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James Crutchield launched a community paramedics program in 2016. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 5, 2018
Manatee County paramedicine chief wins state award

The Florida Department of Health has recognized Manatee County Community Paramedicine Chief James Crutchfield with the state's EMS Injury Prevention Award.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 21, 2019
Girls Inc. supporters play to win at Totally Tailgate

Guests embraced the game day spirit at Girls Inc. Of Sarasota County's annual tailgate party Sept. 21 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Kendyl Brahler and Carli Kasten. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 2, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Raiders take state titles

Kiddie Academy family celebrates 10 years of family.

  • East County
  • News
East County preseason football games canceled because of excessive rain.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 16, 2019
East County preseason football games canceled because of excessive rain

East County preseason football games for Braden River High, Lakewood Ranch High and The Out-of-Door Academy were canceled because of excessive rain

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota playoff football roundup: 11.09.18
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 8, 2018
Sarasota playoff football roundup: 11.09.18

Sarasota playoff football roundup: 11.09.18

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview football advances to regional final
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 16, 2018
Riverview football advances to regional final

The Rams beat Manatee High and will host Dr. Phillips High next week

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • December 3, 2018
The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee welcomes Nancy Spielberg

The Women's Day Luncheon was hosted Dec. 3 at the Art Ovation Hotel.

  • Black Tie
Brian Battie.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 24, 2018
East County High 5 Moments: 10.25.18

East County High 5 Moments: 10.25.18

  • East County
  • Sports
September: Scott Veix captured this photo after Hurricane Irma dropped the top of a Cook pine, giving an up-close look at something not normally seen in Braden Woods.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 7, 2017
Scroll through your monthly weather and nature photo contest winners for Fall

See your September through December winners here!

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High School student Paige Merriman during her performance. Merriman won 2015 Rock for a Cause competition and took home a check for $1,500.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 4, 2016
Rock for a Cause seeks band submissions

The 3rd annual Rock for a Cause is looking for local bands and music acts for the Nov. 12 event

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
East County football roundup: 09.28.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 28, 2017
East County football roundup: 09.28.17

Only one East County team remains undefeated.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ava Krug.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 30, 2017
East County High Five Moments: 08.30.17

East County High Five Moments: 08.30.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Sam Jackson.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 6, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 09.06.17

East County High 5 Moments: 09.06.17

  • East County
  • Sports
ODA senior Greta Holland tallied 15 digs to lead the Thunder volleyball team to a 3-0 preseason victory versus Southeast Aug. 18.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 24, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 08.25.16

East County High 5 Moments: 08.25.16

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River’s Brittney Walters shot 51 to earn individual medalist honors for the Pirates during their 233-280 season-opening victory against Cardinal Mooney Aug. 25. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 31, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 09.01.16

East County High 5 Moments: 09.01.16

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota Christian volleyball player Brooke Wagler recorded nine aces in the Blazers 3-1 victory versus St. Stephen’s Aug. 30.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 8, 2016
Sarasota Just the Stats: 09.08.16

Sarasota Just the Stats: 09.08.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high school softball teams won their respective district tournaments on April 26, in the process advancing to the regional tournament.Â
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 27, 2018
Two area softball teams win district tournaments

Lakewood Ranch and Braden River advance to regionals.

  • East County
  • Sports
The ODA boys tennis team won the first team title in school history. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 2, 2018
ODA boys tennis team makes history at state championships

The Thunder won the first team state title in school history.

  • East County
  • Sports
Camie Lizardi.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 2, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 08.02.17

East County High 5 Moments: 08.02.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch's Sam Hester goes up for a layup in the first half.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 6, 2016
Mustangs topple rival Pirates in district play

The Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball team beat Braden River 74-51 Jan. 5.

  • East County
  • Sports
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