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Cardinal Mooney High senior Nicolas Bencomo finished second overall at the John Ryan Invitational.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 11, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Nicolas Bencomo

The Cardinal Mooney High golfer finished top-10 at the 2024 FSGA Amateur Championship.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Office is inspecting several designated poliing places on barrier islands Friday to determine if they will be able to be operational by Election Day, officials said.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • October 4, 2024
Elections supervisor inspecting polling sites damaged by Helene

Storm surge damage could prompt sites on the barrier islands to move.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch High boys cross country team is aiming for its first state meet appearance since 2016. Back row: Derek Robinson, Jonathan Leatt, Joe Barr, Dylan Johnson, Colton Prater, Kenny DeStefano and Vayle Johnson. Front row: Michael Wagner, Vicente Rivera, Zachariah Kersey, Jacob Gomez and Jacob Smith.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 17, 2024
Lakewood Ranch cross country runners say seniority will rule

The experienced Mustangs looks like a state meet contender for the first time since 2016.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch's Morgan Gabrielson fills a stadium with snacks for every Kansas City Chiefs game.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 6, 2024
East Bradenton residents gear up for Super Bowl Sunday

Super Bowl festivities bring families together for good food and fun.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Judge Gilbert A. Smith Jr. swears in James Satcher as the new Supervisor of Elections. Satcher is joined by his wife Monica.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 1, 2024
Citizens' petition asks for removal of supervisor of elections

James Satcher fired four SOE employees following the primary and now 2,000 citizens want him fired.

  • East County
  • News
Bobby Burnett (left) and his family go to the beach with his brother Josh Burnett (right) and his family, who were visiting from Nicaragua. Bobby Burnett says his brother and his family have been tremendous support since his daughter Grace Burnett suffered from a brain aneurysm suddenly.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 4, 2024
12-year-old's aneurysm leaves her family living in a 'nightmare'

Grace Burnett remains in intensive care since Aug. 4, and her parents hope to spread awareness about brain aneurysms.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Munchies 420 Cafe has gotten a facelift and the new owners are vowing to continue the Gulf Gate landmark's traditions.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • April 18, 2024
Munchies 420 Cafe receives facelift under new ownership

The landmark Gulf Gate restaurant's grand reopening is scheduled for 4/20.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Man who forgot how to use his phone worries daughter
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 7, 2024
Man who forgot how to use his phone worries daughter

A woman called police to conduct a welfare check on her father, who had turned his phone off and forgotten how to turn it on. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Premier Sports Campus is one of many Manatee County amenities that the tourist development tax helps fund.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 18, 2024
Do your research on Manatee's tourist tax

The 1% increase makes sense to keep our attractions pristine.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Vanessa Baugh wanted to set the record straight about her actions during the Lakewood Ranch pop-up vaccination clinic in February 2021.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 28, 2022
Manatee commissioner talks about her settlement with ethics commission

Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh said she wanted to set the record straight about her role in the Lakewood Ranch pop-up vaccination clinic in February 2021.

  • East County
  • News
Judy Petersen and Nancy Zwolinski enjoyed the chance to visit the orchid show on Oct. 17.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 20, 2024
Selby Gardens goes purple with annual orchid show

The Orchid Show 2024: PURPLE!, continuing despite the impacts of Hurricane Milton, highlights an significant color of the plant world.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Drew Lalor, Selah Freedom Executive Director Stacey Efau, and Pamela Lalor say Fairways to Freedom at the Tara Golf and Country Club was a big boost in spreading awareness of the Selah Freedom mission.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 7, 2024
Fairways to Freedom takes a swing at sex trafficking awareness

The benefit golf tournament at Tara Golf and Country Club supports Selah Freedom.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The home at 632 Mourning Dove Drive has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,743 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 2, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Sept. 16-20 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Bird Key home on Mourning Dove Drive tops the week's sales at $2.7 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Lakewood Ranch Elks Exalted Ruler Kevin Burke and EFELT Executive Director Andrea Hitcho stand in front of bins at the Elks Club used to collect food donations.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 14, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Elks seek storage area for its food donation program

The Elks provide more than 500 children with free meals through its Elks Feeding Empty Little Tummies program.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kay Eyermann of Eagle Trace in Lakewood Ranch launched a successful interior design business, Serene Coastal Living, at the age of 70.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 14, 2023
Design talent knows no age when it comes to starting a career

A Lakewood Ranch woman proves that she has an artistic eye when it comes to designing homes.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 20, 2024
Paid lobbyists won't have to register in Sarasota

City commission denies Erik Arroyo's proposal to separate those paid to advocate from genuine activism.

  • Sarasota
  • News
McKenzie Hanlon received CJ four years ago from Southeastern Guide Dogs, which in May officially changed its name to Dogs Inc.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • August 23, 2024
Dogs Inc. gives clients more than help. It gives them hope.

Thanks to Dogs Inc., McKenzie Hanlon’s bond with her guide dog, CJ, transformed her life.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jay W. Riley
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2024
Charter Review Board District 1: Jay W. Riley

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
Sarasota Sharks swimmer Colin Jacobs.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 2, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Colin Jacobs

The Sarasota swimmer will represent the U.S. at the World Aquatics Open Water Junior Championships.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Sarasota Ballet will perform Sir Peter Wright's "Giselle" Nov. 22-23 at the Sarasota Opera House.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • November 18, 2024
Sarasota Ballet takes a sentimental journey with 'Giselle'

Assistant Director Margaret Barbieri prepares the company for a ballet she has danced more than 100 times.

  • Arts + Culture
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