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Riverview senior midfielder Felipe Rojas attempts to maneuver the ball around Sarasota's line of defense.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 15, 2015
Rams and Sailors draw even

The Riverview and Sarasota High boys soccer teams tied 0-0 Dec. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 4, 2020
LBO Cops Corner: Same bay, wrong Bayfront?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Braden River high senior JT Wright, junior Ty Moore, junior Jackie Sanchez and senior Liam Tvenstrup plan a bootcamp to bring Technology Student Association members together. (File photo)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 29, 2022
High school survival tips from those who know

Current students offer tips on avoiding high school pitfalls.

  • East County
  • Schools
Walter and Gale Frank in the Grand Bay clubhouse where they got married.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 7, 2023
Longboat couple finds love after loss

Walter and Gale Frank are in their 80s and celebrated their first wedding anniversary last month.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The original Revere Quality House now serves as a guest house and pool pavilion for a newer 4,755-square-foot “companion house” built in 2007. Similar design motifs unify the two structures to create a lavish Siesta Key estate.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • May 5, 2023
Siesta Key property shares tales of two homes — one of which is legendary

Every house has a story or two to tell. But this home on Siesta Key has so many that it’s hard to tell where to begin.

  • Siesta Key
  • Real Estate
The penthouse in the Epoch building offers 1,700 square feet of outdoor living space on two levels.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 13, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for June 26-30 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A condominium in the Epoch Building tops the week’s sales at $11.15 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Horseback riders from Panther Ridge and the Concession show their opposition to a land use amendment that would add 15 single-family homes near the entrance to the Concession.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • May 4, 2021
Concession and Panther Ridge residents protest pending development in east Manatee County

About 25 people protested a pending amendment to add homes near the entrance to the Concession in east Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Jeffrey Nunes is commissioned as a pastor by Rev. Brock Patterson on Tuesday.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 24, 2023
Longboat Island Chapel commissions a new reverend

Jeffrey Nunes is not just Rev. Brock Patterson's right-hand man anymore. He's his right-hand reverend.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A rendering shared at today’s Planning Commission meeting showed plans for a hotel at Calle Miramar and Beach Road on Siesta Key. Rendering via Sarasota County.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 20, 2021
Planning Commission endorses Siesta Key hotel plan

Despite lengthy public testimony in opposition from island residents, the county advisory board supported applications tied to a Siesta Key Village hotel.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Eric Snider |
  • May 18, 2023
Get up close with elephants in one ranch’s conservation mission

Sanctuaries like Myakka Elephant Ranch provide a humane way to mingle with the world’s largest land animals. The experiences are filled with messaging about the plight of the smart, sensitive creatures.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
While at home, iLana Armida has been able to write songs, sometimes with the help of her parents, Kim and Tommie Simone.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 7, 2021
East Bradenton's rising star returns to her roots

Mill Creek's iLana Armida finds her artistic identity through the pandemic.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 26, 2021
Firehouse Subs grant provides Longboat Key extrication equipment

Municipal Emergency Services trained Longboat Key Fire Rescue personnel how to use the new equipment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Beauty of the World" is one of the artworks that will be displayed at this year's Embracing Our Differences exhibition.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2023
The best things to do around Sarasota for Jan. 19-25

Music and theater dominate the offerings this week in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 8, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Happy (almost) Independence Day!

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The current posted speed limit on Broadway Street is 20 miles per hour.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • March 22, 2023
Longboat Key pursues mini roundabouts in the Village

Town commissioners asked staff to pursue cost estimates and potential funding sources for at least two roundabouts on Broadway Street.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Cardinal Mooney beach volleyball team captured the Sunshine State Athletic Conference state title on April 30 in Taveras.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 19, 2023
Cardinal Mooney beach volleyball prepares to defend SSAC title following first loss

The Cougars lost 3-2 to Bradenton Christian on April 13, but are confident heading into the SSAC tournament.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Michael Eisenstat, Nancy Eisenstat, Miriam Goldfarb, Marla Sax, Alan Goldfarb and Barbara Pressman
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 27, 2022
Temple Beth Israel members day trip to the Sarasota Art Museum

Easy parking and air conditioning make the museum a great summer outing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Although residents have expressed concern about the appearance of the home at 1445 Flower Drive, the city says the exterior of the property is in compliance with the code.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 4, 2019
Neighbors push for action on problem property

Construction on a Harbor Acres home has been causing problems for residents for more than a decade.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 11, 2022
Sarasota High football wins first playoff game in 18 years

The Sailors defeated Manatee High 30-20 on the road Friday night.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
An American Airlines Airbus 319 lifts off from SRQ on its way to Charlotte, North Carolina. (Eric Garwood)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 13, 2022
SRQ's September traffic grows despite Hurricane Ian's cancellations

Airport on pace for another record passenger traffic year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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