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Lakewood Ranch Chargers U17 player Noah LaBelle, here putting a juke on a defender,  performed well during the Sarasota Cup, in front of 46 college coaches.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 2, 2018
Premier Sports Campus nets a victory with Sarasota Cup

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Callista Marquette, 8, and Jenny Cotton, 9, battle for position during team wars.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: LRHS Soccer Camp

The Lakewood Ranch High boys and girls soccer teams hosted their annual Mustang Soccer Camp June 17-21. Seventy players, ranging in age from 6-15, hit the field for this year's camp. During the weeklong camp, participants enjoyed skills competitions, team wars, games, prizes and more.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Charter Review Board — District 3: Tom Patalano

Patalano will face Pat Wayman in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota Hospital Board At Large Seat 2: Laurie Kreindler

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce President Gail Loefgren with 2018 Small Business Person of the Year (11 or more employees) winner John Horne, third place winner Taylor Coan and second place winner Lynn Horne.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 14, 2019
Small Business Week to announce winners on Oct. 15

The event has been going on all week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • February 7, 2019
Don’t look at $15-per-hour minimum wage out of context

Before raising the minimum wage, we should examine the possible unintended consequences.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The city plans to begin work on the golf course next year, but the scope of an improvement project is not yet finalized.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 26, 2019
Sarasota city manager recommends downsizing Bobby Jones

In a memo, Tom Barwin said keeping all 45 holes at the city-owned golf course would pose too much financial risk.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • December 2, 2009
St. Armands Circle revs up for car show

St. Armands Circle was overflowing with Mustangs during the 18th annual Super Sunday Mustang and Ford Show Sunday, Nov. 22. On display were 130 Mustangs of various ages - all were gleaming with well-polished exteriors. For many viewers and past Mustang owners, it was a trip down memory lane.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"Into the Breeches" was inspired by journals kept at the Cleveland Play House during World War II.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 26, 2020
'Into the Breeches' creative team found a cultural history lesson between the laughs

They hope the spirit of teamwork and community during World II resonates with audiences

  • Arts + Culture
Due to inclement weather, the contest took place on Sunday not Saturday.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 42nd annual Siesta Key Amateur Sand Sculpture

The 42nd Siesta Key Amateur Sand Sculpture contest returned to the Siesta Beach Sunday, May 4. The beach was transformed into an exhibit for visitors as sculptors of all ages and abilities competed for cash prizes. Mark Wilson's 'Bonfire' won overall while 'Where's the Peanut?' won first place in People's Choice.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 21, 2015
BRSC registration underway

Registration for the Braden River Soccer Club fall recreational season is now open.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • September 9, 2018
Youth learn life skills with Blooming Impressions

Blooming Impressions partner with Kappa Alpha Psi to offer minority youth a way to learn skills and gain self-esteem.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mary Rainey
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • January 12, 2017
Sarasota proves there is no age limit on service

Mother Nature never quits, and, luckily, neither will Mary Rainey.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Grand Living at Lakewood Ranch Executive Director Michele Orlando and sales and marketing lead Nick McLaughlin are excited to be able to show guests more about the future Grand Living community.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 6, 2019
Grand entrance on Lakewood Main

Retirement apartment community opens leasing office at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Richard Lawrence of the board of directors with guest speaker Betsy Brown Braun
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • September 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Forty Carrots Small Talk is Big Talk

Forty Carrots Family Center put on a speaker event with child development and behavior specialist Betsy Brown Baun Thursday, Sept, 26 at the Hyatt Regency. Baun spoke with more than 700 parents about creating meaningful conversations with children of all ages. Sponsors and guests met with Forty Carrots members before the talk with parents.

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Gabriella Thomas (middle) competed with her Ellenton Epic Edge teammates Meyana Burtram and Heidi Raley at the 2020 Eastern Synchronized Skating Sectional Championships. Photo courtesy Shannon Raley.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 25, 2020
Heritage Harbour skater has an edge

The 12-year-old competes on synchronized skating team.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2018
State House District 71: Tracy Pratt

Questions and answers with the candidates

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 28, 2017
Longboat Key Club carves into Halloween

Members and resort guests carved pumpkins and decorated cookies at the club's pumpkin carving lunch on Oct. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High senior Nathan Bennett moved to the area before his sophomore season and brought a wealth of hockey knowledge from Minnesota. Photo courtesy Nathan Bennett.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 22, 2020
A Minnesotan keeps hockey dreams alive in Lakewood Ranch

Nathan Bennett leads the Manatee Admirals in points.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jennifer Santora, a third grade teacher at B.D. Gullett Elementary School, helps Caley Ochoa with a math problem.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 20, 2019
Two Bradenton teachers named finalists for 'Educator of the Year' in Manatee County

Two East County teachers named finalists for Educator of the Year

  • East County
  • News
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