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Chris McComas had to do substantial research on getting the right sand for the volleyball complex at Waterside Place of Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 27, 2021
New volleyball complex close to opening in Lakewood Ranch's Waterside Place

155 dump trucks deliver the goods in creating Waterside volleyball courts in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Lois Trotochau is one of several Lido Shores residents to report issues with a neighboring vacation rental property.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 15, 2018
Residents oppose proposed rental rules

As the city prepares to consider allowing some short-term rentals in neighborhoods, Lido Key residents are leading a campaign against the changes.

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Paige Lewandrowski, a Pirate freshmen swimmer, and John Graves, a senior swimmer, hope some certainty can help them close the gap with their rival, Lakewood Ranch High School.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 16, 2013
Swim team makes splashy effort to retain its home pool

After Manatee County threatened to close it, Braden River High School's swim team learned it can practice at John H. Marble Pool for another year.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2009
Letters to the Editor

The Longboat Observer gives priority to letters of local interest and about local issues.

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  • By Donna Swan |
  • April 21, 2010
Deal Us In

Best to trust your partner

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Rudy, 10, wears his medal he got after being blessed Friday, Sept. 28 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Osprey.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2012
October Year in Pictures: Sarasota

Enjoy some of our picks for best pictures of October 2012.

  • Sarasota
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John Krueger competes in the 100 breaststroke in the FHSAA Class 1A Region 3 Swimming and Diving Championships at the Selby Aquatic Center.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 1, 2013
November Year in Pictures: Sarasota

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Janice Hamlin, right, helped Carol Bernasconi with her arrangement.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2012
January Year in Pictures: Sarasota

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Robert Hall autographs one of his wines at Forks and Cooks Food and Wine Festival.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 23, 2012
February Year in Pictures: Sarasota

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Allie Purcell, 13, loved riding in a wagon full of plants and flowers at the Plant and Garden Festival at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2012
March Year in Pictures: Sarasota

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Quinn Sonner participated in the egg hunt at the Children’s Garden.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 25, 2012
April Year in Pictures: Sarasota

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Briana Smith, Layni Chamberlain, Angela
Mich and Claire Whitacre show off their Cougar spirit during Cardinal Mooney’s graduation ceremony at the Van Wezel.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 26, 2012
May Year in Pictures: Sarasota

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Todd Tedder and his daughter, Sophia, wore clown noses to the downtown block party that was held at Mattison's City Grille to watch local circus performer Nik Wallenda's daring tightrope walk over Niagara Falls.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 27, 2012
June Year in Pictures: Sarasota

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Mira Carpenter, 4, smells the red carnation she was given at the Sarasota Farmers Market.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 28, 2012
July Year in Pictures: Sarasota

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People have fun dancing around on the grass during Friday Fest at Van Wezel.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2012
August Year in Pictures: Sarasota

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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 29, 2019
Urbanite Theatre's 'Scorch' proves gender isn't a simple equation

The theater company's latest production is an edgy exploration of identity.

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Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • August 6, 2012
Aug. 6: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2011
Primrose raises funds for charity

Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch and the Phayre family got some on-air TV time during the All Children's Hospital 2011 Telethon June 12.

  • East County
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 26, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 8, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

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