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The Cougars, including Mary Page, Madison Brown, Alex Lopez and Sophia Hritz, here defending the court, are headed to the state title game against Westminster Christian.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 14, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Rock-ing and rolling

Cougars volleyball heads into state title game inspired by a classic franchise.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 14, 2017
Cops Corner: Man reports shots fired into his home

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Danny Torrealba and Satchell Norman celebrate after the Sailors' win against Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 22, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Leading and learning

Sailors baseball coach Clyde Metcalf led his team to victory Tuesday the way only he can.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 4, 2009
Harry's loses outdoor seating

Town staff says Harry's Continental Kitchens is not eligible for any of the 36 outdoor dining seats the restaurant and deli utilized.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Laurel Oak Country Club Staff |
  • February 5, 2020
A New Year, A New Reason to Celebrate!

A New Year, A New Reason to Celebrate!

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
AltMed MUV Director of Corporate Affairs Todd Beckwith discusses the 75 products available at AltMed MUV.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 30, 2020
Cannabis dispensary makes debut in Lakewood Ranch area

AltMed MUV cannabis dispensary makes debut in Lakewood Ranch area

  • East County
  • News
Mary Dietterle, ARC executive director
  • By Eric Snider |
  • August 16, 2018
Pick of the Litter

The Animal Rescue Coalition is saving area cats and dogs one spay and neuter at a time.

  • LWR Life
Wendy Abner cycles 500–700 miles a month.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 21, 2019
Picture of Health: Wendy Abner

The East County resident cycles through a healthy life.

  • Health
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2012
Sing, sing, sing!

The Braden River High School Choir, with director Kerrie Couchois, has been invited by the Distinguished Concerts International-New York to participate in a performance of John Rutter's "The Requiem" during the DCINY concert series Memorial Day weekend in New York.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Emma Moneuse   Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 6, 2018
Hats off to Longboat's class of 2018

Emma Moneuse and Griffin McKee are enjoying their summers before heading to college, while Max and Jake Pettingell are gearing up for their next steps at St. Stephens.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Naughty Monk Brewery co-owner Joe Eibler he worries what will happen if his business is not allowed to reopen soon.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 13, 2020
Bartenders' only tip: Hang tough in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County bars, gyms wait while other businesses bring in revenue.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 29, 2019
Best of Longboat Key Cops Corner: 2019

Here are some Cops Corner items that made us look twice.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2014
Observer wins 61 awards at newspaper contest

Six newspapers in the Observer Media Group garnered 61 total awards, including 24 first-place finishes, at the 2013 Florida Press Association Better Weekly Newspaper contest held July 10 to July 11, at the Biltmore in Coral Gables.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Connie Hillig, Pat Knudson, Doris Koczko and Lynne Heuston
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • March 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Spanish Main Yacht Club Home and Garden Tour

On March 19, Spanish Main Yacht Club hosted its Home and Garden Tour featuring seven unique homes throughout the community. Attendees were invited to enjoy lunch at the clubhouse after the tour.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
La Musica Artistic Director (and violinist) Bruno Giuranna — Courtesy photo
  • By Su Byron |
  • March 27, 2019
La Musica International Chamber Festival invites locals to join the conversation

La Musica International Chamber Festival asks audiences to jump into a musical discussion where new voices are always welcome.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 29, 2011
Parking garage mural project approved

A Palm Avenue parking garage mural project will coincide with the Chalk Festival in November.

  • Sarasota
  • News
POWER member Linda Nash, treasurer Kimberly Seery and president Alicia Fretz urge motors to oppose the rezone.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 7, 2022
Rezone approval clears way for development by Lake Manatee State Park

Despite protests, the Manatee County Commission clears the way for development near Lake Manatee State Park.

  • East County
  • News
Kiera and Karissa Forlenza
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • January 21, 2019
To honor King, participants walk in Unity

Annual event kicks off with breakfast, then a procession to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, on Cocoanut Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Co-project Manager Jeffrey Loffredo, Vice President Nathan Carr, SMR's Kirk Boylston, President David Sessions and Project Manager Angel Ortiz say they can't wait to see people enjoying Waterside Place.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 10, 2021
Willis Smith Construction finishes Waterside Place buildings in Lakewood Ranch

Landscaping and roads will complete the Lakewood Ranch entertainment and restaurant hub as businesses begin to move in.

  • East County
  • News
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