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By Marty Fugate |
June 7, 2015

Theater Review: 'Inspired Lunacy'

What is the meaning of life? Basically, it’s one big joke. That’s the big message behind FST's latest musical, “Inspired Lunacy.”

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Observer Staff |
June 18, 2025

Irate man strips down in the middle of the street

After being asked to move along, a man exposed himself in the middle of the road while shouting at everyone in the area. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Dana Kampa |
September 23, 2025

Education Center brings in 3 'must-do' programs to Longboat

Registration is now open for the 2025-26 catalog of courses and events at The Education Center at Temple Beth Israel.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Heidi Kurpiela |
May 25, 2011

Friends with vision

The Five Points Collective is redefining what it means to be artists and gallery owners in downtown Sarasota.

Arts + Culture

By Pam Eubanks |
January 26, 2011

Ranch CDD seeks new security provider

Lakewood Community Development District 1 supervisors will set more specific instructions for their security contractor.

East County
News

By Nolan Peterson |
January 16, 2014

Beach modifications rake in controversy

Siesta Key residents say a local beach rake operator continues to illegally modify Siesta beaches under the direction of beachfront property owners seeking to skirt state and county rules.

Sarasota
News

By Madison Bierl |
August 6, 2025

Lakewood Ranch author writes about blazing path through childhood trauma

"Rising Above Adversity: Healing and Nurturing your Inner Child” documents Arelis Calkins' personal struggles and how she overcame them.

East County
Neighbors

By Jen Blanco |
November 27, 2009

Pirates' season ends in overtime

Braden River saw its season come to an end Nov. 27 with a 21-14 overtime loss to Lake Wales in the Class 3A-Region 3 semifinals.

East County
Sports

By Spencer Fordin |
January 18, 2022

This Week in A+E: Jan. 20 to Jan. 26

International tango sensations, virtuosos musicians, award-winning theater and more dot the Sarasota's arts and entertainment scene this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Ian Swaby |
May 22, 2025

Siesta Key resident honors military service members with flag ceremony

Every day, rain or shine, except Sundays, Wayne Bundy raises and lowers the flag at Beach Access 2 at Siesta Key Beach.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

By Jen Blanco |
December 28, 2011

The year 2011 was one of the most eventful in recent history for East County sports. In the past 12 months, we've celebrated local teams capturing district, regional and state championships. We've seen our talented athletes and teams make school history. And we've watched them overcome unexpected coaching changes.

East County
Sports

By Jen Blanco |
September 2, 2009

Pirate Pounding

After a 29-13 victory over Cardinal Mooney in the annual Preseason Kickoff Classic Aug. 28, Braden River High will open its 2009 regular season at home Friday night against rival Lakewood Ranch.

East County
Sports

By Emma Burke |
June 7, 2025

Bottoms up on the best bourbon toasts in Sarasota and Manatee counties

Celebrate National Bourbon Day neat, on the rocks or crafted into cocktail magic.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Nick Friedman |
January 11, 2017

In Asolo Rep's 'The Originalist,' agree to disagree

Using the late, controversial Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, ‘The Originalist’ makes its case for a return to civil discourse.

Arts + Culture

By Robin Hartill |
December 11, 2013

A final salute

Marty Samowitz, 99, survived the Battle of Iwo Jima to become a businessman and philanthropist. He died Dec. 6.

Longboat Key
News

By Jay Heater |
November 2, 2023

It's always story time at the East County Observer

The Lakewood Ranch-area newspaper celebrates 25 years at the Nov. 3 Music on Main.

East County
Opinion

By Eric Snider |
February 15, 2024

Parrots at Myakka nonprofit help veterans heal old wounds

Greg Para's special relationship with parrots helped him through a harrowing period in his life — and inspired him to form the Sarasota Parrot Conservatory.