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Grayson Tullio, Monika Oberer and Grayson's dog Panda head to the finish line of the 2022 Boo Run 5K. They dressed in a "Wizard of Oz" theme.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 16, 2024
Boo Run gives charities a boost

Race director has no fear Boo Run will continue to be successful in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
ODA football senior defensive back Carson Fisher.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 18, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Carson Fisher

The ODA football senior defensive back had an interception touchdown against Saint Stephen's Episcopal.

  • East County
  • Sports
The center turn lane would benefit drivers entering Country Club Shores.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 6, 2023
Longboat Key reaffirms infrastructure project priorities

Two roundabouts, turn lanes and the complete streets project are still priorities for the town moving forward.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
GreyHawk Landing tennis player Hayley Roberts.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 26, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Hayley Roberts

The GreyHawk Landing tennis player finished fourth at the junior sectional championships June 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
A row of vertical oyster gardens that were recently installed at Mar Vista.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 10, 2024
Restaurant's oyster program helps diners become environmental stewards

Chiles Hospitality recently partnered with Gulf Shellfish Institute to bring vertical oyster gardens to Mar Vista and send some home with diners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
From left to right: Brad Marner, Carole Erker, Jay Sparr, Liz Sparr, Nancy Rozance and Jim Chirgwin.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 20, 2023
Rotary Club removes 40 pounds of trash from Gulf of Mexico Drive

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key performs highway cleanup on GMD at least once a quarter.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ksenia Maguire teaches yoga at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 2, 2024
Yoga classes start at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron

Ksenia Maguire hopes to bring sailors and members of the Squadron relaxation and community after hard working days on Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The newest officers of the Sarasota Police Department during a swearing-in ceremony in April 2024.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 20, 2024
Police recruiters work to fill every sworn position

Law enforcement veterans say Sarasota is an easy sell when recruiting officers for the SPD.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Spend the holidays with people who value you. Let go of the guilt, and the stress will fade away, too.
  • By Mirabai Holland |
  • December 13, 2023
Here's a simple recipe for happy holidays

Relax and pamper yourself. Do something healthy. These are your holidays too.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sarasota County Mosquito Management patrols the entire county with a full-time crew of 20 and 11 more seasonal workers, treating for larvae and adult populations.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2023
County concentrates mosquito treatment on malaria hot spot

North Sarasota areas are the focus on eradication of marsh mosquito population.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The owner of the Swim Gym of Lakewood Ranch, Anita Pope, is a certified Infant Swimming Resource instructor.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 7, 2024
Lakewood Ranch swim schools encourage water safety at young age

With International Water Safety Day on May 15, pool safety is at the forefront of a fun, safe summer.

  • East County
  • News
Mark Vu, 13 and his brother Matthew Vu, 16, practice at SRQ Fencing Club.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 1, 2024
Train like an Olympian: Niche sports have home in Sarasota

Fencing and synchronized swimming clubs offer fun and high-level instruction.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The new pavilion will be built with steel and cement. It will also feature a more open layout.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 24, 2024
Reserves will pay for pavilion in Greenbrook Adventure Park

The cost to replace the pavilion, which burned in 2023 due to fireworks, is estimated at $500,000.

  • East County
  • News
Bob Horne
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 11, 2024
20 years in, Bob's Train owner journeys to restore Ringling's rail car

Bob Horne, owner of Bob's Train, hopes to see the yearslong project completed, even if it means continuing to perform much of the work himself.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Braden River High junior Yahshua Edwards (17) leans into a hit from Lakewood Ranch junior defensive back Mike Turner (24) during a 2023 game. Edwards has transferred to Riverview High for the 2024 season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 19, 2024
Impact transfers abound on Sarasota football scene

These players will make a difference for their teams this fall.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Harold Ronson
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 24, 2024
Longboat's Harold Ronson inspired others through giving, storytelling

The well-known Longboat Key resident and philanthropist died on July 15 at age 98.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Diane Lapinski, Karen Kroll and Peggy Klaasen
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • February 18, 2024
Trash to Treasure sale packs mobile home park clubhouse

Gulfshore of Longboat residents hosted the popular annual thrift sale Feb. 16-17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alejandra Cintron Rivera (left) and Ella Satterfield (right) help film the short documentary about Sister Keys featuring Rusty Chinnis (center).
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 13, 2024
Ringling College to release documentaries about Longboat nonprofits

As part of a growing program, students with the college created a series of short films highlighting local environmental stewardship efforts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Parrish Community High softball team (20-8) celebrates a FHSAA Class 5A title game win, 3-2 over Gainesville High (24-5), on May 24. It is the team's second-straight state title and was aided by six East County players.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 3, 2024
Dodgeball day key to Parrish Community High's softball state title

The Bulls (20-8) won the FHSAA Class 5A title game 3-2 over Gainesville High (24-5) on May 24.

  • East County
  • Sports
A Wilco Electrical LLC employee works on the town's underground utilities project along Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 13, 2023
Longboat's overhead power lines to be removed in early 2024

With all materials in hand for Phase 2, the utility project team is optimistic about completing final conversions by the end of the calendar year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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