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J.T. Griffin finds himself in fourth place (17 under par) heading into the Suncoast Classic's final day.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 16, 2019
Lead shuffles as LECOM Suncoast Classic heads into final day in Lakewood Ranch

Mark Hubbard shoots the best round of the day to take a two-stroke lead over two at the LECOM Suncoast Classic in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 21, 2013
Sarasota Dolphins registration ongoing

Registration is now open for those interested in playing tackle football for the Sarasota Dolphins third- and fourth-grade team.

  • East County
  • Sports
Talajah Platt
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Big Brothers Big Sisters Holiday Party

Volunteers for the Big Brothers Big Sisters program brought their siblings to Sun N Fun Saturday, Dec. 15 for the program's annual holiday party. Children visited with other volunteers and siblings, enjoyed holiday snack and visited with Santa before opening presents.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jim Shirley, executive director of the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County, strives to bring back a large and inclusive arts and cultural festival to downtown Sarasota.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 29, 2015
Festival for All Seasons

The Arts and Cultural Alliance, library system and Sarasota County Schools collaborate to revive two long-dormant arts events with a reimagined InspireSarasota!

  • Arts + Culture
Phil Pagano hopes the weekday market will accommodate those who can't make the Saturday farmers market, similar to a Wednesday market once held at Five Points Park.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 15, 2018
Sarasota Farmers Market launches Rosemary District event

The Rosemary Sunset Market at CitySide will bring produce vendors and more to the Rosemary District beginning Feb. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo Courtesy of Cliff Roles
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 21, 2019
Second Chance Last Opportunity shines a light for people in need

Share Care Global plans a two-week India trip for a Sarasota resident, Designing Daughters launches its launches its giving society and more this week.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2010
Cops Corner

Classic Cops Dec. 20, 1982 7:38 p.m. - Hughes Street. Man reports fire in chimney. No damage.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
"Every time I go away and I think I'm not going to come back, when I round the marina and see the bayfront, I feel like I'm home," Su Byron says.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 3, 2014
Su Byron: Mark Her Words

Su Byron, the pixie-cut bohemian arts leader and freelance writer responsible for everyone else's stories, says her own story isn't worth telling. She's wrong.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 7, 2019
Season is Back, Baby

CANDance’s Tournament of Champions brought the noise, The Golden Ticket fundraiser transformed Michael’s On East and I learned to love Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Looking east on to Cortez Road, with 119th Street West to the right.
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 26, 2017
Longboat Key leaders see traffic help in Cortez project

FDOT will hold a public meeting about proposed changes to the intersection on May 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 25, 2016
Political perceptions plague superintendent search

Even in a nonpartisan race, the election season has cast a political shadow over the Sarasota County School Board's pursuit of a new superintendent.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jason Collins, VP & chief athletics officer, sits next to Aimee Boorman, the new director of women's and elite gymnastics at EVO Athletics.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • August 30, 2016
Olympic coach finds new home in Sarasota

EVO Athletics adds big name to its gymnastics lineup.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • May 1, 2014
Parallel visions could produce new aquarium

Although both parties say nothing is imminent, County Commissioner Joe Barbetta would like to see a downtown aquarium, and Mote Marine Laboratory would like to grow.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch senior forward Jacob Jordan (8) goes for a header against Manatee High. He had two goals in the game.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 29, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Mustangs appear poised for playoff run

Lakewood Ranch boys soccer is a threat yet again.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tatyana Sharoubim-Stewart
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • November 14, 2018
Firefly Chairwoman announced the 2019 band at Wine, Women & Shoes

Ke$ha is coming to Sarasota, Laura Proctor celebrated her birthday, JCFS is looking for giving individuals and more.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Downtown pedestrian mall would be perfect attraction; Pedestrian bridge could be its own destination; Expand Goodwill where it is now

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 9, 2009
Obama addresses East County classrooms

The president encouraged students to take responsibility for their education during his speech Sept. 8.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 23, 2019
Braden River football falls to Largo 7-2 in season opener

Neither the Pirates nor the Packers scored a touchdown in a sloppy affair.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 8, 2014
Critics' Choice

We asked three local critics to weigh in on what shows they're looking forward to most this season. As expected, their must-see picks range from classic to cutting edge.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 2, 2009
SMR Farms plants East Coast roots

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch's agricultural unit is leading SMR's first expansion outside of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
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