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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 19, 2012
Team Unity: Braden River High girls basketball

The Braden River High girls basketball team won six of its first seven games this season and now has its sights set on making a name for itself as one of the top teams in Class 7A-District 11.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • December 5, 2018
Staying proper during season

Local philanthropists share their black tie event etiquette tips.

  • Black Tie
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 1, 2025
44th Avenue East rescue stops ducklings from going down the drain

Bradenton good samaritans have all their ducks in a row during the three-hour rescue operation.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Dec. 14-20

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 9, 2020
Cringe Blog: Waiting a million years, just for us

"The Blackcoat's Daughter" and "Picnic at Hanging Rock" are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 17, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 18

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 14, 2021
County restricts citizen-led land-use changes

Change in rules sets up approval process before comprehensive plan requests can move ahead.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 11, 2013
Bicycle ride turns painful after encounter with dog

Arthur Kowitt, 81, fell off his bike and into a pile of fire ants after a dog became startled and bit his leg. Kowitt received 12 stitches and contracted an infection.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • May 7, 2024
Sarasota County ready for hurricane season, officials say

Researchers around the country predict an active year for storms driven by warm conditions in the Atlantic.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 9, 2011
Sarasota Ballet: 'Diamond' Exchange

As Sarasota Ballet gets ready to stage its hometown performance of 'Diamonds,' five dancers reflect on what it was like to dance the piece at the Kennedy Center in the company of a Balanchine muse.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 29, 2024
East County prep sports year provides moments of humanity

Columnist Ryan Kohn shares his favorite moments from the school year.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 5, 2020
Lakewood Ranch grocer will close

Earth Fare chain to close all 50 stores, including location in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 10, 2022
Myakka City Girl Scout earns gold with Project Prom Dress

Kimberley Barr earns Girl Scouts Gold Award by making prom attire available to students.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 17, 2019
The Sarasota Ballet's 'Giselle' showcases the company's development

The Sarasota Ballet’s take on ‘Giselle’ reveals some modern themes with a mature company.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 19, 2015
Conversation with Jeff Meyer

A senior vice president of Feld Entertainment shares about the company and its future.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2012
Our View: Job 1: Fix, reduce pensions

It's time. The Longboat Key Town Commission election and commissioners' installations are completed. It's time to get back to work, and as the late Jim Durante used to say, do it "with all due haste."

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • April 7, 2020
Friends arrange shipment of 10,000 masks from China

Donations being spread among local hospitals, clinics .

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2011
Temples prep for High Holy Days

Jewish congregations will celebrate the High Holy Days beginning this week.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • May 20, 2019
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe brings 'Soul' to Art in the Ballpark

WBTT's Soul Crooners performed to a sold-out crowd at Sarasota's Ed Smith Stadium May 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 15, 2020
Air Force flyover thrills Sarasota Memorial Hospital staff

MacDill-based aerial tanker banks low over Sarasota to honor medical professionals and first-responders.

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