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Sarasota Christian with its second-place award Saturday, Nov. 10. Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 15, 2012
Lady Blazers pave way for future

The Sarasota Christian School volleyball team saw its historic season come to an end with a 3-1 loss to Lake Worth Christian in the Class 2A-Region 3 finals Nov. 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
After nearly six years off the commission, George Spoll seeks the District 2 seat Longboat Key Mayor Jack Duncan will vacate in March.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • October 19, 2016
Former Mayor George Spoll seeks Town Commission comeback

After nearly six years off the commission, Spoll seeks the District 2 seat Mayor Jack Duncan will vacate in March.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: November 28

Stephen Jordan captured this majestic sunset from Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Work on the Longboat Pass bridge has been ongoing since June and is scheduled to be finished by early autumn.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 20, 2019
FDOT money set aside to study Longboat Pass bridge

Replacement would be years away if study leads to that conclusion.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Henry Rodriguez, owner of the Siesta Key Palms Resort on Stickney Point Road wants the county to revive a dormant zoning category to encourage redevelopment of midcentury hotel properties like his.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • October 16, 2017
Resort owner wants to bring ‘Old Florida atmosphere’ to Siesta

The owner of the Siesta Key Palms is asking the county to restore an inactive zoning district, so he can preserve the history of his resort hotel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Members of the open jam band perform blues standards.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Fourth Annual Stone Soup Gathering

Theresa and Bob Fieberts hosted the fourth annual Stone Soup Gathering at their home, Friday, Nov. 23 to benefit local nonprofit, Every Child, Inc. Attendees were invited to bring toys for the nonprofit, soup for the meal and instruments to join in on the evening-long open jam session, hosted by Bob Fieberts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bob Rosinsky, the CEO and president of Goodwill Industries Manasota, had to furlough 600 workers.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 5, 2020
Goodwill's reopening a small dose of normalcy for Lakewood Ranch area

Treasure hunt in Lakewood Ranch begins again as Goodwill reopens.

  • East County
  • Opinion
George and Toby Loukmas said they are excited to help teach children water safety through the opening of their Goldfish Swim School franchise.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 12, 2020
New swim facility opens in Lakewood Ranch

Goldfish Swim School makes its debut at San Marco Plaza in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Alahna Smith (left) and Isabelle Cooke (right) have fun finding the hidden eggs. Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 4, 2018
Easter Eggstravaganza

Longboat Island Chapel held an Easter sunrise service and egg hunt on April 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 25, 2012
Our View: Reviewing codes long overdue

Longboat Key commissioners don't get much credit, but for this we want to encourage them to forge ahead.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Signage outside of Publix requires most customers to wear a mask upon entering the store.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 19, 2020
Publix to require customers wear masks starting Tuesday

There are exceptions to Publix's mandatory mask policy.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • June 25, 2019
Freedom Fest returns to Longboat for its 17th year

The parade begins at 9 a.m.July 4 on Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioner Vanessa Baugh wants to see major changes to the way the county government is run.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 16, 2020
Manatee County commissioners clash as administrator keeps job

Manatee County commissioners clash, no longer considering firing county administrator

  • East County
  • News
John Fetsick is replacing Laurie Evans as University Park Country Club general manager.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 11, 2021
University Park Country Club names new general manager

John Fetsick replaces longtime University Park General Manager Laurie Evans, who retires.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Rob Oglesby, the development director for Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue, says the pandemic has been perfect timing for the nonprofit to construct its new facilities.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 16, 2020
Purr-fect expansion schedule at Nate's

Lakewood Ranch animal rescue will see flurry of activity over the next three months.

  • East County
  • News
Deputy Maxie Bragg has been the School Resource Officer at Lakewood Ranch High School for 10 years.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 9, 2016
Lakewood Ranch High practices common sense of security

In February, the school received two threats. How does law enforcement handle those situations?

  • East County
  • News
A volunteer holds a sign for last year'   s "drive thru ashes" event. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 28, 2017
Lakewood Ranch church celebrates 'Ash Wednesday'

Motorists can drive through for an ashen imposition to start the Lent holiday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 25, 2020
Lakewood Ranch High football bowls over Booker High

The Mustangs beat the Tornadoes 27-7.

  • East County
  • Sports
The living room is the first room up the stairs.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 20, 2019
Longboat Key Home Tour: 3354 Bayou Gate — Heer and Benioni Home

The Longboat Key Garden Club home tour runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Can John Means put together a full 2020 season? His quest to do so starts in spring training. Photo courtesy Todd Olszewski/Baltimore Orioles.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 13, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Still America's pastime

There are plenty of reasons to attend Orioles spring training games in 2020.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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