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The forum will be moderated by Senior Circuit Judge Nancy Donnellan. File photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 16, 2012
Tiger Bay to host state attorney forum

The Sarasota Tiger Bay Club will host a 12th Judicial Circuit state attorney forum Thursday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Morgan Keefer and Marian Robertson attempt to block a shot by a Tampa King outside hitter.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 8, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch High volleyball

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team won its first-ever regional tournament match, defeating Tampa King 3-0 in a Class 6A-Region 3 quarterfinal Nov. 2. The Lady Mustangs defeated the Lions 26-24, 25-20, 25-22. Mariah Robertson finished with 11 kills and three aces and Ashlyn Falahee had seven kills, two blocks, four digs and an ace to lead the way for Lakewood. Quillan Toler finished with seven kills, one block and one ace and Shelby Walker added four kills and five blocks. Ali Milbourn finished with 22 assists. With the win, Lakewood plays host to Seminole Osceola in a regional semifinal at 7 p.m. tonight. The Lady Mustangs defeated the Lady Warriors 3-1 to win their first district title.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ominous clouds, rains and wind already are affecting Longboat Key today.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 8, 2011
Longboat expects gloomy weather today

The island has rain chances of 60%, as well as heavy wind gusts, courtesy of a low level tropical system coming in from the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 13, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 15, 2011
Real-estate sales reach six-year high

After seeing 800 total property sales in March, the Sarasota Association of Realtors said the real-estate market is on the rebound.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Phayre family’s Nintendo-inspired video, “The Super Phayre Family,” is one of 14 finalists nationwide.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 16, 2011
Phayre family needs your vote

One East County family is a finalist in the Primrose School and Children's Miracle Network Family Dance-off competition.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 22, 2012
ODA rolls past Southwest Florida Christian

The Out-of-Door Academy football team rolled to a 52-16 victory over Southwest Florida Christian in its Homecoming game Oct. 19.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners may push back a tax referendum meant to fund indigent health care in Manatee County to an August vote.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 27, 2013
Manatee commissioners may postpone tax referendum

Manatee County commissioners Tuesday took action to postpone a tax referendum intended to fund indigent health care.

  • East County
  • News
Scott and Amy Franklin aboard onshore.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 28, 2019
St. Armands Boat Show drops anchor on land

Cannons Marina hosted the event

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jenn Peters, Beth Green, Jenn Bright and Barbara Lancer
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 28, 2018
Locals battle it out at Joey Gratton Championship

The tennis tournament benefits the Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Stephon Turner.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 11, 2018
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 01.10.18

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 01.10.18

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota football roundup: 10.20.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 20, 2017
Sarasota football roundup: 10.20.17

Sarasota football roundup: 10.20.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Fort Hamer Bridge is almost completed, but punch-list items must be addressed to make it safe for vehicular traffic. Heavy summer rains are causing a delay for its opening. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 15, 2017
Fort Hamer Bridge opening delayed

A run across it will continue as planned.

  • East County
  • News
Scallop Search volunteers rescued the pelican from fishing line and brought it to Save our Seabirds. Photo courtesy of Tara Goldstein
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 30, 2017
Saving seabirds

Scallop Search volunteers rescued a pelican while out on Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jason Morales and Sammy Stoltz, two of the leaders attempting to get lacrosse into Lakewood Ranch High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 5, 2017
Lakewood Ranch High offers summer lacrosse clinics

The school is attempting to start lacrosse programs for the 2017-2018 season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 28, 2017
Global Luminaries light up Longboat

The Third Annual Contemporary Studio Glass Weekend opened at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts on Jan. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team won its Tri-Match Oct. 7.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 8, 2015
Mustangs post pair of wins

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team won its Tri-Match Oct. 7.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 18, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 2, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 29, 2013
Sheriff's Office collects nearly 80 pounds of prescription pills

As part of the DEA's national turn-in event, deputies collected 79 pounds of pharmaceuticals

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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