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By Observer Staff |
September 12, 2017

Animal sanctuaries, shelters assess damage and offer relief

Staff from Cat Depot, Mote, Save Our Seabirds and the Humane Society weathered the storm with their pawed, finned and feathered friends.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Jen Blanco |
March 31, 2016

Hitting the Mark

Competing in a weight-throwing track and field event, Sarasota residents prove mastering a sport is possible at any age.

Sarasota
Sports

By Mallory Gnaegy |
February 5, 2014

The legacy of Syd Solomon

The late Syd Solomon's colorful history helped build Sarasota as an artist's colony. It still thrives as an art-centered community today.

Arts + Culture

By Lesley Dwyer |
May 21, 2024

Greenbrook Boulevard school zone to extend to Lorraine Road

McNeal Elementary and Nolan Middle neighbors are also requesting stop signs to calm traffic.

East County
News

By Madison Bierl |
November 18, 2025

More marching band championships for Braden River High School

The Pirates were named the FFCC Grand Champion overall, the 3A Class Champion and the Best in Class for color guard and percussion.

East County
Schools

By Jack Nelson |
September 15, 2025

Rob Hollway looks comfortable and thriving as ODA football's CEO

The fourth-year Thunder coach is on pace for another stellar season.

East County
Sports

By Jack Nelson |
February 10, 2026

Knee replacement can't keep Lakewood Ranch High coach from his job

Vito Bavaro endures constant paint while his Mustangs boys soccer team make a run at a state championship.

East County
Sports

By Ryan Kohn |
July 5, 2018

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Robbie Peterson

Sarasota High cornerback Robbie Peterson talks playing cornerback and getting his first offer, from the University of Southern Mississippi.

Sarasota
Sports

By Ryan Kohn |
October 16, 2019

East County Athlete of the Week: Maria Shaw

The freshman runner talks getting the proper mentality and her favorite hobbies.

East County
Sports

By Letter to the Editor |
February 26, 2025

City should treat public’s treasures with care

Sarasota needs to invest in protecting the signature Van Wezel, a reader says.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Pam Eubanks |
May 4, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch High Art Gallery Night

Students at Lakewood Ranch High School showed off their artistic talents May 3, at the Polo Grill and Bar's Gallery Night, featuring work from the Lakewood Ranch High School Fine Arts Department.

East County
Schools

By Jen Blanco |
June 3, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw Elementary Talent Show

More than 30 students at Bashaw Elementary School showed off their talents during the school's talent show June 2. Students displayed a variety of talents, including singing, dancing, magic acts, tae kwon do, tumbling and more.

East County
Schools

By Michael Eng |
August 26, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: ODA vs. Berkeley Prep

The Out-of-Door Academy Thunder kicked off its 2011 campaign with its preseason contest against Berkeley Prep Aug. 26 at Thunder Stadium. The Bucs handled the Thunder 41-6. For more, see next week's East County Observer.

East County
Sports

By Nick Friedman |
November 2, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Trick or Treat

The Sarasota Yacht Club hosted a trick-or-treat event on its docks Wednesday, Oct. 31 to celebrate Halloween. Guests showed off their costumes and enjoyed appetizers, candy and trick or treating on the docks before the winners of the pumpkin-carving contest were announced.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Nick Friedman |
December 5, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Singing Christmas Tree

Hundreds of people filled the First Sarasota Baptist Church Friday, Nov. 30 to kick off the holiday season with the 39th annual singing Christmas tree production. Church members, accompanied by an orchestra, performed on stage, and choir members formed a multistory Christmas tree and sang carols.

Sarasota
News

By Jen Blanco |
January 30, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch at Plant City

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team defeated Plant City 1-0 in the Class 4A-Region 3 finals Jan. 29. Forward Angelica Rego scored the lone goal of the match off a cross from defender Tatum Young in the 36th minute.