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Cardinal Mooney High sophomore outside hitter Keri McMahon has aspirations of playing college volleyball and being in the CIA. Inset: McMahon serves the ball,top, and celebrates a point during the Cougars 3-0 victory over Bradenton Christian Oct. 22.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 24, 2013
Familiar bond

Cardinal Mooney High sophomore outside hitter Keri McMahon has developed into one of the leaders on the volleyball team.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 12, 2018
S.R. 70 expansion under consideration

State seeks public input for Lakewood Ranch area road improvement project.

  • East County
  • News
Back row:  Detective Patty Hetrick and Deputy Donnie Olmstead Front row: Sergeant  David Byington, Detective Jason Carey, Lieutenant Andy Ramdath, Major BJ Dixon and Deputy Sandy Keller. Photo courtesy BJ Dixon.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 24, 2016
Manatee County Sheriff’s Office deputies bike 250 miles for law enforcement support

Five bikers rode in the Road to Hope Memorial Bicycle Ride from Virginia to Washington, D.C.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 9, 2011
WELCOME BACK: What you missed

If you're like many Longboaters, you fled town for the summer. When you left, the 'Lights Out' posters were just beginning to dot the Key in preparation for turtle-nesting season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • December 7, 2012
Ringling Museum unveils rare works in Paolo Veronese exhibition

Ringling Museum unveils rare works in Paolo Veronese exhibition

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 27, 2012
Appointee heads to military academy

East County youth Richard Wheeler, 19, is fulfilling his dream of attending a U.S. military academy.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jeffrey Boos and Mirald Cake
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Ringling College Trustee Schloar Awards

Ringling College of Art and Design hosts an annual dinner to recognize the students designated trustee scholars, the highest honor one can get at the school. This year's was held Oct. 6 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
"We knew nothing about (organzing) museum exhibits when we got involved in this project," says Dan Boxser with his wife, Litten. "There's no question, this whole thing has enriched our lives."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 2, 2011
BACKSTAGE PASS: The museum underwriters

Longboat Key couple Dan and Litten Boxser had no idea that underwriting an exhibit at the Florida Holocaust Museum could generate so much buzz in the African-American community.

  • Arts + Culture
"We knew nothing about (organzing) museum exhibits when we got involved in this project," says Dan Boxser with his wife, Litten. "There's no question, this whole thing has enriched our lives."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 2, 2011
BACKSTAGE PASS:The museum underwriters

Longboat Key couple Dan and Litten Boxser had no idea that underwriting an exhibit at the Florida Holocaust Museum could generate so much buzz in the African-American community.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 16, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'The Grapes of Wrath'

Frank Galati's adaptation of 'The Grapes of Wrath' is now playing in an Asolo Rep production.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 10, 2013
Manatee County property values on the rise

East County communities, such as Lakewood Ranch, are exceeding county averages.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • March 30, 2019
County looks at financial projections through rosier lens at budget workshop

Commissioners will resume discussing the budget for the upcoming 2020 fiscal year at their April 24 mid-year budget workshop.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Harvey Vengroff's affordable housing plan is back on track.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 19, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Vengroff housing, St. Armands garage and fighting summer hunger

The city moved ahead with two big projects this week, and All Faiths Food Bank is continuing its food drive and fundraising campaign.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kerri Crowley, Jackson Helwege and Alexandria Rogalski perform "Put on a Happy Face," from "On the Town."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 9, 2016
Theater students explore pop culture

Tunes from 'On the Town' and 'Grease' can be heard tonight.

  • East County
  • News
The reception will take place at the Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort, 4711 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 10, 2013
Public invited to meet ULI panelists

The reception will kick off the Urban Land Institute's five-day study.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The radar signs that will be installed on Siesta Key will be similar to the models well known to drivers on Orange Avenue in Sarasota. Photo by Norman Schimmel.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 10, 2011
Radar signs expected in December on Key

New radar signs are expected to help traffic adhere to posted speeds on the island.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 18, 2013
Ringling College and city collaborate to teach about drinking water

Ringling students in the Ecology of Water class develop creative ways to teach public about drinking water.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Lexi Sapanero, 4, had a wonderful time catching beads and bubbles.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 29, 2016
Lakewood Ranch parade proves fitting 'Tribute'

March down Lakewood Main Street thrills crowd, honors those who died serving our armed forces.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Lori Walker. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • June 16, 2017
Garden club earns accolades

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  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2012
News Briefs

Sheriff's Office gets full reaccreditation; 12th Circuit names judge candidates; Residents ask county to postpone land purchase

  • East County
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