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A state law renders Siesta Key's dog ban legally obsolete.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 1, 2019
APRIL FOOLS: State law permits pet presence on Siesta Key Beach

A win for pet owners comes at the expense of those who wish to prohibit dog presence on public beaches.

  • April Fools
The Cardinal Mooney High girls soccer team blanked DeSoto 8-0 in district action Dec. 12.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 26, 2013
Sidelines

Lady Cougars notch shutout; SMA cruises to win against Booker High; Lady Sailors suffer their first district loss; Havener powers Rams to victory; Booker running back chosen for All-Star game

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photos by Jen Blanco Sarah Weiss's father, Ben, introduced her to weightlifting.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 22, 2014
District Champ

Braden River High junior Sarah Weiss will compete in the District 8 State Qualifier Jan. 22 at Charlotte High.

  • East County
  • Sports
Chrissy Coney stands in one of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center's rooms for expectant moms.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 25, 2019
Born to deliver at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center hires its first 'birth designer.'

  • East County
  • News
Fran Casciato focused the restaurant’s concept on healthy eating. Photo by Su Byron
  • By Su Byron |
  • April 17, 2019
Lemon Tree Kitchen focuses on the human factor of the service industry

Fran Casciato creates a healthy, happy dining oasis at the Lemon Tree Kitchen.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Lost credit card found quickly
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 28, 2023
Lost credit card found quickly

Before a lost property report could be filed, an individual came to the department to return the credit card. This and more Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Soul Crooners artists Sheldon Rhoden, Charles Manning, Nate Jacobs, Leon S. Pitts II and Michael Mendez — Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 8, 2019
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe keeps heart of soul music alive at Ed Smith

It takes a big team to put on WBTT's upcoming ’70s Soul Party performance at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • June 1, 2011
MY VIEW: Reforms, not money, working

School reforms have led to dramatic education results in Florida, even in the face of budget cuts.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Hunter Norton is an attorney in Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick’s Sarasota office.  Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 8, 2015
Conversation with Hunter Norton

Mill Creek resident Hunter Norton, an attorney with Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, focuses his practice on business, construction and civil litigation.

  • East County
  • News
Waterlefe resident Bill Quigley has been a golf course member for one year.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 24, 2015
Waterlefe seeks green players

A new membership category could get course on par.

  • East County
  • News
Suzanne Horner
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 30, 2013
The Good News: Jeaneen Hall & Suzanne Horner

Jeaneen Hall & Suzanne Horn are volunteers at Historic Spanish Point. Read more about them and watch a video in this week's Good News.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
A united effort is needed
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • April 29, 2025
A united effort is needed

There's a short time left to raise the necessary funds for Longboat Key's new civic space and library.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch High wrestlers Evan Dipsiner and Kyle and Blake Riley-Hawkins competed at the Class 2A state finals Feb. 18-19.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 23, 2011
Brothers advance to finals

Lakewood Ranch wrestlers Kyle and Blake Riley-Hawkins competed on the mat together for the final time in the Class 2A state finals Feb. 18-19 in Lakeland.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2009
Mullet sighting

All misguided mullet-wearers who were seen sporting business in the front and a party in the back were invited to take part in a "free mullet removal" Nov. 1 during Morton's 10th annual FireHouse Chili Cook-off Sunday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 18, 2010
Backflow inspections to begin

The town's free inspections for backflow prevention devices Key-wide will begin in the next couple of months.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 27, 2010
Woodland to host Wellness Expo 2010

The Wellness Expo 2010 event will be held at 6 p.m., Aug. 31, at Woodland, 9607 S.R. 70 E., Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
Gilly the Shark hangs out with Mote Public Relations Specialist Hayley Rutger.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 17, 2010
Santa Jaws program continues at Mote

Photo-ops with Gilly the Shark will take place from noon to 2 p.m., Dec. 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 18, 2012
Mustangs to host youth basketball clinic

The Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball team will host a free youth basketball clinic from 9 a.m. to noon April 28 in the Mustangs gymnasium.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 19, 2012
Community gets ready to shred

Grow Financial and Lakewood Ranch Town Hall have joined forces to offer a free Community Shred Day Saturday, Sept. 22.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sponsored by a grant from the Women's Exchange, this year's festival will feature a visual and performing arts selection, titled, "The Art of Plants." File photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 22, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BEST: Selby Gardens Annual Plant and Garden Festival

Show off your green thumb this weekend at the 38th annual Selby Gardens Plant and Garden Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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