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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2009
This pizza doesn't cost a lot of dough

To mark its 10th anniversary of baking hot, heavenly pizzas in Gulf Gate, Rico's Pizzeria will hold a weeklong celebration beginning Monday, May 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 12, 2012
Party for a cause

The Village Cafe will be hosting a special happy hour and wine tasting from 3 to 5 p.m.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 27, 2012
Appointee heads to military academy

East County youth Richard Wheeler, 19, is fulfilling his dream of attending a U.S. military academy.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 30, 2011
District 26 All-Star Scoreboard for June 29

Braden River and Lakewood Ranch Little League All-Stars both posted victories June 29 at G.T. Bray.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: East County

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 22, 2012
Lady Thunder victorious on Senior Night

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team defeated the Tampa Bay HEAT 25-17, 23-25, 25-11, 25-21 Oct. 18 on Senior Night.

  • East County
  • Sports
Aubrey Riggins celebrates with goalkeeper Alex Latham following the Lady Mustangs 4-1 regional quarterfinal victory over Cape Coral Ida Baker Jan. 23.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch vs. Cape Coral Ida Baker

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team defeated Cape Coral Ida Baker 4-1 in a Class 4A-Region 3 quarterfinal match tonight. Forward Angelica Rego scored a pair of goals to lead the way for the Lady Mustangs. Midfielder Talia Falco and forward Tyler Gordon each added a goal. Tatum Young had two assists and Delaney Riggins and Chelsea Martin each had an assist. Goalkeeper Alex Latham had four saves. Lakewood Ranch will advance to the regional semifinals Jan. 26 to face the winner of the other quarterfinal match between Venice and Barron Collier.

  • East County
  • Sports
Observer Editor/CEO Matt Walsh toasts Senior Editor Dora Walters.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 30, 2013
VIDEO: Dora Walters' retirement celebration

More than 100 people packed the Longboat Key Center for the Arts to celebrate Senior Editor Dora Walters' retirement.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 27, 2019
Bird Key Yacht Club celebrates Halloween

Rather than going the scary route, members went for the stars.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
East County football roundup: 09.06.19
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 6, 2019
East County football roundup: 09.06.19

All three area teams were victorious this week.

  • East County
  • Sports
East County football roundup: 10.27.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 27, 2017
East County football roundup: 10.27.17

East County football roundup: 10.27.17

  • East County
  • Sports
East County sports roundup: 07.03.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 3, 2017
East County sports roundup: 07.03.17

East County sports roundup: 07.03.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota Christian sophomore Alyssa Schrag looks to help lead the Lady Blazers to a district championship Jan. 29.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 27, 2016
Sarasota Christian girls edge past Bradenton Christian in semifinal

The Sarasota Christian girls basketball team will play for the district title Jan. 29.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Dana Aschinger, a Polo Club member, presents the colors before the Observer Cup.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 26, 2017
Lots of observers at the Cup

Sarasota Polo Club fans treated to perfect weather and a spirited match.

  • East County
  • News
Donna Soda and Lorraine Diorio
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 2, 2014
Holiday offerings

Two East County businesses appealed to customers' sweet teeth on the eve of Thanksgiving.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The nest opening will take place rain or shine and will be canceled only in the event of lightning.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 24, 2013
Turtle Watch will open nest on Friday

If you still don't have Friday night plans, consider a date with the Longboat Key Turtle Watch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 26, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Bust a move at SRQ Dances 2013

In honor of National Dance Week, the Sarasota-Manatee Dance Alliance has partnered with the West Coast Civic Ballet to launch SRQDances2013.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jackie Fanara, Dr. Adam Bright, Jessica Miller and Nina Amaral. Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2014
Run to Remember raises $13,000

Pines of Sarasota's 'Run to Remember' raised $13,000 for its Memory Care Unit.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2014
Haile Middle School students know their robotics

The Haile Middle School robotics team captured the state title at the VEX Robotics Championship, held March 1 in Tampa.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 27, 2013
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

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  • Sports
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