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Cardinal Mooney soccer advances to final four.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 14, 2019
Cardinal Mooney soccer advances to final four

The Cougars beat Berkeley Prep 1-0 Wednesday night

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2019
East County weather page photo: August 1

A fawn and mother deer at Myakka River State Park are captured by Gordon Silver.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 10, 2019
All lanes reopened on Gulf of Mexico Drive after gas-line break

Longboat Key officials closed the two-lane road around noon.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 28, 2013
Practice Pays Off

Riverview High senior Sean Labsan has a 6-1 record on the mound this season. He has helped lead the Rams to a 14-1 record so far this season.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • July 23, 2013
Gettin' Fresh: Minimal Ingredients, Maximum Taste

Gettin' Fresh: Minimal Ingredients, Maximum Taste

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Members of the Venice American Legion Post 159
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • May 25, 2019
Sarasota National Cemetery hosts Memorial Day Tribute

Members of the Sarasota community take time out to mark Memorial Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Eva Rey will start Aug. 1 as Town Hall's executive director.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 21, 2011
New Town Hall manager readies for work

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority today officially hired Eva Rey as the district's new executive director of Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
  • News
Pictured is the United States Supreme Court Building in Washington. (Photo via Imgur)
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 20, 2020
Longboat temple expects 300-plus for educational event with Ginsburg video

Ruth Bader Ginsburg talks about the role of the Supreme Court and the Me Too movement in a video that will play at Temple Beth Israel

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Junior quarterback Evan Wilson, who threw for three touchdowns in ODA’s spring game, will be called upon for leadership this fall.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 23, 2012
East County athletes return to the gridiron

The Out-of-Door Academy defeated Keswick Christian 46-27 in its spring game. Lakewood Ranch and Braden River will both play their spring games Friday, May 25, traveling to North Port and Naples, respectively.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2020
Manatee County Republican Board State Committeewoman: Cindy Spray

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Popcorn Bob |
  • December 2, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 10, 2020
Love on Longboat Key: Finding the most romantic spots on the island

The island paradise offers no shortage of romantic opportunities, from traffic jams to bicycle mishaps-in-waiting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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
  • By Keely Carney |
  • February 27, 2012
Sharing a SAM: How a Hotel Regular Renewed my Faith in Mankind

Sharing a SAM: How a Hotel Regular Renewed my Faith in Mankind

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Lyons
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 31, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Sage Lyons

Sarasota High freshman Sage Lyons set a new school record: crossing the finish line in 18 minutes, 51 seconds at the Class 3A-District 10 cross-country meet Oct. 24, in Largo.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 18, 2017
This is no time to cut Visit Florida’s funds

Consumer products giants know they must keep advertising or lose market share.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Friends and family say Jessica’s laugh always will be remembered.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • July 15, 2004
In Loving Memory: Jessica Marie Stock

Jessica's body was found at about 11:30 a.m. July 6, on the south side of State Road 64 just east of Interstate 75. She was 25. Her car was found parked at home - less than one mile away.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 13, 2019
All Angels grants help

On Jan. 20, at the church’s weekly coffee hour after mass, the outreach committee awarded grants to five organizations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
David Bullock assumed the role of town manager in November.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 10, 2012
Bullock gets high marks from commission

The new town manager received mostly fours and fives on his first quarterly evaluation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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