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Nick Bollettieri, left, with fellow 2014 International Tennis Hall of Fame inductees. Courtesy photo.
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • July 30, 2014
Game Changer

Nick Bollettieri's recent induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame is the latest achievement in a storied career that has deep roots on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Becky's New Car" is now playing at Venice Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 8, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'Becky's New Car'

American theatrical comedy loves men suffering mid-life crises and scratching their seven-year itches. Steven Dietz's "Becky's New Car" gives equal time to women-of-a-certain-age stuck in various ruts.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 13, 2018
Meet the new boss: NPA

The Republican and Democratic parties continue to lose their influence, as the Non-Party Affiliates (independents) continue to grow. To win in Florida now, you need to win the NPAs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The missing trailer is dark green, and is about 10 feet long and five feet wide. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 10, 2012
Lakewood Ranch Boy Scout troop reports stolen trailer

Lakewood Ranch's Troop 303 is seeking a missing trailer and equipment that had been stolen from a church parking lot.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 28, 2009
East Manatee Bulldogs dream of new digs

The league has raised more than $35,000 toward building a new 5,800-square-foot clubhouse.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota resident Devin Rutkowski led a campaign against the city's backflow preventer policy, but officials were unswayed by his objections.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 19, 2015
Backlash doesn't change city's backflow preventer policy

Despite pushback from businesses who think the city’s regulations are too strict, the City Commission stood behind a system it believes is protecting Sarasota’s water supply.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A retail store owner, president of the Rosemary District Neighborhood Association and founder of the Sarasota Design District, Michael Bush has a vested interest of the success of the area.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 16, 2015
Conversation with Michael Bush

The Rosemary District Neighborhood Association president talks about building a sense of community and facing challenges within the neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 1, 2010
Kei Nishikori to play at Sarasota Open

The tournament will take place in May at the Longboat Key Club and Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota coach Ed Volz celebrates following his team’s district championship victory over Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 7, 2013
Playoff Picture

The Sarasota, Cardinal Mooney, Riverview and Booker High football teams all earned berths in the playoffs this season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo by Gary W. Sweetman
  • By June LeBell |
  • May 8, 2016
Review: 'Josephine'

The world-premiere musical explores the ups and downs of one of the most iconic entertainers in history.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
File photo Runners brave the fog in last year'     s Andrew Monroe Memorial 5K.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • January 5, 2017
Runners get set for annual Andrew Monroe 5K

The race isn’t just to remember the past, it’s to secure students futures.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Nine-year-old Connor O’Neill played goalie for the Manasota Monsters.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 22, 2011
Monster Mash

The Manasota Monsters, a youth travel lacrosse team for ages U9 and U11, formed last month, while the Manasota Lacrosse Club started its sixth summer season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Rex Jensen, the CEO and president of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, said he is most proud of how Lakewood Ranch has grown as a community.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 31, 2018
Big silver celebration in Lakewood Ranch

Rex Jensen talks about 25 years of progress in Lakewood Ranch before Music on Main party celebrates 25 years.

  • East County
  • News
Friends from Palm Aire gather around Gus and Betty Andreone, front left and middle, and fellow award recipient Harold Stephens, of Ocala, seated right.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 1, 2017
France honors Sarasota legend

France presents 106-year-old Gus Andreone with Legion of Honour medal.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch midfielder Aubrey Riggins scored with 23 minutes  left in the second half to help send the game into overtime.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 24, 2012
Lady Mustangs advance on PKs

Lakewood Ranch goalkeeper Alexandra Latham had three straight saves, helping lead the host Lady Mustangs to a 4-3 (3-0 PKs) victory over Barron Collier in a Class 4A-Region 3 quarterfinal Jan. 24.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 14, 2013
School District brings back laid-off teachers

The district cut 186 teaching positions in May; it has reinstated most teachers.

  • East County
  • News
Robert Levin, current artistic director of the Sarasota Music Festival, will step down in 2017.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • June 3, 2015
Encore performances

Robert Levin will step down from his role as organizer of the Sarasota Music Festival in 2017, after 10 years of leadership.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 14, 2012
News Briefs

Bashaw Elementary to raise funds for reading; VPK Priority Choice Open Enrollment starts; Manatee targets unlicensed contractors

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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