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Senior midfielder Madisyn Opstal and junior forward Natalie Gorji lead the ODA offense.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 19, 2018
High-scoring upperclassmen lead Thunder girls soccer team

The ODA senior midfielder and junior forward have been on a tear this season

  • East County
  • Sports
Maureen Geary, a third grade teacher at Myakka City Elementary School, teachers a vocabulary lesson to Katherine Millan-Pureco and America Carranza-Vazquez. Schools have changed COVID-19 protocols. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 20, 2022
School District of Manatee County updates its quarantine protocols

School District of Manatee County is dealing with more positive COVID-19 cases.

  • East County
  • Schools
The Longboat Key Town Commission retreat is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 4 at the Longboat Harbour Condominium Clubhouse at 4454 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 15, 2020
Commission plans November retreat

The town will enforce social-distancing guidelines to ensure the safety of the people who attend the Nov. 4 retreat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Screenshot of the 2012 Giving Partner Leaderboard at 10:31 a.m., today.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 27, 2012
Giving Challenge surpassed in first few hours

Within the first four hours of the Giving Partner's 36-Hour Giving Challenge, more than 5,000 gifts were donated, totaling more than $1.7 million.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A 78-year-old Lakewood Ranch man is in critical condition after being hit by a SUV while walking in Lakewood Ranch's Country Club.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 17, 2020
Pedestrian critical after being hit by an SUV in Lakewood Ranch

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the accident that sent the 78-year-old Lakewood Ranch man to Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

  • East County
  • News
Registered Nurse Debbie Bottiger prepares a vaccine for a School District of Manatee County employee. Although people ages 16 and older are eligible, some high schoolers have mixed feelings about getting vaccinated. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 21, 2021
Some east Bradenton students not in rush to be vaccinated

Lakewood Ranch-area students have mixed feelings about being vaccinated.

  • East County
  • News
Alex Greenberg, 9, caught this barracuda off the shore on July 7.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 28, 2016
Longboat Key visitor makes big catch

Young fisherman successfully casts off shore

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 26, 2016
Top Story — May: Boyce Avenue's unique road to stardom

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Arts + Culture
Dr. Jennifer Bencie, the Manatee County Health Officer for the Florida Department of Health, said without reaching herd immunity, COVID-19 has many chances to mutate into more contagious or severe strains. File photo.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • July 28, 2021
Delta variant rising in Manatee County as governor urges vaccinations

Manatee County health officer says children under 12 could spread COVID-19 to their classmates.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • January 10, 2022
This week in A+E: Jan. 13 to Jan. 19

New plays, legendary singers, art walks and comedy highlight the week of arts and entertainment in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 3, 2019
Sarasota Grand Prix Festival kicks off festivities with bayfront party

The Grand Prix Festival is underway - take a look at our gallery from the kickoff party!

  • Black Tie
The Taylor's personal oasis is a natural double-pool set up with a "creek" connecting the two bodies of water.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 12, 2015
Pool in Paradise

A Panther Ridge couple didn’t mind waiting years to find the perfect pool.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The Sarasota City Commission discusses affordable housing policy strategies with planning staff during a workshop on Monday, Jan. 27 at City Hall.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 30, 2020
Sarasota officials advance affordable housing conversation

The city continues to identify housing as a community priority. Are policymakers ready to take meaningful steps toward addressing the issue?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Zack Summerall is this week's standout player.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 17, 2013
Sidelines

Sarasota Christian nets win; Cougars win on the road; Lady Thunder sweeps Lady Tornadoes; Rams hold on for win

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
LANNDS is the indie-electronic collaboration of Florida-based songwriter Rania Woodard and producer Brian Squillace performing at HMF. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 1, 2019
Harvey Milk Festival founder Shannon Fortner offers inside look at annual event

The 10th anniversary of HMF marks a shift towards more educational events.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota County Charter Review Board District 1: Kennedy Legler

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jamison Urch
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 6, 2020
Long hair because he cares

Longboat Key firefighter Jamison Urch has been growing out his hair for a year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The property at 459 Beach Road had a meter installed last month, though it was quickly removed after the county issued a code violation.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 20, 2017
Private parking lots prove lucrative on Siesta

Between existing private lots and vacant properties, entrepreneurs see an opportunity to cash in on Siesta Key’s parking shortage.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 9, 2018
East County weather page photo: Aug. 9

Gordon Silver captured afternoon storm clouds building in this clearing off The Masters Avenue in Country Club East in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota County Sheriff: Paul Fern

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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