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Back row: Alexander Telfair, Angie Weaver, Mindy Ward, James Reed and Jessica Kowaliski
Front row: Amy Steinhauser, Debby Debile, Sarah Lilly and Sara Carson
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 21, 2024
The Paradise Center offers help to Reed Medical Group

After being affected by the hurricane season, the two organizations banded together to become the hub of health and wellness on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Urbanite Theatre's "Jennifer, Who Is Leaving" runs through Dec. 1.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 2, 2024
A theater critic's top five picks of the season

From dramas to comedies, don't miss these extraordinary plays and musicals about ordinary lives. They're coming soon to a theater near you.

  • Arts + Culture
Bill Conerly, Joe Di Bartolomeo and Commissioner George Kruse are among the candidates invited to the Tara Golf & Country Club on Oct. 18 for Candidate Night.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 21, 2024
Tara Golf & Country Club hosts Candidate Night

Candidates discussed issues within the Tara community up to concerns at the state level.

  • East County
  • News
Dr. Mona Jain Middle School's new agriculture program gives seventh grader Jaiden Morgan and eighth grader Cooper Burke an opportunity to work hands on with plants.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 10, 2024
Dr. Mona Jain Middle School starts FFA program

Students begin to work with plants and rabbits and will start with chickens next semester.

  • East County
  • Schools
Tatyana Sharoubim Stewart, Katherine Harris, Margaret Wise and Dayle Hoffmann
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 21, 2024
Women In Philanthropy of Sarasota announces honorees for its first soiree

The new nonprofit hopes to honor the legacy of charitable women while also inspiring a new generation to get involved with the community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
At the helm: Lucile Capo-Miller and David Miller still oversee day-to-day operations at Cannons.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • November 7, 2024
The family at the helm of Cannons Marina keep it strong after 68 years

In 1955, Michigan native Paul Miller traded his engineering career for the romance of Florida’s boating life and purchased Cannons Marina from Ernie Cannon. Today, under the leadership of David Miller and Lucile Capo-Miller, it’s a thoroughly modern boating enterprise.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Glen Gibellina offers a citizen's point of view at Manatee County's Mitigation Strategy Planning Meeting on June 26.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 28, 2024
Manatee County staff and residents discuss hazard mitigation

The top five threats identified in a 2024 report are hurricanes, floods, terrorist acts, cyber incidents and epidemics.

  • East County
  • News
The musical "Waitress," with music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles, runs through Jan. 5 at FST's Gompertz Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 11, 2024
Florida Studio Theatre dishes out 'Waitress: The Musical'

Director/Choreographer Ben Liebert shares his recipe for FST's regional premiere.

  • Arts + Culture
Ann MacClellan will open her third Island Kids Child Care Center. She has two locations in Grand Island, New York and will tentatively open her third location Nov. 18 in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 12, 2024
Island Kids Child Care Center to open in Lakewood Ranch

Owner Ann MacClellan seeks to put her passion for education into caring for children.

  • East County
  • Business
Sutter Roofing came to the aid of the Ski-A-Rees water ski team recently with the company's massive crane to help lift the bleachers out of the water. The bleachers had blown into Sarasota Bay as a result of Hurricane Milton.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • November 3, 2024
Sarasota roofing firm provides pick-me-up with crane for water skiing nonprofit

Despite seeing his business multiply after the storm, the president of Sutter Roofing believes it's important to take time out to help the community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mayor Ken Schneier and Vice Mayor Mike Haycock were sworn in in 2024 for another year.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 27, 2024
Longboat town leadership remains in place after uncontested runs

Two commissioners ran unopposed, and Mayor Ken Schneier and Vice Mayor Mike Haycock keep their seats for another term.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ryan Kohn is leaving the East County Observer sports beat after eight years.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 24, 2024
Sports editor says goodbye to East County after eight years

Stories from the beat will stick with Ryan Kohn along his journey.

  • East County
  • Sports
Can Buchanan be beaten?
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 17, 2024
Can Buchanan be beaten?

Vern Buchanan is 12-0 in elections. But Eddie Speir, another little-known challenger, believes Buchanan’s RINO-ish voting record makes him vulnerable.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Senior quarterback Lucas Despot will act as a stabilizing force for Braden River High in 2024.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 20, 2024
Braden River High football hits the reset button in 2024

A new coaching staff will lead a group of inexperienced players.

  • East County
  • Sports
"The Mousetrap" runs through Sept. 15 at Venice Theatre's Pinkerton Theatre in Venice.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 27, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 29 to Sept. 4

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
A downtown Sarasota building where Chase will consolidate two branches has sold.
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 25, 2024
Downtown Sarasota bank building sells for $5.75 million

The Fruitville Road building is the site of a new Chase bank branch that will consolidate two branches across from the Aster & Links project currently under construction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Debbie Shaffer petting one of HSSC's cats in their play room.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • June 24, 2024
Longboat Chamber tours the Humane Society of Sarasota County

Chamber members learned about HSSC's important mission while seeing it in action.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Braden River High senior Corin Mohammadbhoy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 23, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Corin Mohammadbhoy

The Braden River High girls track and field senior won the triple jump at the Palmetto Invitational.

  • East County
  • Sports
Riverview High indoor volleyball senior Gabrielle Meese.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 11, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Gabrielle Meese

The Riverview High indoor volleyball senior leads the Rams in kills.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Senior Frankie Clark, senior Carson Fisher, junior Allen Clark and senior Marvin Palominos are expected to be major contributors for ODA football in 2024.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 6, 2024
ODA football chases another state title

The Thunder have made changes during the offseason, but the program's ethos remains the same.

  • East County
  • Sports
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