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Former Longboat Key Mayor Bob Drohlich has authored his first fiction book, "The Finding."
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • March 2, 2011
Former Longboat mayor authors first fiction novel

Bob Drohlich recently published his first fiction novel, 'The Finding.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 12, 2011
Former Mustang star to coach baseball camp

Former Lakewood Ranch High, Manatee Community College and University of Central Florida standout Jonathan Griffin will be on hand to help coach during 217 Sports and SCF baseball's winter baseball camp Dec. 19-22.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2017
Letters to the Editor Longboat Key 02.09.17

Readers urge their neighbors to vote against density referendum.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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 |
  • October 10, 2012
News Briefs

Port Dolphin sand deal signed

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Richard Albero has been a lifelong New York Yankees baseball fan. He named each mile of his journey for a Yankees player.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 14, 2019
Writing a book, not just a walk in the park for Lakewood Ranch man

Lakewood Ranch Yankee's fan chronicles walk from Tampa to the Bronx in new book.

  • East County
  • News
IMG Academy junior Ryan Sforzo will join his sister Sydney Sforzo at Notre Dame. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 16, 2020
Irish land local lacrosse star

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
It's a time for good food and camaraderie — don't be the guy that burns the food.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 30, 2021
Spirit of America: An Idiot's Guide to the Fourth

There's a lot of ways to celebrate the loudest holiday in more than a year. Here's one tip: don't be stupid.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Head of School Dan Ceaser said he can't wait to welcome students to campus in August.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 11, 2021
Day school expands to new campus

The new campus of Hershorin Schiff Community Day School will feature garden space, athletic fields and custom-built classrooms.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
A rendering of the Chamberlin's Natural Foods will anchor 30,000 square feet of Center Point at Lakewood Ranch. Graphic Provided.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • October 22, 2021
Construction set to ramp up on Center Point project in Lakewood Ranch

Supply chain shortages have put the Center Point project several months behind. Anchor restaurants Owens Fish Camp, Olivia's expected to break ground in November.

  • East County
  • News
Shawn McLoughlin paints a mural welcoming people to Siesta Key. Photo courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 10, 2020
Siesta Key artist sells lifetime of work

After learning he has Stage 3 pancreatic cancer, Siesta Key artist Shawn McLoughlin sold more than 160 pieces of art.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Shane Neumann stretches out the left arm and shoulder of Braden River High sophomore wrestler Chris Bay.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 12, 2019
Stretching (toward) the truth

Local trainer wants to help kids maximize their body's potential.

  • Health
Amani Carter poses for a picture with Santa at the 2018 Breakfast with Santa event.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • December 28, 2019
Sarasota shoots to the top of Santa's nice list

Who better to be on Santa's Nice List than Sarasotans?

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This Preserve at Panther Ridge home at 22215 Panther Loop sold for $2.3 million. It has three bedrooms, three-and-two-half baths, a pool and 3,541 square feet of living area. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 16, 2022
Panther Ridge home tops sales in the Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton areas at $2.3 million

Five homes in the Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton areas sell for more than $1 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The X-rated bookstore, whose flagship location in Ybor City, Tampa, boasts more than 2 million books, saw a spike in business after the release of the novel, "Fifty Shades of Grey."
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 1, 2013
Adult bookstore has city turning pages

Following a 3-2 vote last month, which denied a 98,000-square-foot Walmart Supercenter in the Ringling Shopping Center, city commissioners are now considering a proposal for a new tenant: Hardbound, a fast-growing Tampa Bay adult-bookstore chain.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Riverview defense, here stuffing a Sebring pass play, has been consistent, but Coach Josh Smithers would like the unit to force more turnovers.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 10, 2021
Riverview, Mooney face challenges in football playoffs

The Rams and Cougars will both hit the road Friday for their first-round games.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2013
News Briefs

Rajewski qualifies for commission seat; New Longboat Key police cars hit the street; Public invited to meet ULI panelists

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Siesta bike safety advocates say the narrow streets and crowded sidewalks in the Village pose a challenge for cyclists.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 28, 2016
Siesta Key cyclists push for safer rides

Considering the volume of bicycle activity on Siesta Key, a group of residents wants to help people bike smarter — and perhaps improve the biking conditions on the island.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2009
Cops' Corner 07.30.09

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Siesta Key's top selling property of the week at $6.5 million sold in June of 2021 for $4.175 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 20, 2022
Property on San Remo Terrace is week's top seller at $6.6 million

A property on San Remo Terrace sold for $6.6 million this week.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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