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Junior Lexi Phelps earned the win on the mound for Braden River.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 9, 2016
Pirates double up Rams

The Braden River softball team remained unbeaten with a 10-5 victory against Riverview March 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy photos of Peg Rauch The Sarasota Seahawks have outscored their opponents 95-40 through the first seven games of the season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 26, 2015
Making their mark

Huddled together on the bleachers with lacrosse sticks in hand, members of the Sarasota Seahawks Lacrosse Club’s JV and varsity teams look to their coach for guidance.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Assistant Superintendent and Chief Academic Officer Laura Kingsley, Executive Director of Secondary Schools Steve Cantees and Director of Leadership Carol Kay Brown led the charge for surprising Dr. LaShawn Frost, center
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 15, 2018
Booker Middle, Riverview High administrators collect district awards

Principal and assistant principal now eligible for statewide honor.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 9, 2020
Gulf of Mexico Drive home sets sales record . . . by $1

The home fronting the Gulf of Mexico sold for $13,000,001.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2013
Our View: Buchanan's biggest test

It would not be fun standing in Congressman Vern Buchanan's shoes. At least not for us.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 14, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 04.14.16

Cops Corner: Sarasota 04.14.16

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota junior Jordan Brooks finished with eight kills in the Sailors 3-1 victory over Braden River Oct. 22.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 7A-District 10 semifinal volleyball

The Sarasota High volleyball team defeated Braden River 3-1 in a Class 7A-District 10 semifinal match Oct. 22. The Sailors will play Lakewood Ranch for the district title Oct. 24.

  • Sarasota
  • News
vYoram Ariely said beckyball is like tennis and pickleball but can be played on both hard and soft courts.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 21, 2018
Longboat Key resident develops a whole new ballgame

Longboater Yoram Ariely created beckyball, a mix of tennis and pickleball, that can be played on unused tennis courts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The School District of Manatee County equipped buses with Wi-Fi to send to at least 24 locations throughout the county to assist with e-learning. The Manatee Education Foundation started a relief fund to help with emergency costs.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 29, 2020
Manatee Education Foundation starts COVID-19 relief fund

Manatee Education Foundation starts COVID-19 relief fund

  • East County
  • News
Three local farms offer u-pick strawberries while they are in season, now through April. Photos by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 17, 2015
The season of sweetness

Strawberry season is ripe in East County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Unidentified bird molting
  • By Otus |
  • November 20, 2013
Ask Otus: 'MOLTING: It's for the Birds'

Otus Rufous, an Eastern Screech-owl, was born on Siesta Key and is a full-time resident there. An avid hunter, accomplished vocalist and genuine night owl, Otus is a keen observer of our local wildlife and knows many of nature's secrets. Otus will answer your questions about our amazing wildlife, but only if you Ask Otusâ„¢.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Sandra Lopez plays the title role of Puccini’s Manon Lescaut in Sarasota Opera’s first production of the winter season. Photo by Rod Millingon
  • By Edward Alley |
  • February 12, 2018
Opera opens Winter Festival with impressive 'Manon Lescaut'

A combination of an excellent cast, director, costume, light and set designers made for a stunning season opener.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 8, 2019
Blessing of the Fleet brings Bird Key Yacht Club members together

The event lit up Sarasota Bay behind the Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jon and Jackson Anderson with a ukulele and mandolin.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 19, 2015
Weekend Best Best: Sarasota Folk Festival

Events for the weekend include Sarasota Folk Festival and Gem, Bead & Jewelry show

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The property at 1440 Boulevard of the Arts has sat vacant for years as the city has sought a catalyst project for the land to stimulate redevelopment in the Rosemary District.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 16, 2014
Rosemary project continues advancement

Sarasota city commissioners unanimously approved a sale agreement Monday, with the developer planning to buy city land for the construction of Rosemary Square.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch attacking midfielder Maddison "Gi" Krstec is committed to play at the University of Maryland next season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 9, 2016
Lakewood Ranch soccer star attacks with grace and power

The Mustangs' senior captain is committed to Maryland

  • East County
  • Sports
Anthony DiGiovanni, of Siesta Key Sertoma, tries to slide into home, but he was out on the tag by Southeast Bank catcher Justin Wenchen.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 13, 2015
This week in history 5.14.2015

A glimpse of the way things were from the Pelican Press archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Clinical nutrition manager Corista Williams talks trendy diets.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • April 13, 2017
Solving the diet dilemma

The pros, the cons and the misconceptions of some of the most popular lifestyles.

  • Health
One person died on scene. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 20, 2017
One killed, two injured in vehicle crash

A driver pulled into the path of a speeding vehicle Monday night.

  • East County
  • News
City Manager Tom Barwin introduced new Police Chief Bernadette DiPino Oct. 16.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 3, 2013
Looking ahead: Changes at top

With a new city manager and police chief, and three high-level positions to be filled, it is 'a new day at City Hall,' says the mayor.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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