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Jason Golden wears many hats: ministry director, chaplain and coach.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 6, 2011
Braden River coach leads faith-focused fellowship

River Club resident Jason Golden has served as the ministry director for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Gulf Coast Chapter since 2006.

  • East County
  • Sports
Following a lengthy legal clash, L.A. Fitness is slated to open in the former Dillard’s department store at Westfield Southgate Mall.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 27, 2016
Top Story — June: Westfield, Benderson and Dillard’s settle lawsuit

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Sarasota
  • News
An Atlantic sea nettle drifts in the tide along a groin on Longboat key.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • November 8, 2017
Jellyfish invasion: Longboat beaches swarmed by jellies

Mote Marine Aquarium and Laboratory scientists aren't sure why there are so many jellies, but one things is for sure: jellyfish stings can hurt.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller: Karen Rushing

Rushing, the longtime Sarasota County Clerk, will face challenger Todd Barton in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 30, 2011
Pirates top rival Mustangs

The Braden River High boys soccer team held off rival Lakewood Ranch 3-1 Nov. 29 to remain unbeaten in Class 4A-District 11.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 8, 2011
News Briefs

New fence installed by Treasure Boat Way; Gulf Gate Library plans win commission approval

  • Siesta Key
  • News
By the end of 2012, the Longboat Key Center for the Arts plans to demolish its ceramics wing and remove its outdoor kiln.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 8, 2012
Arts Center seeks to amend site plan

A community meeting will take place next week in preparation for Ringling's plan to apply for an amendment to its existing site plan approved in 2003.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A new $19.3 million Manatee Operations Center that combines the Florida Department of Transportation District One maintenance and construction facilities is underway at 13900 S.R. 64 E., Bradenton. Courtesy rendering
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 9, 2014
FDOT operations center moving to East County

FDOT is consolidating buildings and ditching old facilities for a new center east of Interstate 75.

  • East County
  • News
Jeanne Larranaga in a costume she will wear during Sunset Boulevard. Courtesy of John Larranaga
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 9, 2013
Showstopping career: Jeanne Larranaga

A January performance as Norma Desmond in 'Sunset Boulevard' at The Players Theatre in Sarasota will be the latest in a storied community-theater career for East County resident Jeanne Larranaga.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Yusuke Horiguchi delivers gifts on Christmas Eve.  approximately 35
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2014
Memories & mishaps

Some holidays are magical, and some result in mishaps. Regardless, the season always results in plenty of memories. Here, we share some of your most memorable holidays stories.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • July 22, 2009
Couple opens Ranch's first funeral home

Yvette Reckling and Jim Klausch offer full funeral and memorial services through Because We Care Cremation and Funeral Home Inc.

  • East County
  • News
Eileen and Bob Parkinson are hoping for another stellar turnout for the second Crystal Classic on Siesta Key Nov. 10-14.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 29, 2011
Neighbors: Classic Commitment

As chairs of the Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sandsculpting Competition's organizing committee, Eileen and Bob Parkinson relish the opportunity to contribute to their adopted community.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 26, 2017
Sarasota extends local state of emergency again

Officials are continuing to work to get life back to normal in Sarasota County, but the process is ongoing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 9, 2020
Longboat Harbourettes present 2020 fashion show

The women of Longboat Harbour teamed up with Chico's to bring fashion to the condo association.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 8, 2021
East County weather page photo: July 8

Marvin Crepea captured this deer behind his home on Thornhill Court in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 8, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: July 8

Jane Novacek captured this photo of a tree-lined Longboat Key beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
One million participants wait to start a one-day "picnic" in Essen, Germany, on a major autobahn, as part of the European Capital of Culture.
  • By Stuart and Lois Scheyer |
  • February 9, 2011
Bon Voyage

The Longboat Observer's travel editors look back on trips taken in 2010 and outline what stops should be on your travel itinerary this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 27, 2015
OUR VIEW | More Medicaid: Federal ransom

The call of media editorialists, state senators and altruists for expanding Obamacare’s Medicaid program in Florida remains a cacophonous drumbeat of pots and pans.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Pomona Bistro and Wine Bar owner and pastry chef Arthur Lopes. Pomona, the goddess of fruit and nuts, hangs in the kitchen of the Orange Avenue bistro. Photo by Heather Merriman.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • June 24, 2015
Recipe for Success: Arthur Lopes

Do you frequent the same local eateries and see the same faces each time you go? This feature helps you get to know those faces a little better.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 8, 2010
UPCC, Fit2Run to host 9/11 event

University Park Country Club and Fit2Run will host the second 9/11 4-Miler Cross Country Run at 7:30 a.m., Sept. 11, at University Park Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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