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By Ian Swaby |
September 3, 2025

Booker High hosts grand opening of its field house

After the school unveiled its new field house with a ribbon-cutting, its football team also won 29-23 against Berkeley Prep.

Sarasota
Sports

By Pam Eubanks |
November 10, 2010

Dynamic Duo

Creekwood residents Deb and Martin Von Cannon are both veterans of the U.S. Army.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
April 9, 2014

Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Andrew Warfield |
April 10, 2025

Mira Mar preservation plan passes first test

In a split decision, the Sarasota Planning Board recommends Comprehensive Plan and rezoning approval for a plan to build condo towers and preserve the Mira Mar building.

Sarasota
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
October 14, 2025

As Manatee County looks to grow ferry, Longboat stop discussed

Longboat Key leaders see a potential traffic benefit from the Gulf Islands Ferry but no suitable location for a stop on the island.

Longboat Key
News

By Liz Ramos |
February 1, 2023

Circus Arts Conservatory brings Sarasota locals center stage

Two circus acts will return to their hometown to perform in Circus Sarasota.

Arts + Culture

By Jay Heater |
July 30, 2024

Three-legged dog gives 'Tre'-mendous inspiration

A dog inspired a Sarasota man to reach a berth on "American Ninja Warrior."

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Liz Ramos |
February 6, 2022

Circus Sarasota returns to Nathan Benderson Park for live performances

Nine international circus acts will perform under the Big Top at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.

East County
News

By Jessi Smith |
June 29, 2012

Moving Through Time exhibition at Clothesline bids farewell to two Sarasota artists

Arts + Culture

By Marty Fugate |
September 18, 2016

If These Walls Could Talk: Players leadership reflects on theater history

In May, The Players Theatre announced its plans to relocate from downtown Sarasota to Lakewood Ranch. Backstage at its current location, the walls chronicle its rich history of community theater.

Arts + Culture

By Marty Fugate |
December 30, 2016

Top Story — September: Players leadership reflects on theater history

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

Arts + Culture

By Liz Ramos |
March 25, 2020

Lakewood Ranch-area employees out of service

'It's day-by-day' for employees affected by business closures in Lakewood Ranch area

East County
News

By Rachel Brown Hackney |
November 3, 2011

Environmental board idea splits Sarasota commission

The Sarasota County Commission voted last week to hold off on creating a new environmental policy board and give its Tree Advisory Council one more chance to fill vacancies.

Siesta Key
News

By Mallory Gnaegy |
October 3, 2012

Swing into high gear

Ringling Museum's executive director, Steven High, has shed the new-guy persona and has a pocketful of initiatives to make the museum as relevant today as it will be in 200 years.

Arts + Culture

By Ryan Kohn |
October 26, 2016

Exhausting competition can be a real pain

East County
Sports

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
September 30, 2024

Soundbox Ventures gives musicians a new place to play

Violinist Max Tan's music think tank launches the first Suncoast Composer Festival Oct. 4-7.

Arts + Culture

By Pam Eubanks |
November 18, 2009

The Dish on Pumpkin Pie

In The East County Observer's quest for the perfect pumpkin pie this Thanksgiving, we asked five of our community's top chefs to share their culinary tips.