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Jason Danieley, center, and the cast of the world premiere Knoxville. (Courtesy photo: Cliff Roles)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 26, 2022
Knoxville wrestles with the past and the prose of James Agee

Hope shines through the specter of death in Asolo Rep's world premiere of the musical "Knoxville," based on the award-winning "A Death in the Family."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Lakewood Ranch High senior running back Kevin Everhart moves a pile of Lemon Bay tackles to score a touchdown. The Mustangs' game against the Manta Rays would be canceled because of lightning. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 28, 2022
Lakewood Ranch running back ready to roll, if lightning doesn't get in the way

Running back Kevin Everhart scores for Lakewood Ranch before season-opener cancelled by lightning in first quarter.

  • East County
  • Sports
Blazers quarterback Ben Milliken gets wrapped up by Trey Featherston in practice. (Photo by Ryan Kohn)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 4, 2022
Sarasota Christian preps for first football season

In a twist, the school will play eight-on-eight football in the SSAC instead of 11-on-11 out of concern for offensive linemen depth.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 9, 2009
Mustangs Magic

Lakewood opened its district season with a 42-6 rout of Port Charlotte Oct. 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 17, 2018
Longboat Key Obituaries: Jan. 18, 2018

Dorothy Hale Johnson, Lawrence Paul Libertore, Sharon Lothes, Ida M. Mason, Gabrielle Miller and Shirley Peterson died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Markus Black challenges his team during a timeout.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 18, 2018
Tornadoes back on top through hard work

Markus Black returned to Booker to 'shake the foundation' of the boys basketball program. He's done so this season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Braden River softball coach Melissa Dowling talks with junior Sarah Crawford during the Pirates 5-2 victory versus Sarasota Feb. 11.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 17, 2016
Coach's pitch -- 'Be your best'

Braden River softball coach has Pirates pushing their limits.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mooney senior Hunter Sheffield rips a shot for a goal against Barron Collier. Sheffield had two goals in the game.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 2, 2024
Cardinal Mooney boys lacrosse handles the pressure

The Cougars secured the No. 1 seed in the regional tournament for the first time.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Team USA pops bottles of champagne to celebrate winning the first-ever World Champions Cup, held at The Concession Golf Club.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 10, 2023
Team USA wins first World Champions Cup at The Concession

The American team trailed Team International for much of the final day before making a late comeback.

  • East County
  • Sports
Angela Long coaches the veterans team at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 12, 2025
Veterans find camaraderie in paddling at Nathan Benderson Park

The veterans dragon boat team operates under the umbrella of the park's nonprofit conservancy.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Braden River High School junior Mystique Quinones shakes hands with Dave Daily, post commander for VFW Post 12055, as she receives her $100 reward for her essay which answered the question “How are you showing patriotism and support for our country?”
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • December 16, 2025
Essay contest winners named by VFW Post 12055 Braden River

Of the seven winners for this year's Voice of Democracy essay contest, six of them are Braden River High School students, and five are part of JROTC.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Robin Punsalan |
  • March 22, 2013
TWIS does SFF: Robin Punsalan's film picks

TWIS does SFF: Robin Punsalan's film picks

  • Arts + Culture
Charlie Hunsicker has worked on a variety of environemental projects for Manatee County, including overseeing the parks department since 2014.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 20, 2020
Relentless – with Heart

Lakewood Ranch’s Charlie Hunsicker has been pushing for better Manatee County parks and natural resources for more than 40 years.

  • LWR Life
Following his positive COVID-19 test, Commissioner Kyle Scott Battie participated in his swearing-in via Zoom as the oath was administered in the commission chambers.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 10, 2020
Sarasota city commissioner tests positive for COVID-19

Kyle Scott Battie said he is in good spirits after a rapid test at City Hall led to his remote participation in his own swearing-in ceremony.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Parker Severs.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 16, 2021
East County Athlete of the Week: Parker Severs

The Lakewood Ranch freshman boys golfer took medalist honors at the Riverview Invitational on Sept. 11.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • In Memoriam |
  • September 23, 2021
Dorothy Jane Illingworth (Hutcheon)

Dorothy Jane Illingworth (Hutcheon) passed away on 8/30/2021 at Lynchburg General Hospital in VA with family at her side after a brief illness, just shy of her 94th birthday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
The 1-mile fun run begins.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 1, 2023
Runners on Siesta Key raise funds for turtle conservation

The 37th annual Run for the Turtles raised more than $55,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ben Papineau.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 23, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Ben Papineau

The Sarasota Christian senior threw a complete game shutout and hit a home run March 22 against Lakeside Christian.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 25, 2009
Pirates win district opener

The Braden River High football team defeated Bayshore 39-0 Friday night.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 8, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Christian Lowe

The Observer spotlights Little League Minor's Division All-Star Christian Lowe.

  • East County
  • Sports
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