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Jake, Ava and Connor Krug are all nationally-ranked junior tennis players.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 14, 2017
ODA tennis family has three young aces

All three siblings are nationally ranked by the United States Tennis Association.

  • East County
  • Sports
Big Top Brewing co-founder and partner Mike Bisaha draws a beer from a tap at the outdoor bar at its Cock & Bull location on Cattlemen Drive.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 29, 2022
Commercial or craft, beer drinkers unite over some frosty brew

While craft brewers take beer to new levels, legacy commercial brews still dominate American consumption.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Congressman Vern Buchanan met with officials of Blake Medical Center March 9 to discuss containment of coronavirus and other concerns related to the illness. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 11, 2020
Concern about coronavirus spreads in Lakewood Ranch area

Some organizations cancel events in fear the illness will spread in Manatee and Sarasota counties.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 13, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 12.13.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
"Believe in Hope," a 60-second animated short produced by Southeastern Guide Dogs, was released on Wednesday in Lakewood Ranch. (Photo by Jay Heater)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 2, 2022
Southeastern Guide Dogs showcases how dogs spread hope in animated short

The 60-second commercial "Believe in Hope" shows the difference made by guide dogs in the lives of veterans and people with disabilities.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 23, 2009
Tennis Center signs off at tournament

Longboat Key Code Administrator Randy Fowler saw the sign. And, according to the town's sign code, that means the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center's banner was improperly placed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The state's move into phase three allows bars and restaurants to open at full capacity, restricting local governments’ capacity to institute more stringent regulations.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 1, 2020
Sarasota officials, businesses navigate phase three reopening

The state has lifted most COVID-19 capacity regulations, causing local leaders to readjust their approach to managing the health challenge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cynthia Saunders, the superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, works with Ted Lindenberg, the director of Books for Kids, to find ways for the program to continue to support students in the district. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 3, 2021
Books for Kids adds new chapter in Manatee County

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch's Books for Kids program adds mentoring program to help students.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 7, 2017
Born to be Wild Party kicks off Thunder by the Bay

The annual event was held for the first time at Fête Ballroom on Jan. 6.

  • Black Tie
If the Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization's outlook is correct, projected transportation funding will fall far short of the amount needed to build a strong infrastructure.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 14, 2015
Transportation plan could depend on finding new funding sources

MPO approves its strategic mobility plan.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 25, 2014
Memories & mishaps

For the holidays, the Observer collected Christmas stories - both heartwarming and head shaking - from readers. From burnt dinners and terrifying encounters with Santa to tales of the true meaning of Christmas, these stories are sure to add a little happiness and laughter to your holiday season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tara CDD Field Manager Jim Kaluk and Tara CDD Supervisor Beth Bond look at landscaping at the entrance to Tara Preserve, off Tara Preserve Lane and Tara Boulevard. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 13, 2015
Tara CDD crossing in sunshine

As the Tara CDD considers improvements to community landscaping, it's forced to open and close meetings during a 12-point walking/vehicle tour of the community.

  • East County
  • News
John Moran believes this six-person electric vehicle could serve as the foundation for a downtown transportation service.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 21, 2016
Downtown circulator route gains momentum

Five years into his quest to establish a downtown transportation service, John Moran believes he’s found the ideal vehicle. Now, he’s working to gather support for the concept.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Allegiant announced plans this year to begin flying to Minnesota in October. (File photo)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 18, 2022
June passenger traffic falls off at SRQ, compared to 2021

Still, numbers for the year indicate the airport is on its way to another record.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 8, 2022
Del Webb of Lakewood Ranch hosts the Breast Cancer Walk-a-thon

Hundreds of Del Webb residents raise awareness about breast cancer with a walk-a-thon.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ricardo Robinson-Shinall, the theater director at Braden River High School, presents Roxane Caravan, the theater director at Lakewood Ranch High School, with the Dr. Sherry Lawrence Theatre Education Award.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 27, 2023
Manatee Arts Education Council celebrates the arts at annual Arts Alive

School District of Manatee County students showcased talents, and two east Bradenton fine arts teachers were recognized for their dedication.

  • East County
  • Schools
Arbor Grande's Joe Marino loves to show his 1981 Corvette.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 14, 2021
Classic cars roll into Our Lady of the Angels in Lakewood Ranch for show

Corvettes among the many classic cars at Knights of Columbus car show in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 11, 2017
Honore development slowed by possible road extension

Commissioners delay vote on comprehensive plan change.

  • East County
  • News
Caroline Zucker believes the School Board has a record of success that should encourage voters to support her in the Aug. 30 primary.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 11, 2016
CANDIDATE PROFILE: Caroline Zucker, School Board District 2

The incumbent School Board member believes her experience is a valuable asset for a district in a period of transition.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Denise Kowal is a New Urbanist, downtown stakeholder of one of Sarasota’s most visible historic buildings and graduate of the SmartCode.
  • By Denise Kowal |
  • May 31, 2012
My View: We shall not abandon the plan

In adopting the Downtown Sarasota Master Plan in January 2001, the city of Sarasota embraced the responsibility for civic parking, after hosting over the course of several years an inclusive, informative and transparent process that gained consensus among our entire community for the plan.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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