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Monsters U11 player Ramsey Choueiri attempts to maneuver the ball around a LB3 CP22 Boca U11 Select defender during last year's Rippin' at the Ranch tournament.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 22, 2016
That's the ticket ...

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

  • East County
  • Sports
New head coach Kevin Corwin believes big things are in store for the Sailors girls basketball program.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 27, 2019
New coach has Sailors girls basketball going the right direction

Kevin Corwin is making the most of his first varsity head coaching opportunity

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub owner Ed Chiles has plans for a second story at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub in Longbeach Village. File photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 3, 2012
Construction on Mar Vista addition targeted for 2013

Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub owner Ed Chiles plans to build a second-story addition to his restaurant in Longbeach Village.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Harry and Lynn Christensen happened upon Longboat Key while visiting a friend in Sarasota. They were on their way to Naples but never made it there.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 6, 2019
Christensens reflect on 40 years of Harry's Continental Kitchens

In February 1979, Harry's Continental Kitchens started its takeout business. Forty years later, that service has expanded to including a deli, bakery and restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
GreyHawk Landing resident Lindsay Rushmore said the community needs to offer better solutions for the site, not just complain about what may come.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 18, 2018
Proposed Bradenton car dealership drives concern

GreyHawk residents to begin petition and letter-writing campaigns.

  • East County
  • News
The Gorins moved into their Winding Oaks home eight years ago.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 20, 2019
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: 3408 Winding Oaks — Gorin Home

The Longboat Key Garden Club home tour runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • June 25, 2019
Freedom Fest returns to Longboat for its 17th year

The parade begins at 9 a.m.July 4 on Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2010
Holy week worship services

A listing of holy week worship services on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2011
Cops Corner

Classic Cops Jan. 1, 1995 9:58 a.m. - 1500 block of GMD. Tree cut down by unknown persons.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 4, 2009
Lady Pirates open season victorious

The Braden River High girls soccer team kicked off its 2009 season with a 1-0 victory over Cardinal Mooney Nov. 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
Photo by Alex Mahadevan
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2015
WHAT'S HAPPENING | Week of May 21, 2015

County will revisit options for planned Kimpton hotel site; Siesta Center sells for $4.6 million

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city's economic development spending could include creation of a fund to improve local storefronts and business signage.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 5, 2018
City discusses economic incentive spending

Last year, the city committed $1.39 million to a new economic development fund. Now, the city is brainstorming ways to use that money.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke in "Before Sunrise." Photo source: HBO Max.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 6, 2020
Binge Blog: Don't you know me by now?

"Before Sunrise" and "Uncut Gems" are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Benderson Development bought the 7.5 acre property housing the 96,000-square-feet former Dillard’s for $10 million in 2014.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 2, 2016
Westfield, Benderson and Dillard’s settle lawsuit

Following a lengthy legal clash, L.A. Fitness is slated to open in the former Dillard’s department store at Westfield Southgate Mall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 6, 2015
FDOT to work on Fruitville Road

FDOT to work on Fruitville Road

  • East County
  • News
Supervisor of Elections Ron Turner reminds people to register for the presidential primaries. File photo
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 11, 2020
2020 elections underway in Sarasota County

The first batch of vote by mail ballots were sent out Feb. 6.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Developers this month will ask the county to build up to 130 residential units and a large commercial center at the the site of what public officials have called the most beautiful land in Sarasota County.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 3, 2015
WHAT'S HAPPENING | Week of Sept. 3

Check out a rundown of the week's news.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael Crosby, Mote president and CEO, asked the Sarasota City Commission to support his vision for a bayfront aquarium. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway and Robin Hartill |
  • November 12, 2014
WELCOME BACK: Mote: Bayfront Proposal

The City Commission sinks Mote's request for an early commitment to a bayfront aquarium in Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Michelle Bianchi Pingel and Jeffery Kin
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 7, 2012
Scene & Heard

Breaking a Leg; Running into Nik Wallenda; Playing tribute to DANIEL Moe; Saturday morning is still funny

  • Arts + Culture
Stephanie Peabody
  • By Guest Author |
  • March 25, 2020
Letter to the editor: Take positive action during COVID-19 threat

Brain Health Initiative founder gives important advice to heed during coronavirus threat.

  • East County
  • Opinion
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