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Sam Klanot.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 27, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Sam Klanot

Riverview High's junior baseball pitcher has a 1.91 season ERA.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 29, 2009
Dream softball season ends for Lady Pirates

The Lady Pirates' season came to an end with a 13-3 loss to Bartow in the opening round of the regional tournament April 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jessica Luck |
  • September 8, 2010
St. Jude luncheon prepares for gourmet gathering

The 29th annual St. Jude Gourmet Luncheon will take place from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, in the Temple Beth Israel parking lot, 567 Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 4, 2010
Sibling Celebration

East County residents Brooksann, Savannah and Connor Cummings created memories at Camp Able July 19-24.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2010
Letters to the Editor

To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected], or mail them to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, 34228.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
After walking away from competitive wrestling in 2007, Lakewood Ranch High wrestling coach Pat Ancil returned to the mat in April in preparation for the Veterans World Wrestling Championships Sept. 15-22 in Hungary.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 22, 2012
Lakewood coach hits the mat

Lakewood wrestling coach Pat Ancil is set to compete in the Veterans World Wrestling Championships Sept. 15 to 22, in Hungary.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 15, 2012
Observed: Olympic Pride

I can't believe the Olympics already are over.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Julie Aranibar, an East County resident, represents District 3 on the Manatee County School Board.
  • By Julie Aranibar |
  • May 16, 2012
My View: My 'Words with Friends' play: P-R-O-M-I-S-E

As we begin the season of graduations and celebrations it is also the time for school boards across the state to prepare for next year's budget and schedules.

  • East County
  • Opinion
John Neal, left, Charlene Neal, Pat Neal, Mark Sochar and Mike Storey
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2011
Business Observer 01.20.11

Neal Communities reported last week it signed 17 contracts in December 2010. The Lakewood Ranch-based homebuilder finished the year with 275 signed contracts and 295 secured building permits.

  • East County
  • News
Key business owners are happy to have some signage up to mark Siesta Beach’s No. 1 ranking in the country, but they hope to see better displays in the future.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 8, 2011
Residents lukewarm to No. 1 Beach signs

To get around zoning restrictions, county staff has created and erected at SCAT stops on the Key a version of a No. 1 Beach sign that business owners and the island's county commissioner find aesthetically displeasing.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Gulf Coast United Cheer All-Star cheerleading squad captured the Superior Award at the Official Florida Cheer and Dance Championships Feb. 13.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 16, 2011
Gulf Coast Cheer squad competes in Tampa

The East County-based team is led by gym co-owners Felice Flammia and Terri Harrington.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dick Vitale is donating the proceeds from his book, which retails for $14.95, toward pediatric cancer research.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 9, 2011
Vitale pens first children's book

If "A" is for "Awesome" and "B" is for "Baby," then legendary ESPN basketball commentator Dick Vitale has just made a slam dunk for children's literature -- and for pediatric cancer research.

  • East County
  • News
Out-of-Door Academy senior Caroline Dailey signed a national letter of intent to play tennis for the University of South Carolina during a school-wide assembly Nov. 16.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 20, 2012
Lady Thunder tennis star signs with Gamecocks

Caroline Dailey, a senior at ODA, signed a national letter of intent Nov. 16 to play tennis for the University of South Carolina.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 10, 2020
Love on Longboat Key: Finding the most romantic spots on the island

The island paradise offers no shortage of romantic opportunities, from traffic jams to bicycle mishaps-in-waiting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Danielle Lizotte, Hostess Sepi Ackerman, Lee Sax, Chelsea Dunbar, Emily Stroud, Julie Smith and Lauren Fineman. Courtesy Photo.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • December 19, 2018
Holiday parties take the forefront of the social scene

Jim and Charlie Ann Syprett and Ryan and Sepi Ackerman hosted holiday parties, Margaret Wise celebrates her birthday and more.

  • Black Tie
Braden River JROTC members about to compete in the male armed platoon event kneel to pray prior to taking the field.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • April 10, 2019
You know the drill — 'Believe'

Braden River High JROTC drill team heads for state championships.

  • East County
  • Schools
Carlos Beruff, founder of Medallion Homes, bought the 935 acres of land for the proposed Amazon HQ2 for about $5 million in 2013. (Courtesy photo).
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 17, 2017
Manatee County homebuilder submits Amazon headquarters bid

Amazon's HQ2 would bring up to 50,000 employees and some $5 billion in capital investments.

  • East County
  • Business
Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 9, 2017
Mote scientist tests out "MythBusters: The Search"

Tracy Fanara, an environmental engineer at Mote, made her debut on The Science Channel Show on Jan. 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Doc Wallace (pictured with Masako Carlson and Haunani Wallace) found his custom cat bowtie on Etsy.com, which he wore proudly to Cat Depot'        s Stop in the Name of Love Gala on March 11 at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 15, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 03.16.17

From best-dressed contests to baby announcements, here's the latest on the Sarasota social scene.

  • Black Tie
Women's Golf Association executive board members Kim Lester (ex officio), President Brenda Deona, Vice President Lisa Deutsch and Treasurer Sandy Murray. Not pictured is secretary Christine Bonner. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 26, 2016
Club news: University Park women explore history

Ranch mom's group supports its own

  • East County
  • News
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