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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 28, 2015
OBITUARY | John Randolph-Swainson

John Randolph-Swainson, of Longboat Key and Chestnut Hill, Mass., died Oct. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch, wearing pink jerseys, lines up against Venice High. The Mustangs would lose 61-7. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 2, 2021
East County football roundup: 10.01.21

East County football roundup: 10.01.21

  • East County
  • Sports
Nick Trier.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 27, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Nick Trier

The Braden River sophomore quarterback heads into spring football practice with a fresh NCAA Division I offer.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mac Meissner shows off his ball and scorecard after round two of the 2023 LECOM Suncoast Classic. Meissner shot 59 (12 under par) in round two after an even par round one and sits 12 under par for the tournament.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 21, 2023
Mac Meissner's 59 highlights second round of 2023 LECOM Suncoast Classic

Meissner scorches the Lakewood Ranch course to become the eighth player to break 60 in Korn Ferry Tour history.

  • East County
  • Sports
Nikki Milbrod of Orlando and her dad Steve Milbrod of Lakewood Ranch enjoy a snow storm during Music on Main. "I couldn't wait to come back (to Music on Main," Nikki says. "The people are amazing here."
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 4, 2021
Music on Main's return to Lakewood Ranch attracts thousands

Off since March 2020 due to the pandemic, Lakewood Ranch's Music on Main makes triumphant return

  • East County
  • News
An aerial rendering of the rebuilt Bath & Racquet Club off South Tamiami Trail in Sarasota. (Courtesy)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 17, 2022
Bath & Racquet Club redevelopment wins final approval

In addition to new tennis and pickleball courts, the revamped Bath & Racquet Club will include 256 condos and 65,448 square feet of light commercial space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County's planned shuttle service between downtown and SRQ would utilize trolley-like vehicles every 20 to 30 minutes.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 29, 2023
County plans trolley service between SRQ and downtown Sarasota

The shuttle service would serve the growing number of visitors flying into Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport and staying downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alan Moore, co-owner of Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant, is ready for phones to ring off the hook. (Photo and video by Mallory Gnaegy)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 15, 2013
Stone crab season begins today

Get ready to crack open the first stone crabs of the season today.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Siesta Key and Stickney Point bridges now open on the hour and half hour during the business day. Residents time their life around the openings, which only happen if boats are waiting to go through, down to the minute.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • December 21, 2017
On the clock: Timing of Siesta bridge openings concerns some residents

A new drawbridge plan on Siesta Key reduces the number of openings, but residents say it’s critical to stay on schedule.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Braden River running back Raymond Thomas carried the ball 23 times for 203 yards and two touchdowns.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 17, 2015
Braden River remains unbeaten

The Braden River High football team beat Venice 30-20 in Class 7A-District 11 action Oct. 16.

  • East County
  • Sports
Buy a Bud Light and toast the distributors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 20, 2023
Buy a Bud Light and toast the distributors

If you’re one of the Anheuser-Busch beer drinkers who was totally offended by the Mulvaney fiasco, apply some perspective.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
John Pirman: "Diving into Nature" opens at Selby Gardens' downtown campus on July 22.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 20-26

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sara Byers, who is visiting from Atlanta, dances with her sister Leisa Frye, who lives in Lakewood Ranch, at Music on Main.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 7, 2022
Music on Main in Lakewood Ranch keeps the Wheels turning

Meals on Wheels Plus benefit from the monthly concert series in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Seagrass is one of two U.S. 41 roundabout sculptures that will be placed in a different location on city property.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 15, 2023
New sites chosen for US 41 roundabout sculptures

The Sarasota City Commission will have the final say on where pieces selected for U.S. 41 traffic circles will be placed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Temple Beth Israel celebrated Rosh Hashanah with a lunch after their service at Michael's On East.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 17, 2023
Temple Beth Israel celebrates Rosh Hashanah with annual lunch

Temple members dined together at Michael's On East after service to celebrate the Jewish New Year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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
Florida elected officials pose on the Navy Steps of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House on Oct. 19.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 30, 2023
Florida League of Cities strike team takes on DC to lobby for local issues

Longboat Key Commissioner at-large BJ Bishop was one of about 50 Florida elected officials that participated in the lobbying trip to Washington, D.C.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Adam Bassil
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 9, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Adam Bassil

The Sarasota Christian senior talks his basketball origins and his three-point shot.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Monica Quimby says Team USA sled hockey celebrated its gold medal win at the Women's World Challenge with Chinese food and karaoke. (Courtesy photo.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 26, 2022
Lakewood Ranch area sled hockey player wins gold with Team USA at Women's World Challenge

The event was the first women's sled hockey event sanctioned by World Para Ice Hockey, which in turn is the first step in getting the sport to the Paralympics.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 10, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Sniff, sniff, parts 1 and 2

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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