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Lola Keeler gets congratulated by Jane Johnson from SYC on Keeler's strike during the BKYC v. SYC bowling tournament on Monday, Feb. 28 at Sarasota Lanes.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 10, 2011
GALLERY: BKYC v. SYC Bowling Tournament

The last time Bird Key Yacht Club and Sarasota Yacht Club's bowling teams faced off against one another was five years ago. Prior to that the clubs had a yearly competition and the winning club would go home with the trophy and get to keep it until the following year when it could be back up for grabs. This year SYC won by a mere 141 points.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The free route started in March 2017, and covers Beach Road and Midnight Pass Road from Siesta Village to Turtle Beach Park.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • February 21, 2018
Breeze Trolley aims for continued success

With its first year almost reaching 250,000 riders, SCAT plans to firm up a three-year contract for trolley operations.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Commissioner George Kruse says moving forward with a countywide trail system is a top priority. The only trails in the county not contained within a preserve are in Lakewood Ranch, such as those found at James L. Patton Park.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • August 4, 2021
Infrastructure, parks top list of priorities for Manatee County commissioners

Back in session with a busy period just starting, Manatee County commissioners explain their top priorities as budget season heats up.

  • East County
  • News
Maddie Koczersut makes the winning throw for her team.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • March 16, 2018
Dodging for good

Lakewood Ranch high school students give back to a local charity.

  • East County
  • News
Country Club East's AJ Hovermale hopes to learn from golfers like Justin Thomas, Dustin Johnson and John Rahm while volunteering at the World Golf Championships.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 17, 2021
View of the world's best in Lakewood Ranch

Two Lakewood Ranch youths volunteer at the Concession to get close to their golfing heroes.

  • East County
  • News
UMR Sports Founder Ryan Moore points out the additional room on the new volleyball courts that will allow players to utilize running serves.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • January 13, 2022
UMR Sports campus in east Bradenton begins to take shape

UMR Sports has nearly completed its six pickleball courts and four sand volleyball courts with baseball/softball fields on the way.

  • East County
  • News
Charli Nimz, Kelly Fernandez, JLS President Amy Sankes and Michelle McSwain
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • August 21, 2018
Junior League of Sarasota kicks off new season

The Welcome Back social meeting was hosted Aug. 21 at the Art Ovation Hotel.

  • Black Tie
Enjoy the Longboat Observer's Best of Cops Corners in 2015.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2015
LBO Best of Cops 12.31.15

The Longboat Observer highlights the best and most bizarre Cops Corners of 2015.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 21, 2011
Braden River graduate selected in MLB First-Year Player Draft

Braden River High 2010 graduate Austin Platt was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 26th round of the 50-round Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft June 7.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 26, 2012
Business Alliance makes memories on golf course

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance has formed a new golf league that will tee off May 17.

  • East County
  • News
Sue Ann and Mike Ciccone in front of the bar that Ciccone built for the house.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 12, 2021
Longboat Key couple Mike and Sue Ann Ciccone celebrate the island life

The couple recently moved to Longboat Key full time and spend their nights seeking happy memories.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Finn, Eirinn, Cormac and Christian Camphire said they are thankful Cormac is OK after 37% of his body was burned. He plans to resume classes at Braden River High in January, depending on his health.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 19, 2018
Bradenton's mom's belief — 'God was with him.'

East County mom says her faith has been strengthened by horrifying accident .

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 30, 2011
Business Observer

Sandbar, BeachHouse get wedding website recognition.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Aaron Virgin
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 12, 2021
Q&A: In conversation with new Save Our Seabirds CEO Aaron Virgin

Virgin comes to the organization from just across its parking lot as he previously worked at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2012
Margot the Catty Kitty Makes Her TWISted Debut

Margot the Catty Kitty Makes Her TWISted Debut

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 15, 2010
County accused of bid rigging

A lawsuit claims Sarasota County allowed a company to write language in a county contract bid that would be favorable to that company, which eventually won the bid.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mote Marine Laboratory assistant vice president Evan Barniskis , Sarasota League of Women Voters president Carol Hartz and city of Sarasota vice-mayor Jennifer Ahearn-Koch at the May 23 kickoff. Photo courtesy of Jan Pearce.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 6, 2018
Positive energy

Mote Marine Laboratory helped kick off the second solar cooperative in Sarasota May 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.29.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2009
Cops Corner

A man told police that he was hit in the head while riding his bike by a water bottle thrown from a silver Chevy Trailblazer or GMC SUV. Police were unable to locate the vehicle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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