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Howard Veit has ridden up to 150 miles in one day.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • December 8, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Howard Veit

Longboat Key resident Howard Veit has been an avid cyclist for 25 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cameron Blanco, 15 months, thoroughly enjoyed his first gymnastics class.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 30, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

At 15 months, my son, Cameron, already has learned the art of the balance beam.

  • East County
  • Sports
Danny Gardner, Frances Bradley, Christopher Erk, Noah Racey, Lauralyn McClelland, and Anthony J. Russo. Photo by John Revisky
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • May 29, 2013
Theater Review: 'Pulse'

Asolo Repertory Theatre has put its heart and soul into this new musical production. World premieres are intrinsically exciting, but Noah Racey's "Pulse: The Beat of Song and Dance" was pulse-racing delight.

  • Arts + Culture
In his second varsity season, junior guard Ryan McMahon has become one of Cardinal Mooney's leading scorers.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 9, 2014
Holding court

Cardinal Mooney High junior guard Ryan McMahon is averaging 15.9 points per game so far this season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Toby Madison works with Lakewood Ranch freshman Matthew Dugan on ball handling during a private lesson.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 29, 2015
Scoring Range

Lakewood Ranch High JV boys basketball coach Toby Madison started Mid-Range Game to offer offensive skills camps and clinics to local players.

  • East County
  • Sports
“Yesterday” celebrates British Invasion at FST. Photo by Matthew Holler.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 26, 2016
Theater review: 'Yesterday'

“Yesterday” celebrates British Invasion at FST.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2013
SIDELINES

Lakewood wins academic championship; BRSC tryouts upcoming; Manatee Cal Ripken names All-Stars; Lakewood honors athletic alumni

  • East County
  • Sports
Siesta Market is the only grocery store in the Village. File photo
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 9, 2015
Siesta Market to close after more than three decades on the Key

Vince and Peter Messina are closing the Siesta Market after owning the popular Siesta grocery store since 2001.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jennifer McPheeters |
  • July 22, 2015
Summer play book

Book reviewer Jennifer McPheeters shares what titles you don’t want to miss this summer.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Florida House — District 74: Julio Gonzalez

Gonzalez will face Manny Lopez in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lackey said the life lessons his grandfather taught him as a child were guiding influences on the rest of his life.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 21, 2015
Retired Air Force Colonel soars to new heights

Hank Lackey hopes his book inspires others to pursue goals.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2016
East Manatee Fire Rescue — Seat 2: James Carlino

Carlino will face Bob Conley in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
film-fest
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 6, 2015
Week's best bets: Monday, April 6

Week's best bets: Monday, April 6

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 1, 2012
Scene & Heard

Castaway to Belgium; Students become the masters; A midsummer's news

  • Arts + Culture
Elizabeth Martel and her sister, Francesca, with their mother, Lynette Wetheringon
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 16, 2013
Sisters serve up new skills for Special Olympics games

Francesca and Elizabeth Martel will compete this weekend in the state summer games, in Orlando.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 21, 2010
Swimmer preps for national competition

Twelve-year-old Luke Hanner was one of seven swimmers selected to represent the Florida Zone team July 27-31.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Sarasota Youth Orchestra represents the fusion of arts and education in the Sarasota-Manatee area
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 2, 2015
Sarasota Orchestra and Manatee County Schools invited to Yale Symposium on Music in Schools

Sarasota Orchestra and Manatee County Schools invited to Yale Symposium on Music in Schools

  • Arts + Culture
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 6, 2010
Music review: Hayes and Hyman

The Golden Apple Dinner Theatre has opened its new cabaret show, 'The Musical Magic of Hayes and Hyman,' and if you like nostalgia, schtick, great songs that bring back memories and some of the best pianism around, you've got to go!

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 5, 2016
A+E: Looking ahead

Mark your calendars for our favorite upcoming events of the new year.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jack Short |
  • January 7, 2016
People to watch: Rick Piccolo

What does Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport CEO Rick Piccolo see for growth in 2016 and beyond? The sky’s the limit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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