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Mary Lou Johnson, Roberta Straff, Cara Radovich, Debra Williams, Diane Gans, Dawn Holland, Captain Marcia Gutridge, Joanne Forch, Sheri Ford, Marla Dils, Debbie Dean courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 15, 2017
Netting success

The Longboat Key Club's 6.5 combo team headed to sectionals this past weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Fernanda Scalera with Tidewell Hospice Chief Philanthropic Officer Denise Pope. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 29, 2017
Lakewood Ranch runner seeks a third championship

your town

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 7, 2017
Jack Dusty sends guests off to the races

The restaurant and bar held its annual Derby Day party on May 6 at Jack Dusty.

  • Black Tie
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 19, 2016
Foster powers Booker to victory

The Booker High girls basketball team beat Riverview 54-47 Jan. 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
East County Weekend Roundup: 12.19.16
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 19, 2016
East County Weekend Roundup: 12.19.16

A successful basketball weekend for the area's trio of schools.

  • East County
  • Sports
The final five name possibilities are Rowan, Scully, Oarson, Paddles and Skylar.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 9, 2017
World Rowing Championships mascot name list down to five

The final name will be decided by public voting.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ava Krug and Alexis Blokhina.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 27, 2017
The Out-of-Door Academy tennis player thrives at USTA National tournament

She is one-half of the doubles title team and finished as runner-up for the singles title.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota sports roundup: 03.10.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 10, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 03.10.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 03.10.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 26, 2016
Conde Nast readers say Longboat is No. 9

Conde Nast Traveler's readers voted on 236 islands during the 29th annual Readers' Choice Awards.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
East County Basketball Roundup: 12.07.16
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 7, 2016
East County Basketball Roundup: 12.07.16

A strong start to the week for area teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy photoLakewood Ranch Dental’s Dr. Peter Masterson tosses beads.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2015
Prize brings smiles to LWR Dental

Lakewood Ranch Dental’s team was all smiles about participating in this year’s Tribute to Heroes Memorial Day parade.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 3, 2015
Lady Mustangs swing past Lady Tarpons

The Lakewood Ranch High girls golf team beat Charlotte 158-201 Sept. 2, at The River Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sophomore James Boldin hit a double in his first at bat.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 7, 2016
Tornadoes blow past Thunder

The Booker baseball team beat ODA 14-4 March 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Nick and Moe's owner Nick Salem poses with Iris, Marissa and Amanda Boccarossa after their family wins pizza for a year.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 1, 2016
Nick and Moe's celebrates opening

The operator touts its homemade food offerings and commitment to the community.

  • East County
  • News
McKenzie Lantz contributed four kills and an ace to lead Sarasota Christian to a 3-0 win in the Class 2A-District 9 semifinals.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 21, 2015
Sarasota Christian breezes into district final

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team beat St. Petersburg Canterbury 3-0 Oct. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Atticus, a 14-month-old Great Dane brought to the event by owner Arlene Wright of Orlando, sits along the edge of the polo field wondering what it would be like to play polo.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 27, 2016
Polo players honor animal rescue

Ponies for Pups draws big crowd to the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • News
Photo by Kim Newman
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2014
Colorful skies

Looking back through our archives of weather photos in 2014, picking our best submissions was a near-impossible task.

  • Longboat Key
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Photo by Doreen Steinhauser
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2014
Natural beauty

Looking back through our archives of weather photos in 2014, picking our best submissions was a near-impossible task.

  • East County
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Photo by Karin Shillus
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 30, 2014
Color coded

Looking back through our archives of weather photos in 2014, picking our best submissions was a near-impossible task.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 1, 2013
Sequestration affects Sarasota County tourist taxes

The automatic federal spending cuts will require nearly $40,000 of additional spending from bed tax revenues to replace bond subsidies.

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  • News
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