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Braden River senior Sydney Jaco prepares to serve.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 4, 2018
Braden River beach volleyball makes history

The Pirates are headed to the state tournament in the program's inaugural season.

  • East County
  • Sports
O'Mariah Gordon absorbs contact after driving to the hoop for a shot attempt. The 5-foot-4 Gordon has no qualms about playing physical.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 20, 2017
Braden River freshman point guard getting rave reviews

The 5-foot-4 point guard is ranked highly by multiple scouting services.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: October 3

Jeannie Sparks captured a pretty cardinal at Celery Fields in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: October 3

Tom McGee captured an image of this family of black skimmers on Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Joseph McKenna, president and CEO of the Sarasota Orchestra, presents the organization's proposal for a new venue at Payne Park during a City Commission workshop Tuesday,  Feb. 26.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 26, 2019
Orchestra shares vision for Payne Park venue

The Sarasota Orchestra has approached the city with a proposal to construct a new music hall on the downtown park property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Texas Roadhouse restaurant will occupy one of the five stand-alone buildings at River Club Plaza on State Road 70.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 24, 2013
Year in Review: March 2013, River Club Plaza takes shape

Texas Roadhouse is the latest business to sign on to the project off State Road 70.

  • East County
  • News
A reception tonight kicks off the weekend at 6:30 p.m. in the Rectrix Aerodome Center at SRQ Airport. File photo.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • February 22, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Three-day event celebrates James Bond

The annual Sarasota Exotic Car Festival revs up this evening, offering residents plenty of opportunities to ogle some of the world's most luxurious vehicles for a good cause: United Cerebral Palsy of Southwest Florida, Inc.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Luke Lecroy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 28, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Luke Lecroy

Lakewood Ranch boys basketball junior Luke Lecroy talks his first dunk and his goals for the season

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 20, 2014
Siesta businesses reach outdoor display compromise

Siesta Key businesses recently reached a compromise on a proposed amendment to a Sarasota county ordinance banning the outdoor display of goods.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 27, 2018
Longboat Library hosts L'Art Festival

Local authors, painters, photographers and others showed off their work on Jan. 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The new Central Station has five bays for trucks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 29, 2010
East Manatee Fire Rescue opens Central Station

Th newest station will house the district's specialized equipment and serve as the primary backup for other stations in the district.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 11, 2019
7 things you can do to help mitigate red tide

From choosing the right plants to volunteering on the beach, there are a variety of things Sarasota and Manatee county residents can do.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Maye Lavinson
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 27, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: Sept. 28, 2017

Virginia Spicer Biddle, Maye E. Lavinson, Patricia Ann Cave, William F. Good, Russell Dale McPeak. Ligia T. “Lee” Yousri died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By June LeBell |
  • May 8, 2016
Music Review: 'My Favorite Things'

Artist Series Concerts presents the best of Rodgers and Hammerstein

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota Charter Review Board District 2: Joseph 'Jody' Hudgins

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 26, 2018
Voices of Patriotism: Darci and Hunter Jacobs

In 2015, Darci Jacobs, a 25-year Sarasota resident, opened the retail store Panache on Main Street. Her son, Hunter, is a graduate of the Sarasota Military Academy. Their experiences with military academies has shaped the way they view patriotism and what

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota High Principal David Jones argues in favor of the expanded School Avenue closure at Tuesday's joint meeting of the City Commission and School Board.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 8, 2018
City Commission, School Board discuss School Avenue closure

Sarasota County Schools wants to close a segment of School Avenue that cuts through Sarasota High School, but some nearby residents in neighborhoods such as Alta Vista question the merits of the proposal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tammy and Richard Karp. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • May 1, 2019
Gentlemen play on Sweeney Todd character for Asolo Rep's Starry Night 3

Designing Daughters launch new campaign for tenth anniversary, Tomeika Hunter Koski shares her journey and more on the scene this week.

  • Black Tie
The Incarnation Middle School volleyball team recently won its division championship.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 22, 2014
Incarnation completes perfect season

The Incarnation Middle School varsity volleyball team went undefeated, finishing the season with an 11-0 record to win the division championship.

  • Sarasota
  • News
 Players Theatre  Artistic Director Jeffery Kin and CEO Michelle Bianchi Pingel prepare to bid the Players Theatre downtown location a bittersweet farewell. Photo by Marty Fugate.
  • 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
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