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  • By Madison Bierl |
  • August 19, 2025
Below the surface: The truth about manatee safety

Factors including cold stress, boat collisions, fishing gear entanglement and habitat loss contribute to the increase in manatee deaths in Florida.

  • East County
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  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 4, 2023
Documentaries steal the show at 25th Sarasota Film Festival

"Invisible Beauty," about Bethann Hardison's fight to change the face of fashion, won two documentary prizes.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • November 11, 2022
At Home With: Carolyn Michel and Howard Millman

Their home on St. Armands has long served as centerstage for important fundraisers and social gatherings for artists, performers and the town’s social set.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 17, 2009
Mustangs tie Falcons

The Lakewood Ranch Hight boys soccer team tied Saint Stephen's 1-1 Nov. 16.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 23, 2009
Osprey man charged with possession of child porn

An online photo developer tipped off authorities to the man's alleged activities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 15, 2009
Storms delay regional final

The second game of The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team's regional final versus Cambridge has been suspended until tomorrow.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 9, 2010
Summer splash kicks off school year

Justin Lee Wiesner Preschool and Goldie Feldman Academy, both Temple Beth Sholom schools, celebrated the new school year at their sixth annual Back to School Splash Sunday, Aug. 29, at the YMCA Selby Aquatics Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Friday Fest at Van Wezel

Van Wezel's Friday Fest on Aug. 10 was nothing short of hot. The heat wasn't stopping the attendees of the free outdoor lawn party from dancing to local band The Venturas played covers of crowd-pleasing favorites including Frankie Vallie and the Four Season's 'Sherry Baby,' Etta James' 'Sunday Kind of Love,' Janice Joplin's 'Piece of My Heart' and of course, they played The Ventures. A beautiful sunset cooled things off, and ended the evening on a beautiful note.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 3, 2012
SCF softball team headed to Nationals

The State College of Florida softball team earned its first trip to Nationals since 2005 with a 1-0 victory over Gulf Coast State College in the Gulf District championship April 29 in Pensacola.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: AJGA Rolex Girls Junior Championship

Seventy-two of the world's elite junior golfers teed off during the American Junior Golf Association Rolex Girls Junior Championship June 11-15 at The Concession Golf Club. Rolex Junior Player of the Year Ariya Jutanugarn of Bangkok, Thailand shot a record-breaking 18-under par 270 to defend her title, finishing 18 shots ahead of her sister Moriya who finished second. Jordan Lippetz and Nelly Korda, who both train at IMG Academy, finished tied for 34th (315) and tied for 55th (323), respectively.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 1, 2010
Turtle nesting season ends

Turtle-nesting season ended yesterday, but volunteers already have a stake in next season.

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  • By [email protected] |
  • March 30, 2012
Kirsten's Weekend Preview!

Kirsten's Weekend Preview!

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2012
Pirates of Cannons Marina face off

"'If ye be brave or fool to face a pirate's curse, proceed."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 3, 2019
Longboat Island Chapel kicks off Super Bowl Sunday

Following their Sunday morning service, chapel members gathered for lunch Feb. 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 16, 2017
East County sports roundup: 05.16.17

East County sports roundup: 05.16.17

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 14, 2016
Booker shoots past Manatee

The Booker High girls basketball team notched its 16th win of the season Jan. 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 31, 2017
Sands Point sips and socializes

Residents gathered for an afternoon of wine tasting on Jan. 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2015
Giving Challenge kicks off

The Giving Challenge offers an online avenue for charity donations.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 19, 2016
Southeastern Guide Dogs takes a stroll through Payne Park

Teams collected more than $100,000 for the Southeastern Guide Dogs Walkathon Saturday, March 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 3, 2015
Key Niners putts toward fall

Key Niners welcomed back its 75 members on Nov. 4.

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