Man dies while in custody at Sarasota County Jail

Kevin Mandujano Garcia was found non-responsive on Saturday morning in the jail's medical wing. He was arrested on June 27.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2011
News Briefs 04.07.11

LECOM advances dental school construction; Lakewood CERT to host meteorologist; Orioles donate to Miracle League; Witt parents join in music celebration

  • East County
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 14, 2017
Mote research on snook benefits the fish, the environment and the economy

By studying the best habitats for the fish, scientists hope to encourage homeowners to make "fish-friendly" decisions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 17, 2010
Cops Corner 02.18.10

The suspect and the victim have been dating. The suspect went to the victim's residence and zapped him with a stun gun several times after a verbal dispute.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
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