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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 27, 2012
Coastline Volleyball launches fall youth league

Coastline Volleyball recently started a fall youth volleyball league for girls ages 12-14.

  • East County
  • Sports
Players warm up Sept. 5 for the first night of competition in the Chargers Soccer Club Labor Day Tournament at Premier Sports Campus. About 1,500 athletes participated in the four-day event. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 18, 2020
Longer winter season could boost Premier in Lakewood Ranch

Premier campus in Lakewood Ranch adjusts to losing signature events

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 18, 2009
Pension problems continue

The Town Commission is not sure how to fix a growing unfunded liability problem that has town taxpayers on the hook for more than $21 million in unfunded liabilities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Every room of Scott Fore's home has a spectacular view.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 8, 2019
A 'Tonka toy' with charm in Bradenton

Unique contemporary home goes on the market in East County along the Manatee River.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Evan and Zachary Rubin. Photo Courtesy of Dana Rubin.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2013
Lil' philanthropists

Twin brothers Zachary and Evan Rubin, 8, sold art creations they made May 15, at Urfer Park. The brothers were raising money for the Kids to Kids Backpack Program.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Co-Chairs Marci and Michael Klein
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 23, 2019
Ringling College of Art & Design makes moves and magic

Avant Garde: A Magical Evening was hosted March 23 at Ringling College.

  • Black Tie
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 30, 2017
Cops Corner 8.31

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
1. Braden River's O'Mariah Gordon repeated as the Gatorade Florida Girls Basketball Player of the Year.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 17, 2020
A year of triumph: The top-10 moments of the East County high school sports season

Multiple aea athletes got national and state recognition for their accomplishments this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • April 3, 2014
Save Our Siesta Sands 2 launches nonprofit

The Siesta Key group says the Army Corps' proposal to dredge Big Pass has not been adequately vetted.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cliff Roles |
  • October 16, 2015
Key To The Cure 2015

Key To The Cure 2015

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2013
SIDELINES

Lady Rams soccer advances to district semis; Riverview basketball tops Braden River; Sarasota Christian takes win over Bayshore; Cougar basketball charges past Tornadoes

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.28.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Dr. Huan Wang and 7D Surgical Vice President Scott Young talk about the new Machine-Vision Image Guided Surgery Platform.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 13, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center adds a "neurological GPS"

Machine-Vision Image Guided Surgery Platform comes to Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

  • East County
  • News
The Longboat Key headquarters for the expansion will be at 7000 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 23, 2013
Starr forms alliance with Century 21 Beggins

Century 21 Beggins Enterprises will partner with real-estate developer Larry Starr.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • January 22, 2019
School Board member Bridget Ziegler proposes cell phone ban at schools

The Sarasota County School Board is considering banning cell phones on district campuses in the future. But will the idea buzz well with everyone?

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
File. FCCI Insurance CEO Craig Johnson recently took a leave of absence from the company.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 11, 2020
Lakewood Ranch insurance firm CEO, after arrest, takes leave of absence

Craig Johnson faces charges of battery on a police officer, among other allegations.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 22, 2012
Town to determine scope of code work

The commission directed Town Manager David Bullock to create a draft outlining the extent of work for the town's land-use regulations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kiersey Clemons and Nick Offerman in "Hearts Beat Loud." Photo source: Kanopy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 11, 2019
Binge Blog: Headphones on

"Hearts Beat Loud" start Kiersey Clemons and Nick Offerman, while "Green Room" has Sir Patrick Stewart, Alia Shawkat and the late Anton Yelchin.

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 16, 2013
Sarasota Christian notches win

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team defeated Bradenton Christian 18-25, 25-10, 25-7, 25-11 Oct. 15.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 18, 2009
Story spinner

After a long career in the spotlight, retired Sarasota Ballet Director Robert de Warren retreated to his office and crafted a memoir.

  • Arts + Culture
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