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Tom Knight has proposed a plan to place more armed personnel at Sarasota County schools. (File photo).
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • February 20, 2018
Sheriff's Office looks to place armed veterans, retired police officers at county schools

Sheriff Tom Knight said the plan would improve student safety.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 1, 2017
Braden River's game against Clearwater suspended because of lightning

The Pirates are winning 21-7 at halftime of the contest, which will be finished in October.

  • East County
  • Sports
Joshua Young.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 29, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Joshua Young

Lakewood Ranch's boys basketball junior talks dunking and superheroes.

  • East County
  • Sports
Teri Stabler, now an international champion kettlebell athlete, works out at Punch Kettlebell Gym in Sarasota. She will begin preparations to compete in professional divisions.
  • By Jack Short |
  • December 17, 2015
Hometown kettlebell athlete becomes international champ

Teri Stabler, who works for Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources, won a gold medal at an international kettlebell fitness competition.

  • Sarasota
  • News
T3-Prep owner Amy E. Whittington completed her third full IRONMAN Oct. 17.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 30, 2015
Hit or Miss: 11.05.15

A season of change is now upon us

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River defensive back Davion Bank returned a kickoff 88 yards for a touchdown. Courtesy photo Dan Miller
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 29, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2013
SIDELINES

Cardinal Mooney sweeps ODA; Lady Rams race to county title

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The Sarasota High softball team celebrates following Alyssa Price's solo home run with two outs in the top of the seventh inning.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 1, 2013
Lady Sailors launch come-from-behind win

Sophomore catcher Alyssa Price hit a solo home run in the top of the seventh inning to tie the game and helped propel the Sarasota High softball team to a 2-1 nine-inning victory over Braden River in the Class 7A-Region 3 semifinals April 30.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 9, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Kehtura Merrick

Riverview High senior Kehtura Merrick threw the discus 120 feet, 7 inches to capture the state title at the Class 4A State Finals May 4, at the University of North Florida, in Jacksonville.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 15, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Trevon Young

Braden River High senior forward Trevon Young was named the Florida Athletic Coaches Association Class 7A Player of the Year, following the 2012-13 boys basketball season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy photo Jennifer Macleod
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 10, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer wraps up the week in football.

  • East County
  • Sports
Quarterback Chad Rex scores one of his five rushing touchdowns on the night.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 4, 2013
Running Wild: Chad Rex

Quarterback Chad Rex accounted for six touchdowns in leading Lakewood Ranch to a 55-34 victory over Southeast Aug. 31.

  • East County
  • Sports
Connor Heald.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 12, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Connor Heald

The Cardinal Mooney sophomore hit a go-ahead three-point shot with six seconds remaining against Riverview High Jan. 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Composer Rucyl Mills wins the 2025 Hermitage Greenfield Prize
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 4, 2025
Composer Rucyl Mills wins the 2025 Hermitage Greenfield Prize

The award includes a six-week residency at the Hermitage Artist Retreat and a $35,000 commission.

  • Arts + Culture
Manatee County, USF partnership helps paraprofessionals become teachers
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 12, 2024
Manatee County, USF partnership helps paraprofessionals become teachers

A federal grant will send 60 English for Speakers of Other Languages paraprofessionals to the University of South Florida to earn their teaching degrees.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 8, 2009
All Faiths moves to new location

The Sarasota-based food bank moved into its new headquarters last week.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 29, 2009
SCAT to unveil new hybrid buses

The new buses cost $200,000 more than standard diesel buses but will save $21,000 in fuel costs each year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
New landscaping highlights the entrance to the park at the corner of Pineapple Avenue and Central Avenue.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 3, 2010
Five Points Park improvements unveiled

The downtown park's makeover includes new grass, landscaping, brick walkway and performance stage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mike Urban is Cardinal Mooney'  s new boys basketball coach.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 4, 2017
Cardinal Mooney names new boys basketball coach

Former coach Stefan Gates stepped down after 11 seasons.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 30, 2017
Aqua Kids snorkel into summer fun

Mote campers snorkeled New Pass Inlet and field sampled Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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