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With their parents by their side, Lakewood Ranch High seniors Ramsey Touchberry and Danny Walker make their college choices official during a signing ceremony Nov. 13.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 20, 2013
Mustang golf standouts ink college scholarships

Seniors Ramsey Touchberry and Danny Walker both signed national letters of intent Nov. 13.

  • East County
  • Schools
Before
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2012
Crafty Genes: Etched wine glasses

Join do-it-yourself editors Mallory and Leslie Gnaegy as they etch wine glasses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tiffany Smith, Ali Boiko, Sheena Arnold and Megan Baggett
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 3, 2010
Chili devoured at cook-off

Morton's Gourmet Market held its 11th annual Firehouse Chili Cook-Off Sunday to benefit the Sarasota Fire Fighters Benevolent Fund.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Beginning Tuesday, the Lido Pool will be open for its regular hours of operation.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 20, 2018
Lido Pool to reopen Tuesday

The pavilion and concession operation at Lido Beach will remain closed because of red tide until later this week, at least.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River High School Class of 2019 graduates watch a slideshow during graduation. Members of Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High School's Class of 2019 had advice to share with this year's graduates. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 20, 2020
Dear Class of 2020...

Lakewood Ranch-area 2019 graduates share advice on how to succeed after high school.

  • East County
  • News
After the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County depleted its supply of vaccines, Sarasota Memorial Hospital offered up doses this weekend to members of the public who were 65 or older. Courtesy image.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 14, 2021
Officials monitor rising COVID-19 rates, vaccination rollout

With COVID-19 rates climbing this month, health professionals are working to slow the spread and sort out issues with vaccine distribution.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2010
CYD announces online activity directory for youths

For the past three years, Community Youth Development has avidly collected data about activities for Sarasota County youth.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"Revival" follows a group of four older New York choreographers as they teach dance to senior citizens for the first time.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 23, 2020
Sarasota Film Festival releases full lineup

The festival will be held online April 27 through May 3.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Marsha Panuce with Kelly, a cockatoo, at 2015’s Save Our Seabirds Sunset Soiree.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 6, 2016
10 events in '16

Check out the 10 events on our radar for 2016.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 18, 2011
Crabs can't keep claws off each other

Alfred and Jwannette Dirwanger spotted this pair of crabs who couldn't keep their claws off of each other.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2009
Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
An FHP report states the driver of the tractor trailer, 40-year-old Kevin Dennison, lost control of the vehicle and struck the inside concrete bridge retaining wall. The vehicle traveled over the wall and fell into the river.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 4, 2013
Semitruck overturns into river in East County

The accident occurred just before 5 a.m. this morning.

  • East County
  • News
The season will focus on string instruments before allowing other instruments if pandemic conditions improve.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 4, 2020
Sarasota Orchestra announces in-person season at Holley Hall

The in-person shows will have 15 orchestra members performing for a reduced crowd at Holley Hall.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 11, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ringling College President Larry Thompson discusses the C4 initiative at a Jan. 5 press conference.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 14, 2016
Could the North Trail become a hub for higher education?

Leaders of colleges on the North Trail believe a new partnership could have an impact that expands beyond the boundaries of the higher learning institutions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Local officials today presented their case to host the 2017 World Rowing Championships.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2013
July 15: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: U.S. delegation vies for regatta; PHOTO GALLERY : Boots vs. Badges; Sarasota-Manatee Originals kick-off certificate sale today

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 30, 2015
Week's best bets: Monday, March 30

Week's best bets: Monday, March 30

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Justin Timberlake
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 16, 2011
Scene & Heard

JT debuts new tequila in Sarasota; Teen journalist reports for Disney; Rhoads' gospels bring down the house; and Sarasota Ballet gets a leg-up in Washington.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2020
State Representative District 70: Keisha Bell

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Xavier and Donna Koffman, Max Schukenous, Sydney Kauffman and Robert McCampell
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 2, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 11.03.16

Here's what you missed last week...

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