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Braden Woods' Amanda Chandler works with students who have dyslexia and other reading deficiencies through The Re-Reading House, which she started in January.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 14, 2024
East County educator founds The Re-Reading House

Braden Woods' Amanda Chandler works with students with dyslexia and other reading deficiencies.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Urbanite Theatre's "From 145th to 98th Street" follows a Black family who changes neighborhoods in New York City.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 21, 2025
Urbanite's 'From 145th to 98th Street' follows a family's search for a better life

Nia Akilah Robinson's world premiere challenges stereotypes with sharp storytelling and lyrical language.

  • Arts + Culture
Joe Cartelli and Rhonda Daniels show off their moves on the dance floor at FemCity's latest Egyptian-themed fundraiser for Teen Court.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • May 5, 2025
Teen Court benefits from latest FemCity fashion fundraiser

Artists walked the runway at Marina Jack on Friday evening to help raise funds for offering young offenders a second chance.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mark Eubanks IV reads his essay “Chess with My Grandma” at the school board meeting April 29.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • May 14, 2025
Willis Elementary fifth grader wins contest with essay on grandma

Mark Eubanks won the Florida Retired Educators Association contest for Manatee County with his essay "Chess with my grandma."

  • East County
  • Schools
Interim City Manager Doug Jeffcoat, left, confers with Deputy City Manager Pat Robinson during a City Commission meeting in 2025.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 14, 2025
Sarasota prepares to line up new interim manager

As search begins again following Marlon Brown's 2024 retirement, a new face may temporarily lead City Hall staff.

  • Sarasota
  • News
These summer camps inspire future artists, performers and cultural connoisseurs
  • By Su Byron |
  • May 16, 2025
These summer camps inspire future artists, performers and cultural connoisseurs

Wondering what to do with the kids this summer? Arts camps abound for a variety of interests.

  • Arts + Culture
Ella Walker, 17, Abby Duplissey, 19, Patty Foley and Lauren Taylor Nock perform with the ballet team.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 18, 2025
Sarasota Ski-A-Rees host first show since hurricanes

Although waters were rough, the waterskiing nonprofit still braved the conditions to offer its first performance since hurricanes Helene and Milton.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A view of the courtyard area of the Colson Hotel from the adjacent property where developer JDMax plans to build an infill residential development.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 30, 2025
Colson Hotel purchase ensures preservation of Black history landmark

A coalition acquired the century-old former hotel for Black residents in the Rosemary District from a developer with plans sell it for adaptive reuse.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Second-year Sarasota football coach Anthony 'Amp' Campbell said he wants the Sailors to be competing for district championships in the coming seasons.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • May 1, 2025
Sarasota High football believes it's ready to win again

The Sailors are hopeful they can have a winning season for the first time in four years.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney has four sophomores, Michael Geaglone, J.D. James, Colton Hyde and Brady Zaun, making a big impact during a hot start to the season.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • February 26, 2025
Young Cardinal Mooney baseball team out to hot start

The sophomore-laden Cougars are silencing doubters after a hot start.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
“Bag Work” by Tanaka Yu Fukuromono, “Red Vessel” by Ogawa Machiko, and “Untitled (Crushed Asahi Beer Box)” by Mishima Kimiyo  are part of the “Radical Clay” exhibit at The Ringling through May 11.
  • By Su Byron |
  • March 28, 2025
Add these 5 sizzling arts events to your spring calendar

Theater, art and a walk in a musician’s garden highlight our top arts picks.

  • Arts + Culture
The Newtown community has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places, earning the city the Florida Archaeological Council Stewards of Heritage Award.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2024
Sarasota honored with Florida Archaeological Council Award

Newtown historic preservation efforts earn Sarasota the Stewards of Heritage award, making it only the second city to win in 50 years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rising Star Award winner Rome Flynn poses with Sarasota Film Festival President and Chairman Mark Famiglio at the 27th annual edition of the festival.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 14, 2025
'Mistura' and 'The Librarians' win top jury prizes at Sarasota Film Festival

Audience awards go to "Being Maria" for best narrative and "The Light They Cast" for best documentary.

  • Arts + Culture
A rendering of the proposed Sarasota Youth Sailing building in Ken Thompson Park by PSDW Architecture shows outdoor boat storage, which may not be permitted there by code.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 22, 2024
New youth sailing building faces zoning headwinds

Plans for a new Sarasota Youth Sailing facility could be subject to a restriction on outdoor storage of boats.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Funnyman Will Luera shows a serious side in 'Entangled'
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • May 5, 2025
Funnyman Will Luera shows a serious side in 'Entangled'

The autobiographical show is the sophomore effort of Lifeline Productions.

  • Arts + Culture
Roger Brown (1936-2025)
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 19, 2025
Roger Brown

Roger Brown, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025, at the age of 88.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
A united effort is needed
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • April 29, 2025
A united effort is needed

There's a short time left to raise the necessary funds for Longboat Key's new civic space and library.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Six months ago, hurricanes Helene and Milton flooded St. Armands Circle. Today, a sense of normalcy has returned.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 9, 2025
Helene and Milton Six Months Later: Back to normal, except people aren't here

Longboat Key, St. Armands Key, Siesta Key and Sarasota are climbing out of the hurricanes hole as residents continue to rebuild.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Out-of-Door Academy freshman Michael Garzia (No. 0) ran for over 100 yards, scored a touchdown and made an interception in the a 19-14 win over The Master's Academy on May 15.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • May 19, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Michael Garzia

Out-of-Door Academy freshman had a breakout performance in spring game win.

  • East County
  • Sports
A beachfront house badly damaged by Hurricane Helene's storm surge.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 8, 2025
Extra staff help with Longboat permit surge

The state is supplying Longboat Key’s Planning, Zoning and Building Department with additional staff to help with an influx in storm-related permitting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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