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  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 5, 2015
Pelican Harbour Chili Cook-off

Pelican Harbour residents enjoyed an afternoon of food and fun at their second annual Chili Cook-off event on March 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
When the memorial is complete 67 reef balls  will be placed in the water off Big Pass.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 28, 2019
Sarasota's Eternal Reefs honors lost submariners

The company will place 67 reef balls nine miles off Big Pass in memory of lost submarine crew members.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Louis Langley, Allison Byrd, Karen Tonnesen, Scott Tonnesen, Missy Erickson and Kathy Callahan
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 4, 2023
Longboat Lawn Party reaches raffle sales goal of $20,000

Longboaters enjoyed dishes from more than 25 local restaurants at the Kiwanis Club's biggest fundraiser of the year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The third annual Downtown Sarasota Spring Craft Fair was held May 6-7 at Central Avenue and First Street.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 10, 2023
Artists display their creativity at Downtown Sarasota Spring Craft Fair

Local vendors were present at the fair, which also brought artists from afar.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch sophomore setter Mackenzie Schmucker (3) fires up the team after winning a point against Manatee High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 11, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Sophomore sets table for Mustangs volleyball

Mackenzie Schmucker has taken on more responsibility for Lakewood Ranch High in year two

  • East County
  • Sports
Father John Bociu stands in front of the icons at the entrance to the altar at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 5, 2022
Greek Festival in Sarasota puts Byzantine-style art on display with church tour

Festival offers chance to view Byzantine-style with a tour of the St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church of Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
ODA rising sophomore running back Allen Clark.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 30, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Allen Clark

The ODA rising sophomore running back is expected to have a big 2023 season.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Village Idiots cycling group assembled May 19, 2021, to raise awareness of cyclists' rights to public roadways.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 29, 2023
Bike safety still a major issue in Manatee County

A study found that 805 of 9,472 road fatalities in Florida involved cyclists. Manatee County has had 34 bicycle fatalities since 2018.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 16, 2022
Insurance shocks continue

Homeowners insurance will continue to skyrocket. Lawmakers don’t have the guts to get out of the way.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 12, 2010
Cops Corner 08.12.10

A golf-shop manager heard a cracking sound inside the store and knew exactly what it was - the snapping of a club head off the shaft.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Some future buyers of Bayso (left) and owners in Ritz Carlton Residences are opposing the One Park development plan at the north end of Quay Commons in The Quay.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 19, 2023
One Park developer calls bribe investigation a 'delay tactic'

The suspension of a Planning Board hearing over a conflict of interest charge is called "a joke" by Property Markets Group CEO Kevin Maloney.

  • Sarasota
  • News
William Hatt of Élan Manatee visits with a zebra for the first time at Rye Road Giraffes in East County.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 10, 2022
Navy veteran fulfills bucket list by visiting with a zebra at Rye Road Giraffes

An East County 98-year-old veteran finally sees a zebra up close at the Bradenton farm.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Pirates walk off the court after their loss to Tampa Bay Tech.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 27, 2019
Pirates' record run ends

Braden River girls basketball team comes up one win short of state semifinals.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High girls golf sophomore Emily Storm finished tied for 51st (84) at the 2022 FHSAA state tournament as a freshman.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 2, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Emily Storm

The Lakewood Ranch High girls golfer was the medalist in the Mustangs' Aug. 26 match against Southeast High.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lance Trippel throws a pass over the middle against Manatee High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 5, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Sarasota QB has showcased strong arm in first-ever season

Lance Trippel is 3-1 as a starting quarterback.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High senior Richie Morales steps up to the plate. Baseball is one of the sports on hold for the foreseeable future.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 1, 2020
East County high schools feel effects of sports stoppage

Three athletic directors talk the impact of not hosting events and more.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jon Haskins is the new football coach at The Out-of-Door Academy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 10, 2021
ODA hires former Riverview High star as head football coach

Jon Haskins was a four-year starter at Stanford and was drafted by the San Diego Chargers.

  • East County
  • News
The one-level Applause model offers 2,110 square feet of living area, plus a two-car garage, lanai and entry for a total of 2,820 square feet. It has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Photos by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 22, 2015
Neal opens Magnolia Point

The 74-home gated community will target seniors who want low association fees and limited amenities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This abandoned house in Kensington Park was reported to have an overgrowth violation, but only one weed stood taller than the surrounding vegetation. Photos by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 4, 2015
Code enforcement: the good, the bad, the ugly

Based on an increase in call volume, the county's code enforcement department will seek two additional administration positions to help handle violations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 1, 2021
Sarasota BMX riders celebrate Olympics

The 2021 Olympic Day was held July 31.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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