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The Clearwater Chargers at Lakewood Ranch U16 boys soccer team, which comprises players from eight area high schools, will compete in the Florida Youth Soccer Association State Cup Final Four May 19-20, in Auburndale. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 16, 2012
Boys charge into final four

Lakewood's Clearwater Chargers U16 boys team will compete in the Florida Youth Soccer Association State Cup Final Four.

  • East County
  • Sports
Although Mote has touted more than $75 million in commitments toward the project, county officials could revisit a crucial contribution because of budgetary challenges. Image courtesy Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 23, 2020
Public funds for Mote aquarium not set in stone

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium announced a September groundbreaking for a new facility in Nathan Benderson Park, but the county’s financial support isn’t fully locked in.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Joe Willis' display features a collapsible sleigh his college roommate made for him. It takes him a week to get his outside decorations just right. Photos by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 22, 2014
Crazy for Christmas

Joe Willis' decorations started simply enough, but they've grown into an epic display.

  • East County
  • News
Neal Communities Owner Pat Neal hopes to sell the company's 10,000th home in 2014.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 8, 2014
Local builder 'shatters' company record

Neal Communities recorded its most profitable year yet in 2013.

  • East County
  • News
Out-of-Door Academy will need senior Kolbie Ward to have a big game against Manatee on Dec. 14. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 7, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The biggest match-ups this week in East County.

  • East County
  • Sports
Malachi Wideman.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 9, 2019
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.09.19

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.09.19

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 31, 2013
SIDELINES

Riverview Rams prove victorious on Senior Night; Blazers top Cougars in basketball overtime; Mooney Cougars tame the LWR Mustangs; Thunder's season comes to a close with loss

  • Sarasota
  • News
George Glance, president of KB Home’s Central Florida operations, met with Association-selected contractors Sept. 20, in the Willowbrook community.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 26, 2012
Contractor selected for Willowbrook repairs

The Willowbrook Condominium Association has informed its residents of pending temporary balcony repairs.

  • East County
  • News
Thousands of motorcycles ran through the fairground on Feb. 15-17.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 17, 2019
Thunder by the Bay rumbles into Sarastoa

The motorcylce and music festival took over the Sarasota County Fairgrounds this weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Soccer players push a vehicle out of the mud from a parking area at Premier Sports Campus Aug. 2, during the Tampa Bay Labor Day Tournament . Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 12, 2018
Lakewood Ranch park becomes Spin City at tournament

Manatee County will sink funds into temporary parking fix at Premier Sports Campus.

  • East County
  • News
There will be an "Early Bird" online sale Jan. 15-16 before regular sales begin Jan. 19.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 14, 2019
Pirates single-game spring training tickets on sale this week

There will be an "Early Bird" online sale Jan. 15-16 for Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training tickets at LECOM Park before regular sales begin Jan. 19.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • November 7, 2013
SKVA debates outdoor displays and dredging

New twists on familiar debates drove the discussion during Siesta Key Village Association's Tuesday meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 25, 2014
News Briefs

School employee charged in cyber attack; City, county plan closures for Thanksgiving; Sarasota County Area Transit hires new director

  • Sarasota
  • News
Renee Di Pilano. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • May 8, 2019
County names new head of Libraries and Historical Resources

Di Pilato succeeds Sarabeth Kalajian, the current director, who retires in the fall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 24, 2016
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: King Home

The home is at 6832 Pine St.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 24, 2016
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: Bixler Home

The home is at 613 Triton Bend.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Dienna family (Maria, Denise, Michael, Ava, Nicki and Matt) advocate for school to start with complete e-learning.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 22, 2020
Virtual woes confound School District of Manatee County

Students' needs must be assessed before being able to move completely online.

  • East County
  • News
Community Haven President and CEO Brad Jones, photo courtesy of Community Haven.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 17, 2016
Community Haven’s operations vice president tapped for CEO

Brad Jones has been with the organization for five years.

  • East County
  • News
Downtown leaders are discussing spending more to promote the availability of outdoor dining space, curbside pickup and more to attract customers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 3, 2020
Downtown stakeholders seek increased business activity

A group of downtown property owners is considering spending more on advertising in hopes of offsetting the effects of COVID-19.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 10, 2010
Couples make Public Tennis Center a success

The Mrachek and Schlorf families will be honored in a Longboat Key Public Tennis Center dedication ceremony Feb. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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