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Sarasota County deputies crack down on retail theft in north Sarasota County.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 3, 2013
Sheriff's operation results in 30 arrests

Sarasota County deputies conducted an operation targeting retail theft from Sept. 18 through Sept. 26.

  • Sarasota
  • News
ODA quarterback Evan Wilson scrambles for yardage on the Thunder's opening possession.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 17, 2012
Wilson sets passing mark

ODA senior quarterback Evan Wilson surpassed 5,000 passing yards for his career while leading the Thunder to a 27-14 non-district win Oct. 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team captured its fourth-consecutive district title with a 3-0 victory over Venice in the Class 4A-District 11 championship Jan. 11. Photos by Tom Hubbard.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 23, 2013
LWR girls soccer captures four-peat district title

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team captured its fourth-consecutive district title with a 3-0 victory over Venice in the Class 4A-District 11 championship Jan. 18.

  • East County
  • Sports
"Hairspray" runs through Jan. 11, at Florida Studio Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 17, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Hairspray'

Marty Fugate reviews "Hairspray," which runs through Jan. 11, at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
Alec Henderson, a recent graduate of the diesel systems program at Manatee Technical College, looks over a truck engine. He's already had been offered a job at Ring Power, a local construction machinery dealer.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • July 17, 2024
Dual enrollment programs give students a head start on promising careers

East County options can suit a variety of career paths.

  • East County
  • Schools
The Mustangs salute their student section following a 10-8 win over Gibbs High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 21, 2023
Lakewood Ranch High football picks up third win of 2023

The Mustangs (3-5) were 10-8 victors over Gibbs High (0-7) at home.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 30, 2010
Cops Corner 07.01.10

About 35 protesters descended on a store that sells puppies. Employees told police the protesters were harassing customers and not allowing them to enter the store.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 5, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Eric Holt aims a thermometer at his egg to measure its temperature.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 13, 2019
Can't beat these lessons at Braden River Middle School

Braden River Middle School students learn about thermal energy through eggstronaut experiment

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 2, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 11

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Director of operations George Wood said booming development in Lakewood Ranch was a large reason his family decided to build their next restaurant in UTC.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • October 7, 2020
New dining options coming to Sarasota's UTC starting this fall

New dining options coming to Sarasota's UTC starting this fall

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 9, 2009
Opera House reopens aisles, loses 48 seats

The Sarasota Opera House removes four-dozen new seats after receiving some complaints from longtime patrons.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Tina and James O’Brien, Agents and Neighbors |
  • April 29, 2019
THE IMPORTANCE OF ART IN HOME STAGING

THE IMPORTANCE OF ART IN HOME STAGING

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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Andre Johnson is the new boys basketball coach at Booker High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 9, 2021
Booker High announces changes in athletic department

Former AD Phil Helmuth is retiring, while former boys basketball Coach Markus Black is taking a position at the University of Arkansas

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Marketing Staff at Florida Lakes Vein Center |
  • January 28, 2021
Good News for Those Suffering with Leg Pain

Good News for Those Suffering with Leg Pain

  • Health
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Darwin’s on 4th, the award-winning Peruvian restaurant just north of downtown, will close its doors today. In a surprising announcement, Chef Darwin Santa Maria informed his staff Friday he would be closing the restaurant effective Monday.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 27, 2015
Top Story — July: Darwin’s on 4th closes

Chef Darwin Santa Maria closed the popular Peruvian restaurant in the Rosemary District this week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Junior Ava Collins was one of the leaders for the Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team, which finished the season with a 15-9 record. Collins, an outside hitter, led Lakewood Ranch in kills with 228.
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • December 17, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Ava Collins

The junior outside hitter was a force on the Lakewood Ranch indoor volleyball team this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Bridge Street Market showcases restaurants, arts and crafts, jewelry, clothes, fine artwork and local food. Photo courtesy of BridgeStreetMerchants.com.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 6, 2012
Bridge Street Market shops around for new experience

The Bridge Street Merchants have attempted to extend their season from November into May and June, but decided the heat is hard to beat.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
 Individuals who adopt a dog or cat at the regular adoption fee can get a second dog or cat at no charge.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 1, 2011
County offers promotion for pet adoptions through August

Dogs and cats at Manatee County Animal Services will be offered as buy one get one through the end of the month.

  • East County
  • News
Esplanade will add 450 homes to the East County community. Construction will begin in mid-2011.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 10, 2011
Ranch adds new builder

Taylor Morrison Inc. will develop Esplanade, a 450-home neighborhood north of State Road 70 on 195 acres.

  • East County
  • News
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