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Members of St. Barbara Philoptochos Society gather to make dolmades, which are stuffed grape leaves, for Autumn Fest.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 10, 2023
St. Barbara Philoptochos Society prepares for Autumn Fest

The group of women spends hours baking and cooking homemade dishes and pastries to sell at the annual Autumn Fest, which will be held Nov. 17-18.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Members of the Indian Association of Manasota, led by president Megha Vaid, dance at this year's Diverse Fest at The Harvest Sarasota on June 14.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • June 18, 2025
Sarasota church The Harvest encourages community unity at Diverse Fest

Residents of all ages turned out for the third annual Diverse Fest at The Harvest Sarasota, which aims to uplift community members from all walks of life.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota County Administration Center is at 1660 Ringling Boulevard.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 7, 2025
Sarasota County to host job fair June 19

Sarasota County will place a special emphasis on veterans during its job fair on June 19.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Devin Johnson, Emily Ann Brooks, Kelsey Stalter, Larry Toyter, Jenna Coker-Jones and Joel Newsome star in Florida Studio Theatre's "Dames at Sea."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 20, 2025
Ahoy there! 'Dames at Sea' sets sail at Florida Studio Theatre

The show offers a loving pastiche of 1930s musicals packed with plenty of laughs.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Booker High rising senior Chauncey Kennon announced his commitment to Florida State University on July 6 at the Desoto Boys and Girls Club in Bradenton.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • July 9, 2025
Chauncey Kennon lives out a dream with commitment to Florida State

The Booker High senior has wanted to play for FSU since he was little.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Boat trailer on Broadway Street stuck with a wheel of misfortune
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 29, 2025
Boat trailer on Broadway Street stuck with a wheel of misfortune

A middle-of-the-night mishap on the road is just one of the police reports in this week's edition of Longboat Key Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Rendering of proposed parking garage.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • June 6, 2023
St. Regis parking changes denied by Town Commission

Commissioners will vote on a written order of denial June 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rev. Brock Patterson found his perfect fit at Longboat Island Chapel.
  • By Abby Weingarten |
  • January 31, 2024
How one church and its pastor inspire its members to give back

Under Rev. Brock Patterson’s leadership, Longboat Island Chapel continues to offer vital support to area outreaches — with grace and a touch of humor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Becky Calevro competes in the Florida State Western Dressage Championships with the help of Mark Hiser, the executive director of Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy. She is the first exceptional rider to represent SMART in a competition.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 7, 2024
SMART provides competitive opportunities for exceptional riders

Riders with physical, social or emotional disabilities representing Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy compete at western dressage shows, which give a confidence boost while also providing therapy.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cardinal Mooney High rising senior Kali Barrett committed to the University of Cincinnati on July 7.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 15, 2024
East County girls basketball star commits to Cincinnati

Kali Barrett, a rising senior at Cardinal Mooney High, said she values her relationships with Bearcats coaches.

  • East County
  • Sports
Passenger turns violent against presumed good Samaritan
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2024
Passenger turns violent against presumed good Samaritan

Picked up in downtown and taken to a bayfront park, a woman begins hitting her would-be rescuer as he calls police. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Karen and Malcolm Ronney have operated The Granary since August 2015.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 12, 2024
The Granary remains a Lakewood Ranch breakfast and lunch staple

Karen and Malcolm Ronney found Lakewood Ranch to be the perfect place to host their business ventures.

  • East County
  • Business
Marfil Trejo, the command sergeant major for the Braden River High Raiders, crosses the rope bridge at the Florida High School JROTC Raider State Championship on Nov. 15.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • November 22, 2025
Braden River JROTC team wins state title

The team of eight boys and five girls win four of five events.

  • East County
  • Schools
An artistic life in a Parisian garret ends in death for Mimi (Ashley Milanese) in Puccini's "La bohème," which runs at the Sarasota Opera House through March 28.
  • By Gayle Williams |
  • February 18, 2026
Sarasota Opera's 'La bohème' skips sentimentality in favor of realism

Each on- and off-stage decision creates warmth and intimacy in Puccini's beloved tale of love and loss.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Roxanne Sima, Kathy Osterberg, Becca Towery, Maria MacDonald, Kathy Collums, Amy Gorman and Angela Massaro Fain are dressed for the occasion.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 18, 2023
Charity will be in style at Sisterhood for Good's Gatsby fundraiser

Lakewood Ranch-area nonprofits will benefit from a night of playful excess at the Feb. 15 event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Holiday stress can take away from the joy of the season.
  • By Mirabai Holland |
  • December 9, 2025
How to stress less during the holidays

This can be a time of limited time and lofty expectations. How to make sure you're taking care of yourself to stay healthy and enjoy the season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Prolific Bird Key author Mifflin Lowe received an award from The Florida Book Awards for his recent work, "Art: An Interactive Guide."
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 11, 2026
Bird Key author awarded for children's art book

The Florida Book Awards named Mifflin Lowe and team as winners of the Older Children's Literature category for "Art: An Interactive Guide."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Asolo Repertory Theatre Producing Artistic Director Peter Rothstein.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 10, 2026
Asolo Rep to premiere a circus musical in its 2026-27 season

"The Day the Circus Came to Town" will be one of five mainstage shows in "The Greatest Season on Earth."

  • Arts + Culture
The Riverview High boys swimming team holds aloft its fourth-consecutive state swimming title.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 28, 2017
Memories of grandeur

Counting down the top Sarasota sports moments of 2017.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2020
Manatee County School Board District 1: Bridget Mendel

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
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