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Booker running back Jamal Benson will look to light up the scoreboard when the Tornadoes host Riverview in their season opener Aug. 26.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 25, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top Sarasota area sporting events.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 15, 2009
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder visits Boys & Girls Club

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Lastings Milledge, a 2003 Lakewood Ranch High School graduate, visited with members of the Palmetto Boys & Girls Club Dec. 14.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 11, 2014
Visit Sarasota County center relocating downtown

President Virginia Haley announced at the Sarasota County Commission meeting Wednesday that the visitor's center would be moving.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 30, 2021
Tim Reynolds headlines concert at Nathan Benderson Park

Tim Reynolds of Dave Matthews Band fame comes to Nathan Benderson Park

  • East County
  • News
Kai inventor Kelly Atkins, center, leads a class at Sara Dance. Photos by Molly Schechter
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • April 23, 2014
Aerobic Grandma: Local teacher launches new way to dance yourself fit

Kelly Atkins created Kai, a dance-based form of cardiovascular conditioning with strong connection to the mind/body universe.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
MoZaic's Dylan Elhajoui. Courtesy photo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 22, 2014
Tidbites

Savor your time at MoZaic; Romancing the scone; and Libby's does brunch.

  • Arts + Culture
D.M. Williams has managed Casa del Mar for more than 29 years.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 22, 2011
Five things you didn't know about D.M. Williams

Casa del Mar General Manager D.M. Williams shares five little-known facts about himself.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 8, 2010
Scoreboard

Check out the latest bridge and golf scores.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
beerys
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 7, 2015
Mr. Beery's named one of America's top 100 beer bars

Mr. Beery's named one of America's top 100 beer bars

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 13, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The Phayre family’s Nintendo-inspired video, “The Super Phayre Family,” is one of 14 finalists nationwide.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 16, 2011
Phayre family needs your vote

One East County family is a finalist in the Primrose School and Children's Miracle Network Family Dance-off competition.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 22, 2012
ODA rolls past Southwest Florida Christian

The Out-of-Door Academy football team rolled to a 52-16 victory over Southwest Florida Christian in its Homecoming game Oct. 19.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 1, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ashley Dawson and Kristen Laviolette share what the Ladies of Longboat social group has meant to them as they greet members at the March 11 meetup at Ventura's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 16, 2026
'Ladies of Longboat' social group enjoys new energy

This monthly meetup of Longboat Key residents offers an valuable space to swap knowledge and catch up with friends.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties |
  • January 13, 2022
As You Make Your Resolution This Year, We are Making One, Too

The best way for us to achieve these resolutions as an organization, and as a community, is together.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Chase Sharp.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 24, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Chase Sharp

The senior wrestler talks conditioning, instincts and wanting to work for NASA.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High School's Andrew Boudreau and Tyler Patten give it their all during a performance.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 18, 2023
Manatee County high school marching bands gear up for state competition

The Braden River, Lakewood Ranch and Parrish bands are concentrated on growth in hopes of earning a medal at the top level.

  • East County
  • Schools
Scott Ehrenpreis, Eldred Brown and Jennifer Kwiatkowski will perform in “The Long Reunion” at Manatee Performing Arts Center. Photo courtesy Dan Austin
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 23, 2018
'The Long Reunion' sinks its teeth into climate change with Manatee Players

Jack Gilhooley’s darkly comic play “The Long Reunion” confronts climate change in a world premiere at Manatee Performing Arts Center.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 7, 2009
Flying High

Canadian silver medalist Jason Burnett will visit Kids Supergym this weekend.

  • East County
  • Sports
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