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Lakewood Ranch High senior Zack Weston said his video game time has increased since social distancing began.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 15, 2020
East County high school athletes turn to esports while stuck at home.

Do video games come close to the thrill of real sports?

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
County Commission — District 3: Stephen Jonsson

Jonsson will face Matt Bower and David Zaccagnino in the general election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to contend: Alex Miller

This corporate CEO continues to maintain compassion for animals and her employees.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The face masks will be reusable.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • April 2, 2020
From purses to masks

BSWANKY is making the move from handbags to face masks amid the coronavirus epidemic.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
SMR's Tom Johnson, Kirk Boyston and Rex Jensen join The Players Board Chair Donna DeFant at the groundbreaking ceremony.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 10, 2018
SMR breaks ground on Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch

SMR breaks ground on Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 30, 2017
That's some legacy

How do you justify $65 million more for a want?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Randy and Susan Mallitz are being honored by Temple Emanu--El for their philanthropy.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 10, 2020
Temple Emanu-El honors Lakewood Ranch couple

Temple Emanu-El honors Lakewood Ranch couple for their philanthropy.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The SMA approached city officials along with business leaders and groups in July in an attempt to serve as a facilitator for residents who live near the park.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 1, 2011
SMA reports homeless feedings progress

The Sarasota Ministerial Association is identifying organizations that feed the homeless in Selby Five Points Park so they can be involved in discussions on how best to resolve concerns.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 25, 2014
Top Stories - Longboat Key: May

With an auction sale of 2.3 acres of Colony property scheduled for Friday, two different development teams have made offers for Dr. Murray 'Murf' Klauber's bankrupt estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 25, 2018
State House District 71: Will Robinson

Questions and answers with the candidates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Keigwin + Company performing "Bolero NYC" in 2009 at New York's Joyce Theater.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 17, 2014
Spotlight: NYC dance company set to cast locals in RIAF performance

Larry Keigwin is scouting Sarasota for 75 ordinary people to perform at the festival's opening night gala.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Michael Hodges |
  • December 7, 2016
Longboat Key Letters to the Editor

Quit kicking the traffic can...

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Molly Demeulenaere

Starting in January, G. WIZ - The Science Museum will be the permanent home for Jim Gary's 20th Century Dinosaurs exhibit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
New IDA Executive Director Anne Ross likes to spend her free time camping and kayaking with her family. "We like to be outdoors," she said.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 18, 2015
Anne Ross steps up to fill Eva Rey's shoes

New Lakewood Ranch executive director plots course for the future.

  • East County
  • News
The Florida Department of Transportation just finished its reconfiguration of the Interstate 75 interchange at University Parkway and now will begin work at State Road 70. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 13, 2017
FDOT readies for S.R. 70 interchange construction

A public information meeting will be held Oct. 19.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2010
OUR VIEW: The populist panders for votes

Cynics that we are, we can't help but look at Gov. Charlie Crist's tax-cutting proposals last week as another example of Florida's Head Populist scrambling to buy votes.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Kelly Zacovic learns something new every day as she combs through the Ringling Archives' massive collection of circus documents and oddities.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 6, 2015
The Greatest Archive on Earth

The staff of the Ringling Archives painstakingly records ancient artifacts to preserve the circus' storied history.

  • Arts + Culture
The School Board of Manatee County unanimously approves a resolution to issue Certificates of Participation to accelerate capital projects within the district.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 27, 2020
School Board of Manatee County approves funding for capital projects

The School District of Manatee County can now borrow up to $100 million to accelerate capital projects, including two in east Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
Mooney Coach Rico Antonio and sophomore guard Olivia Davis hug after the win.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 18, 2021
Cardinal Mooney girls basketball survives and advances

The Cougars are one win from the Final Four despite missing a star player.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 30, 2009
Six interns will work for the town

Town of Longboat Key Human Resources Manager Lisa Silvertooth announced Tuesday, June 30, that six interns will work for four weeks at Town Hall this summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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