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File photo The Out-of-Door Academy's Desmond Lindsay began playing travel ball when he was about 9 years old. Since then, he’s played with a variety of teams. He uses each experience as a way to test his talent and advance his baseball career.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 23, 2014
Infielder tapped MVP

The Out-of-Door Academy senior Desmond Lindsay was named the MVP of the WWBA 17U National Championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
Zachary Fuesser prepares to fire his Krieghoff K-80 Sporter.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 25, 2017
Sporting clays given a shot at Ancient Oak

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Avery Kotlarczyk carries Leah Dakin during human (piggyback) barrel racing at the Ag. Olympics Feb. 23.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 2, 2016
East County FFA celebration triggers horseplay

Schools celebrate National FFA Week with games and food.

  • East County
  • News
Jake and Connor Krug. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 31, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 05.31.17

East County High 5 Moments: 05.31.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Amy Halloran, Ed Maguire and Shannon Betlewicz
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Light the Night fundraiser

Supporters of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society-Suncoast hosted a charity bartending night Oct. 25, at the Polo Grill and Bar. The event raised money for the upcoming Light the Night Walk slated for Nov. 3.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cast members Garrett Miller, Kelsey Owens, Chloe Trautman, Alex Kompothecras, Juliette Porter, Brandon Gomes and Madisson Hausburg  - Photo by Dewey Nicks for MTV
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 4, 2017
MTV's 'Siesta Key' will premiere July 31

The premiere date for the network's new locally-shot reality show was announced Monday night.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Small Business Person of the Year (10 or less employees) third place winner Dennis Hassel, first place winner Shane Catts and second place winner John Smyth
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 18, 2018
Longboat Key Chamber celebrates small businesses

The Small Business Week awards luncheon was held Oct. 18 at Zota Beach Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Micah Williams, Kamiah and Kimoni Jordan, Amirah Jordan and Nivea Luis, back.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • August 4, 2018
Sarasota YMCA gears up for the new school year

The Sarasota YMCA held a back-to-school party Aug. 4 at the Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Branch.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Maggie Blanton plays bean bag toss.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • December 15, 2018
Big Brothers Big Sisters treats kids to a party

Santa checks in with the kids on Dec. 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Keely Carney |
  • February 27, 2012
Sharing a SAM: How a Hotel Regular Renewed my Faith in Mankind

Sharing a SAM: How a Hotel Regular Renewed my Faith in Mankind

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
NancyK
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • September 19, 2013
Nancy Krohngold: Food, fun, community and commitment

Nancy Krohngold: Food, fun, community and commitment

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Photo by David Conway Army Corps officials explain in detail the findings of their report, which presents models that show the dredging of Big Pass would have negligible effects on Siesta Key.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 31, 2014
Siesta residents skeptical on dredging

Lido Key residents are beginning a public push for a proposed project to renourish the Lido shoreline, while Siesta Key residents want more evidence it won't harm their beaches.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The city is eager to proceed with construction of a roundabout on U.S. 41 at Fruitville Road, part of a series of planned roundabouts along the state highway.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 5, 2018
City moves forward with U.S. 41 land swap

The city has reaffirmed its commitment to a roundabout project at U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road, striking a preliminary agreement with a landowner to facilitate the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kayleigh Omang. Judge Brian Iten was appointed to the bench in 2015.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 9, 2018
Judge, attorney face off in rare race

Election, scheduled for Aug. 28, is first contested race for a judge in the region in 12 years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 21, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Luke Morris

The Observer spotlights Braden River Middle School eighth-grader Luke Morris.

  • East County
  • Sports
Photos taken by Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies on scene on June 4, 2019. All photos courtesy of MCSO.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • August 29, 2019
Longboat Key Fire's marine rescue team covers other towns, all hours of night

The Medical Emergency Response Team is made up of area fire departments who work together on marine rescues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Juan Moreno, a fifth grader, looks into a pocket of a hydroponic stacker.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 8, 2020
Hydroponic garden leads to student growth

Myakka City Elementary students learn to grow plants using hydroponics

  • East County
  • News
Cardinal Mooney senior attacker MJ McMahon scored his 400th-career point April 30 against Barron Collier.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 2, 2019
Cardinal Mooney lacrosse senior enters the "400 club"

He hit the milestone as the Cougars advanced to the regional final.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Join Alex Mahadevan as he reports the daily headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • October 19, 2012
Oct. 19: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 21, 2020
County launches dashboard to monitor federal relief assistance

As of Monday, one business application had been approved, removing $20,000 from the county's $14.5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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