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Blake Riley-Hawkins hopes to take his wrestling career to Ohio State University, where his older brother, Kyle, went.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 22, 2012
Lakewood Ranch High grappler returns to states

Lakewood High junior Blake Riley-Hawkins competed in the Class 2A state wrestling tournament for a second season, finishing 2-2 in the 132-pound weight class.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2011
News Briefs

Police searchingfor crime spree suspect Man found dead in Cascades community pool Manatee school district approves 2011-12 budget Latin Chamber plans Quinceañera Technology students win firsts at nationals

  • East County
  • News
Shane Rice started playing cowboy polo at just 4 years old. This season, he's one of the top players at the Sarasota Polo Club.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 8, 2012
Born to ride

California native Shane Rice has received the Best Playing Pony award three times so far this season and also has been named the Most Valuable Player.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2011
Letters to the Editor: 08.04.11

We're getting what we voted for; A 3% cut in pay is still a 3% cut in pay;Deep changes needed in Washington, D.C.

  • Sarasota
  • News
“We’ve really been wanting to do this (type of award ceremony) to showcase members,” Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance President Bobbi Larson said. “This was the perfect project.”
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 29, 2011
Alliance, Observer Partner for new awards

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance and The Observer Group are seeking nominations for The Sandies Awards.

  • East County
  • News
Dragos Alexandru participated in the 1980 Olympics with Romania and will volunteer at the upcoming U.S. Rowing Olympic Team Trials at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 11, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Take it from him

Sarasota rowing coach knows what Olympic berth takes

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Brion Whitley looks for a teammate.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 23, 2017
A goodbye to (and from) a historic Riverview basketball senior class

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The award-winning Lakewood Ranch High marching band will again perform in the Tribute to Heroes Parade. File photo.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 26, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Community Activities takes over event once again

This year's May 28 Tribute to Heroes parade is expected to draw 5,000 spectators.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Christian seniors Anikka Jensen and Cheyenne Miller both signed scholarships Feb. 24 to play volleyball for Pasco-Hernando State College. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 3, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Best friends set to take the volleyball court together once more

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Danielle Ammaccapane holed-out for birdie on the 18th fairway to lead Team USA to a 26-22 victory over the World team at last year's Handa Cup.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 23, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Golfing legends return to Palm Aire for the Handa Cup.

  • East County
  • Sports
Center Madison Pack played in all 31 games for Sarasota last season as a freshman. File photos
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 19, 2014
Family atmosphere

The Sarasota High girls basketball team, which reached the Class 7A state semifinals last season, returned to the court last week after a summer break.

  • Sarasota
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Lakewood Ranch freshman Courtney Chapin and Braden River High sophomore Ryan Walker competed in the 2014 National YMCA Short Course Swimming Championships April 1 through April 4.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 16, 2014
Making Waves

Lakewood Ranch YMCA Wave Runners swimmers qualified for Y Nationals and the 2014 Florida Swimming All-Star Dual Meet for the first time.

  • East County
  • Sports
City staff and St. Armands stakeholders have both expressed a desire to establish new regulations for special events before the height of tourist season.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 20, 2014
Circle events, Mote expansion top commission agenda

The Sarasota City Commission will again revisit regulations for events at St. Armands Circle Park Monday, with several opponents to the proposed ordinance prepared to step forward.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jen Blanco. Freshman Amad Brayboy is The Out-of-Door Academy's top scorer so far this season. He aspires to play basketball in college and in the NBA.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 18, 2013
Fresh force

The Out-of-Door Academy freshman Amad Brayboy is averaging 21.7 points per game in his first season with the Thunder.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 18, 2013
SIDELINES

Lakewood girls finish second; Braden River will host golf tournament; ODA swings past Southeast; ODA sweeps Imagine High School; SCF to hold invitational tourney

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota Tsunami swimmer Ava DiPasquale.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 16, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Ava DiPasquale

The 12-year-old Sarasota Tsunami swimmer impressed at the Florida Age Group Championships.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Shayla, left, garnered 42% of Dream Harbor votes to win the position of mayor in the fictitious town. She is pictured with fellow Dream Harbor political hopefuls Alexa, Getzemany, Zhenasia, Jacqueline and Bella. Not pictured: candidates Gabby and Jennifer
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 10, 2016
Girls Inc. elects mayor

After a campaign that both united and inspired residents, Shayla emerges victorious in Dream Harbor's mayoral race.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2009
Our View

They can have those jobs

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 27, 2019
Selby: What's not to like?

The directors and CEO of Selby Gardens are doing their job: enacting a vision to turn the endangered asset into the jewel is deserves to be.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Bradenton's Dr. Dwight Fitch will lead Advocate Radiation Oncology's newest cancer treatment center in east Bradenton.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 30, 2022
Advocate Radiation Oncology opens new cancer treatment center

New east Bradenton cancer treatment center gives Lakewood Ranch area patients a short drive for care.

  • East County
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