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By Ryan Kohn |
May 7, 2024

East Bradenton football programs spring forward

As the spring practice season begins, here is what fans of Braden River High, Lakewood Ranch High and ODA should watch.

East County
Sports

By Janet Combs |
April 16, 2024

Hermitage celebrates Greenfield Prize for Theater

The organization honored playwright Deepa Purohit, who is the 2024 winner of the prize.

Black Tie

By Letter to the Editor |
February 21, 2024

Don’t stop. Complete Longboat Key library project now.

Longboat's mayor writes to urge on progress for the library project at the Town Center Green.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Andrew Warfield |
September 28, 2023

Proposed restaurant, bar zoning changes divide Planning Board

How outdoor rooftop bars are defined and the unknown impact of the new rules are points of concern.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
April 30, 2024

Families celebrate Passover at Temple Emanu-El feast

The event taught the traditions of Passover in an evening featuring costumes, songs, games and more.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
April 3, 2024

Fishermen tangle over crossed lines on Sarasota Bay

A man claims another fisherman intentionally hooked him while casting after their lines previously became tangled. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Ryan Kohn |
February 14, 2024

Here's what to watch for in Sarasota prep sports this spring

Sarasota high schools have state title contenders on the diamond and in the sand.

Sarasota
Sports

By Ian Swaby |
October 7, 2023

Fresh Fridays makes a comeback with 'Paint the Town Fresh'

The event kicked off its third season with an event featuring The Brett Foreman Band.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 6, 2024

At 93, wildlife photographer keeps his focus behind the lens

Former drive-thru farm veterinarian Lou Newman retraces the winding road that led him to Sarasota and his passion for photography.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
February 21, 2024

Quick Point Nature Preserve gets boardwalk repairs, new signage

The Sarasota Bay Estuary Program is restoring and enhancing the nature preserve on Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
December 6, 2023

Affidavit shows communications between Christian Ziegler and accuser

Sarasota police secured search warrants for state GOP chair Christian Ziegler’s cellphone and Google accounts in an ongoing criminal investigation.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
March 18, 2024

Solid waste rates to increase an average 24% in Sarasota County

Elsewhere, recent industry rate hikes range between 40%-150% due to inflation and personnel costs, but the county received three competitive bids for new contracts.