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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 7, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Sarasota Christian starts football program with a solid foundation

Jacob Spenn will lead the program into its first season and beyond.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 22, 2011
Our View: Giving thanks

Thanksgiving Day is one of the great American holidays, because it is the time when everyone of different backgrounds, political persuasions and faiths can focus on being thankful for what we have.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Guest Author |
  • May 23, 2019
Letters to the editor: Getting cell-service right

Island residents sound off on Key topics.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • November 24, 2021
Lifestyle Rx: Creating healthy habits

Getting square with our values is what creates motivation.

  • Health
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 18, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 24

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • November 5, 2025
Sarasota Orchestra's new maestro is the man of the hour

Giancarlo Guerrero's arrival as the seventh music director of the Sarasota Orchestra heralds a period of expansion.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 19, 2020
Preserving a Living Art

A family legacy intertwines with one of the world’s rarest horse breeds on a Myakka City ranch.

  • LWR Life
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 1, 2023
New regulations aim to protect Florida’s stone crab population

With 99% of stone crab landings coming from Florida, the fishery is critical to many local businesses.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 11, 2025
Sarasota Orchestra receives $50 million gift

An anonymous donation of $50 million will help the orchestra realize its goal of building its new Music Center on Fruitville Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • October 4, 2023
At 50, FST is the beating heart of Sarasota theater

Richard and Rebecca Hopkins have shaped Florida Studio Theatre from a scrappy upstart into a cultural powerhouse.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 14, 2011
Attempted stabbing reported on Siesta Key

A 24-year-old Sarasota man has been charged with aggravated assault after reportedly trying to stab another man shortly after 2 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, outside the 7-11 store at 5232 Ocean Blvd.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 29, 2017
Nike International Friendlies return to Premier Sports Campus

The U.S. Under-17 Men's National Team has its first match tonight.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 21, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top sports happenings this week in Sarasota sports.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 25, 2014
UPDATE: Election Day vote counts are weak

Polls are open until 7 p.m. at Town Hall for Sarasota County residents and Longboat Island Chapel for Manatee County residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2013
East County Births

The East County Observer will publish birth announcements the last issue of each month. To have your listing included, please email your information to Managing Editor Pam Eubanks, [email protected].

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 31, 2013
Police union ratifies new contract

The 11 members of the Longboat Key Police Union have ratified a three-year contract offer that commissioners can now approve at their 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, regular meeting.

  • Longboat Key
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  • In Memoriam |
  • April 16, 2025
Laurence Russell Humphreys Parry

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Laurence Russell Humphreys Parry on January 7, 2025, at the age of 86.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 1, 2021
No need for speed

Traffic device keeps drivers honest on GMD.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 18, 2009
Generations unite for holiday celebration

Residents at the Woodlands Village retirement home have been partnering with first grade classes at Oneco Elementary School since the start of school.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 23, 2010
Emergency professionals group donates to Pinnacle

Local 4074 of The Manatee County Professional Firefighter and Paramedic Association recently donated $3,000 to The Pinnacle Academy in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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