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By Niki Kottmann |
January 5, 2018

Sarasota Opera gets hip with the kids

The opera is trying to reach a younger audience, which could help the art form thrive for many years to come.

Arts + Culture

By Jen Blanco |
January 16, 2016

Mustangs return to championship form

The Lakewood Ranch girls soccer team won its 12th district title with a 2-0 victory versus Manatee Jan. 15.

East County
Sports

By Observer Staff |
July 6, 2015

Darwin’s on 4th closes

Chef Darwin Santa Maria closed the popular Peruvian restaurant in the Rosemary District this week.

Sarasota
News

By Jen Blanco |
June 10, 2015

Pro league tackles Lakewood Ranch

Major League Football executives announced the new professional league will move its headquarters to the Premier Sports Campus.

East County
News

By David Conway |
January 28, 2016

Southside Village businesses hope new restaurants bring new energy

The neighborhood has long been a commercial hub in the city of Sarasota, but there’s an optimism that two new restaurants can revitalize the area following a period of change.

Sarasota
News

By David Conway |
May 15, 2014

Power of Attorney: Andrea Mogensen

At the center of a series of lawsuits accusing officials of interfering with city government, attorney Andrea Mogensen says she's helping people stand up to authority.

Sarasota
News

By Jim DeLa |
April 18, 2024

Munchies 420 Cafe receives facelift under new ownership

The landmark Gulf Gate restaurant's grand reopening is scheduled for 4/20.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Liz Ramos |
April 9, 2023

Night with the Stars Prom to return to Bradenton for those with disabilities

After a three-year absence due to the pandemic, the prom is back at Woodland Community Church.

East County
Neighbors

By Jack Nelson |
April 16, 2026

Senior PGA Championship tees off at The Concession Golf Club

Bernhard Langer is one of four golfers tied for the lead after the first round.

East County
Sports

By Joe Hendricks |
March 29, 2013

Walkability is the talk of the town

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Andrew Warfield |
September 27, 2022

Seven years later, Bobby Jones Golf Club is visibly taking shape

Multiple plan changes and a two-year closure later, project leader Richard Mandell says Donald Ross' century-old vision is being restored.

Sarasota
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
April 30, 2025

EnsembleNewSRQ pays tribute to a modern master

The contemporary classical music group brings Rihm's "Jagden und Formen" to the Sarasota Opera House.

Arts + Culture

By Madison Bierl |
November 17, 2025

Manatee School District shares redrawn zoning maps, seeks feedback

The zones for elementary, middle and K-8 schools will be implemented in the 2026-2027 school year, while high school rezoning begins 2027-2028.

East County
Schools

By Su Byron |
March 27, 2025

These Key artists take inspiration from their surroundings

Local creators share how their home bases on Sarasota's barrier islands give them an artistic boost.

Arts + Culture

By David Conway |
January 8, 2016

Street closures begin for Thunder By The Bay

From Friday through Sunday, a number of streets in downtown Sarasota and Southside Village will be closed for the 18th annual edition of the motorcycle festival.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
December 29, 2010

Since The East County Observer launched Cops Corner in August 1999, it has consistently been one of the most loved and most read features in the paper. It seems readers always want to know what kind of mischief is happening in their community.

East County
Cops Corner

By Carter Weinhofer |
October 23, 2024

Three strikes, but Sarasota County is not out

A local climate expert weighs in on how three hurricanes had separate personalities and why all are examples of climate change's impact on more intense storms.