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Lido Beach welcomes plenty of visitors near the end of the busy season despite challenges posed by the hurricanes six months ago.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 9, 2025
Moving forward from hurricanes takes united community effort

Leaders in the tourism industry celebrate successes in recovery and encourage both visitors and residents to support local businesses along the road to full recovery.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Andy and Anna Mignery opened The Thrivery in February.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • April 25, 2025
New cafe brings pure juices, superfoods to Lakewood Ranch

Andy and Anna Mignery share their health journey by providing clean eating choices at The Thrivery in Center Point.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Florida Studio Theatre's "Jersey Boys" runs through May 31 at FST's Gompertz Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 6, 2025
Florida Studio Theatre's 'Jersey Boys' moves from streetlights to spotlights

The character-driven musical tells the true-life story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Spearfish Grille will reel you in with all their fresh flavors.
  • By Emma Burke |
  • January 25, 2025
These fish tacos in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch will have you hooked

Reel in these fin-tastic creations in honor of National Fish Taco Day on Jan. 25.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
A new bridge will be constructed alongside the current overpass at Fort Hamer Road.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 16, 2023
Commissioners prioritize infrastructure, trail system for federal funds

Building a new span across the Manatee River at Fort Hamer is the county's top priority.

  • East County
  • News
Coach Felix Osuna-Cotto oversees a Feb. 17 practice for Cardinal Mooney wrestling. He helped found the program last year, and in Year 2, the Cougars are poised to have multiple state qualifiers.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • February 19, 2026
Onward and upward for Cardinal Mooney wrestling

With individuals underway, the Cougars will soon conclude their second season of competition.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Superintendent of Schools Terry Connor speaks on the district's plans to maximize utilization.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 4, 2025
Schools plan keeps Wilkinson open, creates new K-8 campuses

The "future-focused" plan also would create business learning centers at Booker elementary and middle schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Lake Uihlein
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 27, 2016
Who's who in East County?

History behind landmarks may escape those who use them.

  • East County
  • News
The view from the VIP tent at TerraNova. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 19, 2022
Myakka City equestrian facility aims to a jump above the rest

Behind a $30 million investment, a young entrepreneur is taking big strides to turn the TerraNova Equestrian Center into a leading destination.

  • East County
  • Business
Lakewood Ranch High seniors Kristin Zarrella, Ashley Platt and Natalie Novak hope to lead the Lady Mustangs back to the Class 3A Cross Country Championships this fall after finishing third a season ago. Photos by Jen Blanco.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 12, 2012
Lakewood Ranch girls cross-country takes a new direction

Lakewood Ranch girls cross-country team took second at the Barron Collier Invite - the first meet without Olivia Ortiz, who is out with a broken femur.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 22, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 23

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Connie Schindewolf and Caleb Jameson finish walking their zone by marking two nests next to each other. They both have a long history of volunteering with Longboat Key Turtle Watch.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 20, 2025
Turtle Watch group shares insights into early season obstacles

Sea turtles face natural obstacles like a changing beach topography and artificial lights, but the organization said, recently, humans have disturbed nesting stakes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Golf legend Nick Price tells the crowd about what went into planning the golf course and what it will be like to play the course.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 12, 2023
Soleta Golf Club plans to put Myakka City on the map as golf destination

Golf legends Nick Price and David Leadbetter are part of the team behind the Soleta Golf Club.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2020
State Representative District 70: Mark Oliver

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The last dress rehearsal for “Don Carlos” turns the Sarasota Opera into an opera lab, with staff tweaking every detail to perfection.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 18, 2015
Music Marathon: Sarasota Opera runs through Verdi's 'Don Carlos'

Sarasota Opera nears the finish line of its ambitious Verdi Cycle as it presents Giuseppe Verdi’s longest opera, ‘Don Carlos.’

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy freshman Daniel Valderrama has built a bond with second grader Vladimir Bruges.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 22, 2023
East County school buddies share important lessons

The partnerships have proven valuable in learning lessons about responsibility and communication.

  • East County
  • Schools
Senior Jaden Morales (top) controls Middleburg junior Nathan Harvey (bottom). The Pirate won their match by decision, 6-4, and ultimately placed sixth at 126 pounds.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • March 10, 2026
Braden River High wrestlers earn five medals at state meet

Jacob Fuentes tops the Pirates with a second-place finish at 144 pounds in 2A action.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Pfizer Papers: Pfizer’s crimes against humanity
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 5, 2024
The Pfizer Papers: Pfizer’s crimes against humanity

Three governments tried to suppress evidence revealing that Pfizer and federal officials knew the company’s vaccine would not stop COVID and was deadly.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 5, 2009
Coalition disputes Islandside project

Islandside Property Owners Coalition attorneys say the project is not compliant with the town's current codes and regulations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jeffrey Wright visits Ringling College to discuss his career and the art of film acting
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 7, 2015
A Wright Turn: Jeffrey Wright talks acting, filmmaking and Africa

Jeffrey Wright, Ringling College of Art and Design, Taia Peace Foundation, Africa, film, acting, theater

  • Arts + Culture
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