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Riverview High baseball player-mentors pose for a photo on Dec. 9 with their kindergarten mentees at Southside Elementary School. Danielle Sobolewski, a kindergarten teacher at Southside, asked for some silly faces.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • December 25, 2025
Riverview High baseball mentors next generation

The Rams' longtime partnership with Southside Elementary School is centered around learning, fun and building connections.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Ed Ference is running for the District 6 at-large Manatee County commission seat.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 24, 2026
Lifelong East County resident enters Manatee County Commission race

Ed Ference grew up along the Upper Manatee River Road and spent 30 years working for Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Steven Lloyd on the back of his floating home. "My Best Life," at its temporary home in Marina Jack.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 6, 2023
Liveaboard boater breathes sigh of relief after Hurricane Idalia

A yacht owner says the lifestyle's benefits outweigh a few days of dread during tropical weather.

  • Sarasota
  • News
2-Man No-Show will appear at the 13th annual Sarasota Improv Festival at 8 p.m. on July 21 and 6 p.m. on July 22.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 13, 2023
Improv comedy gets real at Florida Studio Theatre

FST's 13th annual Sarasota Improv Festival is taking the stage for the first time in three years.

  • Arts + Culture
Suncoast Aquatic and Nature Center Associates President and CEO Tomás Herrera-Mishler and Southface Institute Science Advisor Charles Reith stand with a pile of mulch that will soon be used as the foundation for a microforest.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 2, 2021
Microforest planned for Nathan Benderson Park

Microforest planned for Nathan Benderson Park

  • East County
  • News
  • By Guest Author |
  • August 16, 2021
Letters to the editor: Siesta Key hotel proposals

Siesta Key leaders sound off on recent opinion piece.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch's George Scherff, Robyn Kaiserman and Martin Hartmann, who are a part of the Sorrento Gang, volunteer at the Florida Center for Early Childhood.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 8, 2023
Lakewood Ranch's 'Sorrento Gang' has fun while giving back to nonprofits

From golf tournaments to Super Bowl pools, the Esplanade neighbors provide work hours and funds to benefit the community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
OBSERVED: Jazz legend Ron Carter to perform in Oakland
  • By Michael Eng |
  • August 18, 2022
OBSERVED: Jazz legend Ron Carter to perform in Oakland

The Guinness world record-holder as the most recorded jazz upright bassist in history is coming to West Orange. And it’s all through Joseph McMullen’s amazing HAPCO Music Foundation.

Lincoln Clauss stands center stage as the Emcee in Asolo Rep's 'Cabaret.'
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 3, 2022
Asolo Rep's 'Cabaret' turns the context inside-out

The musical’s songs remain the same in this Asolo Repertory Theatre production. In Josh Rhodes’ bold reinterpretation, its story is now based on respect.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 9, 2012
Kyle Turoff: Golden comeback

Money woes, be damned. With Kyle Turoff at the helm of Sarasota's newest non-profit theater company, The Golden Apple Dinner Theatre is hoping to shed its financial drama.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 15, 2012
Maestro Victor DeRenzi: Man of the opera

Maestro Victor DeRenzi wields more than just a baton - he wields power. For 30 years, the uncompromising artistic director has brought Verdi, verve and distinction to the Sarasota Opera House.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2012
Our View: Election results send message

Interpret the Longboat Key Town Commission election results however you wish.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Debbie Huckaby with Aquiel, a Moluccan Cockatoo
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 27, 2018
Eastern Manatee County sanctuary grows to almost 400 parrots

Birds of Paradise, run by Executive Director Debbie Huckaby in east Manatee County, provides a safe perch for rescued parrots.

  • East County
  • News
Through a long-term study, Stephanie Peabody and her team hope to discover ways to better treat those with brain disorders and educate others how to protect their brains. Photo by Heidi Kurpiela.
  • By Su Byron |
  • May 23, 2019
Local Brain Health Initiative conducts groundbreaking research project on health of the human brain

A cutting-edge initiative aims to transform Lakewood Ranch into a global center for brain research and change lives around the world.

  • LWR Life
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 29, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 30

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 18, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: Oct. 19, 2017

Dorothy Cole, Jodie Grossman, Jadwiga Zofia Mues, Bettye Chumley Boyer, Roland Carroll, Neva Kelley-Paesani and Pearl Kushner died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
When a governor resigns because of a sex scandal, the political pecking order is up for grabs in Florida Studio Theatre's comedy "The Outsider."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 5, 2024
Florida Studio Theatre's 'The Outsider' takes aim at the politics of stupidity

Find out what happens when a nerdy lieutenant governor suddenly finds himself running the state.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By JL Bainbridge Family Wealth Advisors |
  • August 29, 2024
7 Steps to Successful Financial Planning for Retirement

How to work effectively with your financial advisor.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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Lakewood Ranch resident Simi Ranajee founded MN5, then known as Mission Neem 5, in 2019.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • May 15, 2025
MN5 aims to change the world by empowering the women in it

After facing and overcoming a harrowing medical experience, a Lakewood Ranch resident leads a group of women on a mission to help other women live their best lives.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Van Wezel Performng Arts Hall seats 1,741 for touring performances.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 18, 2025
Commttee begins to weigh options for Van Wezel

With five months to go, the Purple Ribbon Committee shifts from research to discussion on ways to repurpose Sarasota's primary performance venue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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