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Booker interim coach Dumaka Atkins graduated from the school in 2004 and went to play football at Florida State.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 3, 2016
Interim Booker football coach brings discipline to program

He carries with him memories of growing up in and around the school.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Braden River High's new facility will house 10 cattle and cost more than $100,000 to construct.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 6, 2016
Braden River High opens new livestock facility

The school's new pole barn cost more than $100,000 to construct and will house 10 cattle.

  • East County
  • News
A 1957 Buick Super on display at Fathers and Fenders in 2014.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 16, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 6.16.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of June 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High School seniors Owen Catlett, Ella Grogan and Adam Vansant celebrate winning first, second and third place respectively in the essay contest with Dave Miner, a member of the School Board of Manatee County.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 7, 2020
Lakewood Ranch-area students honored for Constitution essays

Lakewood Ranch High School seniors take top three prizes in Constitution Day essay contest.

  • East County
  • News
Aurora Melzer.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 12, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Aurora Melzer

Lakewood Ranch High cross country runner Aurora Melzer talks pushing herself and the appeal of flying.

  • East County
  • Sports
Christian Downing and Katelyn Booth
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 8, 2016
In the Groove

The vinyl record isn’t just a thing of the past. Analog music-lovers reflect on the resurgence of the format that never went away.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 8, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top match-ups from around Sarasota this week.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Superintendent Rick Mills said the budget process, his first, was challenging because the district had to create a line-item budget from scratch.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 18, 2013
School board adopts budget

The Manatee County School Board unanimously adopted a $568.3 million budget Tuesday night.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 4, 2010
City fights Payne Park vandals

After spending more than $20,000 to replace 10 lights that were vandalism targets, city workers will strengthen the lights in Payne Park to make them harder to break.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The South team poses after winning the 2018 Junior Florida Cup.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 2, 2018
Local golfers help South team win 2018 Florida Junior Cup

The Florida State Golf Association's 2018 Junior Florida Cup was won by the South team, which featured Sarasota golfers Aaron Whitley, Jacqueline Putrino, Rachel Carlson and Max Coutsolioutsos.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 27, 2014
Commission to consider Siesta paddle-board proposal

Sarasota County commissioners next week will discuss a request from two business owners to allow the rental of stand-up paddle boards at Siesta Key public beach.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo. K-9 Officer Nicholas Dominis with Coti during training.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 25, 2016
Canine Colleagues: Dogs who work in Sarasota

In honor of National Dog Day on Aug. 26, meet a few dogs who work hard for their kibble in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 31, 2015
FILM REVIEW: 'A Most Violent Year'

The new film, "A Most Violent Year," surprisingly, isn't what the title suggests.

  • Arts + Culture
Frontier began flying out of Sarasota Bradenton International Airport last year.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 18, 2019
Frontier announces flights to Cincinnati

The seasonal route will begin in October. The carrier will also offer flights from Sarasota to Philadelphia later this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Buddy the retired racing greyhound greets attendees in a dapper hat and donation vest.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 16, 2016
Oasis holds 14th annual fundraiser

Palm Aire Country Club hosted Opera for Animals Saturday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates President and CEO Stephen Rodriguez and USRowing CEO Patrick McNerney are excited to bring USRowing's Olympic Trials in 2020 and other events to Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 12, 2019
SANCA's pull increases in Sarasota

USRowing National Championships showcase SANCA's ability to attract major events to Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • News
Shamar Beatty points to his family in the stands while walking across the field with his diploma. His sash and mask has photos of memories from his time at Lakewood Ranch High School. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 17, 2021
Venue change alters graduation dates for Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high schools

School District of Manatee County high schools push back graduation dates after switch to LECOM Park.

  • East County
  • News
Jack and Jason Mickan. Jack was born Dec. 11 at 9:41 a.m. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 24, 2018
Pirates coach balances hoops and a newborn

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Vern Buchanan spoke to supporters during his watch party Tuesday night at Robarts Arena in Sarasota, Florida. Photo Credit: Harry Sayer
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 3, 2020
Buchanan holds off Good for eighth term in U.S. House

Buchanan is set to serve his eighth term.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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