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Jaasiel Torres falls after completing his 6 foot, 11 and a half inch jump at Berkeley Prep.  Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 9, 2017
Sailors junior high jumper sets best mark in U.S. for current season

He successfully leaped 6 feet, 11 and a half inches in the air, and he's not done yet.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • May 3, 2013
Early voting and outside money will play a role in city commission race

Early voting and outside money will play a role in city commission race

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Pascone's Ristorante owner Judi Stanley is eager for the restaurant to open July 27.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 25, 2018
Retail rises in UTC corridor

Several new businesses head to UTC shopping districts

  • East County
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • September 17, 2012
Arrested Development: SPD and City Commission get tough on vagrancy

Arrested Development: SPD and City Commission get tough on vagrancy

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2011
OUR VIEW: Teachers must share the struggle

Manatee schools have waited too long to act. Now circumstances are forcing their hand.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Santa said he has a magic key that allows him to get through front doors if the home has no chimney.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 20, 2017
Ho(w) much, Ho(w) many, Ho(w) long?

Students filled Santa's bag with questions. As always, St. Nick delivered.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bob Delaney, a Lakewood Ranch resident, is a former New Jersey state trooper and National Basketball Assocation referee.
  • By Bob Delaney |
  • April 18, 2012
My View: PTSD: Not all wounds bleed

Post-traumatic stress disorder has become a daily discussion in our society, because of the ravages and ripple effects of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Mary Dee and Don Klingenberg vote Tuesday at Longboat Key Town Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 3, 2015
Longboat Key electorate approves undergrounding project

Longboat Key voters approved a referendum to issue bonds not to exceed $25.25 million to bury Gulf of Mexico Drive utilities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Principal Bill Stenger is known for his caring attitude, attention to details and high expectations.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 6, 2019
Willis Elemetary leader had great principles

After 14 years, Principal Bill Stenger will retire.

  • East County
  • News
"Many orchestral musicians might find being on the road impossible," James Ehnes says. "But in the solo world, there's an intoxicating sense of control and a great deal of artistic freedom."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 12, 2011
Virtuoso reality

East County violinist James Ehnes takes a rare break at home before hitting the road with the Toronto Symphony.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 10, 2016
CONA celebrates 55 years

Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations commemorated their 55th birthday on Thursday at the Michael's Wine Cellar.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Heavy rains in September stalled the Beach Road Drainage project, exposing issues with the project's design.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2013
Welcome Back: Since you left ...

It's clear from the traffic jams that summer is officially over and 'season' has arrived in Sarasota. But the summer lull did not mean a lack of news. Here, we've compiled all the big news you missed while you were at your summer homes, traveling the globe or enjoying lazy summer days at the beach.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tom and Holly McAndrew gather with their children Thomas, 11, Merritt, 2, two foster children, center, Owen, 9, and Scarlette, 3. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 20, 2015
Always enough love

A homemade welcome mat leading into the McAndrew home reads, “Welcome to our loud, crazy, fun, happy home.” With six children under one roof, the noise begins at 6:30 a.m. It doesn’t stop until nearly 9 p.m.

  • East County
  • News
Seventh grader Marisa Easto cries as she hugs her dad, Capt. Josh Easto, who surprised her at school during lunch. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 26, 2019
A tearful homecoming at Nolan Middle School in Lakewood Ranch

U.S. Army captain surprises daughter at Nolan Middle School, sons at Out-of-Door Academy

  • East County
  • News
The northeast corner of the Tom Bennett Park property, pictured here with Interstate 75 in the distance, is where the water park would be located.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 4, 2016
Will Lost Lagoon come up short for this ride?

Manatee County about to discover whether water park planning can move forward.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • January 7, 2019
Police report progress in investigating shots fired at Sarasota paramedics

Local paramedics were inside of their ambulance when shots were directed at their vehicle by an unknown person.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Dana Westmark and Donald Geikie |
  • April 25, 2012
He Says – She Says: A conversation with Donald Geikie and Dana Westmark, REALTORS® with the Main Street office of Michael Saunders & Company.

He Says – She Says: A conversation with Donald Geikie and Dana Westmark, REALTORS® with the Main Street office of Michael Saunders & Company.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
"I'm excited to be able to play me and be sassy, which is really the only way to be," says Sadrina Renee, center, with her fellow "Brassy Broads" cast members Natalie Renee, left, and Carly Sakolove.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 12, 2011
FST's 'Brassy Broads' get boisterous

The women of Florida Studio Theatre's "Brassy Broads" pay homage to the wild, iconic women of Hollywood who came before them.

  • Arts + Culture
Brett Hanewich also went 1-for-3 at the plate with a RBI on March 3.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 9, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Brett Hanewich

Lakewood Ranch sophomore Brett Hanewich pitched a complete game, allowing two hits while striking out four in the Mustangs' 3-0 non-district victory over Manatee March 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 25, 2010
Downtown Sarasota farmers market eyes new changes

From a street covering to keep customers cool, to Saturday morning jazz concerts, the Downtown Sarasota Farmers Market is instituting improvements it hopes will draw more people.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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