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Braden River Elementary School fourth-grade teacher Nicholas Leduc tests his students on the types of triangles.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 31, 2018
Manatee County education cost could rise again

School district says addition in tax makes sense.

  • East County
  • News
Takiyan Coleman, 7, climbed the Martin Luther King, Jr. bust during the event.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 19, 2021
Sarasota honors Martin Luther King Jr. with spirited ceremony

Community figures honored Dr. King's legacy on Jan. 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Police Sergeant Lee Smith and Officer Ray Bergeron activated their squad car lights in the 5400 block of Gulf Of Mexico Drive Sept. 30, which started a chase on the north end of the Key.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 7, 2015
Car theft suspects arrested after chase

A reminder to anyone driving a stolen vehicle: Longboat Key has license cameras. Just ask the four people who were arrested last week after a high-speed chase.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 24, 2009
TOP STORY January: Downtown to emphasize security

The Downtown Improvement District said security and landscaping were at the top of its priorities list.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alec Zec prepares for his final season playing hockey for the Sarasota Rampage.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 20, 2012
CHARGING AHEAD: Alec Zec

Mooney senior Alec Zec begins his final season with the Sarasota Couny high school hockey team Sept. 21. This will be his fourth season with the Rampage.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Cathy Dailey organized yoga retreats around the globe for those seeking a health-centered getaway.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • June 7, 2017
Namaste getaway

There’s yoga and then there is Cathy Daley’s adventure yoga.

  • Health
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 11, 2021
A generational decision

Where the Sarasota Orchestra lands will be a pivotal influence on the city of Sarasota’s cultural future.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Jayne Alexis Keys died from stage four rhabdomyosarcoma Dec. 8. Before she died, she enjoyed an afternoon in the snow at her Braden Woods home.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 12, 2012
Jayne Keys enjoyed her last wish - to play in the snow

The 4-year-old known for her passion for life died from cancer Dec. 8, but not before she played in snow and built a snowman.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Christina Lutton is the first girl to grace The Out-of-Door Academy's varsity football roster.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 6, 2017
Tackling barriers not a problem for Thunder senior

She is the first girl to play varsity football at ODA.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 20, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 21

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 23, 2009
Lady Pirates top rival Lady Mustangs

The Braden River High volleyball team improved its record to 7-2 (3-0 in Class 4A-District 10) with a 3-1 victory over rival Lakewood Ranch Sept. 22.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 7, 2021
Temple Beth Israel members meet for dinner on St. Armands Circle

The men's club put together a social dinner at the Crab and Fin Restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 29, 2020
Lakewood Ranch revved up for exotic cars

The Ferrari Drivers Group of Sarasota hosted its annual Exotic Car Festival

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High grad Danny Walker will play in the Suncoast Classic at Lakewood National. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 13, 2019
Lakewood Ranch grad will have hometown crowd at LECOM Suncoast Classic

Lakewood Ranch grad Danny Walker will have a hometown crowd at the LECOM Suncoast Classic at Lakewood National Golf Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 2, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: September 2

Jacqui Grant captured this photo of sunflowers at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 2, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: September 2

Mika Ish captured this photo of what looks like a comet over Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 11, 2020
Pros at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center battle it out

The annual doubles exhibition served as a fundraiser for the center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Short |
  • October 22, 2015
Gulf Gate residents take swings at golf course plans

Representatives of Medallion homes got a cold reception at their development public workshop.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Downtown Sarasota Condominium Association’s construction safety workshop is part of the organization’s ongoing effort to address development-related issues.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 29, 2018
Residents focus on downtown construction issues

Two city officials, a building professional and a lawyer joined downtown residents Nov. 15 to discuss construction safety.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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