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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 2, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Ryan Leverenz

Lakewood Ranch junior Ryan Leverenz captured his first individual county championship in the 125-pound weight class at the Manatee County Championships Jan. 26 at Southeast.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Cardinal Mooney High girls soccer team
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 4, 2013
High Five

The top five moments of the week in sports.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 29, 2013
Your Neighbor: Ann Kale

Ann Kale's dog, Regis, lived to see his owner become the oldest graduate of the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee in 2007.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 20, 2014
Siesta businesses reach outdoor display compromise

Siesta Key businesses recently reached a compromise on a proposed amendment to a Sarasota county ordinance banning the outdoor display of goods.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Founders of Boost Studio, Christine Koch and Steve Boris, take a break from branding at their home office.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 27, 2012
2012 Small Business Awards Rookie Nominee: Boost Studio

Boost Studio, founded by graphic designers Steve Boris and Christine Koch, is a brand design-based business that creates and manages brands.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2012
News Briefs

Sarasota seeks new hire for finance post

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tropical Storm Andrea brought flooding to many north-end side streets. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 2, 2013
Quiet hurricane season comes to an end

The 2013 Atlantic hurricane season brought 13 named storms, just one of which made landfall in the United States.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 8, 2014
Pentathlon works to step up its game with 2015 event

Local pentathlon leaders hope to capitalize on the experience of hosting this year's World Cup.

  • East County
  • Sports
Longboat Key crosswalks have created controversy on the island.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 11, 2016
USF program to address Longboat crosswalk safety

The state-funded WalkWise Florida will host three free workshops addressing pedestrian safety at the Longboat Key fire station this month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Professor of Anthropology Uzi Baram with students Evan Giomi and Rozalyn Crews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 5, 2012
New College students win prize

New College students Rozalyn Crews and Evan Giomi won the top prizes in the 2012 Student Archaeology Grant contest, sponsored by the Time Sifters Archaeology Society.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Artist Jill Sigman collects supplies for her next work at the Waste Management Sarasota Transfer Station.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 20, 2015
Spotlight: Renewed Purpose

Artist Jill Sigman gives a second life to Sarasota's discarded objects.

  • Arts + Culture
Steve Harris has joined the St. Armands office of Michael Saunders & Co. Harris previously worked for Prudential Palms Realty, for which he ranked in the top 3% of nationwide fine-home specialists.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 22, 2011
REAL ESTATE REPORTS

Steve Harris joins Michael Saunders' St. Armands office; Signature Sotheby's participates in international conference; Andrew Bers earns Five Star Short Sale and REO certifications

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Garber performs "Birth of the Blues" with Sarasota Jazz Project in collaboration with Sarasota Jazz Club at the Oct. 21 Arts and Cultural Alliance Annual Arts Celebration.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 22, 2013
Vocalist June Garber takes on Sarasota's jazz scene

Famous Canadian jazz vocalist June Garber is a new Sarasota resident. She will perform in the the Sarasota Jazz Project Big Band concert this Friday.

  • Arts + Culture
The newest design for the Nathan Benderson Aquatic Nature Center includes a "return canal" (between the island and the road), which will allow rowers to head back to the staging area after an event without obstructing the course.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 27, 2011
Commission approves design changes at Benderson Park

The incorporation of a 'return canal' will enable the aquatic park to host every level of national and international rowing competition.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Read this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The project is slated for completion in spring 2017.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 21, 2015
$6.9 million Myakka River Bridge repair to proceed this week

One lane will remain open between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.

  • East County
  • News
Robert O'Connor. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 26, 2012
Globe trotter

Sarasota resident Robert O'Connor recently became a member of the Seven Continents Club, an elite group of runners who've completed a marathon on all seven continents.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Joshua Riley admitted to detectives during a polygraph test, that he performed sexual acts with the victim from the time she was an infant.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 5, 2013
Police arrest man charged with incest

The Sarasota Police Department charged a 22-year-old man with capital sexual battery and incest June 3.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Z.J. Hafeez, Greg Steube and John Studebaker
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 27, 2010
ELECTION 2010: Florida State House District 67

As District 67 Representative Ron Reagan finishes his term in office, Democrat Z.J. Hafeez, of Apollo Beach, Republican Greg Steube, of Bradenton and independent John Studebaker, of Bradenton, are vying to represent constituents in the East County and surrounding area.

  • East County
  • News
Z.J. Hafeez, Greg Steube and John Studebaker
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 27, 2010
ELECTION 2010: Florida State House District 67

As District 67 Representative Ron Reagan finishes his term in office, Democrat Z.J. Hafeez, of Apollo Beach, Republican Greg Steube, of Bradenton and independent John Studebaker, of Bradenton, are vying to represent constituents in the East County and surrounding area.

  • East County
  • News
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