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Braden River rising senior Nick Cinelli made an impact on both sides of the ball in the Pirates' spring game with a touchdown and two interceptions.
    By
  • Vinnie Portell
  • May 26, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Nick Cinelli

Cinelli had eight receptions, a touchdown and two interceptions for Braden River.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff
  • May 26, 2025
Your Weekly Taste: Taco Fusion

SRQ’s Best Taco Truck can be found in two local spots — downtown Sarasota on Main Street and Proctor Road.

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Sponsored Content
  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff
  • May 26, 2025
Go Ahead and Do It: Beach'n Rides & Rentals

Add a speaker, grab a smoothie, and make your ride part of the experience. Because in Sarasota, the journey should be just as fun as the destination.

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Libby Moser poses with her father Teddy Moser, brother and graduate Charles Moser, mother Erin Moser, sister and graduate Collier Moser, and brother Teddy Moser.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • May 25, 2025
Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School celebrates 2025 graduates

Over 200 students graduated at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Tommy Madi of Slim Chickens, which provided food at the event, and his friend Maria Guardado, walk over the Ringling Bridge.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • May 25, 2025
Memorial Day hike crosses Ringling Bridge in honor of the fallen

Hosted by SRQ Vets, the event also featured a giveaway of two vehicles to military veterans in need.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jack's Donuts has been in business since 1961.
    By
  • Emma Burke
  • May 25, 2025
Dough not miss the best donuts in Sarasota and Bradenton

Celebrate National Donut Day with crispy, creamy circular creations that will sprinkle you with happiness.

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Despite major damage to his Westwinds home, Jimmy Gula still loves his neighborhood.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 25, 2025
Home repairs complete a week before the new Atlantic hurricane season

Westwinds' Jimmy Gula is uneasy but hopeful that Hurricane Milton was a once-a-century storm.

  • East County
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Porshia Lococo and Meredith Piazza, two of the leaders with Riverview High School's Cyesis parenting program, speak with members of Longboat Island Chapel who held a donation drive this month.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • May 25, 2025
From diapers to daycare, parent program offers holistic assistance

Longboat Island Chapel is supporting parents at Riverview High School with this month's Gather and Give drive.

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  • Neighbors
Virtual tours are now offered at UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County for both in-person and online visitors.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 25, 2025
Virtual tours now offered at UF/IFAS Extension

Self-guided tours now offered by UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County on a range of educational topics from landscaping to sustainability both in person and online.

  • Sarasota
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Head of school Debra Otey congratulates co-salutatorian Josey Rubinstein on graduating. Rubinstein was honored as a U.S. Lacrosse All-Academic American, signifying excellence in academics and athletics.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • May 24, 2025
ODA graduates reflect on the road ahead

The top graduates of ODA were heavily involved in horseback riding, sports and stem based activities while maintaining success in the classroom.

  • East County
  • Schools
Susan Phillips and Cyndi Seamon volunteer to help replant the Butterfly Garden at Bicentennial Park early in the morning. Replanting efforts continue this week.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • May 24, 2025
Work on Butterfly Garden restoration gets underway

Volunteers showed up this week to replant the Butterfly Garden at Bicentennial Park on Longboat Key, and they're starting work on the wider park.

  • Longboat Key
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A rendering by Kimmich Smith Architecture of Saravela, which is planned between Fourth and Fifth streets at North Tamiami Trail.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 24, 2025
North Tamiami multifamily project wins alley vacation

A developer worked with concerned residents on concessions to win support for plans to build 282-unit Saravela.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A single family home catches fire May 21. The home was under construction in Wild Blue at Waterside.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • May 23, 2025
Home under construction catches fire in Lakewood Ranch

The home is located in Wild Blue at Waterside.

  • East County
  • News
The ride proceeds along Ringling Boulevard.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • May 23, 2025
Bikers ride through downtown to honor cyclist victims of roadway accidents

The annual Ride of Silence is held by Sarasota Manatee Bicycle Club and the Village Idiots Cycling Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Seventh grade students at Haile Middle School Cooper Gallegos, Connor Willats, Joshua Parker, Sofia Laubacker and Amelia Cendere make up team "Charlie."
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • May 23, 2025
East County robotics teams perform well at world championships

Haile Middle placed third in its division, and Mona Jain Middle placed second in its division for teamwork.

  • East County
  • Schools
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