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Allison Kukanza is the first female football player to score a point in Riverview High history.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 8, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Riverview High kicker makes history

Allison Kukanza is the first female football player to score a point for the Rams.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sylvia Langton, Betsy Granite, Nancy Milbauer, Dee Wainstein, Pam Reiter and Marge Heller
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 7, 2021
Longboat Key golfers get together for Frosty Frolic

The Women's Golf Association and Key Niners dressed in their festive best for the tournament.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Town Manger Tom Harmer (left), Mayor Ken Schneier (middle) and Town Clerk Trish Shinkle (right) are shown at town hall on Monday, April 6.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 6, 2020
Sound issues delay virtual Longboat Key Town Commission meeting

The town will hold its essential meetings virtually for the foreseeable future to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Seath Lauer practices for the LECOM Suncoast Classic after taking two years away from professional golf.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 23, 2019
Area golfer gets another shot at dreams

Seath Lauer is getting another shot at the Web.com's LECOM Suncoast Classic in February at Lakewood National in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 2, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: When the prime suspect is the wind

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Patty McBride,  here with her dog Honey, says volunteering at Southeastern Guide Dogs keeps her active physically and mentally.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 8, 2019
Longboat resident helps furry friends in spare time

When Patty McBride retired, she wanted to stay busy, so she started volunteering with Southeastern Guide Dogs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 10, 2013
Cops 7.10.13

June 26 STAGING A COVER-UP 6:14 p.m. - 2800 block of GMD. Code Enforcement. An Italian woman didn't know she wasn't allowed to be topless on the beach and agreed to cover up.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Summer Wallace, Vickie Daignault and Annabelle Mayock perform in "Women Laughing Alone with Salad." Photo by Dylan Jon Wade Cox
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 11, 2018
'Women Laughing Alone with Salad' serves up gender politics sans croutons

Urbanite Theatre's latest play may seem like a feminist sermon from the description, but in actuality it runs like a series of edgy comedy sketches.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Riverview High senior Jessica Lonas finished in the top five in four races this season, including winning the Venice Invitational Oct. 18. Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 6, 2014
Training transition

Riverview High senior Jessica Lonas finished second at the Class 4A-District 8 meet Oct. 29, crossing the finish line in 19 minutes, 30.50 seconds.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Work continues on the 44th Avenue East expansion with a bridge being built over the Braden River. The segment of road connecting Creekwood Boulevard and Lakewood Ranch Boulevard was ranked on the county's MPO list. File photo.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • January 13, 2022
Manatee Commission prioritizes road projects

Finishing the 44th Avenue extension to Lakewood Ranch receives high priority from Manatee County Commission.

  • East County
  • News
Some programs vying for mental health district money would help keep those with mental health issues out of jail.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 8, 2021
Officials discuss mental health district millage rate

As commissioners discuss how much will go to mental health taxing districts, local groups ask for funds.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Badger Bob's |
  • March 25, 2021
Keep Your A/C Running Strong

It’s Less About Luck and More About Maintenance.

  • Health
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Throughout its years, Roberto Mei had a variety of clever phrases on the marquee. (File photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • April 15, 2022
Sarasota staple Cafe Baci is closing its doors in May

The landscape of Sarasota has changed around the tenure of Cafe Baci, which opened its doors more than 30 years ago and will close for good in May.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 10, 2015
Pro league tackles Lakewood Ranch

Major League Football executives announced the new professional league will move its headquarters to the Premier Sports Campus.

  • East County
  • News
Nicolas Juliano celebrates his first day of first grade at Braden River Elementary while his sister, Isabella Juliano, celebrates her first day of pre-K. The Julianos take a picture on the first day every year. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 5, 2021
Lakewood Ranch families make the first day of school memorable

Whether it's breakfast-in-bed or a special getaway, traditions mark the opening day of school.

  • East County
  • Schools
Parks and Recreation Director Jerry Fogle discusses recreation opportunities with resident Jude Levy at Payne Park Auditorium on Saturday.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 9, 2017
Sarasota begins parks and recreation master plan

The city is inviting residents to share their thoughts on Sarasota’s parks and recreation needs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Executive Director Suzy Brenner said progress on converting the Northern Trust building into a medical and wellness center are proceeding well.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 1, 2019
Longboat Key's Paradise Center plans moving ahead

Engineering plans for former Northern Trust building's new use are underway.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 24, 2010
Club seeks code amendments

A decision by Longboat Key Club and Resort officials to seek amendments to the town's zoning code would further delay its Islandside application.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Victor Garguan, Sam Bretz, Tommy Scarpiato and Nathan Marshal row in the Boys Varsity 4.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • March 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Invitational Regatta

The 2013 edition of the fourth Sarasota Invitational Regatta was held Saturday, March 23 at Nathan Benderson Park. In the inaugural year the regatta had more than 300 boat entries and 600 competitors registered, this year the regatta had more than 600 entries and more than 1,400 competitors. This was the first time the regatta took place at the new Regatta Island that is still under construction. Nathan Benderson Park is slated to become a premier 2,000-meter sprint course and regatta center by 2014.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 31, 2022
APRIL FOOL: High school rethinks musical after flap over masks

Charter school backs away from Webber classic following high-powered visit from state leader.

  • April Fools
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