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Jody Jorgensen is still getting to know the horses at the facility, including Gracie pictured here. She said she grew up riding bareback with her childhood friend.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 29, 2016
SMART hires new exec

New leader hopes to spur drive for donations

  • East County
  • News
Larry R. Thompson, president of Ringling College, Janet Minker, Carl Abbott, Dan Snyder, Josh Wynne and Jeff Poleshek converged this past weekend and reached a fitting compromise regarding the Paul Rudolph Canopy
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 31, 2015
Canopy Compromise

Ringling College of Art and Design and the Sarasota Architectural Foundation reach agreement to preserve the Paul Rudolph Walkway Canopy

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 14, 2016
A+E Holiday Guide

Celebrate by giving the gift of arts and entertainment. There’s something for everyone.

  • Arts + Culture
Last year's Division One champions Linda Gillott, Mark Malinowski, Mark Schlobach and Beverly Perez
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 23, 2016
Ace your game at the Observer Challenge Tennis Tournament

The 17th annual tournament will take place Dec. 9-11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Eng |
  • March 28, 2012
Diamonds discovered at SMR Aggregates

APRIL FOOLS - An employee at the Lakewood Ranch-based mining operation discovered the unbreakable crystals last week.

  • East County
  • News
Pilar Gomez says she would like to see a circus-themed development on the former site of the Sarasota Quay.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 13, 2014
VIDEO: Residents sound off on future of Quay property

The Observer video team asks what residents and tourists want to see developed on the former site of the Sarasota Quay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sophie Yturralde and Caitlin Abrams examine contained currents to see what electricity looks like using a plasma globe designed by Nikola Tesla.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • February 23, 2018
The Out-of-Door Academy unveils Dart STEM Lab

The new lab puts an emphasis on innovation in elementary education.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 22, 2017
RCLA announces 2018 Town Hall lineup

As the 2017 series comes to a close, Ringling College Library Association looks releases the 2018 Town Hall Lecture lineup.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • February 21, 2018
How do we keep our kids safe?

Treating our schools like minimum security prisons is not the answer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Preserve at Tara resident Linde Davis can see interstate traffic beyond her property. The noise from it prevents her from having guests outside.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 15, 2017
East County homeowners relieved, frustrated with sound abatement options

I-75 widening yields different results for noise abatement in East County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 4, 2009
Lady Pirates open season victorious

The Braden River High girls soccer team kicked off its 2009 season with a 1-0 victory over Cardinal Mooney Nov. 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch Women’s Club members Wilma Nourie and Trish Newman show off their pink pride.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 2, 2015
Kentucky Derby gets SMART

The Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy offered horse riding demonstrations, dinner and a live auction May 2 at the 2nd annual Mint Juleps and Roses Party

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2009
In Brief

Community News and Notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 15, 2014
Return to Form

A bicycle accident nearly five months ago has given Pine View School junior Triston Waiss new appreciation for life and the water.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2012
Primrose family needs your votes!

One East County family is a finalist in the Primrose School and Children's Miracle Network Family Dance-off competition.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • April 28, 2016
Development advocates lure employers downtown

As Sarasota leaders work to recruit and grow businesses in the region, filling offices downtown could lead to a boost in commercial activity, too.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The East County Observer 10U softball team finished the season with a 9-5-1 record and advanced to the league championship Nov. 20.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 1, 2010
Observer team finishes strong

After losing its first four games, The East County Observer 10U softball team advanced to the league championship game Nov. 20.

  • East County
  • Sports
Downtown leaders have expressed frustration about the proliferation of large commercial events such as art festivals, expressing a desire to see more community-oriented events.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 14, 2019
Downtown group researches event opportunities

A consultant is working with the Downtown Improvement District on the possible creation of an events coordinator position.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brad Shaw before
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 19, 2012
Neighbors: Deirdre Bradshaw

Four years and more than 100 pounds ago, Deirdre Bradshaw read an article about a woman's drastic weight loss and decided it was time to make a change in her life.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 1, 2019
Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County goes Western

Steak and Burgers 2019 served as both a fundraiser for Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County and celebration of the Youth of the Year.

  • Black Tie
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