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Carly and Daniel Brown listen to the rules before playing with Andy Branco.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 24, 2015
Foundation rolls the dice for Southside Elementary

The Southside Foundation went all in for a casino night fundraiser for the elementary school Friday evening at Michael’s on East.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Jame James is a credit analyst and portfolio manager for Gateway Bank.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 9, 2011
Young Professional finalist: Jamie Jones

Jamie Jones was named a finalist for Young Professional of the Year the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Technology students Stephen Husbands and Holden Scarbrough demonstrated how to make and test a balsa wood bridge.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Haile Open House

Haile Middle School showed off its students' talents Jan. 10 during the school's Open House Showcase.

  • East County
  • Schools
Professor Gary Mormino speaks to the Longboat Key Historical Society. Photo by Robin Hartill.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 23, 2013
Historical Society recalls Florida's World War II past

USF Professor Gary Mormino spoke to the Historical Society about the Sunshine State during World War II.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Yusuke Horiguchi |
  • November 24, 2014
My View

Officials must work together for peak traffic relief

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 29, 2010
Road closure could hurt businesses

Construction of a new drug store in the Southbay Shopping Center has led to the permanent closure of road that residents in the Southbay community used to access the shopping center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rick and Carol Ohlendorf, of Panther Ridge, say Pine Island should be protected.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 8, 2015
County, SWFWMD seek solution for Pine Island

SWFWMD, owner of the 66-acre Pine Island, hopes to have another entity assume ownership.

  • East County
  • News
Deshaun Fenwick and Knowledge McDaniel celebrate together after a touchdown against Lakewood Ranch. Both are now subjects of FHSAA sanctions against Braden River.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 15, 2018
FHSAA gets it wrong on Pirates' sanctions

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 19, 2012
Dominant Defender: Amanda Baar

Lakewood Ranch High senior defender Amanda Baar has helped lead the Lady Mustangs to a 12-1 record, including seven shutouts, so far this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 22, 2017
Former Mexican President Felipe Calderon talks Mexican-American relations

The 56th President of Mexico Felipe Calderon spoke at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in the final installment of the 2017 Town Hall Lecture Series.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Amy Adams in "Sharp Objects." Photo source: HBO Go.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 1, 2018
Binge Blog: Back in the habit

"Sharp Objects," directed by Jean-Marc Vallee and starring Amy Adams, Patricia Clarkson, Eliza Scanlen and Chris Messina, and "Baby Driver," written and directed by Edgar Wright and starring Ansel Elgort, Jon Hamm, Jamie Foxx and Eiza Gonzalez.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Larry Steagall, Larry Bateman, Richard Cyr, Jim Fox, Bob Mazurek and Tom Reese at last year's parade.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 31, 2017
Rotary Club to continue Veterans Day tradition

At 2 p.m. on Nov. 11, veterans will walk in the 4th annual Veterans Day Parade on Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Bujibaja is $108.
  • By Kaleigh Omang | Contributor |
  • May 14, 2018
Get Your Weave On

Natural fiber woven bags are all the rage. And why not? They fit with just about anything and can go anywhere.

  • LWR Life
Booker High running back Marlon Mack rushed for 251 yards and two touchdowns.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 28, 2013
Tornadoes defense stands tall

The Booker High football team forced two turnovers and blocked an extra point attempt to hold on and beat Braden River 20-18 in non-district action Sept. 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team captured the Class 4A-District 10 Championship with a 5-0 victory over Seminole Osceola. Photo by Brian Blanco.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 26, 2011
Mustangs dominate district

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team defeated Seminole Osceola 5-0 in the Class 4A-District 10 Championship Jan. 22.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 21, 2011
Cops Corner

Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The Sarasota Ballet in George Balanchine's "Stars and Stripes." Photo: Frank Atura
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • April 11, 2016
Dance review: Patriotic pieces performed with passion

Marking its 25th anniversary, the Sarasota Ballet performed its pinnacle show of the season featuring Sir Frederick Ashton's "Enigma Variations" and George Balanchine's "Stars and Stripes."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Right-hander George Davis got the call on the mound for the Lakewood Ranch Majors All-Stars in their tournament opener versus Buffalo Creek.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: BRLL and LRLL All-Stars

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch Little League All-Stars hit the field for their District 26 tournament June 23 through July 2. Lakewood Ranch defeated Braden River 14-4 to win the 10/11 title. The Braden River Intermediate All-Stars defeated Manatee West 15-5 to win the championship. Buffalo Creek held off Lakewood Ranch 11-4 to win the Majors division.

  • East County
  • Sports
TWISWEB
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 13, 2015
This Week in Sarasota: Monday, July 13

This Week in Sarasota: Monday, July 13

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 29, 2015
WATCH: Behind the Bar with: Social Eatery and Bar on First

WATCH: Behind the Bar with: Social Eatery and Bar on First

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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