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Elayna Andrews and Taylore Keesler won gold medals at the event. Courtesy photo.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • July 25, 2018
Future leaders in Lakewood Ranch

Braden River Middle students earn a gold medal for being community leaders.

  • East County
  • News
Robert ‘Bob’ Tate
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 16, 2013
Bob Tate had mobile vision for community

Philanthropist and community activist Robert 'Bob' Tate died Oct. 5. He was 89.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Braden River’s Carly Provan is congratulated by one of her teammates after scoring her second goal in the final seconds of the match.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River vs. Charlotte

The Braden River High girls soccer team defeated Charlotte 3-1 in a Class 4A-District 11 quarterfinal Jan. 14. Carly Provan scored three minutes into the match to give the host Lady Pirates a 1-0 lead. Fifth-seeded Charlotte tied the game 1-1 in the 17th minute. Braden River regained the lead on Abigail Holmes' goal in the 54th minute. Braden River goalkeeper Katerina Elliott made several key saves in the final five minutes and Provan added a goal with five seconds remaining in stoppage time to preserve the win for the Lady Pirates. With the win, Braden River will travel to top-seed Lakewood Ranch for a district semifinal Jan. 16. Game time is set for 7 p.m.

  • East County
  • Sports
Center, Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota County President and CEO Bill Sadlo with the 2016 Youth of the Year nominees Brittany Alling, Kayla McGann, Rickey Tedesco and Almuta Hawks.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 30, 2016
Boys & Girls Club awards Youth of the Year

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County host the annual Steak and Burger dinner honoring the Youth of the Year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 20, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2009
Business Observer

Business Observer

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 27, 2013
High 5

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 30, 2011
News Briefs

Theater festival showcases students; Family farm celebrates season

  • East County
  • News
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • August 3, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: FantaSea

Located on St. Armands Circle, FantaSea is a peaceful haven with a calming aroma.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 25, 2015
39th annual Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: The French connection

This Country Club Shores home blends old France elegance with whimsy through a personalized art collection.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • March 12, 2015
Searching for affordable housing

As the city takes aim at addressing its lack of affordable housing, officials examine the origins of the issue and seek out solutions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 23, 2012
Neighbors: Benny Kimsey

The Siesta Key resident will bring his popular bluegrass picnic back to Turtle Beach in March.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 4, 2013
Film Review: 'Frances Ha'

"Frances Ha" has the unique distinction of being a film that you can recommend to everyone. It's a witty and delightful romantic comedy without the trappings of romance.

  • Arts + Culture
11U Silver Hawks Baseball Club of Lakewood Ranch team: Aaron Combs, Tyler Moss, Myles Kaitz, Jordan Brown, Calvin Hedgepeth, D.J. Marra, Noe Antuna, Kevin Alonzo, Calvin Chapman, Mikey Gagnon and Michael Murphy
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 26, 2013
SIDELINES 6.27.13

Cal Ripken 8U All-Stars secure district crown; Lakewood Ranch High to hold softball camp;NJCAA announces academic award winners;Silver Hawks end season with second-place finish

  • East County
  • Sports
The Longboat Key Club and Resort's $400 million Islandside redevelopment plan was approved in June 2010.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 14, 2011
Judge hears arguments in Key Club's motion to dismiss

Sarasota County Judge Charles Roberts didn't make a ruling yesterday in the Key Club's motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by IPOC and two condo associations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Manatee Cal Ripken 10U baseball team beat Glen Allen (Virginia) 1-0 to win the 2015 Babe Ruth Southeast Regional Tournament.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 27, 2015
Manatee wins Southeast Regional crown

The Manatee Cal Ripken 10U baseball team went 5-1 to win the 2015 Babe Ruth Southeast Regional Tournament July 22 through July 25, in Glen Allen, Va.

  • East County
  • Sports
Photo by Loren Mayo.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 10, 2011
Neighbors: Golden Girl

Ellie Boder will be turning 11 on Nov. 11 - her golden birthday. The date, 11/11/11, only happens only once every 100 years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The inspiration for the Paintbox program came from one resident's trip to Calgary, Canada, where painted utility boxes have adorned city streets since 2010. Courtesy photo
  • By David Conway |
  • January 28, 2015
Arts Alliance paints picture of a colorful city

The City Commission could soon consider a project that would allow local artists to paint Sarasota utility boxes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The referendum approval process the town has used for more than 25 years to approve future Key density was null and void until Governor Rick Scott signed a new bill last week.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 23, 2014
Governor signs bill that protects the town charter

A referendum approved by the town's registered voters in November 2012 was null and void, but a signature from the governor last week corrected the issue.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo. Marni Mount participated in an archaeological dig in the Beit Guvrin caves outside of Jerusalem.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 17, 2015
Holy Land adventure

Members of Temple-Emanu-El make a trip to Israel.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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