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Robert Levin, current artistic director of the Sarasota Music Festival, will step down in 2017.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • June 3, 2015
Encore performances

Robert Levin will step down from his role as organizer of the Sarasota Music Festival in 2017, after 10 years of leadership.

  • Arts + Culture
Hannah Asay now will move on to the state-qualifier Jan. 26 at Port Charlotte.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 19, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Hannah Asay

Lakewood Ranch junior Hannah Asay lifted a combined 230 pounds at the Section 8 qualifier Jan. 13 to win the 119-pound weight class in just her first season lifting weights.

  • East County
  • Sports
Trevon Young has helped propel Braden River to a 6-2 record, including wins over Bayshore Dec. 13 and St. Pete Lakewood Dec. 17.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 22, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Trevon Young

Braden River forward and center Trevon Young scored 26 points and added 14 rebounds in the Pirates 93-64 win over Bradenton Christian Dec. 13.

  • East County
  • Sports
Business partners Mike Granthon and Chris Brown took over The Beach Club in 2006. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 28, 2017
Beach Club Siesta Key celebrates 70 years

From rock stars to motorcycle rides, an iconic Siesta Key Village bar has seen it all.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Maya Tamir
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 19, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

Scene stealer; Something new under the sun; And the winner is ...; Tidbits; Black Tie Affair

  • Arts + Culture
Nick Bollettieri, left, with fellow 2014 International Tennis Hall of Fame inductees. Courtesy photo.
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • July 30, 2014
Game Changer

Nick Bollettieri's recent induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame is the latest achievement in a storied career that has deep roots on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • May 14, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Woodland Spring Fling

Events will include The Great American Hamburger Cook Off, a two-mile race to raise money for Haiti, relay races and carnival-style games.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ximena Fernandez painted hearts on Nicole Norwine's face at last year's Fish Fry.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 22, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Save Our Seabirds Fish Fry

Venture out to City Island for this weekend's fishiest fundraiser.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 25, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Betty Poire’s dress spins while dancing with John Moldthan.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • August 5, 2011
Weekend Best Bet: Florida State DanceSport Championships

Head over to the Ritz Carlton, Sarasota this weekend to see some amazing dance moves.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Amanda DeYoung checked out artwork at last year's St. Armands Winter Art Festival.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 28, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: St. Armands Winter Art Festival

More than 250 artists and craftsmen will have their work for sale.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 13, 2017
SPARCC celebrates the holidays

SPARCC hosted a Cookies, Cakes and Carolers luncheon Dec. 13 at Michael's On East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 7, 2013
Our Town: Couple celebrates 50 golden years

James and Barry Walsh, of Longboat Key, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary July 13, at St. Martha's Catholic Church in Sarasota

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Thousands flock to Siesta Key Beach for the annual fireworks display.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • July 3, 2014
Weekend Best Bet: Fourth of July Fireworks

Celebrate the Fourth of July with an evening full of fireworks at Siesta Key Beach or over Sarasota Bay. Both displays are free and open to the public.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Garbage Men, a local band known for their recycled instruments, teach kids how to make shakers out of used bottles Saturday, at Whole Foods.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 22, 2014
VIDEO: The Garbage Men rock for sustainability

The group of Pine View students performed in front of Whole Foods Saturday, then taught a workshop to children on recycled instruments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2014
Nolan teacher, team win robot war

Nolan Middle School students may not have come home grand champions from the world VEX Robotics competition last week, in California, but they took home top honors.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
christmas
  • By Amy Nance |
  • December 10, 2014
Christmas chillin' with the children

Christmas chillin' with the children

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Miles Stephens (fifth) and Josh Thomas (fourth) represented Braden River High well in the Class 3A 100-meter dash.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 7, 2021
Slow first day at track and field championships for area athletes

There were not many area competitors, but two Braden River runners proved their sprint speed against the best.

  • East County
  • Sports
Liam Emmons.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 26, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Liam Emmons

Junior Rolling Rebels member Liam Emmons talks his derby name — "Killjoy" — and his best advice.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 18, 2014
Community golf

The East County Observer shares area golf scores.

  • East County
  • Sports
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