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By Harry Sayer |
December 3, 2021

Grouper Cheeks band plays tribute to Sarasota

The Grouper Cheeks band has been making music through the pandemic — most recently with a tribute song to Sarasota.

Arts + Culture

By Lesley Dwyer |
January 1, 2024

Major East County road projects to progress in 2024

Seven roundabouts will be installed on State Road 70, and Lena Road will be expanded to connect S.R. 70 and S.R. 64.

East County
News

By Jack Nelson |
November 27, 2025

Not one for noise, Rams defensive/tight end speaks with his game

On a Riverview High football team full of offensive weapons, soft-spoken junior Miles Przekwas was a defensive standout.

Sarasota
Sports

By Jack Nelson |
February 16, 2026

Out-of-Door Academy football star navigates recruiting chaos

Allen Clark, the Thunder's record-setting running back/linebacker has 20-plus offers to play at the next level.

East County
Sports

By Lesley Dwyer |
December 22, 2025

Speed limits reduced on nine roads in Manatee County

Manatee commissioners voted to reduce speeds due to safety concerns.

East County
News

By Marty Fugate |
February 27, 2023

'Frankenstein' returns to New College

New Music New College reprises a high-voltage tribute to Mary Shelley’s tale of a modern Prometheus.

Arts + Culture

By Alex Mahadevan |
February 7, 2013

North Trail development hits a roadblock

A Sarasota Planning Board decision means another delay in the redevelopment of the U.S. 41 corridor.

Sarasota
News

By Matt Walsh |
January 29, 2020

Islanders to city: Fix 41-bridge backups now

Call city commissioners, and demand they do more to eliminate the backups. Their inaction is hurting the economy.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Josh Siegel |
September 11, 2013

IN MEMORIAM: Cultivating a Passion

East County remembers Donald James 'Jim' Hunsader, pioneer of Hunsader Farms.

East County
News

By Jay Heater |
May 29, 2023

Tribute to Heroes Parade draws thousands to Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

The annual event honors veterans but also provided plenty of entertainment for families.

East County
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
February 27, 2023

Ukulele Festival in Lakewood Ranch brings together talent

Renowned musician Tyler “Ten Thumbs” Austenfeld highlighted the first Aloha UkeFest, held by the Lakewood Ranch Communities Activities Club Aloha Ukulele.

East County
Neighbors

By Letter to the Editor |
May 2, 2023

Pickleball needs to make room for other park activities

A Longboat yoga group believes that Bayfront Park needs a new system to manage pickleball traffic.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Michael Eng |
June 16, 2010

OBSERVED: In honor of Dad and his drawer

Growing up, I must have come to my dad with hundreds of broken toys, shoelaces and scraped knees. And every time, he knew just how to fix them. That's just what dads do.

East County
Opinion

By Bonnie Silvestri |
April 23, 2012

A 'Dark Horse' evening comes out a winner

Arts + Culture

By Heidi Kurpiela |
May 25, 2011

Primal colors

Abstract painter Beverly A. Smith peels away layers of paint to reveal what lies behind her uninhibited brushstrokes.

Arts + Culture

By Molly Schechter |
November 2, 2011

EDIBLES: the restaurants you'd miss the most

Here's the question put to our respondents: 'What Sarasota restaurant would you be heartbroken without ... the place without which your lives wouldn't be quite the same, the place you count on to always be there for you?'

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
January 16, 2013

News Briefs

Manatee County calls for caution during traffic signal project; Two killed in East County crash; Manatee County commissioners want Hunzeker to delay retirement