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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 20, 2013
Sidelines

Poker tournament to benefit River Dawgs; Lakewood Ranch blanks Clearwater Catholic; Mustangs draw even with Pirates; Former LWR High swimmer named Freshman of the Week; ODA girls basketball team scores first win of the season

  • East County
  • Sports
Petey, a 3-year-old hound mix, finished the course in 2 minutes and 20 seconds.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 17, 2015
East County dogs enjoy Architecture for Animals

Gulf Coast Chapter of American Institute of Architecture, Gulf Coast Builders Exchange and Construction Specialists Institute built the course for Nate’s free of charge.

  • East County
  • News
Tom Cook submitted this photo of a shelf cloud, taken near University Parkway and Lockwood Ridge Road.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2013
Weather photo: East County

Tom Cook submitted this photo of a shelf cloud, taken near University Parkway and Lockwood Ridge Road.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 23, 2010
Lady Mustangs capture district crown

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team defeated Braden River 5-1 tonight to capture the Class 4A-District 10 title.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 1, 2014
Our View: 'Our republic is gone'

Most of the time, we try to devote this space to pertinent local and state issues. But now and again, national and international events are just too compelling to stay silent. This is one of those times.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 2, 2010
Contest offers chance to make Key history

The Longboat Key Historical Society is asking the public to submit new logo designs for a contest that will run throughout the summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Groins like the two groins installed at The Islander Club are being proposed on the north end of Longboat Key.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 1, 2013
Objections to groins dismissed by state

A state permit could be issued by the end of the year for three groins to help hold sand on the north end of the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manny Lopez will face Dr. Julio Gonzalez in the general election.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Florida House — District 74: Manny Lopez

Lopez will face Dr. Julio Gonzalez in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 21, 2015
Film Review: 'In the Name of My Daughter'

The title itself is a spoiler but the film is worth a watch due to strong performances by enticing French actors and stunning cinematography.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Sarasota County Tax Collector: Barbara Ford-Coates

The incumbent Ford-Coates will face Jim Bender in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Two-way parking is wrong for Village

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Jason Gould with Glenn and Alma Johnson, who bring honey and special-needs education to Sarasota.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • February 3, 2015
What's the Buzz?

The Sarasota Honey Co. offers a career path for those with special needs.

  • Arts + Culture
Tony Squitieri, the vice president of land resources for Taylor Morrison's southwest Florida division, said the new Culinary Center will give Esplanade residents more options.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 10, 2018
Culinary Center will provide Esplanade residents with dining options

Residents won't have to leave their Lakewood Ranch neighborhood to experience multiple culinary choices.

  • East County
  • News
This home at 577 S. Spoonbill Drive sold for $1.05 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 9, 2017
Bird Key home sells for $1.05 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 20-24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The Out-of-Door Academy senior punter Bryan Kirshe recently was named a 2013 Preseason First Team All-American by the Ray Guy Prokicker.com Kicking, Punting and Long-snapping Academy.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 17, 2013
Climbing the Ranks: Bryan Kirshe

Prokicker.com ranks Bryan Kirshe, an ODA senior, as the No. 1 punter in the nation. He averages 47.2 yards per punt.

  • East County
  • Sports
State Sen. Mike Bennett, left, said he looks forward to traveling and fishing following his term in the Florida Senate.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 14, 2011
Bennett will not run for U.S. Congress

State Sen. Mike Bennett said in a statement June 13 he will not pursue a bid for Congress.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 20, 2012
Obituary: Edwin M. Wheeler

Edwin M. Wheeler of Sarasota, formerly of Longboat Key and Washington D.C. died on Feb. 18. He was 85.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo by Pam Eubanks Supervisor Richard Lane reviews the terms of the HOA and CDD agreement.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 16, 2014
CDD, HOA work toward partnership

The Heritage Harbour South CDD presented its first proposal with the Stoneybrook HOA.

  • East County
  • News
GreyHawk Landing's Abigail Zion is back in the area after an educational trip to Poland and Israel.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 9, 2018
Lakewood Ranch High senior experiences 'March of the Living'

Her trips includes touring concentration camps in Poland and speaking with Holocaust survivors in Israel.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2011
Our View: Dismantle Citizens? Go for it!

Florida Gov. Rick Scott, according to Florida's daily newspapers, wants to phase out Citizens Property Insurance Corp., the taxpayer/state-owned and largest property insurance company in Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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