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By Observer Staff |
January 23, 2024

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Jan. 25-31

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Ryan Kohn |
March 16, 2023

A spring sports check-in in Sarasota

With spring break here for Sarasota County Schools, it's time to see who has started the season on fire.

Sarasota
Sports

By Liz Ramos |
February 13, 2023

Brain Health Initiative develops program with Lakewood Ranch Prep

The new program Schools for Brain Health teaches students the importance of brain health and the impacts of a brain healthy lifestyle.

East County
Schools

By Ryan Kohn |
November 16, 2022

Mustangs boys golf surprise with fifth-place finish at state tournament

Lakewood Ranch High's boys golf team saves its best performance for the state championship match.

East County
Sports

By Gregory and Suzanne Rusovich |
May 12, 2010

My View

Colony unit owners need to work collaboratively

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Rod Thomson |
March 23, 2011

TALLAHASSEE: Political pension punt

If leadership is best conducted by example, a key Florida Senate committee on pensions is conducting downright pathetic leadership and having real trouble being serious about the state's long-term financial woes.

East County
Opinion

By Joe Hendricks |
April 5, 2013

Looking forward to “The End of Time”

Arts + Culture

By Pam Nadon |
December 10, 2017

Critic's holiday film picks

A look at our favorite movies coming out this holiday season.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Ryan Kohn |
July 27, 2017

Sarasota football legend transitions to boxing ring

His professional record stands at 3-0.

Sarasota
Sports

By Ryan Kohn |
June 24, 2024

Lakewood Ranch U12 All-Star team has World Series dreams

Coach calls Gustavo Omana the best 12-year-old player in Florida.

East County
Sports

By Vinnie Portell |
April 8, 2025

East County Athlete of the Week: Savannah Adams

Lakewood Ranch senior placed first in two track events at the Wally Keller Invite.

East County
Sports

By Jack Nelson |
December 17, 2025

Cardinal Mooney football has undergone all-time turnaround

The Cougars had their ups and downs in the past, but in the past three years, they have been one of the state's undisputed best.

Sarasota
Sports

By Ryan Kohn |
July 1, 2021

Prose and Kohn: Former Lakewood Ranch shot put star finishes top-10 at Nike Outdoor Nationals

Riley Simmons' final throw as a high school-level athlete was a personal record, and one that she guaranteed.

East County
Sports

By Harry Sayer |
December 6, 2020

Giving A Little Christmas Back: Asolo Repertory Theatre hosts outdoor holiday concert

Perfomers will take to a newly built stage for the theater's holiday show.

Arts + Culture

By Ryan Kohn |
April 11, 2023

East County Athlete of the Week: Cassidy McLellan

The Lakewood Ranch High softball senior is hitting .569 with four home runs and 16 RBIs.

East County
Sports

By Tramm Hudson |
March 13, 2023

Attacks on SMH unfounded, reprehensible

Out-of-town agitators are using deceitful, defamatory and violent verbal abuse to seed distrust in Sarasota Memorial. Our community should not tolerate such ugly bullying.