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ODA senior Blake Neumann, senior Blaine Bentley, senior Charlie Tack, junior Chase Polivchak, junior Jackson Roth, junior Marvin Palominos and sophomore Max Polivchak will be contributors to the football team in 2023.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 15, 2023
Huge offensive line key to ODA's 2023 football season

The Thunder hopes to build off a 9-1 season in 2022.

  • East County
  • Sports
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 8, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Cardinal Mooney High junior girls track and field runner Mishyah Rumph.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 7, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Mishyah Rumph

The Cardinal Mooney High track and field athlete is a school record-setter.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
An ATV accident near Myakka City led to the death of a 22-year-old Myakka City woman.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 30, 2022
ATV accident leads to death of 22-year-old Myakka City woman

The accident occurred early Friday morning just off Verna Bethany Road.

  • East County
  • News
Debby Debile and Amy Steinhauser
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • June 7, 2024
Meet the new team at The Paradise Center

Amy Steinhauser and Debby Debile plan to make The Paradise Center a fresh space for new and returning members.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Memorial Hospital recently released its 2024 Community Update.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2024
Sarasota Memorial Hospital report touts 2023 expansion

The 2024 Community Update highlights growth, rankings and 1.7 million patient visits systemwide.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Jodi and Ron O'Toole, and Craig and Susan Belesi have formed a bond as the husbands fight Parkinson's disease.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 1, 2024
Lakewood Ranch couples bond to face Parkinson’s

Parkinson Place Center of Sarasota is key to their sustaining their quality of life.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch's John Rapp and Susan Rapp drop off 249 shoeboxes the Acts of Kindness Group at Grace Community Church made. The group more than doubled its donations compared to last year.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 3, 2023
Community rallies to help seniors in need with Shoebox Collection

Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee received hundreds of donated shoeboxes from community members and businesses.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Shantel Norman Group backed up their eponymous leader.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 29, 2023
Last chance to Savor the Sounds

Shantel Norman and the Shantel Norman Band are performing April 1 at the Town Center Green.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High sophomore Max Colby Bendixen, junior Parker Severs, sophomore Josh Orgen, junior Henry Burbee and junior Luke Wilson sit with the FHSAA Class 3A boys golf runner-up trophy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 13, 2023
Lakewood Ranch High boys golfers earn silver medal at state tournament

Mustangs junior Parker Severs finished tied for second in the individual standings, while junior Henry Burbee finished fourth at the FHSAA Class 3A state tournament.

  • East County
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10 Longboat Key projects to watch in 2024
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 2, 2024
10 Longboat Key projects to watch in 2024

Islandwide transit, a vacant commission seat and beach erosion are just a few of the issues on tap for Longboat in 2024.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dee Donegan said the key to her success is her ability to drive the ball "long and straight."
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 26, 2023
Rosedale golfer has won 17 of past 20 women's club championships

Bradenton's Dee Donegan said she views the sport as her "happy place."

  • East County
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Riders wait at the start line at Sarasota Manatee Bicycle Club's annual CycleFest.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 2, 2023
Sarasota Manatee Bicycle Club to host CycleFest in Lakewood Ranch

CycleFest gives riders an opportunity to reach varying personal goals.

  • East County
  • News
East County: 2023 Through the lens
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 26, 2023
East County: 2023 Through the lens

Here’s a taste of what the East County Observer saw through the camera lens during a fascinating 2023.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
ODA sophomore running back Allen Clark (17) runs through an attempted tackle by All Saints' Academy sophomore Jaelen Randall (6).
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 30, 2023
The Out-of-Door Academy makes big push in football playoffs

The Thunder used a touchdown run by a lineman to beat All Saints' Academy on Oct. 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
Keith Alessi brings his show, "Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life" to the second annual Squeaky Wheel Fringe festival.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • May 26, 2024
A former CEO combines fringe and philanthropy

Keith Alessi donates the proceeds from his fringe show, "Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life," to charity.

  • Arts + Culture
Town code does not permit weeds and grass in excess of 12 inches. This photo does not represent Robert Smith's yard.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 9, 2010
Code board fines resident

Longboat Key resident Robert Smith was fined $4,000 for what the Code Enforcement Board deemed a violation of its weeds and grass ordinance.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Austin Chen, a Robert E. Willis Elementary School fourth grader, and Superintendent Jason Wysong are fully engaged on a group discussion about careers relating to science.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 19, 2024
Support system key to 'best first day' in Manatee schools

Jason Wysong says he wants to sustain the momentum he established leading the district.

  • East County
  • Schools
Jake and Connor Krug have mainly played doubles matches with other teammates in 2023.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 11, 2023
Lakewood Ranch brothers grow as tennis players, individuals at Duke

Sophomore twins Connor and Jake Krug say their time playing tennis at Duke University has given them opportunities off the tennis court.

  • East County
  • Sports
Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh says she has settled her case with the Florida Commission on Ethics although details of the settlement have not been released. (File photo)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 31, 2022
Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh's ethics hearing canceled after settlement

The settlement still needs to be approved by the Florida Commission on Ethics and signed by the governor.

  • East County
  • News
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