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ODA senior Austin Hoppe was named MVP for football and baseball as well as the Thunder’s male athlete of the year. File photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 21, 2015
Sidelines

ODA celebrates athletic achievements; Joint rowing facility opens; Big Summer golf season tees off

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 2, 2010
Proposed budget calls for 13.6% millage increase

There will be no deficit if the commission agrees to increase the millage rate from 1.5 mills to 1.7042 mills. The town manager cites pension costs, new hires for rising costs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Claudiu Retean, 36, focuses on smacking the ball during match No. 1 of the Pros versus Prodigies event.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 2, 2015
Take Stock in Children Tennis Festival draws crowds

Manatee County celebrates Take Stock in Children May 2, at the Lakewood Ranch Tennis Center, tennis, tennis festival, Tennis Festival, Lakewood Ranch Tennis Center, Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Country Club Shores resident Matthew Mason and Commissioner Lynn Larson
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 27, 2016
Town Talk: Teen digs into undergrounding project

One of Longboat Key’s youngest citizens tackles one of Longboat Key’s most pressing issues to gain his Eagle Scout merit badge.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota's Pat Hogan and Dan Smith, Tim McHale and Chris Mitchell of Homes For Our Troops and Army Capt. Bobby Withers, played in a foursome of the benefit tournament.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 2, 2016
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Rosedale Golf and Country Club shows its heart supporting veterans

  • East County
  • News
Jackie Evancho
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 25, 2011
Scene & Heard

Evancho tapes solo concert at Ringling Museum; Frary closes Rosemary District gallery; and Oh baby, the places you've been!

  • Arts + Culture
Mike McCarter drives off with his passengers from McNeal Elementary for the last time.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 5, 2014
Favorite bus driver steers education

Children surprised longtime McNeal Elementary bus driver Mike McCarter with letters and plenty of hugs on his last day.

  • East County
  • News
Chris Lynch, new owner Jason Burns and Ethna Lynch
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 22, 2015
Lynch sisters toast end of an era

Chris and Ethna Lynch head for a new destination: retirement.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dr. Paul Evans
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 5, 2017
Sarasota doctor helps seniors make healthier decisions

To eat better, doctor Paul Evans says it only takes a few simple decisions.

  • Health
  • By David Conway |
  • February 27, 2014
East Main Street businesses form own district

A group of businesses near the eastern end of Main Street have joined to form the East End District, with an eye toward joint promotion and improvements for the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 12, 2014
ODA swings past Admiral Farragut

The Out-of-Door Academy boys tennis team defeated Admiral Farragut 7-0 March 11.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 12, 2014
Weather: East County

Lakewood Ranch resident William Marrone submitted this sunset photo taken near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in St. Petersburg.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Meet Peyton McLaughlin
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 21, 2011
Observer Team Spotlight Q&A

Meet this week's Observer Team player: Peyton McLaughlin

  • East County
  • Sports
A home in Lake Club at 16432 Daysailor Trail recently sold for $1,327,500. Built in 2014, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,573 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1,500,900 in 2015.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 6, 2019
Lake Club home tops local sales at $1,327,500

Lake Club home tops local sales at $1,327,500

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Richard Crooks throws his daughter, Ayla, up in the air during sunset on Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Richard Crooks throws his daughter, Ayla, up in the air during sunset on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 9, 2015
Cost vs. benefit of no poles

If Longboat voters approve underground lines for neighborhoods, the town’s long-term debt will go up 580%. Stunning. But in context, it’ll be worth the investment.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 23, 2018
'Phantom Threads' explores the complexities of control over others

Daniel Day-Lewis shines in what he's saying is his final role before retirement.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Braden River running back DeShaun Fenwick and offensive lineman Alex Salguero celebrate following Fenwick's touchdown run in the second quarter.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 20, 2015
Pirates continue historic run

The Braden River High football team will travel to Plant City for the Class 7A-Region 3 finals Nov. 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
032814 Runway Show-Plastic Forest Queen
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 20, 2015
Art meets fashion at Iconcept 2015

Art meets fashion at Iconcept 2015

  • Arts + Culture
Doug Terry submitted this photo of Zachery Barstow, 9, and Dylan Barstow, 5, playing in the waves at sunset on Anna Maria Island. The brothers are the grandsons of Nick and Bonnie-Makkinje Barstow.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

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  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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