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Author D.D. Scott, Sarasota, and Cheri Christiansen, owner of Four Pillars, hold a number of Scott'    s published books during her first writing workshop.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • January 18, 2017
Paging potential authors in Lakewood Ranch

Best-selling author begins a 12-part workshop to inspire others to write.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Music and art fans get subterranean at Ringling Underground

PHOTO GALLERY: Music and art fans get subterranean at Ringling Underground

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Hudson Gough.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 21, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Hudson Gough

Booker High boys basketball guard Hudson Gough scored 48 points, including 13 3-pointers, in Booker's win against Avon Park High at the University of South Florida Team Camp on June 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Gracie Marston.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 10, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Gracie Marston

Braden River cross-country freshman Gracie Marston talks her running origins and her family's love of surfing

  • East County
  • Sports
Bays Bluff residents are concerned about the proposed dog park’s proximity to their condominium.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 19, 2018
Condo dwellers continue to oppose dog park

Contested plans for a dog park at Whitaker Gateway Park are set to move forward later this year unless officials change their minds.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 20, 2009
ODA Thunder silenced in regional final

The Out-of-Door Academy saw its historic dream season come to an end May 16 with a 4-0 loss to Cambridge Christian in the Class 1A regional finals.

  • East County
  • Sports
The new overly district adjusts regulations on things like bike rentals, street-yard setbacks and parking requirements.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • March 22, 2018
Pinecraft Overlay District approved

The new overlay district adjusts regulations to fit the residents' unique way of life.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 9, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Music Half Marathon

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Music Half Marathon

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Lost Lagoon water park was to have a lazy river and other features. File rendering.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 28, 2017
Splash time over for Bradenton water park proposal

Water park developer halts efforts for facility at Tom Bennett Park.

  • East County
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The Observer endorses Ron DeSantis for governor and Rick Scott for U.S. Senate.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 24, 2018
We’ll take liberty

A letter to no-party affiliated voters: You have the power.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Donna King, front, and her daughter, Sharon Cadet (center) and granddaughter Abby Tran (behind) listen at the May 11 Planning Commission meeting about a new development near their homes.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 23, 2017
New Rye Road subdivision advances

County commission approval next hurdle for Medallion's 360-home project.

  • East County
  • News
Playwright Sarah Bierstock will debut her play at Florida Studio Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 6, 2018
Florida Studio Theatre production tells story of the walls between us

Playwright Sarah Bierstock shares insights on her world premiere production of “Honor Killing" at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
It’s not just tropical storms that cause flooding around U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue. City and state officials are searching for ways to improve the drainage in the area.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 3, 2017
Officials target U.S. 41 flooding issues

Cleaning up dirt from a downtown development site is just one way the city hopes to improve drainage near U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue.

  • Sarasota
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Jake Dube has won two district championships and a regional championship over the past three seasons.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 22, 2014
Central focus

Lakewood Ranch High senior Jake Dube switched positions from right midfield to center midfield for the first time this year and is playing productively.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lindsay Kaighin patrols the net during a Riverview practice.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 5, 2018
Rams girls lacrosse finding success behind first-year goalie

Riverview is 9-1 on the season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 9, 2017
Injured bird released back into wild after nearly 3-week rehab

A great blue heron was rescued May 22, after getting wrapped in fishing line and hanging upside down from a power line for hours.

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  • By Chef Judi Gallagher |
  • January 10, 2013
VIDEO: Tour the Table Creekside with Chef Judi

VIDEO: Tour the Table Creekside with Chef Judi

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 4, 2009
Lady Pirates open season victorious

The Braden River High girls soccer team kicked off its 2009 season with a 1-0 victory over Cardinal Mooney Nov. 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 25, 2016
10 things you didn't know about John Ringling

As John Ringling’s 150th birthday approaches, delve a little deeper into the personality of the man who shaped the Sarasota we know and love today.

  • Arts + Culture
"If there's a problem I solve it — there's no hesitation," Kelly Borgia says.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 30, 2014
Backstage Pass: Borgia acts as Asolo Rep's hero

Kelly Borgia is the organizational foundation behind every production at Asolo Rep Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
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