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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 3, 2017
Riverview High football beats Sarasota High for sixth straight year

The Rams started slow offensively but got scores from their defense and special teams.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 22, 2012
Comment: Players get back in action

It all began 17 days ago when a couple hundred East County football players walked onto their respective practice fields for the first day of fall practice.

  • East County
  • Sports
Author Doug MacKinnon hopes his Christmas story, "The North Pole Project," inspires others to give and do good.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 13, 2017
Lakewood Ranch author pens Christmas novel

Former presidential speech writer tries to inspire giving with new book.

  • East County
  • News
This rendering is part of the development application.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 6, 2016
Lakewood Ranch church lands cell tower deal

Risen Savior Lutheran hopes to use monies from the project to benefit the community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 5, 2014
Cardinal Mooney blanks Admiral Farragut

The Cardinal Mooney boys tennis team defeated Admiral Farragut 7-0 March 4.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Barbara Motter submitted this sunset photo, taken at South Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • July 28, 2011
Reverend follows his heart for trip

Rev. Michael Mansperger, of Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, plans to take a sabbitical for the first time in his more than 30-year career.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 26, 2014
World record

The Sarasota YMCA and Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County attempted to make history by participating in the 'World's Largest Swimming Lesson' June 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mayor Jim Brown, far left, chaired his first official meeting as mayor Thursday, March 24, at Town Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 24, 2011
Town will seek beach bond validation

The Longboat Key Town Commission gave Town Manager Bruce St. Denis direction on how to fix a beach bond referendum requiring validation after a town clerk publication error.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bonham
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 2, 2018
Puppy paws his way into a new home

Socialite's family gains four paws after Paws on the Catwalk on March 29.

  • Black Tie
Photo by Pam Eubanks Bob Delaney says his presentations on post-traumatic stress disorder have proven to be more valuable than any of his NBA memorabilia.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 6, 2014
Retired ref earns 'spirit' distinction

After the basketball court healed his emotional wounds, Bob Delaney receives recognition for his work on PTSD awareness.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 13, 2013
Our View

In denial of the bell curve

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
In his free time, Jim Wilson enjoys biking, cooking, cruising and watching the Philadelphia Eagles play.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 3, 2012
In the Public Eye: Jim Wilson

Jim Wilson has been the CEO of the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center since 2008.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Florida Senate — District 23: Greg Steube

Greg Steube will face Frank Alcock in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Edy and Tom Bulthuis watch the bells ring after a Sunday afternoon service of the Church of the Redeemer on Palm Avenue.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 2, 2017
Church of Redeemer commemorates parish bells

The bells were installed in 1967.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tom Wetzel, Sydney Sforzo and Chelsea Lea talk about giving back to the community.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 22, 2016
ODA students demonstrate power of giving

Giving Closet project touches so many more people than the students expected

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 12, 2016
Brian Wilson to perform ‘Pet Sounds’ at the Van Wezel

The legendary songwriter will play the acclaimed Beach Boys album during a stop in Sarasota during an international tour this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch will home the annual musical celebration, Winterfest.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 4, 2014
Winterfest organizers release final lineup

Organizers of the annual musical celebration, Winterfest, released the official lineup of bands to perform at the March. 29 event.

  • East County
  • News
Country Club Shores resident and undergrounding utilities supporter Bob Gault is ready to bury utilities in his neighborhood.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 14, 2015
‘No’ vote wouldn’t bury Country Club Shores plan

The fate of the neighborhood’s poles won’t be determined at the polls. Residents plan to underground their utilities even if voters reject the referendum.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 1, 2009
Sarasota's FCAT scores improve

All grade levels tested achieve higher writing scores over last year's results.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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