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The Mustangs scored 16 unanswered points in the second half to defeat Springstead High 23-21.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 22, 2017
East County football roundup: 09.22.17

Lakewood Ranch rallies to win its homecoming game 23-21 against Springstead.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Carol Sparrow

Opera singer Carol Sparrow will host TENors, Tabbies and Terriers Sunday at Sarasota Yacht Club. Read more about her in our candid Q&A.

  • East County
  • News
The incident occurred in the 1200 block of Cara Cara Loop.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 24, 2013
Youth trespasses GreyHawk Landing home

A 16-year-old boy was arrested Friday night, after he trespassed a home and slept inside overnight.

  • East County
  • News
The floating water playground has made quite a splash around Longboat Key this summer. Some residents fear it disrupts the area. Photo by Anna Brugmann
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 2, 2017
Water playground brings fun for all ages

The controversial floating attraction sits between Greer Island and Jewfish Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 29, 2020
Discussion brings new members and social hour to Temple Beth Israel

Longboat Key's Jewish community center sees increase in education programs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dilapidated tourism units at the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort have a new August 2016 tourism extension deadline.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 9, 2014
New Colony extension: August 2016

Various parties still face numerous hurdles in their efforts to revitalize the resort, but a ticking town clock is no longer one of them.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 22, 2016
The temptations of ‘OPM’

Longboat Key’s Shakedown Fund is flush with millions of dollars for parks. Commissioners should resist the urge to splurge with OPM — other people’s money.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Gregory Fiore captured this shot of a permitted rescue volunteer getting a loggerhead hatchling ready for release into the Gulf off Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 15, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: Dec. 15

Gregory Fiore captured this shot of a permitted rescue volunteer getting a loggerhead hatchling ready for release into the Gulf off Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has arrested Sarasota resident Jason Flores, 20, in connection with a string of vehicle burglaries that occurred Monday morning.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 3, 2012
Sheriff's Office charges Sarasota resident with burglary

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office charged a man with burglary after four cars within 200 feet of each other were broken into.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
David Fazzone has beat the odds after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2003.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 20, 2019
Blessed with another Christmas in Bradenton

A Bradenton man has beaten pancreatic cancer to enjoy another Christmas.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 27, 2018
Best of Cops Corner: 2018

The best reports from a year of Cops Corner in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Dan Armstrong says the City of Venice’s ribs are made with love.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Firefighters Rib Cook-Off

Hundreds of barbecue-lovers flocked to Phillippi Creek Park for the annual Firefighters Rib Cook-Off Saturday, March 15. Families enjoyed live music, cold drinks and plenty of hot ribs. Proceeds from the event benefit the Firefighters Benevolent Fund.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Marlies Black and Arnie Heltzer rush the net.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • March 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Club Longboat Lobster Bash

Forty residents of Club Longboat competed in a tennis tournament Friday, March 15. The event concluded with an association wide cocktail party and lobster bash.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Scott Anderson and Susan Buck
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 19, 2011
'Las Meninas'

'Las Meninas'

  • Black Tie
Marcel Prive, who has owned in Tara Golf and Country Club since 1995 and lived there full time since 2004, said he was glad for the change even if he prefers no development there.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 5, 2019
Lake Lincoln has new option in Tara

Manatee County commissioners say no to commercial development but OK residential building.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 6, 2018
Sarasota Orchid Society blooms annual show

"For the Love of Orchids" is the 61st annual orchid show hosted by the Sarasota Orchid Society.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Vince Fraser
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 30, 2011
Scene & Heard

Film fest artist gives good face; Local writer chronicles triumph over cancer; 'Beautiful Noise' earns more Hollywood cred; Men's Journal gives Sarasota some brotherly love; and Hot Tickets.

  • Arts + Culture
Seth McGarry.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 20, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 09.20.17

East County High 5 Moments: 09.20.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Larissa and Ann Green were two of thousands who sought shelter from Hurricane Irma.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • January 24, 2018
County may transport evacuees to shelters

A lack of evacuation centers in South Sarasota County presented a problem during Irma, but a new center is out of the question for the next hurricane season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riverview's Tyrus Jackson drives the lane.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 3, 2019
Sarasota and Manatee counties split basketball all-star games

The Sarasota girls and Manatee boys walked away winners.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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