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  • In Memoriam |
  • October 31, 2022
Robert John Katstra

We are sad to announce the death of Robert John Katstra.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 9, 2022
St. Armands Circle Park jazzed up for first concert of the summer

The Hot Tonic Orchestra played jazz-styled covers of pop music.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences Alessa Laczkoski and students Kila Sons and Sriva Boggavarapu say Tech Trek helps encourage a career in STEM.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 14, 2021
Camp encourages young girls to pursue STEM careers

Tech Trek accepts about 100 young, female students from around Florida. This year, six Sarasota County Schools students were chosen.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Cardinal Mooney freshman Kali Barrett (21) led the team with 22 points against Evangelical Christian.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 16, 2022
Cougars girls basketball one win from Final Four berth

Cardinal Mooney hosts Carrollwood Day at 7 p.m. Friday.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Kelsey Vogel.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 14, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Kelsey Vogel

The Lakewood Ranch second baseman and shortstop talks adrenaline and her future at North Florida.

  • East County
  • Sports
Brianna Barnes, Michael James Byrne, Eddie Weaver and Jannie Jones bring many of your favorite 70's songs to live in this original revue.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 8, 2022
FST brings series of emotional arcs with smart yet fun 1970s revue

Florida Studio Theatre’s latest cabaret revue celebrates the decade of revolution, evolution, disco and dance.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Ryan Kohn holds up the signature Bridgestone golf ball he played with at PopStroke. Each PopStroke golfer gets to keep their ball.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 26, 2022
Columnist aces good time at Sarasota's PopStroke

Best score is chicken flatbread after the round on the putting course.

  • East County
  • Sports
Two die in plane crash near Duette.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 6, 2017
Two victims of small plane crash in Manatee County identified

The twin-engine plane had taken off from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport about 20 minutes before the crash.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 3.21.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota Cops Corner: Best of 2022
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 28, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: Best of 2022

Some of our weekly features top items from the past year.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Mustangs senior Tim Williamson considers his putting strategy on the No. 1 hole at River Strand Golf Club. Williamson would finish the round at even par (72).
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 25, 2021
Talent of Mustangs boys golf runs deep

Returnees, freshmen and new-to-area players has Lakewood Ranch's golf squad rolling.

  • East County
  • Sports
Joe Ostrowski (right) said his approach is to tailor his advice to each individual client instead of using a "cookie-cutter" approach.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 28, 2023
Concession golf instructor named a 'best young teacher' by Golf Digest

Joe Ostrowski previously received the honor from 2018-2022.

  • East County
  • Sports
The deer really will just stop and stare at you for a while.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 6, 2022
Getting Away: Rothenbach Park is a treasure with the massive park space

A former landfill, the hill-like park is quiet with scenic trails wrapping around and plenty of wildlife.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 21, 2022
Manatee School Board plans to sell property in east Bradenton

The school district sells 17-acres to offset the cost of 30-acres in Parrish for a new middle school.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 13, 2018
Annual Pumpkin Festival opens

Hunsader Farms kicks off 27th annual event

  • East County
  • News
The workshops will educate attendees on safe lighting during sea turtle nesting season, which begins May 1. File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 9, 2019
Longboat Key to host two turtle nesting workshops

On April 24 and 25, the Sea Turtle Conservancy will visit Longboat Key to present on the best lighting practices during sea turtle nesting season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County is considering the purchase of Mixon Fruit Farms, which went on the market in February 2023 for $15.8 million.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 5, 2023
Manatee County hopes to purchase Mixon Fruit Farms in timely manner

Buying the property through its environmentally significant lands program could be a lengthy process.

  • East County
  • News
Lt. Ron Koper, Firefighter/Paramedic Tyler Anderson, Assistant Chief Mike Regnier, Lt. Tim Haas, FF/P David Oliger, FF/P Jason Berzowski, FF/P Daniel Martinez, FF/P William Lewis and Therapy Dog Hunter
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • December 15, 2022
Longboat Fire Department celebrates annual awards ceremony

Lt. Ron Koper received the department's award for Employee of the Year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Building permits have risen in town over the last few years.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 27, 2019
Town considers revamped inspection, permit fees

Self-sufficiency and safety are the goals of reworked plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The project will widen the roadway to two in each direction from the Fort Hamer Bridge to S.R. 64.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 29, 2023
Fort Hamer Bridge corridor improvements on the way

After widening Upper Manatee River Road, county officials will move quickly to build a new span next to the existing Fort Hamer Bridge.

  • East County
  • News
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