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McKenna Flaherty committed to Florida State for beach volleyball on Aug. 1. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 10, 2020
Riverview volleyball player commits to dream school

The Rams junior is Tallahassee bound.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The club's Islandside project components are located within the yellow circle on the rendering. Developments in the foreground are condominiums currently in existence.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 7, 2010
Key Club unveils new model

Updated renderings and plans, which include a fountain and lap pool, will be available for public viewing starting Thursday, Oct. 7, at the Islandside Redevelopment Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County plans to add eight parking spaces to Siesta Key Beach Access 7.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 22, 2013
County prepares Siesta Key parking expansion

Sarasota County issued a request for quotes to move fencing at Beach Access 7, to add eight parking spaces.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • March 13, 2018
Teacher's most coveted award ... support

Braden River Elementary instructor doesn't win Educator of the Year, but she cherishes her nomination.

  • East County
  • News
Aleah Robinson dribbles the ball down the court.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 8, 2015
Lady Pirates fall to Lady Mustangs in conference game

Lakewood Ranch High School girl's basketball team defeated Braden River High 55-10, Jan. 8, in a conference matchup between the East County rivals.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 6, 2020
Sarasota mothers adjust to life with newborns

As their first Mothers Day approaches, new moms adjust to life in quarantine.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 18, 2014
Neal buys Creekwood property

The Ridge at Creekwood Crossing will have 138 homes once finished.

  • East County
  • News
Victoria Laman, who will be a junior at River Ridge High School in New Port Richey, makes her way through the model of a lung.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 20, 2019
Doctors in the house at LECOM in Lakewood Ranch

LECOM's Medical Science Academy preps future wave of doctors and pharmacists at Lakewood Ranch campus.

  • East County
  • News
David and Nada Farr both wore as much green as they could find.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 17, 2015
Glenridge goes green for St. Patrick's Day

It was all about the green for the theme of the St. Patrick's Day party at The Glenridge March17.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Keri Porter rides the parade on golf cart with her Lee Elzey.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 10, 2017
Santa rides into Heritage Harbour

Bradenton community celebrates holiday season.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy of Cindi Soderholm
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 20, 2013
Russell the razorbill spreads his wings at new home

After a month of rehabilitation at Save Our Seabirds, the razorbill has a new home at Sea World in San Antonio.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Pete Cumming has been with the Longboat Key Police Department since 2008.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 16, 2020
Search begins for Longboat Key's new police chief

Curent Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming is set to retire in October after a 40-year career in law enforcement.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kim Howard and Kim McQuilken designed their home to be open and livable.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 22, 2017
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: Howard Home

The annual home tour takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • May 9, 2013
Fishermen angle for the big catch

The water must be still; the motor of the boat at just a hum. The angler must cast directly into the school of fish to catch one of the silver kings of the sea.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Riverview's Malachi Wideman, Terrell Jackson (10) and Jayven Millien (13) celebrate after defeating Newsome High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 10, 2019
Rams basketball finding the right rhythm

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2010
Seasonal sandwich sign stands out

Jimmy John's is the gift that keeps on giving.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Only seven county governments in the state have higher or equal credit ratings to Manatee County.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 14, 2015
Manatee County ranks in top 5% for credit rating

Try Independent credit ratings company only ranked seven other county governments — out of 66 — ahead of Manatee.

  • East County
  • News
Brendan and Jay Roper are a freshman and cross country coach at Riverview High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 12, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Riverview cross country star is coached by his dad

Rams freshman Brendan Roper is posting impressive times while on a limited mileage plan.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jaelen Childs throws out the ceremonial first pitch before Cardinal Mooney's game against Bishop Verot.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 11, 2019
Ceremonial first pitch means everything to Mooney family

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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