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John Izzo, Monroe, Wash.'  s Eric Ciocco and Bradenton'  s Ted Watson with their medals for completing the Riverboat series. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 7, 2017
Local man runs seven marathons in seven states in seven days

He and some friends took part in Mainly Marathon's Riverboat series.

  • East County
  • Sports
Friends said little as they placed flowers at the base of the tree.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 10, 2015
Community mourns at accident site

Friends of Brendan Shreve and Jared Duran gathered quietly at the site of their death Saturday evening.

  • East County
  • News
The vehicle separated into two pieces after crashing into a tree.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 10, 2015
UPDATE: Lakewood Ranch teenagers die in vehicular accident

Brendan Shreve and Jared Duran died early this morning.

  • East County
  • News
Workers prepared to tow remnants of the vehicle just before noon.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 10, 2015
FHP investigates fatal crash on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard

The accident caused the closure of a section of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard just north of Clubhouse Drive.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 9, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 4, 2016
Mar Vista kicks off $2 million expansion

The iconic Longboat Key restaurant will remain open during construction.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Despite complaints from businesses and plans to redesign the landscape along a stretch of North Palm Avenue, the City Commission reversed its previous approval of the proposed streetscape project. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • August 21, 2014
Palms on Palm Avenue to remain, for now

After residents spoke in support of saving a palm grove slated for removal, city staff will revisit its options for improving the street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Mote Marine Laboratory's plans for a new aquarium are relying on a significant financial contribution from Sarasota County.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 3, 2019
Issues to watch 2019: Mote aquarium

Mote Marine Laboratory is moving aggressively in pursuit of a new aquarium. Will it reach its ambitious goals for the new year?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alexia, Brandon, Nick, Phoenix and Shaun listen to The First Tee coach Kate McKenney teach lessons during a Birdie class.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 7, 2019
The First Tee Sarasota/Manatee and the Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association join forces

The merger gives young local golfers more options

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 4, 2013
Gullett students help plant garden at White House

East County residents can watch them live this afternoon through videostreaming.

  • East County
  • News
Haley Legg, Ali Alger, Hannah Ott, Carrie Dutting, Morgan Kirchman, Levi Waxler and Olivia Yagy, along with other students in their group, created the film "Safe," which has received nominations at six international film festivals.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 11, 2014
Student film is a safe bet for a positive message

'Safe,' featuring East County teens, lands Toronto Film Fest nomination.

  • East County
  • Schools
Mackenzie Grace has taken multiple AP classes over the years to keep her GPA up high enough to be valedictorian. Courtesy photo.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • May 16, 2018
Does 4.0 make the grade for students in Lakewood Ranch?

High school seniors fought to rise above a number once considered perfection.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 20, 2017
Give this bill an ‘F’

Florida lawmakers can’t help themselves. They love to meddle (too much) in public education. The latest idea — ‘Schools of Hope’ — doesn’t offer much hope. It’s bureaucracy at its worst.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Backflow prevention devices must be installed per state and federal Health Department requirements. Courtesy photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 6, 2011
City of Sarasota spending $1.2 million for backflow devices

A state and federal mandate that requires municipal water systems to be protected with backflow prevention devices will cost the city of Sarasota $1.2 million.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Judy Saltzman's "Hikers" is one of four pieces in her latest exhibit, "Spirit of America." Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 16, 2019
Judy Saltzman's new exhibit at Art Center Sarasota spotlights natural beauty

The local painter's passion for national parks shines through in her new exhibit ‘Spirit of America.’

  • Arts + Culture
Despite financial challenges, SANCA President and CEO Stephen Rodriguez is optimistic about Nathan Benderson Park's future.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 21, 2018
SANCA brainstorms operational changes

Intent on addressing concerns about Nathan Benderson Park’s profitability, SANCA leaders have a lengthy to-do list.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Deputy Chief of Police Frank Rubino has 33 years of law-enforcement experience. (Photo by Robin Hartill)
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 23, 2014
Rubino promoted to deputy police chief

The town's new deputy chief hopes to create an unpaid unit of certified reserve police officers who could help the department and combat senior scams.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch rising senior Sophia Falco won the emerging elite triple jump at the New Balance National Outdoor meet June 17, in Greensboro, N.C., with a school record jump of 40 feet, 5 inches. She also set a new school record in the 100-meter dash the
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 22, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 06.23.16

East County High 5 Moments: 06.23.16

  • East County
  • Sports
Family Promise Coordinator for St. Boniface David Mouatt holds a thank-you card in the classroom-turned-bedroom where the families stay.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • January 17, 2013
St. Boniface helps families get back on their feet

Family Promise, a non-profit organization, teams up with religious organizations to help families become self-sufficient once again.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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