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Freshman forward Drew Miller controls the ball for Cardinal Mooney against Booker High. Miller would score a goal in the game.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 6, 2018
Claw marks: Cougars boys soccer tears through opening stretch of season

The Cardinal Mooney High Cougars boys soccer team is tearing through the opening stretch of the season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
With a statewide closure of nonessential businesses set to expire at the end of the month, a group of local business leaders is advocating for a rapid reopening over the next few weeks.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 27, 2020
Business leaders advocate for reopening region

An ad-hoc task force is encouraging government officials to lift some COVID-19 restrictions and allow businesses in Sarasota and Manatee to resume operating.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Officials say the watering schedule change will help minimize impact residents trying to use sidewalks in the evening, while also reducing issues with water pressure.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 29, 2017
Lakewood Ranch to start new irrigation schedule

Changes to Phase I Lakewood Ranch's watering schedule Jan. 1 will improve water pressure, sidewalk usage.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Julie Aranibar |
  • May 18, 2011
MY VIEW: School board violating state law

In response to the April 20, 2011, editorial, "School Board on right path," I voted "no" on this issue for two reasons.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Resolutions that provide for beach project funding, Longboat Pass dredging and an inlet management plan funding project with Manatee County will be reviewed today at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 19, 2014
Commission reviews wireless group recommendation today

A Florida Power & Light plan to install new electrical poles Key-wide that can withstand strong hurricane winds this summer will also be discussed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 21, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: July 21

Les Ireland captured this photo of a bald eagle taking a rest on a balcony in Grand Bay on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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
The Longboat Key center for the Arts officially opened on Dec. 2, 1952.
  • By John McGuire |
  • February 16, 2017
Longboat Arts Center will close by summer

Ringling College of Art and Design will sell the property to a private developer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 28, 2020
Temple Beth Israel hosts Yom Kippur food drive

Members went one way for meal pick-up and another to drop off donations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 11, 2021
Patriotic parade marches through Sarasota for Veterans Day

Veterans and supporters marched on Main Street on Nov. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 27, 2021
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church clears bookshelves

The church hosted a book sale with tomes from their own collection.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Town Manager Dave Bullock and Longboat Key Mayor Jack Duncan have worked for the past two months to gain support for the regional traffic analysis among neighboring counties and municipalities.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 28, 2015
MPO requests FDOT traffic study

The Florida Department of Transportation will conduct a comprehensive analysis of all of the traffic points that affect traffic from the barrier islands to the mainland.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bradenton's Dr. Dwight Fitch will lead Advocate Radiation Oncology's newest cancer treatment center in east Bradenton.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 30, 2022
Advocate Radiation Oncology opens new cancer treatment center

New east Bradenton cancer treatment center gives Lakewood Ranch area patients a short drive for care.

  • East County
  • Business
Richard Gerald Monteleone last displayed his aluminum sculpture work in the lobby of a New Jersey medical center where his parents were treated. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 31, 2019
Runway rookies learn what it takes to make an iconcept fashion show piece

Beaux Arts Ball's iconcept fashion show offers new designers a unique opportunity.

  • Arts + Culture
Heritage Harbour Golf Club and Eatery's Bryan Veith organized the new County Amateur Golf Championship, to be held in December.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 5, 2019
Local golf courses partner to host county championship event

Local golf courses Heritage Harbour and Legacy will partner to host a Manatee County championship event.

  • East County
  • Sports
Department liaison and public information officer Tina Adams tracks calls and reaches out to clients who might make use of the CARE Program.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 5, 2020
Longboat CARE Program helps chronic 911 callers find assistance

The Longboat fire department reaches out to help people do things such as find a physician or guard against fall hazards.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
One of the books East County's Joseph Polizzi is introducing involves the artistic, decorative eggs his mother designed.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 20, 2019
Sarasota author introduces two new books

Sarasota author introduces two new books, including his "The Court of Winter Roses."

  • East County
  • News
“The Collector” by Ivan Kugach is one of 28-some works that will be on display through April 15 for “Russian Masters: An Historic Exhibit.”
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 22, 2019
Chasen Galleries exhibit displays the versatility of Russian art masters

Chasen Galleries Sarasota's 'Russian Masters: An Historic Exhibit’ exhibit offers a colorful look at a foreign art style.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 14, 2022
Sofia's opens as Mediterranean-themed restaurant in Lakewood Ranch

Invitation-only event Aug. 13 preps Chef Angelo DiFiore's business for Aug. 16 opening to general public.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Proposed sites for new wayfinding signs include Palm Avenue and Main Street and the Five Points roundabout. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 26, 2013
Downtown businesses pursue wayfinding

A Palm Avenue merchant wants signs to direct downtown pedestrians to businesses off of Main Street, but similar efforts have historically hit a roadblock.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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