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The Cougars explode after the match's final point, which game them the win.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 18, 2018
Senior moment: Cougars volleyball delivers tears and a win on a special night

The Cardinal Mooney High Cougars volleyball delivers tears and a win on a special Senior Night, as they sent off Sophia Hebda, Kali Plattner and Dalton Judge.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • December 5, 2019
What is the best way for diners to know if a restaurant is clean?

Posted letter grades provide a simple way to show diners if a restaurant is safe, but they are just a snapshot.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
All Alice Hafner wanted to do when she began her time at Sailor Circus at the age of 8 was learn how to unicycle. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 14, 2017
Performance of a Lifetime: Sailor Circus set to perform at Smithsonian Folklife Festival

When Alice Hafner joined Sailor Circus, she just wanted to learn to unicycle. Now, she and 30 other members will head to Washington, D.C., to unicycle, walk the tightrope and more for millions later this month.

  • Arts + Culture
Work began Monday to tear down the former Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's mid-rise building. Workers had demolished it by the end of the week.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 23, 2018
Colony mid-rise building demolished

Work began in July to demolish buildings of former resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 29, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Main Street Lakewood Ranch Easter Egg Hunt

The 11:30 a.m. March 30 egg hunt will feature more than 10,000 eggs and four golden eggs.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
These two make every second of every day an adventure. Photo by Jenny Waring.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • November 22, 2011
Fifty more reasons this father is thankful today

There have been multiple occasions in the car with my two young children when I've turned to my wife and told her the only thing I wanted for Christmas, my birthday or Father's Day is that limousine window that separates the driver from the back seat.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Hurricane Charley made landfall 50 miles to the south, near Port Charlotte.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 11, 2014
The center of the storm: a look back at the 2004 hurricane season

A decade ago, four storms threatened the Key in the span of 45 days. The island was spared - but Longboat might not always be so lucky.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
 Larissa Green reads the Wall Street Journal while her daughter Ann Green West talks on the phone at Booker High School on Saturday. The pair arrived with Howard Green on Friday night.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 9, 2017
Booker shelter braces for Hurricane Irma

Booker High School has never had to open its doors as a hurricane shelter before. It’s now home to more than 1,200 evacuees.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kathleen Brady shops for tomatoes and peppers at Monji Mechergui's booth. Photos by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 10, 2014
Farmers market takes root

The return of a farmers market to Lakewood Ranch Main Street exceeds expectations, securing a deal to bring it back through the end of the year.

  • East County
  • News
Dawie van der Walt putts for par on the No. 18 hole at Lakewood National. van der Walt was four over par on the day and even for the tournament.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 19, 2021
Wind and rain affect scores on second day of Suncoast Classic

The weather at the LECOM Suncoast Classic was tough on its competitors.

  • East County
  • Sports
Brennan Asplen has been on the job for about a year.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 13, 2021
Sarasota school board rates superintendent as 'highly effective'

Asplen gets highest possible rating for board after challenge-filled first year.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The speed tables in front of Southside Elementary School were installed in July after a traffic study.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • September 6, 2012
Webber residents battle speeding

Lowering the 25 mph speed limit on a school-lined portion of Webber Street is one option that would allow speed tables to remain in place without modifications.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 15, 2011
Commission approves stricter metals ordinance

A 30-day holding period and restriction of cash payments to $100 are part of a new county ordinance for secondhand metals dealers.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
In his second varsity season, junior guard Ryan McMahon has become one of Cardinal Mooney's leading scorers.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 9, 2014
Holding court

Cardinal Mooney High junior guard Ryan McMahon is averaging 15.9 points per game so far this season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
East County's Wesley Helm takes a ride on his dad, Mike Helm's shoulders.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • July 2, 2017
A Benderson Park blast

Nathan Benderson Park presents its first Fourth of July weekend fireworks show.

  • East County
  • News
Gretchen Lovewell, manager of Mote’s Stranding Investigation’s Program, said the whale was found on the beach near 2605 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 4, 2018
Pygmy killer whale found on Longboat Key taken to Mote

This whale marks the third that is now undergoing rehab at Mote Marine Laboratory.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 17, 2012
Frustrated Willowbrook residents turn out for board meeting

More than 50 residents of Willowbrook came out Aug. 16 to hear their Condominium Association's attorney answer questions about the condition of their homes and what the association planned to do about it.

  • East County
  • News
Dr. Mary Murray
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2013
News Briefs

Mall at UTC adds second restaurant; Manatee director of high schools resigns; KB Home files another lawsuit in Willowbrook case; Lakewood Ranch promotes community with annual tour

  • East County
  • News
Police and fire-rescue personnel are on the scene in the 6900 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 20, 2020
Police reopen road on Longboat after tree takes down power lines

More than 1,300 customers may be without power until 8:15 p.m.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Amanda Sebastiano Nine-year-old Zoey Lipton cares for fruits and vegetables located inside EarthBoxes at B.D. Gullett Elementary School.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 22, 2014
Students use green thumbs

Gullett students learn to care for plants using EarthBoxes.

  • East County
  • Schools
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