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A one-car crash in Myakka City on Thursday night led to the death of a 23-year-old male passenger who has not been identified by the Florida Highway Patrol.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 12, 2020
Myakka City crash results in death of 23-year-old man

Male passenger, 23, killed in one-car Myakka City crash caused when the driver attempted to avoid hitting an alligator.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 22, 2016
BREAKING: Fatal accident closes Fruitville Road

Emergency officials have closed all eastbound and westbound lanes of the corridor from Beneva Road to Tuttle Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nearly 300 grams of cocaine, or about 10.5 ounces, was seized from a home in Sarasota, authorities said.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 12, 2025
Manatee, Sarasota agents make cocaine-trafficking arrest

Raids at locations in Manatee and Sarasota counties resulted in seized cocaine and the arrest of a Bradenton man.

  • East County
  • News
Kaden Knott challenges his players during a practice-opening hustle drill. The first-year coach is tasked with leading the Mustangs to their first winning season since 2021-22.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • November 18, 2025
Coach brings high energy and intensity to Lakewood Ranch boys basketball

The former Florida State graduate assistant looks the part of a program-changing leader.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • July 18, 2012
Bridge Bites: Third-Hand Trickery

"Third-hand high" is common advice, and on this hand, East plays "Third hand extra high" in order to fool Declarer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • July 3, 2012
Bridge Bites: Take four

This week you are playing E-W, and because the problem is a tough one, you get four attempts to beat the contract.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jillian Butterfield as Belle and the cast of "Beauty and the Beast."
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • August 10, 2015
Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" returns to the Van Wezel

Disney's first Broadway musical is making its way to Sarasota at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 14 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 25, 2013
Athlete of the Week: MADISON SCHMIDT

Riverview High senior Madison Schmidt cleared 10 feet, 6 inches to win the pole vault event at the Class 4A-District 7 meet April 17, at Spoto High.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo Anna Zimmerman works on her project for the upcoming conference.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 25, 2014
Braden River TSA team aims to make history

When she moved to the United States from Russia seven years ago, Valeriya Mikhaylova was 11 years old and barely spoke English.

  • East County
  • News
JoAnn Mixon and Sandi Henley celebrate last year after learning that the raffle ticket they purchased with two Town Hall coworkers had the winning number.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 13, 2013
Gourmet Lawn Party bets on local children

Odds are in your favor if you want to help local children by purchasing a Kiwanis Foundation raffle ticket.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Steven Leone, Robert Carolla and Steve Nagy celebrate Carolla's hole in one, which is the first of his 40 year golfing career, at the Communi-tee Golf Classic by Lakewood Ranch Community Activities.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • September 20, 2025
Hole-in-one makes Communi-Tee Golf Classic even more fun

The fundraiser by and for Lakewood Ranch Community Activities at Calusa Country Club is a "win-win."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Megan Magee finds an Easter egg hidden along the trail at Beach Access #5.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 17, 2016
Sarasota calendar 3.17.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of March 17.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jason Berzowski and Tim Haas of the Longboat Key Fire Rescue serve up their award-winning firehouse chili.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 5, 2022
Same recipe, new venue for Longboat Kiwanis' Lawn Party

The annual event moved off the island for the first time and made its City Island debut.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 4, 2013
Sidelines

Manatee Admirals improve to 9-1; ODA girls basketball sinks St. Stephen's; Inspiration Academy names tennis director; IMG taps new director of baseball; Mooney cruises past Imagine School

  • East County
  • Sports
Michael Dorso rounds third base on his way to scoring the Sailors a run.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 29, 2018
Longstanding baseball tournament helps teams find their groove

The Sarasota Baseball Classic will wrap up tonight.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Senior pitcher Brandon King, right, runs out to celebrate with sophomore Justin Greenaway who drove in the game-winning run in the bottom of the eighth inning of the Class 6A-District 12 championship April 27.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 27, 2012
Mustangs win district crown on eighth inning walk-off single

Sophomore Justin Greenaway hit a single in the bottom of the eighth inning to give the Mustangs a 5-4 victory over Seminole Osceola in the Class 6A-District 12 championship tonight.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Donna Swan |
  • September 7, 2011
Deal Us In: Be wary of the lure of the finesse

West led his fourth-best diamond, and the declarer lost no time in going set. Declarer won the king of diamonds, cashed the ace of trump and finessed the Jack. West took his queen and continued with a diamond.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 15, 2012
JUST THE STATS

0 - The number of sets ODA tennis phenom M'Balia Bangoura surrendered during the Thunder's match against Lakewood Ranch March 6. Bangoura won both her matches 6-0.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch sign destroyed — learn more in today's headlines!
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 28, 2013
March 28: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sheriff's Office charges man for Pinecraft murder; Homebuyers sue Ranch's developer; Derek's Culinary Casual to relocate

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Two arrested for East County vehicle burglaries
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 27, 2013
March 27: Daily Headlines Video

Two arrested for East County vehicle burglaries; America's Blood Center honors Riverview High School; Sarasota Condominium Owners reincorporates; Adams makes push for more Colony units

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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