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Gio Zanoni leads the Cardinal Mooney High boys lacrosse team with 41 points (21 goals, 20 assists).
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 16, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Gio Zanoni

The Cardinal Mooney High boys lacrosse senior provides firepower to the Cougars.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Derek and Stephanie Schmitt, Kirsten (Schmitt) and Trevor Lovett, and Bob and Charleen Schmitt stand in front of Bob and Charleen's Summerfield home.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 12, 2024
Families grow with Lakewood Ranch: The Schmitts

From first baby to larger families, the Schmitt family has grown on the Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) |
  • September 23, 2024
FPL Debuts New Tool in Suite of Resources to Help Customers Save

Read these tips to save on some of the biggest home energy drivers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Sarasota County offices will remain closed through Tuesday
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2024
Sarasota County offices will remain closed through Tuesday

Breeze transit services are resuming on a limited basis.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Observer recommends …
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 18, 2024
Observer recommends …

This week begins the Observer’s general election recommendations for a few races and the state amendments.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Mark Vu, 13 and his brother Matthew Vu, 16, practice at SRQ Fencing Club.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 1, 2024
Train like an Olympian: Niche sports have home in Sarasota

Fencing and synchronized swimming clubs offer fun and high-level instruction.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Riverview High rising senior kicker/punter Nick Delfau.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 10, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Nick Delfau

The Riverview High football rising senior is the Kohl's Kicking No. 38 punter in the class of 2025.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
James Simpson laughs during his 100th birthday celebration Oct. 7 at Bowlero Gulf Gate in Sarasota.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • October 13, 2024
In a league of his own: 100 year-old bowler still rolling along

Teammates celebrate a Sarasota centenarian's joy for life.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Drivers will experience some minor traffic delays as the intersection at Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and Clubhouse Drive is upgraded.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 25, 2024
Improvements on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard lead to minor delays

Two separate projects have led to lane closures but should be completed soon.

  • East County
  • News
Midnight Pass on Thursday Oct. 17 looking from Little Sarasota Bay to the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricanes Helene and Milton opened up the Pass after it was closed in 1983.
  • By Michael Harris |
  • October 26, 2024
Milton did us a solid with Midnight Pass

The hurricane left its mark throughout the area, but one positive to take away is the reopening of Midnight Pass.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch's Kevin Roy is 13th on the Korn Ferry Tour points list as of March 29.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 2, 2024
Lakewood Ranch professional golfer takes winding road to success

Kevin Roy almost gave up golf but now is fighting to get back to the PGA Tour.

  • East County
  • Sports
Some houses along Gulfside Road were completely destroyed.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 28, 2024
Longboat Key works to recover from 'truly historic' storm

Facing gas leaks, water main breaks and electricity problems, officials are urging residents that the island is not ready to welcome them back yet.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Reni Papalexiou at Wild Yoga at Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 2, 2023
The must-try yoga options in Sarasota

Sarasota offers many yoga opportunities, including ones involving goats, lemurs and floating in the air.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bobby Burnett (left) and his family go to the beach with his brother Josh Burnett (right) and his family, who were visiting from Nicaragua. Bobby Burnett says his brother and his family have been tremendous support since his daughter Grace Burnett suffered from a brain aneurysm suddenly.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 4, 2024
12-year-old's aneurysm leaves her family living in a 'nightmare'

Grace Burnett remains in intensive care since Aug. 4, and her parents hope to spread awareness about brain aneurysms.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High pitcher Lexi Meneely, pictured last season, held Parrish Community to two runs in the district championship on May 1.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 7, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Lexi Meneely

The Lakewood Ranch High softball junior helped her team to a district championship May 2 with her pitching and hitting..

  • East County
  • Sports
Peachey's serves up Amish baked goods from a food truck and plans to open a storefront in The Landings this fall.
  • By Emma Burke |
  • April 21, 2024
Where to find the best hot pretzels in Sarasota and Bradenton

Some people get knotty for National Pretzel Day, but I knead them year-round.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Correcting your mischaracterization of Manatee County District 5 candidates
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • July 26, 2024
Correcting your mischaracterization of Manatee County District 5 candidates

District 5 candidate Robert McCann sets the record straight.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Katie McCoy, an associate director of philanthropy for Southeastern Guide Dogs, will talk about how Bristol, her guide dog, brings her out of darkness every day.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 13, 2024
Southeastern Guide Dogs to present multisensory program in Lakewood Ranch

"Beyond the Dark," held April 25 at Lakewood Ranch Cinema, will give insight into life as a veteran with PTSD or a person who is visually impaired.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Some of the estimated 500 people who attended the grand opening of the Lakewood Ranch Library on Jan. 12 gather to listen to the ceremony.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 12, 2024
Hundreds attend Lakewood Ranch Library grand opening

The Lakewood Ranch Library opened Jan. 12 with a huge celebration.

  • East County
  • News
East County resident Nicole Knapp was appointed as the director of Development Services on Oct. 24 by the Board of County Commissioners.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 31, 2023
East County resident takes over as Manatee Development Services director

Nicole Knapp has worked for Manatee County for the past eight years.

  • East County
  • News
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