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Junior Wilmer Yanez (10) gets a tap on the head from junior Travis Freeman (9) following the Mustangs' 2-1 loss to Wiregrass Ranch High. Freeman scored the Mustangs' only goal.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 7, 2018
Lakewood Ranch High soccer loses in regional quarterfinals

The Mustangs started slow and fell 2-1 to Wiregrass Ranch High.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2013
News Briefs

Planning Board OKs Brookside Estates site plan; Smoothie King slated for Mall at UTC; Officials lobby to secure Pentathlon World Cup

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 1, 2009
Film Review: 'My Sister's Keeper'

What if you could genetically engineer a sibling to save your dying child's life?

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 1, 2009
Police union demands more officers

Police Benevolent Association leaders say if City Manager Bob Bartolotta does not immediately hire more police officers, he should resign. The city manager says with the union's contract expiring in September, he wants to do negotiations at the bargaining table.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This painting, owned by Shannon Gault, shows the plane in which her father took to the sky on Dec. 7, 1941.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 7, 2016
Pearl Harbor memories ring through for residents 75 years later

Five Longboat Key residents share what they remember about Dec. 7, 1941.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Deb Hanson, Rebecca Barancik, Amar Hall, Lisa Hise, Wendy Roseth and Steve Barancik
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • March 11, 2020
Community celebrates lives of the Baranciks

Charles and Margery Barancik were honored with a remembrance ceremony at Asolo Repertory Theatre.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Layne Thompson, Nicole Grant and Kelley Ainsworth celebrate following their 3-0 victory over Fort Myers in the Class 7A-Region 3 finals Nov. 8. Photos by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 12, 2014
State-bound

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team will compete in the Class 7A Final Four Nov. 14 for the second time in three years.

  • East County
  • Sports
The home at 1405 Flower Drive was built  in 1953 with four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,368 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 20, 2020
Harbor Acres home sells for $2.4 million

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 7-11.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Siesta Key resident Lourdes Ramirez is opposing plans for a hotel on the barrier island.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 5, 2016
Siesta resident petitions against hotel proposal

Former County Commission candidate Lourdes Ramirez has started a campaign to oppose Comp Plan changes that could allow a large hotel on the island.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2010
Cops Corner

Oct. 10 No shirt, no shoes ... 12:28 a.m. - 1900 block of Hillview Street. Trespassing. A nightclub patron began to hassle other customers and was asked to leave. He did, but then returned later and began bothering people again. Employees asked him to leave once more. This time, he refused. He took off his shoes and starting arguing with the employees. Police were called. An officer tried to get the man's side of the story, but the man yelled and cursed at the workers and ignored the officer. He finally calmed down and was issued a trespassing warning.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Braden River's Kate Walker won the girls 100 breaststroke at the Tri-County meet despite a string of injuries.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 11, 2017
Braden River's Tri-County swimming titles not a stroke of luck

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
BUSTED: This week in police reports — 8.13.15
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 24, 2015
BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, July 23

BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, July 23

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  • Things To Do
Former Sun Hydraulics CEO Al Carlson will lead the University of Florida's engineering extension office in Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 13, 2016
Sarasota-based UF partnership hires new leader

After the University of Florida launched its first engineering extension office in Sarasota earlier this year, a prominent local business figure is stepping aboard as regional director.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Water backed up Saturday on U.S. 41 near Fruitville Road, a phenomenon the city attributed to higher-than-normal tides. Flooding also took place at Hart’s Landing and on Siesta and Lido keys.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 12, 2017
King tide brings flooding to downtown

The high tide was 2 to 3 feet higher than normal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County prohibits fertilizer during the summer and requires at least 50 percent slow-release fertilizer during the rest of the year
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • May 29, 2019
County reminds residents of upcoming fertilizer restrictions

Residents are encouraged to also refrain from blowing grass clipping in the direction of the road this summer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 14, 2011
Cops Corner

April 5, 5:02 p.m. -- 1300 block of First Street. Animal Problem. A caller reported seeing several cats alone inside a parked SUV with its windows rolled up.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
U.S. Senate candidate Carlos Beruff announces his candidacy at his Medallion Home, which he founded.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 2, 2016
Carlos Beruff’s Road to Damascus

How and why homebuilder-entrepreneur Carlos Beruff converted from business to politics. It’s all about taxpayers’ money.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 15, 2010
GOP won't pick and choose

The Republican Party of Sarasota County rejected a move by some members who wanted the party to choose a candidate to endorse in the Republican primary elections.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kendyl Brahler, with Lady Bombers coach Karl Mason.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 16, 2019
East County High 5 Moments: 01.17.19

East County High 5 Moments: 01.17.19

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 31, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner,

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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