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Riverview sophomore defender Joey St. Onge out-leaps a Venice player for a header.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 17, 2019
Rams' stout defense has them in prime position

The Riverview High Rams boys soccer team is on track for another district title game berth, thanks in large part to its defense and goaltending.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Phil Chiocchio and David Vozzolo are beginning to monitor the water levels in the canal. Photo courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 11, 2021
Siesta pilot program looks for grant funds

Now that the mini reef program has about 60 participants, Siesta Key Association members are beginning to monitor the water levels.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Starbenders is a androgynous rock-pop group hailing from Atlanta. Courtesy image
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 6, 2018
Harvey Milk Festival schedule features diverse music, theater and visual art

The relocated three-day festival celebrates Harvey Milk, one of the first openly gay Americans elected to public office.

  • Arts + Culture
Residents of the overall Tara community, including The Preserve at Tara's David Woodhouse, sported red shirts to show their opposition to the settlement during the March 7 hearing.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 13, 2019
More delays on Tara dispute

Commissioners need more time to digest all the resubmitted information.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 27, 2016
A part-time resident’s guide to the Floridays referendum

Longboat Key residents must request an absentee ballot for their off-island address if they will not be living on the Key during the Aug. 30 referendum.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 11, 2012
Comment: Baseball heat up out East

America's favorite pastime is in full swing, and the bats are definitely alive and well for this year's East County All-Star teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 13, 2020
Welcome back, Sarasota!

Here's a snapshot of some of the news you missed while you were away.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 26, 2016
Asolo Rep gets donors excited for a new season

The Asolo Welcome Back Party was held on Thursday, Oct. 26.

  • Black Tie
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 28, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 29

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • In Memoriam |
  • January 29, 2019
Marvin S. Peretz

Marvin S. Peretz, 88, of New York, NY, passed away on January 19, 2019 in Sarasota, FL.Marvin was born in New York to Nadine and Irving Peretz on March 10, 1930. His obituary tribute is publishing in the Longboat Observer in Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Sofia Pimentel gets her face painted.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • March 5, 2018
Fruitville Grove bends over backward for berries

The Berry Festival returns to Sarasota's Fruitville Grove.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 22, 2010
News Briefs

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 9, 2014
Sidelines

ODA breezes to district win; Junior Golf tees off for winter series; River Dawgs will hold golf tournament; Pop Warner adds new divisions

  • East County
  • Sports
Elliott, Penelope, Pam, Abigail and Andy Eubanks are sad to leave the Lakewood Ranch community, but excited to learn new languages and cultures.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 15, 2020
Thank you for the memories

Longtime Observer writer bids farewell.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 22, 2018
Cops Corner: IRS? Probably not

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: August 29

Jean-David “JD” Parlier captured this Osprey taking a bath at Celery Fields.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 29

Elizabeth Walsh captured a beautiful beach sunset through the clouds at Seaplace on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Layden Kraut, Sophia Marzonie and Isabella Moncion, first graders at B.D. Gullett Elementary School are all used to using laptops. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 10, 2021
A year of COVID-19: Schools adapt in east Bradenton

Parents, teachers say the School District of Manatee County has navigated the pandemic well.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • April 14, 2014
Let's Talk Locks: The bare essentials

Let's Talk Locks: The bare essentials

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The third-annual Baltimore Orioles Springfest takes place Feb. 17 at Ed Smith Stadium from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 12, 2018
Third-annual Orioles Springfest set for Feb. 17

The event at Ed Smith Stadium features a Q&A session with Trey Mancini and the chance to play catch on the field.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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