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Proceeds from the For the Love of the Game event will benefit Braden River's athletic programs.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 26, 2016
For the Love of the Game to benefit Pirate athletics

Braden River High will hold its For the Love of the Game dinner and auction Feb. 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2013
Exchange programs seeks host families

Education First, a non-profit student-exchange company, will be bringing 50 teenage students from France and Spain to the East County and surrounding area this summer and needs host families for the program.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 9, 2016
If you don’t want Trump

Oh my, the 2016 campaign so far has been truly bizarre. Clearly, 60% of Republicans don’t want Trump. Come Tuesday, there’s one way to make it more difficult for him.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 22, 2018
C3 project unites Community Day and VMA students through theater

Ria Cooper of Asolo Repertory Theatre created a space for Visible Men Academy and Hershorin Schiff Community Day School students to get to know each other and themselves using theater games and activities.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch’s Andrew Hertzfeld, who hit a hole-in-one, amazed his golf buddies Michael Krasnoff, Merrill Hoyt and Lowell Lakritz. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 16, 2019
Temple takes swing for charity

Lakewood Ranch resident hits hole-in-one.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Shade provides a bit of relief from the sun at Harry's.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 17, 2020
Longboat restaurants get creative in normally slow summer season

The end of the summer season also tends to be slower for many of Longboat Key's restaurants.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ellie and Frank Gooch attended the Anniversary Mass Feb. 7. Photo by Amanda Morales
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 18, 2015
Renewed promise

For one couple, the foundation for marriage includes love, laughter and unselfishness.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mote hopes to open the aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park by 2023.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 15, 2020
Sarasota County offers $20 million commitment for Mote aquarium

To dedicate $20 million toward the Nathan Benderson Park project, the County Commission wants to reallocate money budgeted for tourism promotion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 10, 2015
Pro league tackles Lakewood Ranch

Major League Football executives announced the new professional league will move its headquarters to the Premier Sports Campus.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2013
News Briefs

Town chooses its people over sea turtles; Firefighter contract still hangs in limbo; FDOT announces New Pass Bridge work

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 17, 2019
Clothes make (and unmake) the woman in 'Love, Loss, and What I Wore'

The Players Centre for Performing Arts production of Nora and Delia Ephron’s "Love, Loss and What I Wore" is an equally touching and relatable exploration of the female experience.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 27, 2011
Town attorney talks pending litigation

Longboat Key Town Attorney David Persson recently provided commissioners with an update on the town's pending litigation. The following chart features updates about ongoing cases - and what they're costing the town for the current fiscal year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sand from nearby beaches facing the Gulf of Mexico has filled the eastern spit of the Greer Island shoreline for years. Here is a look on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 8, 2020
Quick fix coming for Longboat's Canal 1A

The town of Longboat Key is finalizing its plans before hiring a marine contractor to move 1,000 cubic yards of sand.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jen Blanco. Sarasota Military Academy wrestling coach Ron Jones had a new wrestling room built for his team this season — one he hopes will inspire tradition and excellence.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 26, 2013
Building champions

After spending 29 years at Sarasota High, National Wrestling Hall of Fame coach Ron Jones is now seeking to bring a winning culture to Sarasota Military Academy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lisa and Ava O'Hara
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 20, 2020
Ma's Garden Boutique on Longboat Key opens amid pandemic

The mother-daughter team behind floral shop are looking forward to the adventure.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dr. Diana Greene has been the superintendent of the Manatee County School District for nearly a year.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 11, 2016
Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene receives one-year review

The Manatee County School Board gave the superintendent 'Above Expectations' ratings.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 3, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 9

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Mark Sharff hopes the new look rejuvenates the strip of stores.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 19, 2012
Troubled strip mall gets facelift

The spot across the street from Southgate Mall has been a black hole for businesses. But, nine retail spaces on Siesta Drive will have a new look by the end of this year.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Braden River junior Kate Walker is a top area swimmer.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 5, 2018
Don't forget about the non-football sports

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 31, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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