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Braden River High freshman point guard O'Mariah Gordon is one of the best players in the country, regardless of position, per ESPN and analyst Dan Olson.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 3, 2018
10 area athletes to watch in 2018

East County is home to heaps of talent.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Pirates walk off the field following the 7-2 loss.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 28, 2019
Braden River football has early-season struggles

Pirates expect to bounce back after offensive futility in opener against Largo High.

  • East County
  • Sports
Shay Lee.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 16, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Shay Lee

The Lakewood Ranch cross country senior talks her career and chicken nuggets.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2011
Cops Corner

Jan. 27 More than 'meats' the eye 9:13 a.m. - 2600 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive (GMD). Lost Property. A couple called police to report that resort employees were entering their room and taking everything from purses to dirty boxers. Police were able to find the items in question in the room and asked resort employees about the couple's behavior. Five resort employees told police the couple accused them of stealing purses, meatballs left in the refrigerator and other items. No further action was taken.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 5, 2016
Critic's Theater Picks

There's no shortage of great theater in the upcoming season. We've picked a few of our favorites.

  • Arts + Culture
The jewel was slated to be the first new luxury high-rise to open in downtown Sarasota.
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • October 5, 2016
Downtown Sarasota condo sidelined by lawsuits

The 18-story Jewel is more than a year behind schedule, as the developer and contractor trade lawsuits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 30, 2009
Update: What lies in store for the Colony?

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort, still in the process of closing its hotel operations, was quiet and mostly deserted Tuesday, Sept. 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County Animal Services Chief Sarah Brown holds Elwood, a tabby who was taken in by the shelter Jan. 10. Commissioners are debating how to fix the problem of the county's overcrowded shelter. File photo.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 23, 2021
Manatee County commissioners disagree on need for Lakewood Ranch animal shelter

Some commissioners say a planned animal shelter might not be necessary in East County thanks to donation of Bishop Animal Shelter.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations and the Coalition of City Neighborhood Associations hosted Monday’s City Commission candidate forum. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • April 16, 2015
Tensions rise in commission campaign

With less than a month to go before the May 12 City Commission runoff election, the races are getting heated.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tyla Abercrumbie and Annabel Armour in Clybourne Park. Courtesy Barbara Banks.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 15, 2013
Weekend's Best Bet: 'Clybourne Park'

Artistic Director of Asolo Repertory Theatre, Michael Donald Edwards talks about his experience directing "Clybourne Park."

  • Arts + Culture
“Daisy Violet, the Bitch Beast King”
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 18, 2019
Urbanite’s Modern Works Festival celebrates the voices of emerging female playwrights

Three works by female playwrights were selected from 300 submissions to be read.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
ODA senior Nolan Lewellen is one of the fastest players on the team and is aggressive in stealing bases.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 24, 2021
Thunder bats taking opponents by storm

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Hawley Holesbeke, Ethan Winsler and Payton Netting get their pictures taken by their parents before the program starts.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • December 17, 2018
Singing good tidings at First Presbyterian Preschool

The preschoolers sang Christmas carols as part of their two-day Christmas program.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 04.28.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Jesse Coleman installs plywood on his windows in preparation for Hurricane Irma.
  • By David Conway & Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 7, 2017
Officials, residents brace for the worst from Hurricane Irma

With the storm's path still uncertain, Sarasota is diligently preparing for Hurricane Irma.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Dr. Peter A. Wish |
  • March 8, 2012
My View: People behaving badly

My wife and I moved to Sarasota almost 20 years ago. We chose this community because it was beautiful, arts-oriented, small, peaceful and civilized.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 20, 2013
Town gives ULI a second look

The commission gave the town manager direction to work out a proposed contract with The Urban Land Institute.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • December 15, 2010
Longboat Lookback

A look at what was happening on Longboat this week in years past.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2011
OUR VIEW: The rec center dilemma

Longboat Key residents have known for a long time the recreation center at Bayfront Park needs to be replaced. The hard parts are deciding how to pay for improvements and how expansive those improvements should be.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 16, 2020
Horsing around the farm in East County

Hundred Oaks Farm's mini horse and donkey camp in Myakka teaches kids how to care for the animals while having fun.

  • East County
  • News
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