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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 29, 2023
Longboat 'Shark Guy' gives the ABC’s of shark fishing

Rob Metz has learned just about everything there is to know about catching sharks. And he’s not afraid to show you.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Accreditation assessors question Officer Joshua Connors about the marine patrol vessel.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 13, 2023
Longboat Key Police Department nears possible accreditation

After performing well in the initial assessment, all that’s left is to go before the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement in February 2024 for final review.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Denis Jones and Abigail Hite are seniors at Southeast High, attending the Bradenton school for its IB program.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 3, 2023
Lakewood Ranch-area swimmers follow similar paths toward their goals

Abigail Hite and Denis Jones, both state medal contenders, chose Southeast High for their journey.

  • East County
  • Sports
The new meet-and-greet pavilion provides people an opportunity to get to know the dogs before adopting them.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 19, 2023
Meet-and-greet pavilion latest amenity to open at Nate's animal rescue

The Lakewood Ranch rescue's $12 million project is expected to finish early in 2024.

  • East County
  • News
Chad Davis talks with his Cardinal Mooney High volleyball team following an Aug. 28 practice. Davis said he expects the Cougars to be as strong as ever in 2023.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 31, 2023
Cardinal Mooney High volleyball out to prove doubters wrong

Despite losing key graduates, Cougars Head Coach Chad Davis said the team should be as good as ever in 2023.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Mark Clark says faith and family are the keys to everything.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 14, 2024
Foundation leader keeps connection with community strong

Mark Clark brings his passion for family into his work leading the Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Simply Tina, a full live band, performs Jan. 6 at Venice Performing Arts Center.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 2, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Jan. 4-10

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Thunder football team beat LPCA 33-14 on Nov. 10 to win the SSAA Class 4A championship.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 11, 2023
ODA football captures SSAA Class 4A title

The Thunder (6-5) won 33-14 over Lighthouse Private Christian Academy (4-6) at home to capture the championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
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 |
  • October 17, 2023
Mosquito-borne illness warning issued for Sarasota County

A single case of West Nile Virus has been confirmed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey is ready to get back to work after receiving a contract extension and bonus. Photo by Kurt Schultheis
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 18, 2014
Rey earns bonus, extended contract

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey received unanimous support, a three-year contract extension and a $5,000 bonus June 12.

  • East County
  • News
A green sea turtle hatchling makes its way to the Gulf.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 2, 2023
Sea turtle nesting season persisted despite high heat, hurricane

Overall, it was a good year for sea turtles, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium says.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Susan Melgaard participates in her first Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch Fall Art Show and Sale. "It's great to work with all the different artists and see all the different creativity everyone has," she says.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 18, 2023
Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch showcases local talent

From jewelry to fused glass to oil paintings, artists display quality work.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Third-year acting students from the Asolo perform "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at Waterside Place.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 18, 2023
Sight and Sounds at Waterside Place takes on Shakespeare

The Asolo Rep on Tour presented “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on Nov. 18.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Booker sophomore Jakai Peterson is in the top-10 in Class 2A in the girls long jump.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 21, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Area spring athletes get their due

From the diamond to the track, some unheralded players get their time in the sun.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
ODA senior Jack Bancroft has a 4.0 GPA.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 19, 2023
ODA athlete's classroom determination lands him on All-Academic state team

Jack Bancroft holds a 4.0 GPA while playing three sports throughout the school year.

  • East County
  • Sports
Musical trio to present Neil Diamond tribute on Longboat
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 31, 2024
Musical trio to present Neil Diamond tribute on Longboat

The show will combine a concert and a behind-the-music breakdown of the inspiration for the artist's most popular songs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Built in 1983, the home at 7722 Sanderling Road has two bedrooms, three baths and 2,377 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 14, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 26 to March 1 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Siesta Key home on Sanderling Road tops the week's sales at $6.5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Brian Lee is looking forward to incorporating his 30 years of manufacturing experience into his classroom during his first year of teaching.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 22, 2023
Engineering teacher to use lessons from Lindt chocolate factory in class

Brian Lee, who spent 30 years in manufacturing, wants to use real life examples in his Carlos E. Haile engineering class.

  • East County
  • Schools
Bryan Dudnick rides the mechanical bull at the New Year's Eve Pineapple Drop on Dec. 31, 2021.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 26, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Dec. 28 to Jan. 3

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Erin Silk has been named by the Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota County as the organization's new president and CEO.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 21, 2023
EDC president: Sarasota County draws entrepreneurs, more companies

On her first day on the job, Erin Silk, the new president and CEO of the Economic Development Corp., explains how the organization will meet the demands of the County Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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