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Former Lakewood Ranch High softball star Sydney McCray was named to the NJCAA All-American second team on June 6 for her play at Florida SouthWestern College.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 20, 2023
Former Lakewood Ranch softball star earns national honors

Sydney McCray was named an NJCAA All-American and a Gold Glove winner for her play at Florida SouthWestern State College.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 25, 2012
Full Story: Rajewski raises $800 in December for race

The Bayou at Bay Isles resident got an early fundraising start in his quest for the District 3 commission seat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
6-year-old Brentley Green, Sue Hill, 9-year-old Mikiah Savens, and 5-year-old Sofia Green.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 7, 2023
Disabilities education fair offers resources and networking opportunities

The event brought together numerous local agencies and drew about 200 families.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2011
News Briefs

County doesn't object to term-limits case request; Residents warned about seasonal scams; County offering discounts on classes

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A proposal would dedicate 5% of the Tourist Development Tax to sports tourism.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 12, 2021
County considers dedicated sports tourism funding

A proposal would dedicate 5% of the Tourist Development Tax to sports tourism.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hagen Brody leans out the Bay Runner trolley during its inaugural run in February. His City Commission colleagues credited his advocacy for the program. (File photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 18, 2022
Hagen Brody looks back on his time on City Commission

As the Sarasota native steps away from the dais, he discusses progress the city made during his five-plus year as a city commissioner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Coach Bailey Brauch teaches a group of students.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 25, 2023
Lessons at Aqua-Tots Swim Schools promote water safety

Aqua-Tots' "Swim with Your Clothes On" lessons teach young children how to survive falling fully clothed into a pool.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sean Laureano used the three years between his first Puerto Rico team tryout and the 2022 championships to improve his game and earn a sport on the U21 team alongside his brother Christian Laureano.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 26, 2022
Cardinal Mooney High School brothers represent Puerto Rico in the Lacrosse U21 World Championship

East County's Christian and Sean Laureano will play in the lacrosse world championships Aug. 10-20 in Limerick, Ireland.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • June 3, 2020
Better information needed to manage COVID-19 risks

Improved testing data would help help people resume activities while continuing to take appropriate action to manage risks.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sarasota Little League's Finley Miller.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 17, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Finley Miller

The Sarasota Little League slugger hit a grand slam in his team's 50/70 Championship win May 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A right-hand turn lane begins just past the Rosedale entrance on S.R. 70. Aggressive drivers had made that lane an accident hotspot according to Rosedale residents.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 25, 2023
Rosedale searches for traffic solutions on SR 70 and Lena Road

FDOT and Manatee County Public Works officials discussed the community's concerns about the design of S.R. 70 and Lena Road.

  • East County
  • News
A dress rehearsal for "Agridulce/Bittersweet," a multilingual mashup where each of the performers has a say.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 1, 2023
'Agridulce/Bittersweet' is a tasty concoction

In this multilingual, multimedia mashup, the play's not the thing. Collaboration is.

  • Arts + Culture
Part II of spend, spend …
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 19, 2023
Part II of spend, spend …

Thanks to inflation, rising real estate prices and population growth, city and county governments are gushing with cash. And they can’t wait to spend it.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Myakka City's Lily Wolfe, 9, and her rabbit, Smokey, are headed into competition at the Manatee County Fair.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 19, 2022
Important lessons by a not-so-silly rabbit in Myakka City

FFA and 4-H are important programs for sustaining our future farmers and ranchers in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Opinion
East County's Charles and Elaine Johnston evacuate to Freedom Elementary School due to concerns of storm surge at their home during Hurricane Idalia.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 1, 2023
Manatee County schools prepared for the next storm

Hurricane Idalia served as test run for residents and schools that become shelters.

  • East County
  • Schools
Former Miami Mayor Manny Diaz helped the city transition to a form-based code, and he thinks Sarasota could benefit from the same changes.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 13, 2017
Conversation with Manny Diaz

The former Miami mayor talks about form-based codes, branding a city and habitual complainers at City Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County residents fill sandbags at Ed Smith Stadium ahead of Hurricane Ian.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 23, 2022
Manatee, Sarasota counties, Longboat Key set sandbag stations

Some locations in Manatee open Saturday, others open on Sunday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Elks Lodge Car Show and Vendor Fair runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 18, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Elks hosts 'Stuff the Truck' event Saturday to feed hungry children.

Busy weekend for Lakewood Ranch Elks who host a food collection on Saturday and a Car Show and Vendor Fair on Sunday.

  • East County
  • News
Nico Moschini and Wendy Mikula won silver medals at state championship.
  • By Sidra Wali |
  • May 15, 2023
Five Tennis For Fun Sarasota athletes head to state championship

The nonprofit, which offers free clinics for athletes with disabilities, wrapped up its third season with three gold and two silver medals.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
It's rare for Adelaide Boedecker and Calvin Griffin to perform together, but they savor the moments when they do.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • February 10, 2022
A trip home and then The Met beckons for Adelaide Boedecker

Adelaide Boedecker will sing with her husband in her hometown a week after Valentine's Day, and right after that, she has an opportunity to achieve a career highlight.

  • Arts + Culture
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