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Lakewood Ranch junior midfielders Paolo Morales (front) and Ryan Johnson have been essential in helping transform the Mustangs' offensive strategy this season.
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • January 14, 2025
Lakewood Ranch boys soccer charges toward the postseason

The Mustangs look to rectify last season's loss to North Port High in the district tournament later this month.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dr. Dan Deems, right, and Tidewell Foundation President Delesa Morris speak to the benefits of balance training and other longevity practices.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • January 17, 2025
Expert offers advice on balancing act of aging

The Paradise Center's latest speaker highlights importance of long-term health practices.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Rev. Robert Dziedziak, Rev. Kenneth Blyth, Rev. Julia Piermont and Rev. David Marshall sang at the Interfaith service.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 22, 2024
Interfaith service on Longboat Key unites residents and instills hope after hurricanes

The six houses of worship on Longboat Key held the 44th annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service on Nov. 19 and packed All Angels By the Sea Episcopal Church with residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jennifer Pilate, Erin McLeod and Felton Pilate
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 16, 2024
White House honors Senior Friendship Centers CEO with Lifetime Achievement Award

The prestigious award recognized McLeod's more than 6,500 hours of community service in her lifetime.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Case for a new performing arts center is clear
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • April 16, 2024
Case for a new performing arts center is clear

A reader writes that the success of "Hamilton" in Sarasota highlights the need for a new performing arts center.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Carlos Paez, the director of before- and after-school care at Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy, always wanted to teach his students kindness and hoped they would pay it forward.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 23, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Prep staff member remembered for his kindness

Carlos Paez, the director of Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy's before- and after-school care, died Feb. 14. Students and staff will miss his ability to make them smile and laugh every day.

  • East County
  • Schools
The Gulf Coast Community Foundation's Sarasota Philanthropy Center is on State Street in downtown.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 10, 2024
Community foundation opens scholarship applications for Sarasota sutdents

Students may apply for higher education financial aid through April 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Take a break with FST Improv most Saturdays at Florida Studio Theatre's Bowne's Lab.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 1-7

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 22, 2024
Myakka City resident takes another shot at becoming commissioner

Carol Ann Felts is vying for the District 1 seat on the Manatee County Commission.

  • East County
  • News
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe celebrates the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in words and song at the Sarasota Opera House.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Jan. 11-17

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Braden River Middle Principal Kimberlain Zenon, Reading Coach Tasheta Riley and Assistant Principal Tamara Cornwell have directed their efforts toward motivating students to get back on track for grade-level standards.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • January 15, 2025
Braden River Middle gets creative to keep students on track

Motivational programs have put Braden River Middle on the cusp of an "A" school status.

  • East County
  • Schools
Asolo Rep's "Dial M For Murder," the musical based on the classic Alfred Hitchcock film, runs through April 25 at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 28 to April 3

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Judge Gilbert A. Smith Jr. swears in James Satcher as the new Supervisor of Elections. Satcher is joined by his wife Monica.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 1, 2024
Citizens' petition asks for removal of supervisor of elections

James Satcher fired four SOE employees following the primary and now 2,000 citizens want him fired.

  • East County
  • News
Rachel Williamson, Sally Schule and Rachael Fisk are ready to greet their 625 guests with a speakeasy entrance for the 8th annual Hospital Gala.
  • By Janet Combs |
  • January 5, 2025
Centennial anniversary is the cat's meow at Sarasota Memorial's Hospital Gala

Guests bring out their 1920s style to raise money for the Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation.

  • Black Tie
1000 NORTH will be located in the BLVD Sarasota building at the corner of Boulevard of the Arts and North Tamiami Trail.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 29, 2024
Exclusive restaurant, club coming to Sarasota

1000 NORTH, with a long list of celebrity partners, will bring its second private dining club concept to the BLVD Sarasota building.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The top 10 stories of the Sarasota sports scene in 2024
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • December 22, 2024
The top 10 stories of the Sarasota sports scene in 2024

These moments and victories stood out among the rest this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Carlos E. Haile Middle School is undergoing a campuswide renovation and will have a new 10-classroom addition.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 5, 2024
Haile Middle to offer new opportunities with 10-classroom addition

The addition, expected to be complete in the spring, will expand the school's robotics and agriscience programs.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2024
2024 general summer camps in Sarasota, Manatee

Check out the general summer camps available in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Summer Fun Guide
  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center |
  • December 19, 2024
A New Lease on Life, Following Weight-Loss Surgery

For years Russell tried to lose weight through exercise, dieting and medications, but nothing seemed to help. Her decision to finally turn to weight-loss surgery at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center was in part, because of her profession as a licensed practical nurse.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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Sarasota County School Board District 3: Tom Edwards
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2024
Sarasota County School Board District 3: Tom Edwards

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
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