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Past and present Seaplace residents pose for a picture to add to the time capsule.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 30, 2023
Residents celebrate 50 years at Seaplace

The Longboat Key condominium complex celebrated its 50th anniversary on Jan. 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 8, 2020
Singles play resumes at Longboat Key Tennis Center

The Tennis Center had been closed since March 22 because of concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Coach B.J. Ivey gives directions to his ODA boys basketball players against Cardinal Mooney. Ivey is in his second season at the school.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 22, 2022
Coach B.J. Ivey says Lakewood Ranch's ODA boys basketball on the right track despite losses

ODA's boys basketball program of Lakewood Ranch continues to grow under Coach B.J. Ivey.

  • East County
  • Sports
Judge K. Rodney May set aside Tuesday, Dec. 3, for closing arguments and another attempt to make rulings on matters that are years in the making.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 26, 2013
Colony vote under fire

Monday's hearing centered around the validity of a unit owner vote and whether Colony unit owner and developer Andy Adam's block of 58 votes - which are crucial to the 75% majority vote needed to approve the settlement - can be counted.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 27, 2018
Longboat year in review: 2018

In words and photos, we recall the previous 12 months on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Andre James.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 26, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Andre James

Andre James is a recent graduate of Sarasota High. He committed July 11 to play baseball for San Jacinto College (Pasadena, Texas),  one of the top junior college baseball programs in the country, holding five national championships.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Christal Brown will lead an in-person performance looking at the importance of flesh and its connecting to ourselves and the world around us. Courtesy photo.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 6, 2021
Christal Brown to put on dance production with Sarasota Contemporary Dance

Christal Brown's dance performance draws from her extensive history in the art, and from her passion.

  • Arts + Culture
Janet and Dean Mixon might have to sell their beloved Mixon Fruit Farms in East County. (File photo)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 27, 2022
Days numbered for historic Mixon Fruit Farms in Bradenton

After crushing agricultural factors hit Florida, owners Janet and Dean Mixon say they will listen to offers for their farmland.

  • East County
  • News
Although some major organizers said they won’t be postponing their events, Sarasota County is canceling anything anticipated to draw an audience larger than 250 people.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 12, 2020
Sarasota County cancels large events, citing COVID-19 concerns

The announcement followed a recommendation from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis today discouraging mass gatherings statewide.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Holly Johnson is a coach for SRQRunning. Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 20, 2019
How to train for a 5K

Running coach Holly Johnson weighs in with tips and tricks on how to prepare for a 5K.

  • Health
Protesters hold signs during the rally.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 13, 2023
School board calls for Bridget Ziegler's resignation

Sarasota County School Board member Bridget Ziegler has been embattled by controversy but gave no indication that she would resign from her position.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Congressman Vern Buchanan presents the Congressional Veteran Commendation award to Richard Petrucci. (Photo  by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 11, 2022
Former Navy pilot reaches great heights

Lakewood Ranch resident Richard Petrucci continues to serve the military community long after his retirement and was honored with the Congressional Veteran Commendation award.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 3, 2021
Cardinal Mooney football outlasts Lakewood Ranch

The Cougars took an halftime lead over the Mustangs, then lost it, then got it back

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 10, 2021
Braden River beats Lakewood Ranch in return of football rivalry

The two programs had not played since 2018

  • East County
  • Sports
June will feature four clinics, each with a different focus.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 1, 2017
University Park plans golf skills tune-up clinics

June will feature four clinics, each with a different focus.

  • East County
  • Sports
Booker's Annette Castro dives for a loose ball against Lake Placid High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 12, 2023
Booker girls basketball wants a repeat performance

The Tornadoes have a different look in 2022-2023, but a return to the Final Four is the goal.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 20, 2021
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosts networking lunch at Bijou Garden Cafe

The July luncheon took mingling off Longboat Key and brought in new members.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Concession Golf Club will take over as host of the WGC-Mexico PGA Tour event.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 20, 2021
More birdies for Lakewood Ranch area

Concession lands unique opportunity to host a World Golf Championship event.

  • East County
  • News
Cardinal Mooney football coach Jared Clark said this spring should have been important for his team.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 6, 2020
For Cardinal Mooney, the loss of spring football practice affected big plans

New coach Jared Clark was hoping to see his players on the field for the first time.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
One of Sarasota Bay Estuary Program's signs is at the New Pass Grill and Bait Shop.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 28, 2021
On Sarasota Bay, seagrass scars from boats cut deep

Sarasota Bay Estuary Program has installed signs around the area to bring awareness to seagrass scarring.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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