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By Observer Staff |
August 28, 2013

Football Preview: Sarasota Sailors

Sarasota High School senior wide receiver Shawn Bane Jr. is hoping to experience a breakout season for the Sailors this fall.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By June LeBell |
February 19, 2014

Tidbites

Caragiulo's is another family affair; Jalea sent out a valentine; and The Serving Spoons serves up more than brunch.

Arts + Culture

By Jen Blanco |
November 20, 2013

Mustang golf standouts ink college scholarships

Seniors Ramsey Touchberry and Danny Walker both signed national letters of intent Nov. 13.

East County
Schools

By Jay Heater |
June 26, 2024

District 5 candidate says he is up to the challenge

Joseph Di Bartolomeo says citizens should stop voting against their interests because of a party affiliation.

East County
News

By Dana Kampa |
May 5, 2025

Corvette fans rejoice at return of beloved car showcase

Fans of Corvettes on the Circle applauded the event's return this year, which they missed last year due to logistical disputes.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Petra Rivera |
March 19, 2024

Paradise Center executive director resigns

Suzy Brenner will be passing The Paradise Center baton in April to Program Manager Amy Steinhauser.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Ryan Kohn |
April 20, 2024

Leaderboard takes shape heading into final day of LECOM Suncoast Classic

Patrick Cover leads at 18 under par, and a Lakewood Ranch High alumnus is in the top 10.

East County
Sports

By Ian Swaby |
January 22, 2025

Leonard Reid House celebrates first anniversary

The historic home is now home to an African American arts, culture and history center.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Petra Rivera |
December 7, 2023

Longboat Harbour lights up its docks with holiday cheer

Residents go all out for the Lighting of the Docks at Longboat Harbour with angel displays, hand-painted nutcrackers and Florida Santa.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

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
Sports

By Vinnie Portell |
July 24, 2025

East County Athlete of the Week: Jake O'Neal

The Lakewood Ranch rising senior has had a standout summer on the diamond.

East County
Sports

By Liz Ramos |
August 14, 2024

East County educator founds The Re-Reading House

Braden Woods' Amanda Chandler works with students with dyslexia and other reading deficiencies.

East County
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
September 12, 2024

LWR Medical Center maintains small-town feel, offers advanced care

The Lakewood Ranch Medical Center opened 10 years after Schroeder-Manatee Ranch started building Lakewood Ranch.

East County
Neighbors

By Marty Fugate |
November 8, 2024

Executive chef at Ophelia’s on the Bay explores his culinary curiosity

This inventive executive chef is an explorer, not a settler. His culinary adventure never ends.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Jack Nelson |
November 11, 2025

East County Athlete of the Week: Donovan Plakyda

The junior for Lakewood Ranch boys' golf tied for fourth at the FHSAA Class 3A Region 3 championship on Nov. 4 as the Mustangs advanced to the state tournament.

East County
Sports

By Ian Swaby |
November 4, 2025

Local students showcase their arts abilities at Sarasota Art Museum

The Arts and Cultural Alliance presented the Arts in Education Celebration at Sarasota Arts Museum on Nov. 1.

Sarasota
Schools

By Observer Staff |
September 3, 2025

Man rises from wheelchair to beat down harasser

After being taunted and then approached by a would-be attacker, a man in a wheelchair takes him down with a hammer. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.