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By Jay Heater |
October 15, 2015

Turn up the Heat

New managing editor lands in East County, needs your help

East County
News

By Heather Merriman Saba |
June 4, 2014

Social Studies: Susan McLeod

Learn more about Susan McLeod -- the loves of her life, her passion for the arts and, of course, Season of Sculpture.

Arts + Culture

By Josh Siegel |
October 2, 2013

Reflective Creations: Silvia Engel

From a studio in her Lakewood Ranch Home, Silvia Engel makes glass art using ashes for people who want to memorialize lost loved ones.

East County
News

By Jen Blanco |
October 17, 2013

Just for Kicks

Twelve-year-old Kevin Sweeney began playing soccer for the Braden River Soccer Club's TOPSoccer program last fall.

East County
Sports

By Jack Nelson |
November 26, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Brenda Bresciani

The 6-foot senior forward has posted some staggering numbers for Sarasota Christian girls basketball.

Sarasota
Sports

By Vinnie Portell |
July 17, 2025

East County Athlete of the Week: Dylan Walker

The ODA football player has ramped up his recruitment this summer.

East County
Sports

By Jack Nelson |
September 2, 2025

New sportswriter is back among the palms

Jack Nelson, a UCLA graduate, joins the East County and Sarasota/Siesta Key Observers.

East County
Sports

By Lesley Dwyer |
October 27, 2025

Lakewood Ranch-area road projects continue to move forward

Work is wrapping up on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, but lane closures continue on State Road 70 and Upper Manatee River Road.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
August 6, 2009

Our View

Nine fallacies of Obamacare

Sarasota
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
May 19, 2010

Our View

Destructive threats

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
March 28, 2013

Our View: A Passover / Easter reminder

Perhaps it was providential that the stomping on Jesus incident at Florida Atlantic University surfaced this week - the holiest week of the year for Christians and Jews.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Niki Kottmann |
May 9, 2018

Asolo Rep's 'Ragtime' tells an old story that reflects a modern reality

Asolo Repertory Theatre’s production of “Ragtime” tells a timely story of the American experience with an intimate cast and meaningful choreography at Sarasota's FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

Arts + Culture

By Niki Kottmann |
March 6, 2019

Clyde Butcher's 'Myakka River, a Florida Treasure' captures real Florida beauty

Butcher's latest photography exhibit aims to display why local land deserves to be saved.

Arts + Culture

By Nick Reichert |
April 1, 2015

Sarasota Film Festival: Reel Big Fest

Sarasota Film Festival’s programmers spend countless hours screening movies year-round. The result? More than 200 films for your viewing pleasure.

Arts + Culture

By Josh Siegel |
January 8, 2014

Issues to Watch 2014: Sports Tourism

On its journey to become an international sports haven, the Sarasota-Bradenton area has completed the most difficult steps - the first two. Now, it's game time.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
April 4, 2024

Affordable housing will be incentivized in Sarasota's commercial areas

Despite neighbors' concerns, incentives are now in place to bring attainable residences to the city's commercial corridors and centers.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
March 10, 2026

Affordable housing project takes center stage for the arts community

One Stop Housing and the Arts & Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County are teaming up on Artscape, an affordable housing development for members of the arts community.