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Ten-year-old Alana Kutt won her third Little Linksters Player of the Year Crystal Cup trophy Feb. 13.  (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 2, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Young local golfer has drive to be a champion.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2012
Our View: Who is he to decide 'fairness'?

We received the following letter on Tax Day from the owner of a local business:

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Opponents of plans to redevelop the Lido Pavilion wore red to the City Commission meeting on Jan. 14.
  • By Cathy Antunes |
  • January 25, 2019
My View: Lido Pavilion vote only strengthens public resolve

Observer column left out key details.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 15, 2012
Our View: This is America?

Most weeks, we prefer to devote this space to matters directly affecting Longboat Key. Now and again, though, as many of our readers know, our comments will go beyond the Key's island borders.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 6, 2013
Beach project permit arrives

The town of Longboat Key will perform a hot-spot beach project this summer to help combat three high-erosion areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 24, 2017
Cops Corner: Neighbor suspected to have smashed window, handicapped parking sign

A round up of this week's most interesting police reports from Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The new guidelines will steer trucks toward major roads and away from neighborhoods.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 15, 2018
City settles on truck route compromise

Despite resident concerns about large trucks driving through neighborhoods, the city won't actually enforce new regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brooklyn Lucero.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 18, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Brooklyn Lucero

The Lakewood Ranch sophomore talks the mental challenge of pitching and her biggest fears.

  • East County
  • Sports
Guitarist and vocalists Joey Bravo performs for the band Lazy Bonez.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 7, 2016
Sarasota calendar 1.7.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Jan. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tray Hall stepped up for Cardinal Mooney when the quarterback position took a hit.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 29, 2018
Sarasota high school fall season's under-appreciated athletes

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 8, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 13, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Richie James

Riverview High rising senior quarterback Richie James accounted for five touchdowns to help lead the Rams to a 42-35 victory over Southeast in their spring game May 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarah Scarlett and Kristina Barrow, of Bradenton, receive their medals after finishing the 3k.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 5, 2016
MS Walk invades Lakewood Ranch Main Street

The annual 3k event raises dollars and awareness of Multiple Sclerosis.

  • East County
  • News
Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 4, 2012
Horseshoe Cove residents share smarts at Braden River

When Braden River High School teacher Susan Busby reached out to nearby Horseshoe Cove to recruit volunteer tutors, more than 20 residents offered to donate their time.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 7, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 8

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 6, 2010
Black Tie & Tales

Read the latest social column by Molly Schechter.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 6, 2010
Black Tie & Tales

Read the latest social column by Molly Schechter.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Abby Hite has won the St. Anthony'   s Meek and Mighty Triathlon four times.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 31, 2017
Braden River fifth grader finds the fun in triathlons

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lydia Franklin admires her father Richard'  s new fire department badge.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 23, 2017
Five Longboat firefighters get their badges

Ceremony culminates a year of training for department's newest members

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cardinal Mooney senior and Gulf Coast Flames forward Connor Nicholson controls the puck during the Blue Line tournament in Orlando. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 24, 2019
Oh, captain: Cardinal Mooney senior helms three different teams

Cardinal Mooney senior Connor Nicholson leads two hockey teams in goals and anchors the Cougars boys soccer midfield

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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