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Braden River junior Ali Yawn threw a no-hitter against Brandon Feb. 26.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 27, 2016
Yawn tosses no-hitter

Braden River pitcher Ali Yawn led the Pirates to a 17-0 victory against Brandon Feb. 26.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 1, 2010
Gee's Bend exhibit inspires quilter

The South's most famous African-American quilting bee influenced East County quilter Sandie Cohen's latest design.

  • Arts + Culture
Matt Grover, Troy Syprett and Russell Matthes stand in front of the bar at Daiquiri Deck’s Siesta Key location. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 10, 2012
Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar expands their brand

The owners of Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar are using lessons learned in their 18 years of experience operating a business in Siesta Key Village to expand their brand.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
"I pay attention to a lot of film fests," says Allison Koehler, pictured here in SFF's education classroom. "I think the quality of our festival is right up there with Sundance and SXSW."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 6, 2011
Sonic youth

Allison Koehler makes sure area students get the red-carpet treatment during SFF's youthFEST.

  • Arts + Culture
File photo A We Buy Gold Store was the first store to sign a letter of intent to sign a lease in the new town center.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 2, 2014
Publix to be demolished

APRIL FOOLS' - The Longboat Key Publix will close May 1 and reopen April 1, 2015, to create a new Main Street retail and grocery store pedestrian roundabout attraction.

  • Longboat Key
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The city of Sarasota is exploring future uses of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall once a new Sarasota Performing Arts Center is built.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2023
Van Wezel included on 'places to save' list

The Florida Trust of Historic Places has placed the Sarasota performing arts hall on its 11 to Save list of threatened historic properties.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Deputy Chief William Hall sets up the emergency call center at East Manatee Fire Rescue Station 1, which will handle overflow from the Emergency Operations Center. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Liz Ramos and Ian Swaby |
  • September 27, 2022
Manatee County says it's ready for Hurricane Ian

Officials and residents of Manatee County are working furiously in the face of Hurricane Ian.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • November 30, 2012
Nov. 30: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories:Impact fees increasing, LBK resident calls for a new town commission perspective, Braden River high beats Venice high in ladies basketball and our Weekend Best Bets

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 4, 2010
Charter school preps for expansion

Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch will hold New School Expos Jan. 13, Jan. 27 and Feb. 3.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch is the first community in the nation to be “Tagged!”
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 12, 2010
Lakewood Ranch gets 'tagged'

Representatives of Microsoft Corp. and Lakewood Ranch on Oct. 11 announced details of a new regional partnership that will make Lakewood Ranch the first community in the nation to be "Tagged!"

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2017
East County weather page photo: Nov. 2

Larry George captured the sunset from the new Fort Hamer Bridge.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 20, 2013
Founders Club names new head pro

The Founders Club recently named Chris Adams as its new head golf professional.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ron and Betty Jo Baca show their Baca Bread products to Lucy Dowd of Venice.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 9, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Market vendors look forward to Waterside Place move

Despite delayed opening of Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch, vendors excited about move.

  • East County
  • News
Contemporary artist Joseph Patrick Arnegger’s daughter Amelia recently celebrated her first birthday. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 4, 2019
Joseph Patrick Arnegger gets head out of the clouds with GAZE Modern exhibit

The contemporary artist briefly put art on hold to focus on fatherhood, but his latest solo show, "Accumulus," serves as his resurgence.

  • Arts + Culture
“Unchained Melodies” has now been seen by more people than any other cabaret show in Florida Studio Theatre history. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 27, 2019
Scene & Heard 03.28.19

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week in Sarasota and Bradenton with Florida Studio Theatre, Urbanite Theatre, musician Derek Lersch, Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society, Coolinary, Umbrellas1926, Lemon Tree Kitchen and Fresh Mozzarella Pizzeria

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Helping businesses do what works, the Digital Observer Media team: Alex Mahadevan, Kathleen O’Hara, Eddie Kirsch, Jordon Stone, Brandon Steinert, Clint Weldon, Emily Walsh and Caleb Stanton
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 20, 2013
Observer Media Group launches Digital Observer Media

Observer Media Group made another step into the digital world with the launch of Digital Observer Medai Monday, June 17, at The Francis.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ben Wylie points to Hector Rodriguez and credits him with a good shot.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 6, 2017
Paddle up: A back-and-forth on ping pong

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Patti the turtle, file photo
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • November 21, 2017
Education key to Longboat's new turtle regulations, officials say

More enforcement, more cases but more disorientations: Longboat officials agree education is the best way to protect turtles

  • Longboat Key
  • News
BKYC members model fashions by Dreamweaver and Planet.
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • September 30, 2010
BKYC members dine in style

Bird Key Yacht Club members viewed the latest fashions from Dreamweaver and Planet boutique at their Fall Fashion Double- Header luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 5, 2016
Cowork LWR completes Lakewood Ranch Main Street

The business incubator will offer office amenities to new businesses and start-ups.

  • East County
  • News
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