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Riverview sophomore James Simmons (5) and senior Matt Garcia (23) take down Pirates sophomore runner Jay'Den Thibodeau.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 4, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Pirates football enters uncharted territory

Braden River is 0-2 for the first time since 2012.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 13, 2010
Cops Corner

May 4 Cosmetic fix 1:10 p.m. - 1700 block of South Tamiami Trail. Reckless Driving. The complainant called police to report a woman swerving in the road. When he caught up to her at a stoplight, he saw why she was having trouble staying in her lane. She was staring in the rearview mirror while applying her makeup.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
At its highest point, the proposed Lift Station 87 building is more than 64 feet tall.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 9, 2014
Lift station proposal receives muddled reception

Leaders behind the Lift Station 87 project are hoping to move forward with a new design, but residents have expressed some concern about the building's proposed height.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Shelter Manatee Chair Pam Freni partnered with Banyan Coffee co-owners Abbey and Josh Schmitt on Kitty Koffee.
  • By Guest Author |
  • February 18, 2021
Coffee with a Cause

Kitty Koffee pairs cute cats and delicious coffee for a buzz-worthy fundraiser benefiting the new Shelter Manatee.

  • LWR Life
In addition to soccer and football, the club also offers sports such as lacrosse. Courtesy photos.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 15, 2012
Suncoast Sports kicks off season

The Siesta Key park will host weekly soccer and football games through the Suncoast Sports Club.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Lakewood Ranch Mustangs defeated Park Vista High 14-4 May 22 to become the Class 7A state champions.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 26, 2021
Lakewood Ranch softball rides offense to new heights

The Mustangs will have a chance to repeat as state champs in 2022.

  • East County
  • Sports
The City Commission will convene Aug. 19 to discuss the discrimination complaints.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 13, 2020
City leaders to discuss discrimination complaints

Since late 2019, employees have accused the city’s finance director and auditoriums manager of improper workplace conduct.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 9.24.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 20, 2016
Forty Carrots expands services with therapy center

New therapy center officially opens at Forty Carrots Family Center campus.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mark Zu— I mean, Jesse Eisenberg in "The Social Network."
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 26, 2020
Binge Blog: All creation myths need a devil

"The Social Network" is this week's recommendation.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 29, 2012
SIDELINES

Lady Rams breeze past Brooks-Debartolo; Riverview boys cruise past Bayshore; Ultimate Sports Fan October winner; Cougars to be induced into Hall of Fame; Mooney blanks Sarasota Christian

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 20, 2018
Key Notes: ‘Siesta Key’ Episode 16 Recap

On this week's episode we learn Brandon is a fool, Garrett is now Mr. Cool and Alex is probably skipping school.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • November 12, 2018
Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida shows off its style

The Always in Style Luncheon and Fashion Show was held Nov. 12 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
County commissioners said they'd had conversations with Mote about the importance of a request for $20 million in public funding to build a new aquarium near University Parkway and Interstate 75.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 26, 2019
Officials seek answers on Mote aquarium funding

Sarasota County is still mulling a 2018 request for $20 million toward the proposed Nathan Benderson Park project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Facing land on one of the north end groins.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • January 25, 2019
Manatee drops objection to Greer Island groin

Plans for new groins are proceeding forward.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tammy Halstead, Tom Scholz, Ed Nugent and Chamber President Gail Loefgren at August's Business After Hours.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 14, 2016
Your Calendar: Holiday Business After Hours

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dana Habedank, 17, prepares to launch herself while fellow daring young women on the flying trapeze, Emme Clarke, 14, and Teresa Powell, 17, offer encouragement. (Klint Lowry)
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • December 18, 2019
Sailor Circus' holiday show presents '12 Days' of derring do

Brand new winter program turns Christmas classic on its head

  • Arts + Culture
Spoonbills are tactile feeders whose rosy coloring comes from their diet of crustaceans. (Miri Hardy)
  • By Guest Author |
  • September 23, 2020
Bird of the week: roseate spoonbill

Spoonbills hunt by sense of touch, stirring up small crustaceans, then snapping their beaks closed.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ocean Properties Ltd. submitted a site-plan application and request for 85 additional tourism units in September at Town Hall
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 30, 2013
Year in Review: September 2013, Hilton: $24 million project

Delray Beach-based Ocean Properties Ltd. seeks to close the resort for 16 to 18 months for a project that would add 85 tourism units.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 9, 2019
East County weather page photo: May 9

Gordon Silver captures wildflowers in bloom at Myakka River State Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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