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Ryan Kohn puts his might to the test with the NBP Dragons. Photo courtesy Douglas Jessmer.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 2, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Dragon boat is harder than you think

The sport is challenging while remaining fun.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2013
Cops Corner 10.3.13

Sept. 29 Burning rubber 1:27 p.m. - 44th Ave E. and Morgan Johnson Road. Suspicious Incidents. A woman reported that someone dumped and burned a tire. The driver's face was not visible by the woman who reported the incident.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The ruling means that IPOC and the condominium associations will present their challenge in a Nov. 16 hearing.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 2, 2011
FULL STORY: Key Club motion denied; writ challenge moves forward

Sarasota County 12th Circuit Court Judge Charles Roberts has denied a request from the Longboat Key Club and Resort to dismiss a petition for a writ of certiorari filed by the Islandside Property Owners Coalition (IPOC) and L'Ambiance and Sanctuary associations against the Longboat Key Club and Resort and the town of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 14, 2016
Moving city elections to November will improve turnout, accountability

Former Sarasota political consultant Gabriel Hament lays out the case to move city elections.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Jake and Connor Krug won the boys doubles title. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 23, 2017
ODA family finds success at USTA National Tournament

A boys doubles title highlights all-around strong performances.

  • East County
  • Sports
Macaroni & Cheese
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • December 29, 2010
Comfort and Contrast

Square 1 Burgers & Bar owners Bill Shumate and Joanie Corneil share exclusive recipes for Observer readers.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2015
Give a little

Sisters Aniston Arias, 10 and Graycen Arias, 12, held a joint birthday party Jan. 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The accident occurred at 11 p.m. Oct. 29.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 30, 2018
Man charged with DUI manslaughter

The fatality occurred on S.R. 64 at Suggs Road.

  • East County
  • News
Riders test out the "rhythm section" of the renovated BMX track at the Youth Athletic Complex.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 29, 2016
Top Sarasota sports moments of the year

The area had plenty of sports highlights during 2016.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 23, 2017
Cops Corner 11.23

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The community will get its first glimpse of the Riverview High football team during the 1st annual Pre-Season Sarasota County High School Football Team Showcase Aug. 12, at the Robert Taylor Complex.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 11, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top Sarasota area sporting events.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
“Let Sleeping Dogs Lie” by Patti Kiuber is on display now at ArtCenter Manatee. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 17, 2018
Florida Watercolor Society's convention offers meeting of the creative minds

The Florida Watercolor Society’s 47th Annual Convention offers something for everyone interested in the arts.

  • Arts + Culture
Maria Ross, a former state champion at The Out-of-Door Academy, is now a freshman at Boston College. Photo courtesy Mike Gridley.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 1, 2017
Local college players come home for good cause

The Lakewood Ranch Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic presented by First Watch Cafe is back for an eighth year.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River junior outside hitter Sydney Jaco and her Pirates teammates will host a Preseason Classic Aug. 16 and 18.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 10, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top East County sporting events.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 16, 2019
National Council of Jewish Women honors four leading ladies

The annual Women in Power Luncheon was hosted Jan. 16 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 10, 2019
East County weather page photo: Jan. 10

Pamela Williams photographed this osprey on top of a light pole on Player’s Drive in Country Club East.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 20, 2013
Thunder powers way to district win

The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team defeated Bradenton Christian 10-1 in its Class 3A-District 10 opener Feb. 19.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 9, 2018
Ringling College students brew up hot music video to the tune of 'Couleur Café'

Kim Logan, Liam Jordan, Ana Vasquez and Nicole Marano teamed up to make the video as Jordan's senior thesis project.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2009
Cops' Corner 06.25.09

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

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
East County, including Jiggs Landing, could be under a curfew beginning Friday.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 2, 2020
Manatee County could set curfew Friday

Manatee County commissioners will consider setting a curfew on Friday.

  • East County
  • News
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