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Results for: Vantage Referral Code "rebate" Get Exclusive 10% Discount on Trading Fees

  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 14, 2024
High school football roundup: Sept. 13

Six Sarasota and East County teams were victorious Friday night.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 3, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Connail Jackson

The Cardinal Mooney High running back had 131 yards and two touchdowns against the Community School of Naples.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 13, 2024
St. Barbara Church to benefit local nonprofit with Autumn Fest

The Greek Orthodox church's Philoptochos chapter is focused on helping the less fortunate through Greek food.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Janet Combs |
  • November 11, 2024
Season is back, but catch up on what you missed over the summer

These and other tidbits from the Black Tie scene — plus a funny lesson in mistaken identities.

  • Black Tie
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • April 5, 2023
Police department arrests increase in crime-free Longboat

The increase in arrests is attributed to the higher visibility of the department's officers under Chief George Turner's leadership.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 15, 2025
New Mote SEA facility will open in early October

Members get first views on Oct. 6-7 and public on Oct. 8 at its aquarium located near University and I-75 in Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • March 18, 2026
A green day on Lakewood Main Street to celebrate St. Patrick's Day

Community members gathered to celebrate St. Patricks Day with music, beer, costumes and more on March 17.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • February 23, 2026
East County Athlete of the Week: Avary Shirley

The junior goalkeeper made the save that sent Lakewood Ranch girls soccer to the state semifinals.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • January 24, 2026
'King of Calypso' tribute singer gets Christ Church grooving

Singer Michael Mejia-Mendez brought to life the tunes and tales of Harry Belafonte for a special performance.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 25, 2026
Swing for the Cure unites golfers in fight against breast cancer

The annual golf fundraiser supports Breast Health Sarasota, which recently surpassed $750,000 in contributions to support community members with cancer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • May 23, 2026
New town clerk hired for Longboat Key

Outgoing Town Clerk Trish Shinkle will retire on June 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 27, 2026
Man finds out he's not in Miami

A man who thinks he is at a hotel in Miami threatens an overnight residential building watchman. This and other tales from the files of the SPD in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 13, 2024
Hey, snowbirds. Here's what you missed during the 2024 offseason

Two major hurricanes topped everything, but other Longboat Key news like major planned infrastructure projects and the St. Regis opening still kept town staff and reporters busy.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 19, 2024
For Sarasota school board

After four years of culture wars, the fallout from COVID and changing to a new superintendent, the school board needs stability and consistency.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Su Byron |
  • May 15, 2025
Check out these cafes to get a creative caffeine fix

Wake up and smell the coffee! Here's what's brewing in Lakewood Ranch.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2020
The Observer's 2020 general election recommendations

Here are some insights and opinions to consider on the region’s candidates.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 20, 2010
ELECTION 2010: University Place CDD Seat 1

In the weeks leading up to the general election, which will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, The East County Observer will profile contested races pertinent to East County residents. Meet the contestants for University Place CDD Seat 1.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • August 27, 2025
Sarasota Art Museum stages an Art Deco extravaganza

The museum pays tribute to a dynamic era of design with posters from the Crouse Collection.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 18, 2026
Potential New College takeover of USF Sarasota-Manatee campus looms

A local group is fighting back against the move, with a former USF Sarasota-Manatee top official saying this would sacrifice one public school for another's dreams.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 22, 2009
A general mystery

For 20 years, the Bradley GT sat in the garage of Helen Holt's historic home in the Village. Soon, the car will motor the streets once again.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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