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Braden River senior Caitlyn Benedetto, the Pirates’ all-time scoring leader, will play for Ave Maria University in Naples this winter.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 25, 2011
Athletes commit to colleges

Braden River's Caitlyn Benedetto and Kadin Kerns and Lakewood Ranch's Marco Padilla all signed national letters-of-intent this month.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2011
OUR VIEW: Too soon for the petitions

We get it: When you're in a battle, you do what you have to do, and you be aggressive about it. No stone unturned, as the cliche goes.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Charles Chappell, 5, and his sister, Claudia, 2 1/2, play in the sand Saturday on Longboat’s beach during their vacation at the Sea Gate Club.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 1, 2011
Key's beach plan on the right path

A beach consultant who performed a peer review praised Longboat's beach renourishment schedule and maintenance plan as well as the implementation of The Islander groins.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A pedestrian overpass that would provide access to the Sarasota bayfront from Main Street is part of the 1959 concept originally proposed.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 17, 2011
Gil Waters and Brent Parker offer their pedestrian overpass and Main Street vision

Gil Waters and Brent Parker are proposing a plan that would create a pedestrian-friendly Main Street and a pedestrian overpass to Sarasota Bay.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Offensive linemen Tucker Kittle and Brooks Larkin try to use their size and strength to their advantage every time they step out onto the field."It's just a different style of play," Kittle said. "We're more just lean on and crush you."
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 19, 2011
Larkin and Kittle provide the core for ODA offensive linemen

Weighing in at a combined 588 pounds, senior Tucker Kittle and sophomore Brooks Larkin are undoubtedly the core of The Out-of-Door Academy's offensive line.

  • East County
  • Sports
"An actor's instrument is not only his body and voice," says Andrei Malaev-Babel, "It's his psychology and emotions — especially if he has to rise to the heights of creative passion needed to perform Dostoyevsky."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 26, 2011
BACKSTAGE PASS:The master of adaptation

Andrei Malaev-Babel, director of the FSU/Asolo Conservatory's 'The Brothers Karamazov,' explains why you won't see him directing 'fluffy' plays any time soon.

  • Arts + Culture
Janet and John Hunter with Betty Schoenbaum
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • December 7, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

Success stories; And success in the making; Sarasota choo-choo

  • Arts + Culture
Eileen Hampshire's group is willing to pay $2 million for retail space at the Palm Avenue parking garage.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 7, 2010
Commission turns away retail buyer

While it debates whether to sell or lease the retail space at its new parking garage, city commissioners told a buyers group it wasn't interested in the $2 million offer right now.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 8, 2011
Our View: Budget needs more cutting

There is nothing easy about running a local government these days. Decisions that should have been made, or reversed, long ago are being forced now as property values keep declining and the economic future remains a general mystery. There is no more road to kick the can down.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The cedar-wrapped salmon with a maple-Dijon crust is one of Libby's signature dishes.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • August 3, 2011
EDIBLES: Relationships rule at Libby's Cafe

Fran Casciato, the executive chef at Libby's Cafe + Bar in Southside Village, has an unusual world view for a chef. It is a strong focus on relationships - with customers, kitchen staff and owners.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2011
OUR VIEW: Valid straw poll imperative

The two sides in the debate over Lakewood Ranch incorporation do not agree on much. But one thing they have in common is a tit-for-tat dance that is probably confusing the incorporation debate more than anything else.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Robert Moates spent time working in the Florida Legislature before taking his teaching post at Lakewood.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 6, 2011
Batter Up

Lakewood Ranch baseball coach Robert Moates will run for a Manatee County School Board seat next year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 13, 2011
Town sets max millage rate

Four of the town's seven commissioners voted in favor of a maximum millage rate of 1.946 mills that would cover a $265,000 deficit.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
District 69 state Rep. Ray Pilon thanks the crowd for its support Election Night at Sarasota Yacht Club.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 2, 2011
TOP STORY, NOV.: Republicans sweep county

In what could be a first in Sarasota County, every Republican on the ballot won his or her race - an event that was spurred on by dissatisfaction with Democrats in Washington, D.C.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Taylor Emmons was a pitcher for The Out-of-Door Academy. He graduated in 2009.
  • By Pam Eubanks and Jen Blanco |
  • January 3, 2011
TOP STORY, DEC.: ODA honors Tayor Emmons

The former pitcher, a 2009 graduate, was killed in an accident in Coral Gables.

  • East County
  • News
The home at 1835 Lincoln Drive has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,881 square feet of living area. It sold for $922,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 2, 2010
Avondale home sells for $922,000

A home in Avondale tops all real-estate transactions from Nov. 1 to Nov. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2010
Our View: The plunder of business subsidies

Gov.-elect Rick Scott knew when he entered the state's political arena and certainly knows now that turning around Florida's economy is likely to be the toughest challenge he will have faced in his professional life.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Jessica and Gerrid Smith traveled to Ethiopia twice to complete the adoption process. They returned home with Elijah in July. Courtesy photo.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • September 14, 2011
Lakewood couple completes family with adopted son

On June 28, Lakewood Ranch residents Jessica and Gerrid Smith boarded a plane for Africa. They returned from Ethiopia with their adopted son, whom they have named Elijah.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Miss Manatee Softball 10U Observer team has a 1-1 record through the first two games of the fall season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 12, 2011
Observer team in full swing

The Miss Manatee Softball 10U Observer team opened its fall season Oct. 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
Club Holdings LLC recently invested approximately $15 million in the Beach Club in Los Cabos, Mexico. Courtesy photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 17, 2011
Club Holdings LLC/Quintess

Editor's note: In the following weeks, the Longboat Observer will profile each of the four finalists for the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort redevelopment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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