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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 2, 2009
Pirates Prevail

In front of a blacked out Homecoming crowd, the Braden River High football team defeated DeSoto High 34-13 tonight.

  • East County
  • Sports
The county is recruiting volunteers now to have on deck in case of an emergency.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 21, 2017
County looking for volunteers to help after disasters

The July 26 training session is part of a county effort to prepare for harder times.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Breanna Pituch and Doggo were reunited.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 23, 2019
Neighbors work together to get furry friend home

After Doggo, a 9-year-old Shiba Inu, escaped from his house, Longboat Key residents and visitors banded together to get him home.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bradenton Lynx shortstop Devyn Flaherty, a Riverview grad, smiles while completing a home run trot.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 9, 2020
Sarasota-area college softballers participate in the local Florida Gulf Coast League

The league is the first of its kind for college softball players.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jim Lampl, Claudia Johnson and Gino Calleja
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 4, 2012
EDIBLES: Sarasota savors new supper option

Savory Street International Cafe and Bakery opened in the Rosemary District less than two years ago and quickly established itself as a top choice of locals for breakfast, brunch and lunch. It introduced Savory @ Night just last month.

  • Arts + Culture
Prior to the 2011 amendments, the Florida Retirement System was entirely funded by public employer contributions, and retired members received cost-of-living adjustment equal to 3% of the total monthly benefit, calculated annually.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 18, 2013
Florida court ruling saves Sarasota County $6.5 million

The Florida Supreme Court ruled the 2011 Florida Retirement System constitutional, saving Sarasota County roughly $6.5 million.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Athletic Edge Sports will work with athletes of all skill levels.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2011
SMR announces new Main Street tenant

Athletic Edge Sports is joining the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch with a new performance training facility on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
MTC board member Dr. Richard Conard, Priscilla Haflich's son Rick Farmer and school district official Doug Wagner unveil a portrait of Dr. Priscilla Haflich in the MTC East Campus auditorium.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 20, 2018
Late MTC administrator honored

Priscilla Haflich's educational legacy continues at MTC.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch junior Lauren Beck started singing in sixth grade, and started playing soccer when she was 5.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 27, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Pitch just perfect for Mustangs soccer player

Lakewood Ranch junior defender sings as well as she slide tackles.

  • East County
  • Sports
Manatee County Sheriff's Office is asking anyone with information regarding the vehicle burglaries to contact the sheriff's office.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 11, 2021
Manatee deputies investigate string of car burglaries

A dozen cars hit in three locations on Feb. 9.

  • East County
  • News
SunCoast Blood Centers is urging those recovered from COVID-19 to donate plasma. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 29, 2020
Lakewood Ranch area blood bank needs plasma from COVID-19 survivors

Lakewood Ranch blood bank officials say plasma levels are 'critical.'

  • East County
  • News
Stone River Retirement Resort Community Relations Managers Lin and Bill Robinson are encouraging future residents to participate in the charter-resident program.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 20, 2017
New projects check into Tara

Stone River Retirement Resort already under construction.

  • East County
  • News
The referendum asks voters to issue bonds or notes to finance burying of GMD overhead power feeders and utility lines and power poles.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 21, 2015
Down to the Wires: everything you need to know about the undergrounding referendum

Get the facts on undergrounding Longboat Key utilities before you cast your ballot in the Nov. 3 referendum.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Concession Golf Club will put the 100-by-100-foot helistop here, as indicated by the white marker, immediately next to its driving range.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 8, 2017
Concession's spin lands helistop support

The Concession will add the helistop as an amenity to its members.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 8, 2017
Artists travel from Italy to open the 2017 Basch Glass Exhibition

The exhibit opened with a private reception at The Richard and Barbara Basch Gallery on Jan. 7.

  • Black Tie
The DID hopes to finish installing the flower baskets within the next two months.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 7, 2016
Flower baskets set for downtown debut

After two years of planning, the Downtown Improvement District is investing nearly $200,000 to install flower baskets on light poles in the heart of the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 21, 2014
News Briefs

Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 raises money for plan; St. Armands Circle leaders seek bus shelter; County approves Grand Prix funding

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 17, 2010
Sarasota Small Business of the Year Awards: Sarasota Orchestra

Cultural Organization -- Winner

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jillian Cicalese, Brian Ritchie and Bonita Jackson act in "As You Like It." Photo by John Revisky
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 16, 2019
'As You Like It' puts audiences under a spell in Asolo Conservatory production

This Shakespeare-in-the-park show at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens shows a younger, charmingly unrefined side of the Bard.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • February 12, 2013
Sarasota Area Playwrights Society artfully develops new plays

Sarasota Area Playwrights Society artfully develops new plays

  • Arts + Culture
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