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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 14, 2016
Booker shoots past Manatee

The Booker High girls basketball team notched its 16th win of the season Jan. 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 14, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.14.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 5, 2015
Theater review: 'Twelfth Night'

Asolo Rep's New Stages tour takes Shakespeare to camp

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
SUGAR founders Victoria Cobb, Stefanie Guido and Ali Pereira  show off new backpacks donated after they posted a request on Facebook.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 25, 2017
Moms sweeten opportunities for service in Lakewood Ranch area

Three moms start SUGAR, an organization to help children learn about volunteerism.

  • East County
  • News
Tiffany McCoy, a junior, and Maya Lander, a senior, are careful while twirling batons that are on fire. Lander says she gets nervous at first, but it doesn't take longer for her to get used to the fire.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 16, 2021
Lakewood Ranch High baton twirlers keep tradition going

Lakewood Ranch High twirlers add a unique spin to their performance.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 6, 2019
Champions return for CANDance's 20th Anniversary

Past champions competed at CAN Community Health's annual event to win the ultimate prize.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The policy takes effect Friday.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 2, 2020
Longboat Key to require masks starting Friday

https://www.yourobserver.com/article/sarasota-mask-requirements-covid-19-coronavirus

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sharks are congregating in waters with more oxygen for them to breathe.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 21, 2021
Sharks take refuge from red tide in Sarasota Bay, Longboat canals

On Longboat Key, residents can see a few species of sharks looking for easier breathing far from the bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Mike Fetchko has been the driving force behind the Bradenton Area River Regatta, Manatee County's biggest one-day event.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 9, 2022
Lakewood Ranch man helps make the Bradenton Area River Regatta the area's premier event

Lakewood Ranch's Mike Fetchko is the driving force behind the Bradenton Area River Regatta.

  • East County
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  • By John McGuire |
  • February 16, 2017
Vehicle strikes bicyclist on Longboat Key roadway

Longboat Key emergency personnel have closed one lane of traffic on the 2200 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
'Gloria'
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 16, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Gloria'

The Chilean film 'Gloria' is a movie without a plot. It's simply a character study of a 50-something-year-old divorced woman who isn't needy, isn't hiding secrets and is happy most of the time.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 30, 2010
Rivalry Week

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High baseball and softball teams squared off in key district matchups March 23. The Mustangs defeated the Pirates 3-2 while the Lady Mustangs came from behind to edge past the Lady Pirates 2-1.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 10, 2014
Colony occupancy questioned

Commissioners are perusing old reports regarding Colony matters as some unit owners make updates to their units.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Levi Waxler performed sign language to Justin Bieber songs. Waxler has also performed the national anthem at local events, including polo games in Lakewood Ranch and a Tampa Bay Rays game at Tropicana Field.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: BRMS Talent & Fashion Extravaganza

Braden River Middle School students and teachers showed off their skills at the school's 3rd Annual Talent and Fashion Extravaganza Feb. 1. Hosted by Braden River Elementary and emceed by Kim Zenon, assistant principal at BRMS, the show featured singing, dancing, rapping, ballet, sign language and more.

  • East County
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Bayfront Park's redesign likely won't include a ball field.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 2, 2015
Commission reviews Bayfront Park concept tonight

A new design for a revamped Bayfront Park is on the agenda tonight at the Longboat Key Town Commission’s regular meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Frank Verdel, a community ambassador for Lakewood Ranch, leads guided tours from the information center on a new 32-passenger bus.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 16, 2019
All aboard the new bus for Lakewood Ranch

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch purchases a new bus to offer tours of the Lakewood Ranch community.

  • East County
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 30, 2010
Mote scientists search for missing satellite tag

Researchers are asking for the public's help in locating a satellite tag that was used to track a whale shark.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Pam McTeer |
  • June 24, 2009
Aquatic Explanation

Lakewood Ranch must comply with watering restrictions the same way residents do. Then why doesn't it seem like it?

  • East County
  • News
Bryson DeChambeau leads some invited fans up to the ninth fairway at The Concession.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 3, 2021
Will Lakewood Ranch-area golf event at The Concession pay off for Manatee County?

World's best players loved The Concession in Bradenton, but no PGA Tour event is planned for the future.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Michael Bush II and Michael Bush after Bush II's second-place finish at states last season. Photo courtesy Michael Bush.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 30, 2017
Sarasota senior wrestler takes final shot at state title

Michael Bush II has spent the offseason prepping new moves.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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