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Riverview senior Keanan Dols and his Rams teammates will host the Riverview Invitational Sept. 10, at the Selby Aquatic Center.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 8, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top Sarasota area sporting events.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Fourth grader London Jones and Susan Smucker, the WOZ Ed coordinator for the School District of Manatee County, watch as Jones slowly moves the drone he's controlling around the room.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 17, 2021
Bradenton's Bashaw Elementary enhances its STEAM program

Students at Bradenton's Bashaw Elementary will learn about drones, 3D printers, robotics and more through WOZ Ed kits.

  • East County
  • Schools
Luke King right before he takes off for his solo flight.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • May 25, 2018
Fourth generation Sarasota pilot pursues his passion in the air

Sarasota teen Luke King makes his solo flight on his 16th birthday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 23, 2021
Longboat Island Chapel welcomes new members

The chapel welcomed nine new members at a brunch meeting after service.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2023
Rate hike proposed for fire protection assessments

Public meetings are scheduled this month to discuss the proposed 15% ad valorem hike for fiscal year 2024.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 11, 2019
La Musica celebrates season with guests and a recital

The evening was full of dinner, drinks and chamber music.

  • Black Tie
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 19, 2021
ODA baseball bunts way to state championship game

The Thunder scored four runs in the seventh inning to beat Trinity Chrisitan Academy

  • East County
  • Sports
When a driver on the road is driving recklessly, law enforcement often turns to a helicopter so it's mobile units can back off.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 12, 2022
Fatal crash illustrates pursuit's difficulty

This particular accident was quite different in nature.

  • East County
  • Opinion
A man aboard a trimaran sailboat that was driven against the seawall at Hart's Landing works with a crew on shore to secure the craft with lines. (Eric Garwood)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 10, 2022
Tropical Storm Nicole updates in Sarasota and Manatee counties: SRQ wind gusts to 51 mph

Forecasters envision 35-40 mph winds and the potential for some storm surge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Eric Coffin is seeking investors for his  “Quad-Gen” system.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 28, 2022
Lakewood Ranch engineer wants to revolutionize air conditioning industry

Eye on business: Eric Coffin seeks investors for his "Quad-Gen" air conditioning system.

  • East County
  • Business
Presenters showed members of the St. Armands Business Improvement District an image of what a carousel might look like.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 23, 2021
Carousel proposed for St. Armands Circle

Stakeholders offer initial encouragement for attractions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Apparent hoax sparks racism allegations at Sarasota commission meeting
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 17, 2024
Apparent hoax sparks racism allegations at Sarasota commission meeting

A purported social media post prompted a city commissioner's accusations against a local government watchdog.

  • Sarasota
  • News
31-year-old Eric Garoutte and Diveheart employee Tom Trinch.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 20, 2023
Nonprofit helps those with disabilities dive into scuba

Diveheart hosts free scuba experience sessions in Sarasota twice a year, serving children and adults with disabilities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 15, 2015
Park Residences of Lido Key tops off

Park Residences of Lido Key held its topping off party on May 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 1, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 7.02.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
UNIVERSITY PARKWAY AND I-75
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2014
Light up the night

These East County Christmas lights are worth the ride around town.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By SunCoast Blood Centers Team |
  • June 17, 2021
Save a Life this Summer

Save a Life this Summer

  • Health
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During the Monday, July 1 City Commission meeting, commissioners amended the city code to add Payne Park to the list of parks that require dogs to be on leashes.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 3, 2013
Briefs 7.3.13

City's street-paving project set to start July 8;traffic restrictions set for Fourth of July holiday weekend; City Commission Meeting Wrapup

  • Sarasota
  • News
The 2024 Suncoast Boat Show will be held April 19-21.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2024
The best things to do on Siesta, Lido, Longboat in February, March, April

The don’t-miss events from around the keys in spring 2024.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Braden River High Marching Band of Pirates finished fifth at the Florida Marching Band Championships on Nov. 11.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 14, 2023
Parrish, Braden River High marching bands place high at state championships

Pride of Parrish Marching Band finished third while Marching Band of Pirates earned the fifth-place trophy.

  • East County
  • Schools
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