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East County native Conner Morrell is in his rookie year on the World of Outlaws sprint car tour this year.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • July 14, 2025
Braden River High grad has turned racing hobby into a lifestyle

Conner Morrell was signed to the World of Outlaws sprint car tour this year.

  • East County
  • Sports
Country Club's Nancy Opresnick says she loves creating a work of art out of a lump of clay.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 5, 2025
Lakewood Ranch potter throws herself into her work

Nancy Opresnick puts her talent on display at the annual Spring Art Show and Sale.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Johnston Kraft, Rosemarie Kraft, Broc Stull and Liesl Kraft relax between rehearsals for InMotion, the recital of the Sarasota Ballet Summer Intensive.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • July 23, 2025
The Sarasota Ballet Summer Intensive is raising the barre

The nearly 190 students in the program aim for new heights with their InMotion recital.

  • Arts + Culture
This Wild Blue at Waterside home at 1162 Blue Shell Loop sold for $3,613,900. Built in 2024, it has four bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 4,452 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 16, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for Sept. 1-5 in Lakewood Ranch

A home in Wild Blue at Waterside topped the week’s sales at $3.61 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The last day the Mote Aquarium on City Island will be open to visitors will be July 6th. Mote is planning to open its new facility soon near Benderson Park.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • June 18, 2025
Mote Marine begins its process of moving aquarium

July 6 will be the last day the public can visit the Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium facility on City Island.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cindy Gordon, board chair of the Florida West Coast Avian Society, says pet birds such as parrots have special needs, but the upside of ownership is well worth it. Chewy and Chester obviously think so.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 20, 2025
Florida West Coast Avian Society takes flight at Music on Main

Those who attend can learn about the responsibilities of having a pet bird.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Joshua Stayton is artistic director of Azara Ballet.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2025
Azara Ballet adds artistic director position

Joshua Stayton joins the company for its third season.

  • Arts + Culture
Lael and Giuliano Hazan, standing in the kitchen where they lead cooking classes, reflect on what it means to them to see Marcella Hazan's legacy as a culinary powerhouse see renewed celebration.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 24, 2025
Legacy of Longboater Marcella Hazan receives new acclaim

With a resoundingly successful showing at the Sarasota Film Festival and unveiling of a showcase at the Smithsonian, the Hazan family culinary legacy is getting new acclaim.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alex Bates placed first at the Class 4A Region-3 meet with a pole vault of 4.20 meters on May 3.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • May 7, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Alex Bates

The Riverview junior won his region in pole vaulting.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sequoia Felton
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2024
Sarasota City Commission District 1: Sequoia Felton

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
A rendering of High Line, planned for the intersection of Main Street and Osprey Avenue.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 11, 2025
More multifamily coming to Sarasota's Main Street

A 142-unit mix of condos and apartments is planned for the site of the former Michael Saunders offices at Main Street and Osprey Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The TMINI hand-held robotic system is now in use at Sarasota Memorial Hospital for knee replacement procedures.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 12, 2025
SMH deploys mini robots for knee replacement surgeries

Sarasota Memorial Hospital orthopedic surgeons are using the TMINI Miniature Robotic System accurate bone preparation and implant placement for knee replacements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Breeze OnDemand operates in three zones of Sarasota County much like private ride-sharing services and delivers riders door to door, though not necessarily solo or non-stop.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 16, 2025
Breeze OnDemand reports to riders it's back to capacity

A segment of the ride system's minivans had been sidelined by a recall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Speaker Perez has it right
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 29, 2025
Speaker Perez has it right

While President Donald Trump and U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson gloat over the passage of their “big beautiful bill,” Florida Speaker Danny Perez is preparing for his own budget battle next month.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Michael Saunders & Company |
  • July 23, 2025
For Sale: 15315 Anchorage Pl., Lakewood Ranch

This six-month-old Stock Custom Home is a true architectural masterpiece.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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Brigette Kubin, owner of the newly opened Three Island Monkeys, shows off the new sweaters the boutique is carrying during this year's "Meet Greet Eat."
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 11, 2025
Up-and-coming business celebrates wins at Meet Greet Eat

The Longboat Key business community took the opportunity to connect with residents at this 19th annual chamber event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Becky Ayech has held fundraisers to help preserve the Old Miakka Schoolhouse for the past 39 years.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 18, 2024
Old Miakka Fall Hootenanny benefits schoolhouse

Becky Ayech has put on the "country" fundraiser for 39 years.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The home at 3465 Gulfmead Drive was built in 2009 and has six bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,641 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 28, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for August 11-15 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Gulfmead Estates home on Gulfmead Drive tops the week’s sales at $4,325,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The St. Regis Longboat Key resort.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 9, 2025
St. Regis Longboat Key project wins regional construction award

The Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of Associated Builders & Contractors recognized Moss Construction and BCH Mechanical by awarding the St. Regis Longboat Key the 2025 Project of the Year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Riverview offensive lineman Luke Chappell helped the Rams score 42 points in a spring game win over Largo.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • May 28, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Luke Chappell

Riverview rising senior didn't allow any sacks or pressures in spring game win.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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