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Braden River's Riley Dunn, Lucas Romano, Chance Sharbono, Brendan Bengston and Colten Cox all qualified for the Class 2A-Region 3 tournament Feb. 26 and Feb. 27, at Charlotte High. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 24, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Relentless Mustangs have bright futures

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 22, 2011
Mustangs open season 2-0

The Lakewood Ranch High baseball team opened its season with a pair of wins over Palmetto and Dixie Hollins Feb. 15 and 18.

  • East County
  • Sports
Pedro Reis and Dolly Jacobs pose with other members of Circus Sarasota.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 9, 2011
Cultural Organization finalist: Circus Sarasota Inc.

Circus Sarasota was named a cultural organization finalist at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"4,000 Miles" runs through April 27, at the Historic Asolo Theater.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 6, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: '4,000 Miles'

Asolo Rep's '4,000 Miles' runs through April 27, at the Historic Asolo Theater.

  • Arts + Culture
Suzanne Atwell, city commissioner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 26, 2013
Holiday wish lists

Sarasota leaders and residents unwrap their wishes for 2014.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
When traffic begins to pick up on the Ringling Bridge that's a sure sign season is starting in Sarasota
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 27, 2013
FRIDAY FIVE: Signs that season has started in Sarasota

'Tis the season in Sarasota - well, almost.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The curtain is up on the 2014/2015 seasons. Stay tuned to YourObserver.com for future announcements.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 1, 2014
UPDATE: At a glance - 2014/2015 performing art seasons

Most performing arts seasons have been announced. But in case you missed it here's a little what the upcoming season will look like.

  • Arts + Culture
In both District 2 and District 3, one candidate has dwarfed their opponents' spending through January.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 12, 2015
Commission candidates file early contribution reports

As the race for two district City Commission seats heats up, donations are streaming in to the six candidates running for election in March.

  • Sarasota
  • News
On busy days, cars crowd North Shell Road, making it difficult for residents to enter and leave their driveways. (File photo)
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 2, 2014
County staff outline Shell Road parking options

Sarasota County staff recommend spending roughly $30,000 to create 17 parking spaces - and hopefully temper "acts of public indecency" - on the north Siesta Key road.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Maria Amodio |
  • April 2, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Sahara

The owners of Binjara Traders and Ivory Coast are opening a third store in St. Armands.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2015
News briefs: East County 6.11.2015

Interchange bids with FDOT; Waterlefe shores up agreement; Commission increases fee for growth

  • East County
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 29, 2009
Lady Pirates serve up semifinal victory

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated Osceola 3-0 in the district semifinals Oct. 28.

  • East County
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Mary Lou Robinson Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 26, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: April 27, 2017

Mary Lou Robinson, Aflred Bremble, Jr., Katherine Brooks and John Spalding died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo by Kelsey Grau Jim Crawford helps stock whiskey and other liquors.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • July 2, 2014
Liquor store opens, spurs hope for plaza

LBK Liquors opened its doors June 30 with shelves stocked full of wine, whiskey, beer and more.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo by Pam EubanksOfficials from NDC Construction, the project's contractor, expect construction to take about 11 months. NDC is clearing the property to prepare for vertical construction.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 2, 2014
Contractors begin work on assisted-living facility

Validus Senior Living expects to open InspiredLiving in about one year.

  • East County
  • News
Volunteer Sierra Snow and Director of Development Katie Hood enjoy working one-on-one with people affected by Alzheimer's.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 2, 2014
The Good News: Katie Hood

Focusing on healthy brains, Katie Hood and the Alzheimer's Association provide support for Alzheimer's patients and their caregivers.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Saajan, played by Irrfan Khan, is a lonely, laconic widower about to retire from his boring office job who suddenly starts receiving gourmet lunches from a stranger.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • April 13, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'The Lunchbox'

'The Lunchbox' is a delicious slice of Indian life. It's also a touching story about how a simple twist of fate can vastly alter the course of two people's lives.

  • Arts + Culture
Researchers from six nations gathered for the first International Workshop on Impacts of Ocean Acidification and Climate Change on Corals and Coral Reefs. (Interuniversity Institute for Marine Sciences)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 17, 2013
Mote co-hosts international workshop in Israel

The five-day workshop brought researchers from six countries together in Eilat, Israel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh hopes to keep Manatee County as one of the cheapest places to live in the state.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 9, 2015
Commissioners make impact with higher fees

Whether higher impact fees handle growth or harm new building sales in Manatee County remains to be seen.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota entrepreneurs Dan Miller and Chris Abbot recently launched the Abbeton Accelerator Fund. The fund invests in startup ideas, mostly in technology. Photo by Rod Millington.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 6, 2011
Innovative Business: Acceleration Machine

The idea people behind a technology startup sometimes lack two key elements: cash and know-how. A trio of Gulf Coast business veterans is here to help.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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