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  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 1, 2019
New Years resolutions can be hard to keep in Sarasota

Here's how to maintain your New Years resolution in a healthy way.

  • Health
  • 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 Madison Bierl |
  • April 28, 2026
Manatee delays construction at Country Club East Park after parents state concerns

The park, which will have three new youth baseball fields built, is a secondary pick up and drop off spot for students.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 2, 2019
2019 word: Chivalry

Men, 2018 was a lousy year. We need to change the trend lines. Adopting the codes of the honorable knights of the Middle Ages would be a good way to start.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • February 10, 2022
A trip home and then The Met beckons for Adelaide Boedecker

Adelaide Boedecker will sing with her husband in her hometown a week after Valentine's Day, and right after that, she has an opportunity to achieve a career highlight.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Keely Carney |
  • April 7, 2012
The Voices in My Head ... and the Hair Atop It

The Voices in My Head ... and the Hair Atop It

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 5, 2023
An exploration of Lido’s mangrove tunnels reveals heart of our coastal ecosystem

Key Life’s intrepid reporter encounters Florida’s unique ecosystem on a kayak tour through Lido Key’s magical mangrove tunnels.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • February 24, 2022
Daughter of American legend reclaims her history

Sharon Preston-Folta couldn't tell people the simple truth of her parentage for most of her life. But now she's quite comfortable telling the world she is Louis Armstrong's daughter.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 26, 2022
Braden Pines drag racer is speeding past age standards

East County great-grandmother Faith Frost still can leave her competition in the dust.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 10, 2020
Siesta Key artist sells lifetime of work

After learning he has Stage 3 pancreatic cancer, Siesta Key artist Shawn McLoughlin sold more than 160 pieces of art.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 22, 2020
Guardians remain a less expensive choice in Manatee County

Guardians remain a less expensive choice in Manatee County

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 28, 2019
Longboater Mary Lou Johnson returns with photography book of Sarasota and its keys and islands

Follow up publication to "The Lure of Longboat Key: From Sunrise to Sunset" broadens its focus.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 19, 2017
Lakewood Ranch begins process of adding boys, girls lacrosse

An initial fundraising goal of $50,000-$60,000 has been set.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kourtney Kalahar |
  • January 20, 2015
That Fit Girl: Are you keeping your New Year's resolutions?

That Fit Girl: Are you keeping your New Year's resolutions?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • July 14, 2025
Braden River High grad has turned racing hobby into a lifestyle

Conner Morrell was signed to the World of Outlaws sprint car tour this year.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 19, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Our columnist's favorite moments of the 2021-2022 high school athletic year

Championship wins, massive dunks, bearhugs and a well-deserved retirement: These moments run the gamut.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • July 22, 2015
Local Drama: The new play’s the thing

Local playwrights vie for their time in the spotlight at The Players’ New Play Festival. The winner will see his or her play take center stage in August.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 1, 2024
Van Wezel education director brings Broadway to the masses

Justin Gomlak teaches a mean master class and is involved in many facets of community outreach.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Dec. 14-20

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Douglas R. DePew |
  • April 30, 2009
Letter to the Editor: Common sense can solve budget crisis

Manatee County Public Schools faces a projected $21 million budget cut. This follows almost $30 million already cut in the past year.Â

  • East County
  • Opinion
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