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Lakewood Ranch High School's new principal, Dustin Dahlquist, says he's in "observation mode" as he comes to Lakewood and prepares to build on a foundation of success.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 16, 2019
Can Lakewood Ranch High go higher?

New Mustangs principal hopes to build upon the school's success.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2011
Public Tennis Center names best of the best

On March 29, the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center concluded its season-long men's doubles "Who's B.O.B.?" competition.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Youth Library room at the Sarasota County Selby Library.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 28, 2019
Baltimore Orioles help promote love of learning, literacy in Sarasota County

For the eighth consecutive year, students in the greater Sarasota community have the opportunity to tackle books in exchange for baseball tickets.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alycia Craft said she's glad the work in Emerald Harbor is being done — it's been a long time coming, she said.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • July 16, 2018
Emerald Harbor construction pleases residents

It's been a long time coming for replacing the water and sewer pipes, and resurfacing the roads, in Emerald Harbor, residents say.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 9, 2010
+ (VIDEO) Camp Spotlight: Forty Carrots

In the following photos and video, campers at Forty Carrots Family Center showcase the exciting summer activities in which they're participating. Scroll down for video.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Robert Dinan and Tayna Vy Lilly (courtesy of Tayna Vy Lilly)
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 29, 2015
Bird Key laughs the night away for the John Dinan Music Scholarship

On June 18, Laughin’ Lawyers at Bird Key Yacht Club raised money for the John Stuart Dinan Music Scholarship.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Beachplace is a nonconforming property with 158 units more than allowed density.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • July 11, 2018
Longboat presses ahead on redevelopment changes

Longboat Key has been working for at least three years to rewrite its zoning code now that many of the properties on the island are aging to obsolescence.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kevin Swan
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2013
Optimistic outlook

Sarasota resident Kevin Swan was honored with the Stephen Heywood Patients Today Award Oct. 3, at the ALS Therapy Development Institute's ninth annual Leadership Summit in Cambridge, Mass., for his involvement within the ALS community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"Ethel Waters: His Eyes Are on the Sparrow" runs through Aug. 4. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 9, 2019
'Ethel Waters: His Eye Is on the Sparrow' casts its eye on an American icon at FST

Jannie Jones brilliantly characterizes the beloved singer’s evolution in this Florida Studio Theatre production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
(From left to right) ‎Neal Signature Homes Building Division President Randy Turkovics, CEO Pat Neal, PureStyle President Charlene Neal, President Michael Storey and Southwest Florida Regional President Michael Greenberg
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • January 10, 2018
Neal Communites sets record sales mark in 2017

The Lakewood Ranch-based homebuilder saw a 6% increase in home sales from 2016.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Sleep Center Staff |
  • July 12, 2018
Did You Know Quality Sleep Hygiene is a Pillar of Health?

Research has shown that adequate sleep is essential to proper functioning.

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The series of athletic competitions held in Manatee and Sarasota counties in February each year draws more than 400 athletes ages 50 and up to compete in events such as archery, basketball, bocce, bowling, cribbage, cycling and more.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 20, 2011
Registration opens for Gulf Coast Senior Games

Manatee and Sarasota counties have opened registration for the 23rd Annual Gulf Coast Senior Games competition.

  • East County
  • News
Some of the men from the Wednesday morning tennis group pal around with their mascot, Racket: Frank Quiriconi, Bob Coyne, Steve Clark, Larry Straff and Larry Coleman.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 7, 2012
Tennis group welcomes new players but keeps the old

Every Saturday and Sunday there are four courts reserved at the Longboat Key Club and Resort Tennis Gardens. Armed with rackets, a group of 16 men ranging in age from early 50s to late 80s play. Some of the guys play on Wednesdays and Thursdays together, too.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Siesta Key Village is incompatible with noise ordinance — learn more about it in today's headlines!
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 8, 2013
March 8: Daily Headlines Video

General employees vote down union; Siesta Key Village incompatible with noise ordinance; Weekend Best Bets; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 5, 2013
SIDELINES

ODA swimmers open season with victories; Sarasota Christian cruise to victory; Liberty Edge League registration under way

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 14, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 15

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Elementary students from all over the county come to check out the aquadome at Riverview High School.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 20, 2019
Riverview High project hooks fans of the undersea world

Students learn about research and marine biology while raising all sorts of marine life.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Troy Snyder is a three-time personal watercraft world champion.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 30, 2017
East County resident's mantra — Just Doo it

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 10, 2012
Observer Team Spotlight

This week's Sarasota Observer team spotlight is Jack Schemmel.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Waterlefe Community Development District maintains stormwater inlets and other structures that sometimes need repair. Water from the ponds eventually drains into stormwater systems outside the community. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 2, 2019
Manatee County stormwater fee proposal advances

Manatee County proposes new stormwater fee.

  • East County
  • News
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