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Ben Kloss celebrates following a solo home run in the Lakewood Ranch Little League 8-9-10 All-Star team's game against Buffalo Creek June 22. Lakewood Ranch defeated Buffalo Creek 13-3.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 25, 2022
All-Star baseball season in Lakewood Ranch off to triumphant start

Area baseball players dream of the Little League World Series as the tournaments begin.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mary GrandPre and Paula Murray pose with the 2012 Bradenton Blues Fest poster.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 31, 2013
Harry Potter artist to make poster for Bradenton Blues Festival

Sarasota-based artist Mary GrandPre has signed on for a second year of creating the Bradenton Blues Fest poster with proceeds benefiting 'Blues in the Schools.'

  • Arts + Culture
Avoiding a ballot question saves the town between $10,000 and $20,000.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • December 8, 2022
Town identifies options for avoiding July meeting near holiday weekend

Commissioners unanimously passed a motion to schedule a June 30, 2023, special meeting to cover business scheduled for July 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Senior running back Jarmel Holloway is returning to the Sailors offense.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 4, 2021
Sarasota high school football previews: Sarasota High

With newfound depth, Sarasota High will challenge big opponents if offensive and defensive lines improve.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Country Club at Lakewood Ranch resident Richard Williams is an advocate for himself and others affected by hearing loss. He can use this remote control to change settings for the inner ear implant he got in 2011.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 12, 2020
Bradenton expo makes sense of hearing issues

Hearing Tech Expo and Clinic offers information, resources to those affected by hearing loss in Manatee, Sarasota counties.

  • East County
  • News
The show's first ten episodes ended in October, but it's back on air starting Jan. 15 with eight more to finish the first season.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • December 18, 2017
'Siesta Key' reality show returns in January

The next eight episodes continue to follow seven young adults as they navigate relationships, drama and parties on and around Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 24, 2022
Sarasota remains No. 9 on Top 10 Best Places to Live list

For the second straight time, the city is ranked ninth on U.S. News & World Report's most desirable places to call home and No. 1 in Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hajar Benjoud.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 23, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Hajar Benjoud

The Lakewood Ranch senior talks Eckerd College and committing to fitness

  • East County
  • Sports
Michael Naletko has been working for Sarasota County's fleet division services for four-and-a-half years. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 21, 2015
County technician featured in national magazine

After Greg Morris, Sarasota County fleet services manager, learned about one of his employee's background, he knew it was a great story that needed to be shared.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Connecticut's Luke Anthony won the men's Junior Elite race in 27:59.5.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 13, 2022
Athletes show perseverance during cold Sarasota-Bradenton Triathlon

Sarasota-Bradenton Triathlon contested during cold conditions at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
Leslie Foxworthy stands atop the podium after Foxworthy won her championship. Photo courtesy Scott Foxworthy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 20, 2020
Sarasota fighter wins Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu championship in California

The 9 year old has been training for two years.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Ringling's attendance has jumped more than 30% since 2011
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • July 14, 2015
The Ringling bests personal attendance record

Over 400,000 visitors went to the arts and culture institution during the 2014-2015 fiscal year.

  • Arts + Culture
Parking at Chart House.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 11, 2020
Longboat plan would change calculations for new restaurant parking

Restaurant parking proposal keeps staff and waiting customers in mind.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Wedding Professionals Tomorrowland Party eventgoers Kourtney Culler, Christina Harris and Alisa Forbis. Forbis purchased her top at Express. Photo by Love & Style Photography
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • September 5, 2018
Fashion Insider: Merry and Metallic

Get your shine on with these metallic looks for this week's Sarasota Observer Fashion Insider.

  • Black Tie
Eileen Parker with the School District of Manatee County's Food and Nutrition Services hands out lunches during the summer food program. All students can receive free breakfast and lunch no matter their modality. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 10, 2020
East County students can get free meals through Manatee County schools

Manatee County students 18 years old and younger can receive free breakfast and lunch every day through Dec. 31.

  • East County
  • News
Some participants used sticky notes to indicate where and what kind of improvement they were suggesting for Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 11, 2022
Residents point to new ideas for Longboat Key's main street

The town and a consultant gathered views on the path forward for Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jocelyn Alvis takes in the applause.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 23, 2023
Cooking For Wishes takes a trip to Wonderland

The Make-A-Wish Southern Florida moved to the Circus Arts Conservatory for its annual Cooking For Wishes dinner on Feb. 23.

  • Black Tie
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 4, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: They can stay

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Booker quarterback Will Carter Jr. is sacked by Mooney senior Jack MacKinnon, exposing Carter's shoulder pads. Both defense were in top form. (Photo by Ryan Kohn)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 1, 2022
Mooney, Booker football teams showcase dominant defenses in week one

While the teams' offensive performances left coaches wanting more, the strong defensive play is a good omen for the rest of 2022.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Duane Oakes
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 18, 2021
Sarasota school district names new police chief

Oakes joined department as a sergeant when school board formed new security service.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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