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By Vinnie Portell |
December 11, 2024

Lakewood Ranch Elks Hoop Shoot puts youth basketball in the spotlight

Six Hoop Shoot winners will advance to the district tournament in Sarasota

East County
Sports

By Marty Fugate |
April 12, 2025

'The Winter’s Tale' looks on the bright and dark sides of life

Shakespeare's classic drama offers tragedy and comedy in the same play.

Arts + Culture

By Marty Fugate |
April 11, 2025

'Good Night, Oscar' captures a tortured celebrity caught in a harsh spotlight

Asolo Rep's gripping production takes audiences back to Oscar Levant's soul-baring appearance on Jack Paar's talk show.

Arts + Culture

By Jay Heater |
April 11, 2025

Principal's reunion epitomizes Myakka's connection with its school

Tom Redmon honored in Myakka as prelude to historic school walkthrough.

East County
Neighbors

By Dylan Campbell |
January 2, 2025

East County swimmer in a lane of her own

Ava DiPasquale, a 13-year-old swimmer from Mill Creek, has established herself as one of the nation's top swimmers.

East County
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
February 27, 2025

City of giving brings bold arts and cultural initiatives

New and underway projects in Sarasota require nearly $1 billion in philanthropy to bring to fruition. Organization leaders say there is enough to go around.

Sarasota
News

By Dana Kampa |
April 1, 2025

Longboat Key's Temple Beth Israel features special guest at Passover Seder

Cantor Riselle Bain brought her musical talents to Longboat Key on March 25 for a holiday service.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Emma Burke Jolly |
February 28, 2025

Sand Bucket List: Must-Try Adventures for a Sun-Soaked Summer

Here are the absolute must-do activities, must-visit spots and must-see sights to make this summer in Sarasota and Manatee counties unforgettable!

Sarasota

Humanitarian recounts late 2024 trip to Ukraine, at Selby Library

Tania Vitvitsky shared her observations in the Ivano-Frankivsk, Kyiv and Lviv regions in August and September 2024.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
March 13, 2025

Lakewood Ranch author tells his sailing adventures in 'Ocean Speed'

Bob Krieg describes his 3.5-year sail around the world, but the book also gives tips and advice on long-distance sailing.

East County
Neighbors

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
March 24, 2025

Connecticut schoolteacher Synia Carroll found her voice in Sarasota

Jazz vocalist Synia Carroll, who died March 14 at age 67, helped build musical bridges in the Tampa Bay area.

Arts + Culture

By Vinnie Portell |
January 12, 2025

Lakewood Ranch shows its hockey pride at Tampa Bay Lightning Watch Party

People of all ages enjoyed a ball hockey tournament and a Lightning vs. Devils game.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
April 10, 2025

Police respond to simultaneous bar brawls one block apart

Sarasota police officers respond to one fight inside and another outside Main Street bars after 2 a.m. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Vinnie Portell |
March 25, 2025

East County Athlete of the Week: Denzel Diaz

Denzel Diaz allowed one unearned run over six innings against The Out-of-Door Academy.

East County
Sports

By Devaney Iglesias, Manager of External Affairs for Sarasota and Manatee Counties, Florida Power & Light Company |
March 27, 2025

Building a Brighter Future: How Volunteerism Powers Southwest Florida

FPL celebrates 100 years in the community, one truth remains clear: the strongest communities are those where people come together to support one another.

East County
Neighbors

Lakewood Ranch Adult Soccer Club embraces its differences

The club features 38 nationalities among its 145 members.

East County
Sports

In Memoriam |
December 5, 2024

Charles Shook

Charles Shook (Minister Emeritus, Longboat Island Chapel), died on November 27th at age 96.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Andrew Warfield |
March 16, 2025

County breaks ground on new Kensington Park

The site of a former wastewater plant that served the Kensington Park Community will become a new Sarasota County park by summer.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
April 17, 2024

$2.6M of funding for The Bay nets City Commission approval

The city of Sarasota's half of more than $5.2 million from tax increment financing revenue will be deposited into The Bay Park Trust Fund. The county is expected to approve its share next.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
March 13, 2025

Dag Fest aims to preserve the memory of entertainer Dagmar Beavers

The March 22 concert will be held at the Myakka City home of the late circus performer and singer.

East County
Neighbors

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