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Running back Kyle Thoma scored 15 touchdowns for the East Manatee Bulldogs Junior Midgets team during the regular season. Photo by Jen Blanco.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 26, 2011
Junior Midgets squad preps for playoff run

The East Manatee Bulldogs Junior Midget team defeated the Manatee Wildcats 32-16 to capture the FYD South division title Oct. 15. The team will begin its playoff run this Saturday.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Rich Swier Sr. |
  • June 28, 2012
My View: Israel: The Masada Paradigm

During my recent trip to Israel I visited many historical sites. One site that struck me was Masada (Hebrew for fortress). Masada embodies the spirit of Israel. It is located in the Southeastern part of Israel near the Dead Sea.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 12, 2014
TWIS asks: T. Bone's Hot Spot

TWIS asks: T. Bone's Hot Spot

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The two white pelicans were sent to Save Our Seabirds for rehabilitation from sanctuaries in Illinois and Wisconsin.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 25, 2015
White pelicans migrate to Save Our Seabirds

Save Our Seabirds received two white pelicans from Illinois and Wisconsin for rehabilitation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 2, 2010
Parking garage reaches milestone

With support piling in place, crews building the Palm Avenue parking garage will begin pouring the concrete on the first elevated parking deck.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sid Pocius brings out Sarasota’s competitive edge in the world of ballroom dancing.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 25, 2015
Ballroom Blitz

Whether he’s teaching amateurs or pros, Sid Pocius keeps Sarasota’s dancing community on its toes.

  • Arts + Culture
Kurt Schultheis A sign appeared over the weekend in Whitney Beach Plaza announcing a new liquor store.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 12, 2014
Liquor store on tap for Whitney Beach

North end residents could get a liquor store within 60 to 90 days, leaving just one question: What about the bar?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • August 11, 2010
Classroom Drama

With less than two weeks left before the start of school, Lakewood Ranch High School's no-nonsense theater teacher tells it like it is.

  • Arts + Culture
Lights installed at Five Points Park in 2011 remain in the trees, but have been shut off since June. The DID has struggled to agree on a replacement system since then.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 7, 2014
Five Points tree lighting hits impasse

The Downtown Improvement District board, unsatisfied with its options for lighting the trees at Five Points Park, continues to look for a more cost-effective solution.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 24, 2012
Neighbors: Ward Larsen

Sarasota native Ward Larsen has written four books and won numerous awards. His first book is being adapted for a major motion picture.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • June 4, 2012
June 4: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A downtown property owner wants to donate the sandstone pillar to the city. It could be placed in Five Points Park.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 11, 2013
Historical column seeks home in park

A downtown property owner wants to donate the sandstone pillar to the city. It could be placed in Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The 12,630-square-foot Ranch-style home was built in 2006 and sits on a 7.9-acre lot. The pond is fully stocked with brim and catfish.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 9, 2015
Panther Ridge Paradise

This home Panther Ridge home has become a private oasis for its current owners, Lou and Jody Hasbrouk, who are looking to downsize.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sydney Sforzo and Chelsea Lea, ODA students, have attended the school and been best friends since first-grade.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 16, 2016
ODA students' Giving Closet opens door to education

Best friends team up to raise money for Taylor Emmons Scholarship Fund.

  • East County
  • News
Chris and Ethna Lynch
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 16, 2011
Emerald Isle Style

We asked local Irishmen and women for the scoop on an authentically Irish St. Patrick's Day. Some of their answers left us a wee bit shamrock-shocked.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lazy Lobster Longboat Key owner Michael Garey said that this season he has been able to seat diners at the restaurant's outdoor terrace, something that last year's weather prevented until April.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 16, 2011
Warm temperatures heat up tourist season

This season's warmth is a ray of sunshine for local businesses.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sauteed broccoli rabe, roasted potatoes and Rack of Veal Rees
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • March 16, 2011
Dennis Rees: 'Food Just Cooked'

This week's guest food editor Dennis Rees shares exclusive tip and recipe for Observer readers.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey completed her first year Aug. 1. An evaluation of her performance was completed this month.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 19, 2012
Rey earns glowing reviews

Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey earned positive feedback during her one-year performance review.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2009
Flying High

Canadian silver medalist Jason Burnett will visit Kids Supergym in Lakewood Ranch this weekend.

  • East County
  • News
Michelle Zirkle works on her serve during her tennis lesson with pro Michael Skwira on a court at the Siesta Key Public Beach. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 20, 2011
Siesta Key tennis court rumors prove untrue

County staff has reassured Key residents that tennis courts will be available at all times when work begins on the planned Siesta Public Beach improvements.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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