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Braden River High junior Jessey Colas, works for a pin against Clearwater Central Catholic's Carson Schiavello. Colas won the Pirates' Class 2A regional meet at 160 pounds. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 1, 2022
East County wrestlers prepare for FHSAA state tournament

Both Braden River High and Lakewood Ranch High will send wrestlers to the state tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lee Kotwicki, the director of Workforce Training for SCF Manatee-Sarasota in Lakewood Ranch, hopes more local residents take advantage of the various computer classes. (Photo by Jay Heater)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 1, 2022
State College of Florida enhances computer learning in Lakewood Ranch

SCF of Lakewood Ranch wants people to know that they are not along when it comes to struggling with computers.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sean Laureano used the three years between his first Puerto Rico team tryout and the 2022 championships to improve his game and earn a sport on the U21 team alongside his brother Christian Laureano.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 26, 2022
Cardinal Mooney High School brothers represent Puerto Rico in the Lacrosse U21 World Championship

East County's Christian and Sean Laureano will play in the lacrosse world championships Aug. 10-20 in Limerick, Ireland.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 31, 2019
Business After Hours brings local businesses together

The event, held at the Anna Maria Oyster Bar, was full of lighthearted networking.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 2, 2020
“The Rhythm Section” is a bit flat and a little off-key

Blake Lively's performance rescues film from derivative directing and a convoluted script

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Laurel Park residents raise their hands to show their opposition to the proposed zoning changes in the form-based code.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 15, 2018
Code breakers: Neighborhood leaders oppose zoning changes

City staff is still reviewing a proposed form-based zoning code, but already, some residents are ready to throw the planning document away.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The town's underground utility project has been significantly delayed, with an estimated total completion estimated around January 2024.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 3, 2023
An oversight and supply chain issues delay underground utility project

The team working on the underground utility project recently realized existing underground transformers need to be replaced. Due to supply chain issues, this pushes the project back about six months.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sam Johnson and Matthew Petitt serve ribs from station Venice Fire Rescue.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 14, 2015
Competition heats up for rib cook off

Firefighters from throughout Sarasota County spent hours smoking, grilling and seasoning racks of pork ribs for the 12th annual Sarasota Firefighters Rib Cook Off.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 7, 2021
The long road ahead

It just so happens we’re living here when the 50-year-old roads and bridges need updating. Still better than New York.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 7, 2021
The long road ahead

It just so happens we’re living here when the 50-year-old roads and bridges need updating. Still better than New York.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 13, 2011
Cops Corner

Classic Cops- March 31, 1983, 2:21 p.m. Woman reports strange vehicle in her driveway. The "vehicle" was found to be her brother.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
There are about 7,000 full-time residents in Longboat Key, of which about 69% are older than 65.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 9, 2021
More than 2,100 Longboaters vaccinated

About 2,153 people from Longboat Key’s 34228 ZIP code have received the vaccine, according to Florida Department of Health data.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
John Wishart loves the 289 high performance engine in his 1964 1/2 Mustang, the first of its kind to roll off the assembly line.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 13, 2021
Longtime Mustang car show returns to Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

The Ponies Under the Palms car show in Lakewood Ranch raises money for Take Stock in Children and Southeastern Guide Dogs.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy of Byron Lambert.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 13, 2020
Hammerhead caught off Longboat

A fisherman caught a hammerhead on Longboat's shores.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 9, 2021
9.11 Remembered: 24 hours in Sarasota

President and his team stayed on Longboat Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Traffic is shown backed up on the John Ringling Causeway Bridge.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 24, 2020
Leaders discuss alternate transportation across Ringling Causeway

Possibilities include adding a trolley system and water taxi to alleviate traffic woes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cameron Leff with auction prize Rudolph and Chris Voelker
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • December 3, 2011
Hot Dogs Cool Cats 'Laugh Your Paws Off'

Hot Dogs Cool Cats 'Laugh Your Paws Off'

  • Black Tie
Sarah Bikos of the Bradentucky Bombers Roller Derby team reaches out to Lakewood Ranch'   s Wayne Comegno, 5, who gets some beads.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 28, 2017
Tribute to Heroes Parade thrills Lakewood Ranch crowd

Thousands squeeze into Lakewood Main Street to honor veterans.

  • East County
  • News
The Longboat Key Club and Resort approved the Islandside project in June 2010.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 16, 2011
Judge hears arguments in writ challenge

Judge Charles Roberts heard from both sides in the challenge to the Longboat Key Club and Resort's proposed Islandside project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cyclists of the Village Idiots bike club round a turn at the end of University Parkway during a weekly Wednesday night ride.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 26, 2022
Roadside debris poses challenge to Lakewood Ranch cyclists

Some local cyclists say that construction debris has left bike lanes unsafe in the Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
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