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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 17, 2010
Pirates Prevail

The Braden River High baseball team scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to defeat rival Lakewood Ranch 5-3 March 13.

  • East County
  • Sports
Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department Lieutenant Bryan Carr watches over two boys as they practice CPR on a dummy. (Courtesy of the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department)
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 10, 2019
Longboat Fire Department offers free CPR, AED training to public

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department has provided the training for about 2,000 people over the past few years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dr. John Ratey said studies show a direct correlation between fitness and improved academic performance, as well as conditions such as depression, anxiety and ADHD.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 29, 2020
Lakewood Ranch residents ready for work out for their brains

Brain Health Initiative offers brain health lecture series in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
"She's not lovable in any sense of the word," Danielle White says of her character in "Blind Pass." "I think she's going to leave a lot of people at a loss for words."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 28, 2011
Danielle White: Blind faith

Booker High grad Danielle White pulls double duty as star and producer of the new Sarasota film, 'Blind Pass.' The bubbly actress/singer comes home to play a dark role.

  • Arts + Culture
CinéBistro will also have a bar, dining lounge and patio that will be open to Westfield Southgate moviegoers and any other guests.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 16, 2014
Luxury cinemas to debut at Westfield mall

Cobb Theaters will open a seven-screen CineBistro complex in Westfield Southgate in 2015.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Steve John, the citrus production manager for Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, shows the competitors how roping a steer is done.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 26, 2017
SMR Cup riders know the ropes in Lakewood Ranch

Annual competition matches cowboys against polo players in several events.

  • East County
  • News
Siesta Healing owner Karen Mahlios maintains a passion for holistic healing and helping others.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 28, 2019
Cancer inspires Siesta Key shop designed to help people

Daughter-in-law's answer to a casual question forms the basis of a family business.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The number of those looking for work in the local metro area outpaced the number of new jobs locally December to January, which nudged the jobless rate from 5.7% to 6.1%.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 25, 2014
Local unemployment rate increases in January

But, data released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show that the economic recovery in the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota metro area is still on track.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cliff Roles |
  • November 5, 2015
Asolo Rep's "West Side Story" Starry Night Dinner

Asolo Rep's "West Side Story" Starry Night Dinner

  • Black Tie
Cars waited in line to re-enter the island.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2017
Top Story - September: Longboat Key reopens to residents after Irma

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

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pre-kindergartners Teddy Page, Morgan Drackett and Elise Serrano write letters and draw pictures. More children will have access to early education at the new Primrose School. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 25, 2020
Primrose Schools to expand in Lakewood Ranch

Primrose Schools to expand in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Michael Roy throws punches during his Rock Steady Boxing class.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 4, 2017
Sarasota gym's boxing program helps participants fight Parkinson's

One man credits the program with recovering his confidence.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
L. Boutique Spa, Voluspa candle, $35
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 20, 2019
Fashion Insider: Weekend Unwindings

Have the ultimate self-care day after a long weekend with these tips and tricks.

  • Black Tie
  • By David Conway |
  • March 13, 2014
Police Department works on its homeless outreach

The Sarasota Police Department is developing a program it hopes will address issues associated with gatherings of homeless people in public places - while acknowledging that those groups are not necessarily violating any laws.

  • Sarasota
  • News
(John McGuire) Chuck Whittall, with Unicorp,  fields questions from Key residents.
  • By John McGuire |
  • February 20, 2017
Tensions remain high at Colony referendum meetings

Chuck Whittall was grilled by some Longboat Key residents last week, while others complimented the plans to redevelop the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 11, 2013
SOS passes inspections; allegations unfounded

City staffers reported after an investigation that none of the accusations against Save Our Seabirds appeared founded.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 19, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Jungle Gardens awarded for good customer reviews; Cat Depot earns ASPCA grant; Sarasota Chamber honors Ludwig-Walpole Insurance; Casey Key property named top 25 coastal home

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By George Rauch |
  • July 6, 2011
My View: Debt causes direction of market to stay questionable

Right now, even though the market has sold off recently, we remain in what is technically called a bull market.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Atomic
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 3, 2014
How bazaar: Getting crafty at the Atomic Holiday Bazaar 2014

How bazaar: Getting crafty at the Atomic Holiday Bazaar 2014

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Robert E. Willis Elementary School fifth-grader Jaxon Lemus, left, is stumped momentarily by a math problem, but quickly solves it.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 27, 2019
Math is the star of brain games in Lakewood Ranch

LWR Savvy hosts Math24 tournament to promote academic competition.

  • East County
  • News
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