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The Lakewood Ranch High girls track team scored 68 points to win the Class 4A state meet May 6 and May 7, at IMG Academy. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 11, 2016
Hit or Miss:Jen Blanco

Lakewood Ranch girls clear their final hurdle

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By June LeBell |
  • December 30, 2009
Music: The best of 2009

I'm not sure how we've come to the end of another year so quickly, but I'm sure that one of the things that has made the time fly so fast is the rich cultural climate we've had here in Sarasota for 2009.

  • Arts + Culture
A group of Waterline Road homeowners and nearby residents started a group called Preserve Our Waterline Road Inc. and sent a petition to commissioners voicing their displeasure with a proposed development project.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 4, 2013
Waterline Road discussion continues Thursday

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will continue a long-delayed public hearing on the Martin-Hillwood project, which calls for 195 residential units on 77 acres on the north side of Waterline Road, Thursday morning.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch celebrates its 20th birthday on Oct. 23.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 21, 2015
Schroeder-Manatee Ranch celebrates Lakewood Ranch turning 20

Thousands expected to attend Oct. 23 festivities at Premier Sports Campus.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2011
Students perform at all-state concert

Student singers Chloe Sciarrone, Abbie Owens, and Shannon Smith represented the East County at the All State Elementary Chorus Jan. 14 in Tampa.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cynthia Saunders, the deputy superintendent of instructional services, has been named the interim superintendent of Manatee County.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • June 13, 2018
Manatee County School Board appoints interim leader

Deputy Superintendent Cynthia Saunders will become interim superintendent of the School District of Manatee County on July 1.

  • East County
  • News
Between state and city funding, $445,422 is going toward improvements to the Federal Building.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 24, 2017
State issues historic preservation grant for Federal Building

The city received nearly $300,000 in state funding for improvements to the downtown building, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A controversial debate by the County Commission was just one of the things you missed in Sarasota this summer.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • November 9, 2017
Quiz: Do you know what made the news this summer?

Test your knowledge on what happened after you fled to higher ground and cooler weather for the long days of summer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By John Ewing |
  • September 28, 2012
St. Armands Circle -- electrified!

St. Armands Circle -- electrified!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Winding River resident Stacy Norkin enjoys learning about touch therapy, which she will practice on her daughter, Ava. She says it will help Ava relax at bedtime.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 28, 2018
Bradenton therapist has just the right touch

Woman says Nurturing Touch program has many benefits for children.

  • East County
  • News
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • June 26, 2012
June 26: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chalk Festival

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chalk Festival

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 24, 2010
Army captain thanks BRE students

Capt. Bradley Denisar spoke to students about being stationed in Afghanistan during the Wrangler News broadcast March 18.

  • East County
  • News
The home at 624 Mourning Dove Drive recently sold for $2.2 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 8, 2017
Mourning Dove Drive home sells for $2.2 million

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 23-27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
"He's an exceptionally pure dancer," says American Ballet Theatre dancer Julie Kent of longtime partner José Manuel Carreño. "He has a real masculine, sophisticated charisma about him. There's really no one else like him." Photo by Fabrizio Ferri
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 8, 2010
Festival fever pitch

The Carreño Dance Festival's 'Holiday Spectacular' brings a star-studded lineup to Sarasota and a 'hometown' ballerina back to her roots.

  • Arts + Culture
Beverly Arias volunteered to pick up trash at Siesta Key Beach for the Great American Clean Up.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : The Great American Clean Up Siesta Key

Volunteers all over the country participated in the Great American Cleanup 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 27 to beautify and improve the community. Keep Sarasota County Beautiful has been an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, Inc., for almost 25 years and participates in the nation wide cleanup every year. An estimated 800 volunteers from all over Sarasota County registered to participate in The Great American Clean Up and will be scattered throughout 20 locations around Sarasota to beautify and clean up the community. Approximately 38 volunteers helped pick up trash on Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 29, 2012
Primrose raising funds for hospitals

Primrose School of Lakewood Ranch now is accepting donations to benefit Children's Miracle Network hospitals.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 4, 2017
Boys and Girls Clubs supporters enjoy night in the wild west

The organization’s annual Steak and Burger event was held on Feb. 3.

  • Black Tie
Circa 1913, when the club was known as Sarasota Yacht and Automobile Club. Courtesy photos.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 13, 2012
105 years of history

Most of Sarasota Yacht Club's history, which dates back to 1907, is contained in a cardboard box.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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