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  • By Donna Swan |
  • April 23, 2009
Deal us in

Plan to practice your defense

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid tells Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota County investors he’s committed to help firms relocate and expand.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 18, 2012
EDC of Sarasota bucks brain drain

Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid today told Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota County investors he's committed to collaboration with private industry.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch running back A'Shawn Angel scored from 5 yards out to propel the Mustangs to a 21-14 victory over Bayshore.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 14, 2012
Mustangs win in OT

After allowing a pair of touchdowns in less than a minute, the Lakewood Ranch High defense sacked Bayshore quarterback Wesley Jackson for a 12-yard loss on fourth down to preserve a 21-14 overtime victory over the Bruins tonight.

  • East County
  • Sports
Senior Seth McGarry allowed one run on three hits while striking out five in five innings of work.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 3, 2012
Lakewood Ranch advances to regional semifinal

Behind the arm of senior Seth McGarry, the Lakewood Ranch High baseball team advanced to the regional semifinals for the third straight season with an 8-1 victory over Tampa Sickles in a Class 6A-Region 3 quarterfinal tonight.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch left fielder Brandon King makes a diving catch to end the second inning.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 9, 2012
Mustangs pitch way into regional final

The Lakewood Ranch High baseball team earned a trip to the regional finals with a 6-4 victory over Tampa King in the Class 6A-Region 3 semifinals May 8.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch's Morgan Salmon battles Braden River's Jenny Linde for the ball during the second half.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 11, 2012
Lakewood Ranch claims victory in rivalry kickoff

Lakewood Ranch claims victory against local rivals Braden River.

  • East County
  • Sports
Indian Rocks Christian School's Chad Gessner and The Out-of-Door Academy’s Carson Jungers both attempt to head the ball.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 8, 2012
ODA shut out in quarterfinal

The Out-of-Door Academy boys soccer team saw its season come to an end Jan. 31, with a 4-0 loss to Indian Rocks Christian School in a Class 1A-Region 2 quarterfinal.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 22, 2011
Prep Scoreboard

Read this week's scores and standings for prep sports.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sophomore Chris Pearcey filled in at running back in the second half, finishing with 33 yards on seven carries.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 29, 2011
Mustangs fall short of district title

With its starting running back sidelined with flu-like symptoms, the Lakewood Ranch High football team fell 42-22 to Largo Oct. 28, allowing the Packers to capture the Class 6A-District 7 title.

  • East County
  • Sports
Gallagher
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 12, 2011
Athlete of the Week: David Gallagher

This week's featured athlete is David Gallagher, who plays several days a week at the Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2010
Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

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  • Opinion
Cheryl Loeffler, Joel Schemmel, Toni Schemmel and Sharon Chiodi. Courtesy of Signature Sotheby's.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 21, 2011
Signature Sotheby's announces 2010 top associates

Cheryl Loeffler and the Schemmel Property Group received top honors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
In addition to soccer and football, the club also offers sports such as lacrosse. Courtesy photos.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 15, 2012
Suncoast Sports kicks off season

The Siesta Key park will host weekly soccer and football games through the Suncoast Sports Club.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Observer Group publishes six weekly newspapers in Florida.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 29, 2012
The Observer Group wins 17 awards in editorial contest

The Observer Group won 17 awards in the 2011 Local Media Association Editorial Contest. Diversions, The Observer's arts and entertainment section, won first place in its division for the second year.

  • Arts + Culture
Wide receivers Wyatt McLeod and Cameron Pearcey congratulate Ty McLeod, No. 88, following his 29-yard touchdown run in the second quarter.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 5, 2012
Lakewood rumbles to second district win

The Lakewood Ranch High football team held off Tarpon Springs in the second half, defeating the Spongers 41-34 to earn its second district victory of the season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jack Corey anchored the Cardinal Mooney 4x800 relay to a second-place finish.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 20, 2013
Track teams race toward spring season

The Out-of-Door Academy, Cardinal Mooney, Sarasota Christian and St. Stephen's boys and girls track teams opened their respective seasons during the ODA Quad Meet Tuesday, Feb. 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2013
JUST THE STATS

4 - The number of goals Max Provost scored to lead The Out-of-Door Academy boys lacrosse team to an 8-6 victory over All Saints Academy March 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 18, 2020
Hoffman wins Sarasota County Sheriff primary

Col. Kurt Hoffman has worked for the Sarasota Sheriff's Office for 14 years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 25, 2020
Lakewood Ranch High football bowls over Booker High

The Mustangs beat the Tornadoes 27-7.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ashley Bruneman and Anna Castellanos graduateed from Lakewood Ranch High School this year.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • June 28, 2018
Manatee keeps its 'B' rating

The School District of Manatee County kept its "B" ranking when the Florida Department of Education released its district grades.

  • East County
  • News
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