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Cardinal Mooney sophomore Maddie McNally helped lead the Lady Cougars to an 8-0 district record and the No. 1 seed in the Class 3A-District 10 tournament. Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 16, 2014
Killer instinct

Cardinal Mooney sophomore outside hitter Maddie McNally leads the Lady Cougars with nearly 200 kills so far this season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 17, 2017
Humane Society hosts a barnyard bash

Children at the Humane Society of Sarasota County spring break camp got up close and personal with some fury (and feathered) friends.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 10, 2011
Our View

Agenda for the new commission

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Courtesy photo. School leaders cut the ribbon for the new Zazarino Center on the St. Martha Catholic School campus.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 13, 2016
St. Martha opens doors to new Zazarino Center

New Zazarino Center includes gymnasium, additional classrooms and an event hall.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Daniel Okulitch, as Abdul, and Anna Christy, as Kitty, embrace on stage during the Sante Fe Opera’s performance of Menotti's "The Last Savage." Photo by Ken Howard.
  • By June LeBell |
  • October 5, 2011
Summer Roundup: A Trip Around the United States in Music

We seemed to spend our summer holiday in the footsteps of dozens of Sarasota Orchestra musicians.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 8, 2010
Manatee commissioners approve East County plaza

The Magnolia Plaza project should open in early 2012.

  • East County
  • News
Riverview High sophomore Spence Atkins hopes to advance to the Swimming & Diving State Championships for the second-consecutive season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 10, 2013
Going the Distance

Building off last year's success, Riverview High sophomore Spence Atkins won both of her individual events Oct. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cynda Grenfell, with "Stars 1," began quilting 12 years ago.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 6, 2016
Plymouth Harbor resident stitches new hobby

Cynda Grenfell's quilt work is on display through the end of July, at Plymouth Harbor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kara Shay Thomson stars as the title character in "Vanessa," playing now at the Sarasota Opera House. Courtesy photo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 28, 2012
Music Review: Sarasota Opera: 'Vanessa'

Waiting. That's the theme of Samuel Barber's "Vanessa," a melodramatic soap-opera-of-an-opera, with a libretto by Gian Carlo Menotti that touches on our deepest vulnerabilities, anxieties and insecurities.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 21, 2016
Cops Corner: East County 09.21.2016

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner!

  • East County
  • News
  • By John Ewing |
  • February 14, 2013
"Artisticus Pop" -- Meet Pauly Salvatori

"Artisticus Pop" -- Meet Pauly Salvatori

  • Arts + Culture
Student Council member Isabelle Chamness told students about an upcoming fundraiser for Southeastern Guide Dogs.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 17, 2011
GALLERY: Guide dogs at Gullett

Gullett Elementary School's Student Council kicked off an upcoming fundraiser for Southeastern Guide Dogs by hosting a presentation by puppy raisers at the school Feb. 17. Students will collect items, such as blankets, towels and puppy toys, from Feb. 22 to March 18.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 9, 2009
Sharing Derek Spring's Story

One year ago, Lakewood Ranch mother Janice Spring lost her son because of a prescription drug overdose. Now, she hopes his story will save other teens.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics' Kelsey Lee, 10, and Maddie Losee, 7, are both in the Talent Opportunity Program.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 30, 2016
Beaming with pride

A pair of Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics competitors are trying to prove they can be elite athletes.

  • East County
  • Sports
Poppy Green said the Remote Area Medical clinic will be accepting signups from medical volunteers through Oct. 1.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • September 5, 2018
Clinic comes to East County

Remote Area Medical hopes local doctors make an appointment to volunteer at the clinic.

  • East County
  • News
EJ "Glitch Master" Davis performs an original dance to dubstep remix "Permanent."
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 10, 2016
Haile Middle School students show off skills

The East County school held a talent show Thursday, March 10.

  • East County
  • Schools
The DID hopes to finish installing the flower baskets within the next two months.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 7, 2016
Flower baskets set for downtown debut

After two years of planning, the Downtown Improvement District is investing nearly $200,000 to install flower baskets on light poles in the heart of the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
John Barnott hones in on his target.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 4, 2016
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance shoot out for socialization

The organization held its second annual clay shoot Friday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Town Commission selected Maggie D. Mooney-Portale, of Sarasota-based Hankin, Persson, McClenathen, Cohen & Darnell, as the town’s new attorney May 6.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 18, 2014
Commission questions town attorney's legal advice

Longboat Key town commissioners are willing to give Maggie Mooney-Portale more time in her role but have questions about her performance, including her handling of a recent Colony hearing.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"I love this place," Lera Auerbach says of The Hermitage. "I think it's one of the jewels of not just Florida, but it is an incredibly important residency in the U.S."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 11, 2013
Composer of note

Sarasotan Lera Auerbach's life is composed of unique opportunities that led her to become a composer and concert pianist in high demand.

  • Arts + Culture
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