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  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 10, 2012
FEB. 10: 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 Observer Staff |
  • September 5, 2013
SIDELINES

ODA swimmers open season with victories; Sarasota Christian cruise to victory; Liberty Edge League registration under way

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Citizens group asks candidates to promise to run clean campaigns
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 11, 2024
Citizens group asks candidates to promise to run clean campaigns

The pledge aims to avoid dark money, "mud-slinging free-for-alls."

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota's Zack and Greta Hamric sit in their 1956 Jaguar XK 140MC Roadster formerly owned by Hollywood star Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 13, 2025
Jaguar Festival d’Elegance brings luxury vehicles to St. Armands Circle

The free-to-the-public event showcased Jaguar sports cars from across Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ryan Hails, Ben Delaney, Grant Golub, Andrew Konecny and Travis Taaffe. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 1, 2012
Making Waves: Sarasota Crew

Under the leadership of men's coach Liza Dickson, Sarasota Crew is shedding its underdog status and earning a national reputation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Brooke and Hayley Obando show off their national championship jackets and medals.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 4, 2020
Lakewood Ranch cheerleaders stick landing at national championship

New Lakewood Ranch cheerleading team sticks landing at national championship

  • East County
  • News
New head coach Kevin Corwin believes big things are in store for the Sailors girls basketball program.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 27, 2019
New coach has Sailors girls basketball going the right direction

Kevin Corwin is making the most of his first varsity head coaching opportunity

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Brendan Bengtsson is all smiles after winning the  the Class 2A heavyweight state title.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 3, 2018
Braden River High wrestler takes gold at state tournament

Lakewood Ranch High also had a wrestler finish on the medal stand.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch Marauders 8U travel baseball team
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 11, 2013
Sidelines

Mustangs wrestling trio goes 8-0; IMG Academy to add JV football; Lady Thunder, Lady Blazers tie; Cougars blank the Tornadoes; Baseball camp to be held at ODA

  • East County
  • Sports
Manatee County Sheriff's deputies assisted the FHP with an accident on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard that resulted in the death of a 20-year-old Bradenton man and also resulted in serious injuries to an 83-year-old woman.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 3, 2022
Motorcyclist, 20, killed in crash on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard

A 20-year-old Bradenton man was killed Wednesday morning when his motorcycle collided with a car in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 1, 2009
Sarasota's FCAT scores improve

All grade levels tested achieve higher writing scores over last year's results.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 29, 2010
Manatee releases FCAT scores

Manatee County School District officials say they are pleased to see the results.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 10, 2016
Authorities await toxicology results in DUI manslaughter case

Lakewood Ranch man Gregory Miller has been charged with DUI manslaughter.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota's claim is one of the largest municipal claims in the region. Courtesy photo
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • April 24, 2013
City files $15 million BP claim

The 77-page civil complaint argues that Sarasota took a considerable hit in tourism revenue as a result of the spill.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enforcement hours will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, with rates of $.50 per hour from May to October, and $1.00 per hour from November to April.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • September 12, 2011
Metered downtown parking program resumes Oct. 3

Sarasota will resume its parking meter program Oct. 3. Some meters and pay stations are being relocated near the judicial center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Susan Chapman celebrates after learning she was the frontrunner in the election.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: City Commission Candidate Watch Parties

City Commission candidates gathered Tuesday, March 12, to watch election results with friends and family.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • March 22, 2022
This Week in A+E: March 24-30

Sarasota Ballet does Shakespeare this week, headlining a collection of events that run the gamut of art, music and theater in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
See Dina Litovsky's photographs of life in Pinecraft in "The Fence" photo exhibit. Photo by Dina Litovsky
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 19, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 20

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events with organizations such as Perlman Music Program Suncoast, Sarasota Orchestra and Florida Studio Theatre Improv taking place this week in Sarasota and Bradenton.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Maya Schultz and Maeva Ginsberg-Klemmt let some some screams after winning the A Final of the Women's U17 2x (7:36.96) at the 2022 USRowing Youth National Championships.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 16, 2022
Sarasota Crew rowers win Women's U17 2x national championship

The 2022 USRowing Youth National Championships were held at Nathan Benderson Park from June 8-12.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 14, 2009
Thunder edge past HEAT

ODA advanced to the regional finals for the first time in school history with an 8-7 victory over the Manatee HEAT in a Class 1A regional semifinal May 8.

  • East County
  • Sports
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