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Residents living in precincts 205 and 207 reported to vote at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium Tuesday, March 15.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 15, 2016
Sarasota residents report to the polls

Precincts 205 and 207 cast their ballots in the Presidential Preference Primary at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Philip Stone submitted this photo, taken overlooking the seventh tee at the Palm-Aire golf course.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2014
Weather: East County

Philip Stone submitted this photo, taken overlooking the seventh tee at the Palm-Aire golf course.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Senior David Marvel knew nothing about cross-country when he joined the Seminoles cross-country team as a freshman. Now four years later, Marvel has cut his time in half and is Southeast’s team captain and top runner. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 17, 2012
Record-Setter: David Marvel

Southeast High cross-country runner David Marvel has lopped more than 18 minutes off his cross-country time since joining the Seminoles four years ago.

  • East County
  • Sports
Former Republican Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, who recently switched to the Democratic Party, vowed to turn “Manatee County blue” during an appearance at the annual Manatee County Democratic Awards banquet.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 20, 2013
Crist speaks as a Democrat in Lakewood Ranch

The former Republican Florida governor took shots at Rick Scott during a speech at the annual Manatee County Democratic Awards dinner at Polo Grill's Fête Ballroom.

  • East County
  • News
This year's Siesta Fiesta didn't close Ocean Boulevard, but the smaller footprint did little to rekindle merchant enthusiasm for the event.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 12, 2016
Future of Siesta Fiesta remains in question

Siesta Village merchants say the annual Siesta Fiesta is on life support. Some businesses say the event needs a jolt of energy — but others want to pull the plug.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Caitlyn Benedetto finished her career as Braden River's all-time leading scorer with 1,257 points.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 16, 2011
Pirates' all-time leading scorer signs with Gyrenes

Braden River High senior Caitlyn Benedetto signed a national letter-of-intent May 4 to play basketball for Ave Maria University in Naples.

  • East County
  • Sports
We stopped by the Anna Maria Oyster Bar's landside "halfway" location, at 6906 14th St.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Anna Maria Oyster Bar

This week we went in the kitchen with owner John Horne, and chef Tim Swafford, of Anna Maria Oyster Bar, for mussels Provencal. Get the full recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's In the Kitchen.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Bill Hunt submitted this sunset photo, taken on Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 27, 2013
Weather: Longboat Key

Bill Hunt submitted this sunset photo, taken on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Layna Ryser
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 17, 2013
OUR TOWN: Children donate to Locks of Love

East County residents Layna Ryser and Allee Lowry may only be 4 and 3 years old, respectively, but the girls are eager to help children who are ill.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ryan Duncan.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 12, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 04.12.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 04.12.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Jack Wetherall and Catherine Smitko star in Asolo Rep's production of "Morning After Grace." Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 14, 2018
Asolo Rep tackles heavy issues with light comedy in “Morning After Grace"

The clueless characters of Asolo Rep's production make the play feel like a sitcom on stage.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Braden River junior pitchers Lexie Phelps and Ali Yawn led the Braden River softball team back to the state semifinals May 6 for the first time since 2011.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 11, 2016
Pair of aces

Braden River pitchers hurl Pirates into first state semifinal since 2011.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch quarterback Justin Curtis threw three touchown passes. (courtesy Dan Miller)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 4, 2015
East County Football Friday: Week 10

Lakewood Ranch ends six-game losing streak with win against North Port.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 1, 2010
Literary vagabond

Since the publication of his first novel last summer, Ryan Praefke has showed no signs of slowing down. The dark novelist shares his inspirations.

  • Arts + Culture
Ronda Ryan helps Larry Stults deploy spat collectors designed to help monitor the success of Saturday's release. Photo courtesy of Rusty Chinnis.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 13, 2012
Sarasota Bay Watch releases 4 million scallops

The weekend project was the second release coordinated by Sarasota Bay Watch.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 5, 2010
Ranch honors scholar athletes

Lakewood Ranch High School recognized 294 athletes with a 3.0 GPA or above during its Scholar Athletic Awards Ceremony April 29.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 18, 2011
County's finance chief resigns

After being placed on administrative leave, Jeff Seward resigns his post amid an ever-growing procurement scandal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 23, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Polo Grill, a Sarasota-Manatee Original restaurant, is featured in this week's "In The Kitchen." If your favorite member's certificates are sold out, you could always try a recipe featured in The Observer's "In The Kitchen" series.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 15, 2013
Sarasota-Manatee Originals kick-off certificate sale today

Get more bang for your buck through the half-off certificate sale, but only a limited amount are available.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2011
News Briefs

City administration offices closed for holidays

  • Sarasota
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