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New Lakewood Ranch High football coach Rashad West was previously the head coach at Southeast High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 20, 2019
Lakewood Ranch High announces new football coach

Former Southeast High coach Rashad West is the new football coach at Lakewood Ranch High.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 25, 2015
Voters have options for making voices heard

Longboat Key town commissioners decide whether your taxes go up or down.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Unicorp National Developments Inc. wants to build a $2 million, 3,000-square-foot modular sales office on the 17.6-acre site.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • March 4, 2019
Longboat leaders approve rule change allowing sales office

Sales center could be up and running by year end.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bob Bonella makes his way down Main Street during the 18th annual Thunder By The Bay.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 11, 2016
Thunder By The Bay roars through Downtown Sarasota

The 18th annual motorcycle festival filled the streets with concerts and bike shows.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kate Walker.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 20, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Kate Walker

The Braden River swimmer talks her best stroke and why she wants to visit Norway.

  • East County
  • Sports
Big Pass, between Siesta Key and Lido Key, has never been dredged. File photo.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • September 19, 2013
Big Pass dredging plans unveiled

A controversial plan to mine Big Pass for Lido Beach sand was presented to the public for the first time at a Wednesday meeting.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
An adult black skimmer brings in a small fish for two chicks. Photos courtesy of Dr. Lou Newman
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 27, 2014
Black skimmers hatch late in the season on Lido

Plymouth Harbor resident Lou Newman says it's the first time the birds have nested on Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 26, 2019
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 2, Episode 7

From rocky relationships to backstabbing friends, this week's episode brought plenty of drama.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
This photo of Ringing Boulevard, in front of the county jail, shows three no-parking signs within about 30 feet, as well as four other signs in the same space.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 30, 2011
Katz questions sign numbers (VIDEO)

With 3,878 new signs placed in Sarasota County in the last six years, Jonathan Katz took to the streets to prove his point.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 30, 2017
Salon Series features Denise Pope of Tidewell Hospice

The theme of the monthly lecture series’ March talk was “Tidewell Hospice: It’s More Than You Think,” and was held on March 30 at Designing Women Boutique.

  • Black Tie
Riverview senior Libero Samantha Norden prepares to serve in a match against Lithia Newsome on Sept. 7.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 6, 2016
Riverview volleyball has rare shot at a district title

The Rams haven't won a district title in at least a decade.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Siblings Vergene Mayne and Mike Thayer take in the Siesta Fiesta art and craft festival.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 9, 2015
Weekend Best Bets: Siesta Fiesta and Celebration of Pets Fest

Weekend events include activities for art lovers and pets with Siesta Fiesta and Celebration of Pets Fest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2011
Daylight saving time ends

Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday Nov. 6, which means it's time to turn your colcks Saturday night.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 27, 2016
County takes over mangrove management

Sarasota County will now take over mangrove protection from the state.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riley Bradshaw.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 24, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Riley Bradshaw

Lakewood Ranch High's Riley Bradshaw is our East County Athlete of the Week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Photos by Jen Blanco Riverview High alum Alex Katz and Booker High alumna Bethany Leap both will be making their second appearance at Senior Nationals next month.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 17, 2014
Bound for Nationals

Sarasota Sharks swimmers Bethany Leap and Alex Katz will compete in the 2014 Phillips 66 National Championships Aug. 6 through Aug. 10, in Irvine, Calif.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Brian Walters. Photo by Matthew Holler
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 14, 2016
Theater review: 'Piano Men'

Don’t Shoot the Piano Players. Please.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Co-Chairwomen Mickey Davis, Donna Koffman, Jamie Becker, Bianca Lawrence, Honorary Chairwoman Cornelia Matson and Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast President Christine Johnson
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 5, 2017
Palm Ball raises funds to protect land along the Gulf

The 10th anniversary of the event was celebrated at Bay Preserve on Feb. 4.

  • Black Tie
  • By Keely Carney |
  • April 7, 2012
The Voices in My Head ... and the Hair Atop It

The Voices in My Head ... and the Hair Atop It

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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