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The Lakewood Ranch boys soccer team didn't play its best game, but it walked away from its district title matchup against visiting Riverview High with a 3-2 win, and that's all that matters to coach Vito Bavaro.Â
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 2, 2018
Lakewood Ranch boys soccer wins sixth-straight district title

It is the first program in school history to accomplish the feat.

  • East County
  • Sports
The property is located between Pattigeorge’s and Bayfront Park. Robin Hartill.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 9, 2011
Commission approves former Klauber property purchase

The $452,500 purchase will allow the town to expand plans for Bayfront Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Riverview High senior girls swimmer Emma Weyant won gold in the 400 IM at the 2019 Phillips 66 National Championships. Photo courtesy Emma Weyant.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 29, 2019
Riverview swimmer not distracted by national success

Emma Weyant won the 400 IM at the 2019 Phillips 66 National Championships in California

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2009
Our View

Nine fallacies of Obamacare

  • East County
  • Opinion
Gerri Aaron, a celebrated philanthropist in Sarasota and her native Philadelphia, died Thursday. She was 91.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 15, 2019
Gerri Aaron leaves legacy of giving, humanity

Gerri Aaron, noted Sarasota area philanthropist, died Feb. 14. Services will be held 10 a.m. Sunday at Temple Emanu El.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2010
Mooney writers study in NYC

Cardinal Mooney High School juniors Lauren Ditaranto and Megan Runge recently returned from a three-week creative writing course at Columbia University in New York.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2014
Girl Scouts seeks leaders

The volunteer-led Girl Scouts organization is in need of new troop leaders and co-leaders for the upcoming school year.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ian Black started his Sarasota-based real-estate firm in 2003.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 9, 2011
Small Business of the Year finalist: Ian Black Real Estate

Ian Black Real Estate was named a Small Business of the Year finalist at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
David Novak with royal swan marker David Barber. Courtesy photos.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 7, 2012
The triumph of the swans

Harbour Links unofficial swan keeper David Novak discovered he was in the presence of royalty.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 30, 2020
Event cancellations, postponements due to coronavirus concerns

This list will be updated regularly.

  • Sarasota
  • News
District 5 Commissioner Ray Turner says the Commission must do a better job explaining the reasons for its decisions to the public as well as communicating its vision.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 4, 2024
Commissioner says communication with Manatee constituents must improve

District 5's Ray Turner says his constituents "will know what he stands for."

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 16, 2017
Film review: 'Norman'

Richard Gere shines at the top of his acting game.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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The former Owen Motors property, at 2134 N. Washington Blvd., sits empty after a foreclosure. Now the city wants to purchase the almost two-acre site and add it to the undeveloped Marion Anderson brownfield.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 21, 2011
City officials eye addition to brownfield

City leaders believe buying a foreclosed property adjacent to the Marion Anderson brownfield would make the brownfield site a better candidate for redevelopment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 5, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Mote's Run for Turtles

Mote Marine Aquarium is hosting its 27th Annual Run for the Turtles to raise funds for conservation and research for the Sea Turtle Program at Mote Marine Aquarium.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jessica Hays, MaryEllen Mancini and Vickie Smith
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 25, 2024
SPARCC showcases the best of Sarasota at annual runway show

Featuring items from SPARCC's Treasure Chest boutique, the fashion show highlighted the "Seasons of Sarasota."

  • Black Tie
It's best to ease into an exercise program that will make you look and feel fabulous.
  • By Mirabai Holland |
  • June 28, 2025
Take charge of your health now. Don't put it off until later.

Listening to your doctor can lead to exciting diets and exercise plans to make you look and feel healthier.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Sarasota Military Academy |
  • January 16, 2025
Building Bonds and Developing Leaders: The Sarasota Military Academy Experience

At SMA, all high school students participate in JROTC, a program that emphasizes discipline, leadership, and personal growth.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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Town Manager Dave Bullock is going to use some sand from a $10 million mid-Key beach dump truck haul project set to begin in April for the south end behind properties such as L’Ambiance.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 5, 2016
South end beach permit received

The New Pass dredging project will place 250,000 cubic yards of sand on the south end this summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 19, 2016
Wine Women & Shoes gives ladies a chance to strut their best footwear for a good cause

The annual event was held at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on Friday, Nov. 18.

  • Black Tie
Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh will head to Washington, D.C. next week to attend a signing event for a new trade deal with China. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 8, 2020
Lakewood Ranch's Vanessa Baugh invited to White House for signing of trade agreement with China

Lakewood Ranch's Vanessa Baugh invited to White House for signing of trade agreement with China

  • East County
  • News
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