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Gail Clifton prepares Carly for a riding lesson at SMART.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 31, 2018
Hero's a SMART choice for Lightning grant

Longtime volunteer named a 'community hero' by Tampa Bay Lightning.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Boulevard south  of the new Centauri Insurance building is blocked off. Schroeder-Manatee Ranch is waiting for Sarasota County to acquire the right of way needed so it can extend the road to Fruitville Road.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 1, 2017
Negotiations delay road extension project for Lakewood Ranch

LWR Boulevard extension can't begin until Sarasota County purchases properties.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota's JB "Brad" McCourtney takes aim in the Bowls USA 2016 US Open.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 25, 2016
US Open shows how fun lawn bowling can be

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 9, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 3.10.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 29, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 4.30.2015

Cops Corner: Longboat Key 4.30.2015

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 8, 2013
Mills freezes all school spending

Facing a near-zero fund balance, Manatee County School District cannot spend any money through July 1, unless it affects safety and health.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 22, 2012
Our View: Who will bomb Iran?

In the normal swirl of the days in our little bitty slice of the world, it's easy to become engrossed in such grave concerns as the harsh brightness of the new landscaping lights on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Howard Tipton, Irwin Pastor and Susan Goldfarb stand beside the newly installed sign for The Education Center on Bay Isles Road. The center starts its winter term of programs Jan. 5.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • December 24, 2025
Explore French art, cinematic history and more this winter

The Education Center at Temple Beth Israel's upcoming term promises plenty of exciting new programs at classes starting Jan. 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 4, 2021
Thousands flock to Siesta Beach for July 4

Families, tourists and friends gathered along Siesta Key Beach to watch the annual firework show.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 1, 2022
Siesta Key plays host to Halloween trick or treaters

Kids dress up in their Oct. 31 best to make their rounds for candy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2009
District to host 2009 college fair

High school students planning to further their education will get the chance to meet representatives from more than 100 colleges and universities across the United States between 6 and 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at Robarts Sports Arena.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 4, 2010
Tennis pros to battle in Meadows event

The Meadows Tennis Center is gearing up to host the 2010 "Battle of Club Professionals." Sixteen tennis pros from nine of the area's top clubs will participate in a doubles shootout and compete for $1,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 19, 2010
Volunteers needed for Sarasota Open

The tournament will begin May 8 at the Longboat Key Club and Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 27, 2010
OBITUARY: Vonda Clayton

Vonda Clayton, 95, loved Longboat Key's beaches.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 22, 2010
School district to host 'Post-Secondary Night'

More than 100 universities and colleges will be represented at the Oct. 25 event.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 17, 2012
Bradenton Gladiators to give away free school supplies

The Bradenton Gladiators will give away Gladiators School Packs to elementary and middle school children at 12 p.m. Aug. 18 at the Police Athletic League front office, 202 13th Ave. E., Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 11, 2012
TOPSoccer set to kick off fall season

The Braden River TOPSoccer program will kick off its sixth season Sept. 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 15, 2011
Battle of the Sexes match set

Local tennis player and Bath & Racquet Club member Erik Luxembourg will challenge former WTA world ranked player and current River Strand Tennis Professional Tiffany Dabek Davis to a Battle of the Sexes match at 11 a.m. Jan. 15 at Palm-Aire Country Club as part of the Gettel Nissan Tennis Series.

  • East County
  • Sports
Rachel S. O’Hara
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2011
Key Club gathers golf balls for troops

Longboat Key Club's golf director, Terry O'Hara, above, is sending thousands of old range balls as well as used clubs from some of the club's members to a troop in Afghanistan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 1, 2011
Braden River clinches top seed

The Braden River High boys basketball team clinched the No. 1 seed in the Class 4A-District 10 tournament, which will begin Feb. 8.

  • East County
  • Sports
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