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High school football roundup.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 24, 2024
High school football roundup: Aug. 23

The 2024 FHSAA season gets underway while two area SSAA teams roll.

  • East County
  • Sports
Rod Hershberger says his success in life and business can be traced to faith, family and work.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 30, 2025
Friends and co-workers of Rod Hershberger shed light on his wisdom

When Rod Hershberger, founder and former CEO of PGT Innovations, speaks, people listen. With a genuine pay-it-forward philosophy, his north star is helping others — a testament to his reputation as a truly nice guy.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The purple line running from the Key to the orange dot represents the town-owned wastewater pipeline.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 11, 2025
Longboat Key voters approve loan option for wastewater main replacement

The referendum asked voters if the town should be allowed to pursue a low-interest loan option to pay for the required underwater force main replacement.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A process rendering of Obsidian.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 11, 2024
Planning Board rejects downtown condo tower, but appeal likely

The Sarasota Planning Board says the 342-foot-tall condo Obsidian lacks sufficient retail frontage. Developers argue no building can be built at 1260 N. Palm Ave. under current city requirements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
All of the tennis center courts are being used for the tournament.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 23, 2024
National tennis tournament to come back to Longboat for 21st year

The Masters Clay Courts Men's Tennis Tournament will be Dec. 2-8 to welcome players from ages 50 to 90 years old.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ellen Jaffe Jones has competed in Senior Games events, but is just as happy to run local events. To her, getting to run at all is the whole point.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 9, 2024
71-year-old Sarasota runner has placed in 300 races

Ellen Jaffe Jones has advice for people looking to enjoy a long life of running.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lt. JC Rapier, the simulated victim, reaches out for help from Firefighter Paramedics Josh Falcon and David Oliger.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 6, 2024
Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department gets refresher on marine rescues

The department's three shifts each recently spent a day on the water to brush up on rescue tactics.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Noise complaint escalates into trespassing, resisting arrest
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 26, 2025
Noise complaint escalates into trespassing, resisting arrest

A late-night call to Indian Beach Park finds suspects playing loud music in a car and drinking from open containers. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
An entire shed is pulled out of a canal on Nov. 6 by Manatee County's Stormwater Division.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 13, 2024
Manatee County cleanup will last into next hurricane season

The county is handling over 700 downed trees and about 18,000 damaged road signs.

  • East County
  • News
Sisterhood for Good founder Angela Massaro-Fain says many who attend the nonprofit's All That Jazz, Cabaret for a Cause Feb. 21 will dress to the jazz age of Chicago during Prohibition.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 10, 2025
When it comes to philanthropy, Sisterhood for Good can dress the part

All That Jazz: Cabaret for a Cause will raise thousands for Lakewood Ranch-area nonprofits.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Christiana Hershberger, Emily Goodie and Marina Perez each received a $3,000 scholarship from the Palm Aire Women's Club. Ashley Lewis, who also received a scholarship, was not present.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • April 13, 2025
Palm Aire Women's Club presents scholarships to four local students

The $3,000 scholarships were presented at the club's April 11 luncheon.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall will reopen with "Menopause The Musical 2 - Cruising Through the Change" on Jan. 4.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • December 22, 2024
Sarasota actress is making the most out of 'Menopause The Musical'

A veteran of community theater stages in Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice, Melanie Souza became a professional actress in mid-life.

  • Arts + Culture
What's ahead for Longboat Key projects in 2025
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 1, 2025
What's ahead for Longboat Key projects in 2025

Looking at the year to come, here are a few projects or topics that will likely move along.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The trailer and specialized equipment inside cost the East Manatee Fire Rescue approximately $380,000.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 24, 2024
East Manatee Fire Rescue expands specialized services

The fire district purchased a trailer stocked full of specialty equipment meant to handle the most complicated calls.

  • East County
  • News
Lara Zoppe plays Eurydice in "Hadestown: Teen Edition" alongside Sawyer Girgis, who plays Orpheus at the Ovation School of Musical Theatre. Zoppe is 14 years old and has been a student at Ovation since she was 3.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • April 22, 2025
Young actors love the challenge of 'Hadestown: Teen Edition'

It was a different kind of challenge for the Ovation School of Musical Theatre students.

  • East County
  • Schools
Braden River freshman Maddie Kasch has proved to be a team leader in the box score and the dugout in her debut season with the varsity softball team.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • April 28, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Maddie Kasch

Kasch, a freshman, is a captain and top hitter for Braden River softball.

  • East County
  • Sports
Nicholas Haas, the Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch Teacher of the Year, is a longtime guitarist who has parlayed his passion for music into a career in teaching.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • January 30, 2025
Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch honors its Teacher of the Year

Nicholas Haas adapts to the times to keep students excited.

  • East County
  • Schools
Turn up the heat, treat yourself and toast with Soju this Valentine's Day at Korê Steakhouse.
  • By Emma Burke |
  • February 9, 2025
A feast for the heart: Where to dine on Valentine’s Day

From buzzing bistros to a do-it-yourself dining activity, here are some of the perfect spots around Sarasota to celebrate romance.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Gabriell Salgado, Zuleyma Guevara and Jenyvette Vega star in Asolo Rep's "Anna in the Tropics," which runs through March 13 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 6, 2025
Dreams go up in smoke in Asolo Rep's 'Anna in the Tropics'

Life imitates art in Nilo Cruz’ elegiac play set in 1920s-era Ybor City.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Dream Oaks Camp offers outdoor activities like canoeing and horseback riding.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 28, 2024
Foundation for Dreams strikes a deal with Manatee County on 62-acre property

The nonprofit that serves children with disabilities signed a 10-year license agreement with Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
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