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Courtesy photo The Manatee Admirals hockey team is made up of players from Braden River, Lakewood Ranch, Manatee and Palmetto high schools.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 29, 2014
Icing the competition

The Manatee Admirals hockey team finished the regular season 16-1-1 and captured the No. 1 seed in the Lightning Conference tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
In January, the 18th annual Thunder by the Bay was followed by complaints from downtown merchants who said the event hurt business in the heart of the city.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 21, 2016
City extends negotiations on Thunder by the Bay

It may take another month before the city decides whether the motorcycle festival will remain downtown, as commissioners declined to make any substantive changes to special events regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Doug Logan is settling into his new position, and hopes to engage a broad portion of the community to address homelessness issues in the city.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 24, 2015
Q&A with Doug Logan

The city's new chronic homeless initiatives director has received some criticism from the public, but he's dedicated to helping address an ongoing issue in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 10, 2010
Town seeks oil protection for Sister Keys (VIDEO)

The town of Longboat Key is working to create its own oil contamination plan to keep the bay and nearby barrier islands safe from oil.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 23, 2015
Off-cycle and underrepresented: A look at Sarasota's voter turnout problem

Off-cycle and underrepresented: A look at Sarasota's voter turnout problem

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Courtesy rendering
  • By David Conway |
  • May 1, 2014
Construction to begin on Main Street high-rise

A developer prepares to break ground on The Jewel. When finished in 2015, it will be the tallest building downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 20, 2010
City considers more job cuts

After cutting $8 million from fiscal year 2009-10 budget, the city will have to cut another $5 million next fiscal year. City officials say they will be forced to look at staffing numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The two white pelicans were sent to Save Our Seabirds for rehabilitation from sanctuaries in Illinois and Wisconsin.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 25, 2015
White pelicans migrate to Save Our Seabirds

Save Our Seabirds received two white pelicans from Illinois and Wisconsin for rehabilitation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota police officer David Dubendorf speaks with a homeless man near a series of railway encampments in the city of Sarasota.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 17, 2013
Homeless problem hits critical mass

Opinions are divided on what is to blame for a perceived spike in the size and geographic reach of Sarasota County's homeless population.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 16, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Freud's Last Session'

Debate is now in session at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
ODA's Desmond Lindsay signed a $1.1 million contract with the New York Mets June 19.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 22, 2015
ODA slugger signs with Mets

Despite a hamstring injury, Desmond Lindsay reported to Port St. Lucie June 22 to begin training with the Mets.

  • East County
  • Sports
Garber performs "Birth of the Blues" with Sarasota Jazz Project in collaboration with Sarasota Jazz Club at the Oct. 21 Arts and Cultural Alliance Annual Arts Celebration.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 22, 2013
Vocalist June Garber takes on Sarasota's jazz scene

Famous Canadian jazz vocalist June Garber is a new Sarasota resident. She will perform in the the Sarasota Jazz Project Big Band concert this Friday.

  • Arts + Culture
Johnson PhotoImaging General Manager Michael Arbor says the business is ready to serve customers, despite two robberies last week. The store is taking steps to improve security, while ensuring product offerings remain available to customers.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 15, 2014
Business burglarized again

Johnson PhotoImaging was burglarized twice in three days, for a total of four times since May.

  • East County
  • News
Parent volunteers Amy Goodman and Denise Radenmacher help student Micah Radenmacher, center, get all the sea creatures from his net.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 3, 2012
Aquatic 'ed-venture'

Fifth-grade students from McNeal Elementary learned about marine life during field trips Sept. 27 and Sept. 28, at Coquina Beach.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 27, 2009
Pirates, Mustangs strap up for spring ball

Associate Editor Jen Blanco gives a preview of next fall's Braden River and Lakewood Ranch football teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
Primo! Ristorante is an established local restaurant that features traditional Italian fare and a wood burning oven.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Primo! Ristorante

This week we went in the kitchen with Maurizio Colucci, owner and chef of Primo! Ristorante, while he prepares risotto alla parmigiana with braised beef short ribs. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's "In the Kitchen."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioner Phill Younger holds one of two at-large seats on the Longboat Key Town Commission.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 21, 2011
Future charter committee to address Younger suggestion

A future charter review committee will discuss Commissioner Phill Younger's suggestion for reconfiguring the commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key police continue to pursue leads in both cases. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 31, 2014
Longboat police investigate two jewelry thefts

Both incidents occurred Jan. 28, but police say they don't appear to be related.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rows of hydroponic planters at O'Brien Family Farms.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • March 9, 2011
Strawberries, sweet strawberries

U-pick berries are sweeter, juicier and typically less expensive than the supermarket variety.

  • Arts + Culture
The Urban Land Institute panel shares its vision for Longboat Key.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 25, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 25, 2013

Today's stories: Urban Land Institute panel shares a new vision for Longboat Key

  • Sarasota
  • News
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