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Houses sit on the lake in the GreyHawk Landing community.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • April 27, 2017
In a pickle over courts?

CDD explores alternatives for new pickleball courts.

  • East County
  • News
Rhoda Tanui
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 4, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Rhoda Tanui (VIDEO)

Fifteen-year-old East County resident Rhoda Tanui returned from a shoulder injury to win the Girls 18 Spring Super Series Tennis Tournament April 23-24 at Countryside Golf & Tennis Club in Clearwater.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 4, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Zack Larson

The Observer highlights Lakewood Ranch High safety Zack Larson.

  • East County
  • Sports
Riverview High junior Mason Fox started playing golf 13 years ago. Now the 16-year-old has his sights set on becoming a professional golfer.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 6, 2012
Teeing Off

Riverview High junior Mason Fox shot a 36 to take top honors last month against Cardinal Mooney and Venice.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Short |
  • December 2, 2015
Local physician gets prison time for unlicensed practice

The former ear, nose and throat doctor continued his practice for a year after the revocation.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Pictured is the great room of one of the penthouse offerings. Penthouses will be up to 3,326 square feet. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 26, 2016
Developers ready to launch Lakewood Ranch project

Lakeshore condo project back on track after reworked architectural plan.

  • East County
  • News
David Sitler performs in "The Things They Carried." Photo by Emily Blazek
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 26, 2018
One-man play carries the weight of the Vietnam War at FST Stage III

Florida Studio Theatre's “The Things They Carried” gives a glimpse of the war inside the main — and only — character's head.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Randy Langley
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 21, 2018
The Langley dilemma

Town Commission candidate Randy Langley knew his criminal past would be resurrected. But it’s 30 years old. How relevant is it?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Nolan students snacked on chocolate cream, apple, cherry and other types of pies.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 14, 2016
East County middle school students play with Pi

To celebrate Pi Day, math classes at Braden River and Nolan middle schools ate pie and completed Pi lessons March 14.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Gulf snook numbers now exceed Florida Wildlife Commission management goals.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2016
Limited harvest for 'unique' snook starts Sept. 1 in Florida

Gulf snook numbers now exceed FWC management goals

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cynthia Sayer tries to return every year to Sarasota to perform her unique brand of banjo jazz. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 11, 2015
Pluck be a Lady

Cynthia Sayer, acclaimed jazz banjoist and Sarasota regular, dissects the often misunderstood banjo and its growing popularity.

  • Arts + Culture
Simply Susanne's Cafe sells smoothies along with breakfast and lunch options.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 30, 2018
Sweet treats bring taste of summer to barrier islands

Whether it’s a smoothie or gelato, local establishments have plenty of sweet treats to keep you cool this summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • January 9, 2017
Ringling welcomes students and staff to new library

Ringling opens Alfred Goldstein Library by passing the last 200 books from Vernon Kimbrough Library to the new facility.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 9, 2012
Connie Mack visits Sarasota

Republican challenger for US Senate Connie Mack will attend the the GOP's North Sarasota County Victory office Friday, Aug. 10 for a meet and greet.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Trappers remove gators if Ranch residents report a nuisance. File photo
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 22, 2014
Gator policy still floats

After a warning from an attorney, Town Hall officials will focus on educational efforts to eliminate needless gator trappings.

  • East County
  • News
Larysa Switlyk shows off two wels catfish she caught in Spain. These are the same fish she’ll be fishing for in the World Catfish Classic in May. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 18, 2012
Longboat Key resident to compete in World Catfish Classic

Larysa Switlyk turns her passion for hunting and fishing into a career.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2012
Obituary: Marguerite Louise O'Riorden

Marguerite Louise O'Riorden, of Longboat Key, died July 8. She was 69.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy rendering Construction on the proposed Eccentric Sports Promotion Network complex hinges on multiple environmental impact studies, which could take up to a year to complete.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • April 3, 2014
City Commission OKs obscure sports stadium

The complex will host a variety of under-the-radar sports such as dodgeball, rhythmic gymnastics and ribbon dancing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Grau
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2013
New community editor takes on Key

Kelsey Grau assumed the role of Longboat Observer community editor this week and is ready to start writing about and photographing the people and events of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Geraldine Librandi, as Becky, and Don Walker, as her husband, Joe, kiss in Baynan Theatre Company's production of "Becky's New Car."
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • July 13, 2011
Theater Review: 'Becky's New Car'

Director Gil Lazier has chosen a true actor's showcase for the Banyan Theatre Company's season kick-off production, and the actors he's chosen are truly showing off their stuff.

  • Arts + Culture
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