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From left to right: sophomores Vanessa Vegh, Jasmine France, Isla Procopio, Madison Galvan, Itzel Padilla-Chavez and Annabelle Hill are members of the Lady Sailors weightlifting program.
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • January 15, 2025
Sarasota High girls weightlifting finds a home in the weight room

The girls weightlifting program at Sarasota High School raises the bar for everyone involved.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Phoenix Scanlan, Sabrina DiRubba, Emily Storm, Sierra Yeomans and Emma Albert have all contributed to the Mustangs' success in 2023.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 23, 2023
Lakewood Ranch High girls golfers say the future is now

The Mustangs look like a state title contender even though they are relying on inexperienced players.

  • East County
  • Sports
Deykyi Ronge and Alex Pelletier starred as two longtime friends in Brenda Withers'"Westminster," which was the winner of the fourth Modern Works Festival and was produced during Urbanite Theatre's 2023-24 season.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • August 26, 2024
Urbanite's Modern Works Festival 'is like Christmas every day'

The five-day playwriting festival sparks joy for artistic director Summer Dawn Wallace.

  • Arts + Culture
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii is at 658 University Parkway, Sarasota.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • January 16, 2025
Bad Ass Coffee brings Hawaiian flavor to Lakewood Ranch

The new coffee shop at Center Point takes a community-first approach.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Sarasota County Tax Collector: Charles A. Bear
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2024
Sarasota County Tax Collector: Charles A. Bear

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
Riverview coach Josh Smithers is entering his seventh season with the Rams.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 12, 2023
No offseason for Sarasota-area high school programs

Even without any official games over the summer, there's still plenty of work for coaches to do.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A colony of black skimmers on Lido Beach.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 6, 2024
Stewards help protect nesting shorebirds from threats

With nesting season in full effect, the Sarasota shorebird steward coordinator explains how volunteers can protect the vulnerable birds.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
East Bradenton students named winners in playwright program
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 15, 2024
East Bradenton students named winners in playwright program

The three students' plays will be performed at the Florida Studio Theatre's Young Playwrights Festival.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sanaa Jackson talks with Fayth Jenkins
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 16, 2024
SSIS becomes candidate for IB program

Suncoast School for Innovative Studies continues to expand its offerings to students.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Lakewood Ranch's Morgan Gabrielson fills a stadium with snacks for every Kansas City Chiefs game.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 6, 2024
East Bradenton residents gear up for Super Bowl Sunday

Super Bowl festivities bring families together for good food and fun.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Most of the upper canopy of the tree on Buttonwood Drive was trimmed on Nov. 14.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 26, 2024
Buttonwood Drive tree trimming proceeded as planned

The tree that stirred debate in Buttonwood Harbour was trimmed by professional arborists, removing the eagles nest but preventing property damage.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
CEO Lou Barreda gives Susie a drink from the hose when her bath is finished.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 4, 2024
Myakka Elephant Ranch puts guests to work, not elephants

With three elephants retired from the entertainment industry living on the compound, Myakka Elephant Ranch provides engaging experience while promoting elephant conservation.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The home’s bold exterior design, classified as “farmhouse modern,” offers a mix of bold elements softened by wood accents.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • November 21, 2024
State-of-the-art model home offers a master class in contemporary design

John Cannon's farmhouse modern Wild Blue model home, Pindari, blends the latest in styles, mixing farmhouse elements with contemporary design.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
SCF student LaShawn'te Lee, MTC students Emma Ramirez and Krystal Camacho, Scholarship Committee Chair Peg Buck and SCF Foundation Chair Chris Romine pose for a photo during the Palm Aire Women's Club Scholarship Luncheon.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 1, 2025
East County women's club aims to make a difference

The Palm Aire Women's Club raises money for charity and scholarships.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sailors senior Addisyn Schwied singles up the middle during a scrimmage.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 11, 2023
Sarasota softball credits lights-out season to team chemistry

The Sailors are 20-4 and won their district championship game 5-3 over Lakewood Ranch High.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Andrew Vac and Cindy Jessup
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 16, 2023
Longboat Chamber's 'Off the Clock' goes off island

About 40 members of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce met at Fleming's in Sarasota for their monthly networking event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Natalya Demina, the co-owner of AAA Pet Resort, takes Charlotte, a 6-month-old corgi, through an agility obstacle that benefits the dog's physical and mental health.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 30, 2024
AAA Pet Resort owner uses circus experience to train dogs

Natalya Demina and her family use similar training for the Pompeyo Family and the Amazing Rescue Dogs for their clients.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Todd Schlorf keeps the tradition strong in honor of his parents Dick and Donna Schlorf.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 10, 2024
National tennis tournament hosted titleholders from around the country

In its 21st year, the Masters Clay Courts National Tennis Tournament hosted players from ages 50 to 90 years old.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Florida Power & Light Company |
  • January 9, 2025
FPL’s storm-resilient power grid prevents more than 800,000 outages during active 2024 hurricane season

2024 was a historic hurricane season. In fact, it was the sixth year since 1871 that Florida experienced three landfalling hurricanes in the same year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Ethan Parker, 12, rides with the Historic Aircraft Society.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 11, 2024
Veterans Day parade honors the sacrifices of the community's veterans

The parade brought together local schools, organizations, clubs and city departments in honor of veterans.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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