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Booker's Jordan Clark weaves through the Riverview defense for a layup.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 30, 2019
Our columnist's favorite moments of the high school sports season

Our columnist Ryan Kohn's favorite moments of the high school sports season, including moments from Riverview, Sarasota, Booker and Cardinal Mooney.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Crews from Terry’s Tree Service are already ahead of schedule, according to Longboat Key town projects manager Charlie Mopps.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 10, 2020
Clearing work underway at Longboat Key Town Center Green

Crews are scheduled to finish site work by late summer, Longboat Key town projects manager Charlie Mopps said.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Little League pitcher Connor Shine helps lead the 9/10 All-Stars to a District 26 championship July 5.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 10, 2013
Sidelines 7.10.13

Southwest Florida Figure Skating Club names officers; registration for amateur championships begins; Mustang cheerleaders to host summer camp;i9 sports fall registration is currently under way; East County all-stars win district crowns

  • East County
  • Sports
Kelli Smith is due to start on May 3 as the police chief of Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 5, 2021
Longboat Key to begin search for new police chief

Current Longboat Key Police Chief Kelli Smith's resignation is effective as of April 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Morgan Bentley |
  • August 5, 2022
My View: Hospital board deserves re-election

Under this board’s oversight, Sarasota Memorial Healthcare has accomplished remarkable achievements. There is no need to change horses.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Braden River baseball coach Mike Verrill said the position with the Pirates is the perfect opportunity for him.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 14, 2011
Pirates name new coach

Former Out-of-Door Academy baseball coach Mike Verrill was named Braden River High's new varsity baseball coach Dec. 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 6, 2015
Girls Inc. executive director to step down

Girls Inc. of Sarasota County Executive Director Robin Rose plans to relocate to St. Augustine after the organization hires her replacement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Steve Scott says he's grateful to the Good Samaritan who administered CPR to him and wants to "pay it forward."
  • By Andréa Martone |
  • August 26, 2021
Years later, Sarasota man wants to thank the 'angel' who saved him

2019 heart attack brings resident of Jefferson Center Retirement Home to new outlook.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
At an April meeting of the Republican Club of Longboat Key , School Board member Bridget Ziegler, center, was joined by candidates Robyn Marinelli and Timothy Enos. (File photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 31, 2022
Longboat Key voters opt for challengers in Sarasota School Board election

In contentious race, the town leaned toward opponents of all three countywide winners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Badger Bob's Services |
  • August 26, 2021
Nothing But Hot Air?

Troubleshooting Your “Uncool” A/C

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Photo courtesy Lee Duffey
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 3, 2018
Jim Roque remembered for fostering relationships, helping the community

SunTrust vice president and nonprofit patron Jim Roque died Sept. 23 at 63.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 15, 2015
Miles of dedication lead to Sailor perfection

The Sarasota High boys and girls cross-country teams have both won their first three meets of the season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Adèle Haenel in "Portrait of a Lady on Fire." Photo source: NEON.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 17, 2020
Binge Blog: Not the lover's choice, but the poet's

"Portrait of a Lady on Fire" and "Sharp Objects" are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Emily Mann, the artistic director of the McCarter Theatre Center, will head the Hermitage's national artist advisory committee.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • May 4, 2015
Emily Mann to lead the Hermitage's national artist advisory committee

Mann will replace founding committee head Joseph V. Melillo

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 10, 2010
Redgrave steps down from P&Z

Former Mayor John Redgrave resigned from the Planning and Zoning Board last week after it was revealed that his voting rights lie in Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Revs. Steve Price and Catherine Fluck-Price say they've tried to encourage congregants to grow both faith and social justice and outreach.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 30, 2016
Harvest pastors head toward new mission

Harvest pastors head toward new mission

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota's Sean Ball is named the new head of upper school at The Out-of-Door Academy.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 24, 2021
Decades of impact at ODA

Longtime administrator/teacher Sean Ball is named the Out-of-Door Academy's new head of upper school in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 30, 2020
COVID-19 concerns prompt delay in Colony trial

Five-day proceeding was expected to begin April 6, now reset for May 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Diane Hunt, Director of Project Green Dot in Palmetto and JoOni Jones, Health Equity Director of the Multicultural Health Institute, which serves Manatee and Sarasota counties, with the Community Connections Resource Guide.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 9, 2020
Lakewood Ranch nonprofit creates guide to connect people in need with services

Lakewood Ranch nonprofit provides free community resource guide to local organizations

  • East County
  • News
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