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Senior Morgan Dolenti shows off a T-shirt worn in the spirit section at games. The shirts will be sent to soldiers in care packages.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 26, 2016
Braden River Homecoming Day inspires class act

Soldiers, who can't attend Braden River's annual event, receive care packages.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River Elementary fifth-grader Hope Tudor has qualified for the state level of competition in the National Geographic Bee.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • March 16, 2017
Lakewood Ranch student earns birth at state geography bee

Braden River Elementary fifth-grader always has been fascinated by the world and geography.

  • East County
  • News
Randy Ristic prepares to serve the ball during a match.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 11, 2015
Athletes dig deep for volleyball tournament

Dig the Beach Volleyball Tournament series hits Siesta Key for weekend competition.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • February 10, 2011
Seagrass levels in bay grow to record high

Florida seagrass acreage has been declining in the last 50 years, but thanks to preservation efforts by local organizations, Sarasota Bay's seagrass beds are in full bloom once again.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 14, 2010
Bird Key phase of MURT plan nears end of trail

Plans for the Bird Key portion of the West Bayfront Multi-Use Recreation Trail (MURT) have been in the works for four-and-a-half years. But for Bird Key, the city of Sarasota is approaching the end of the trail.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 28, 2017
Film review: 'Good Time'

Robert Pattinsons proves his chops in this electrifying story of misguided justice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 26, 2019
'Gloria Bell' could have been a flop, but Julianne Moore saves it

Sebastian Lelio's remake of his 2013 film "Gloria" follows a divorced mother of two trying to navigate her fifties.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Lakewood Ranch coach Guy Virgilio congratulates his team following its 2-0 victory versus Manatee in the Class 5A-District 8 championship Jan. 15.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 16, 2016
Mustangs return to championship form

The Lakewood Ranch girls soccer team won its 12th district title with a 2-0 victory versus Manatee Jan. 15.

  • East County
  • Sports
Riverview's Alexa Tarohocker will be a force in the 4A girls high jump next season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 16, 2019
Spring's under-appreciated athletes get a spotlight

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 31, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Jan. 31

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Jan. 31

  • Arts + Entertainment
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6001 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 22, 2014
Local Realtors top charts in 2013

The Sarasota-Manatee Multiple Listing Service released sales figures for local Realtors in 2013. Here are the top 10 agents, according to sales volume, and the top Longboat sales in 2013.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Karol Borkowski with Kere and Carol Lewis
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 9, 2011
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund Gala 'Geishas, Blossoms & Buddhas - All Aboard the Orient Express'

Lakewood Ranch Community Fund Gala 'Geishas, Blossoms & Buddhas - All Aboard the Orient Express'

  • Black Tie
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 15, 2020
Baywood Colony Westport home sells for $2.35 million

Residential real estate transactions for March 2-6.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The Braden River Soccer Club 10U Maroon girls soccer team finished second in the Soccer Skills Thanksgiving Cup Nov. 28 and Nov. 29. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 9, 2015
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Different paths lead to similar honor

  • East County
  • Sports
Cedars Tennis Resort & Fitness Club renovations were completed in 2009. Courtesy Photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 31, 2011
Colony Contenders: Arendee Colony

The Longboat Key-based company is one of four finalists for the redevelopment of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ava Krug. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 26, 2017
East County High 5 moments: 07.26.17

East County High 5 moments: 07.26.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Antonio Saviano said he thinks the potential Manatee County takeover of Premier Sports Campus to be a positive.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 1, 2017
Premier's growth continues despite possible sale

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Emma Littlefield, a second-grader at Braden River Elementary, leads the pack as she safely uses the crosswalk.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 5, 2016
Braden River takes charge on the crosswalk

Braden River Elementary hosts National Walk to School Day this morning.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • July 6, 2017
Bobby Jones course needs change, not bailout

And the county should face the truth about affordable housing.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Heidi Brown
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 31, 2017
New exec starts at nonprofit

New Jewish Family and Children Services CEO plans to expand and streamline services.

  • East County
  • News
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