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By Ryan Kohn |
July 15, 2024

East County girls basketball star commits to Cincinnati

Kali Barrett, a rising senior at Cardinal Mooney High, said she values her relationships with Bearcats coaches.

East County
Sports

By Su Byron |
November 8, 2022

Fran Blum believes success is sexy. And who’s going to argue with her?

In Fran Blum’s book of life there are no empty pages. There are many tales of travel, far-flung adventures, romance, groundbreaking careers and many missions accomplished.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
April 1, 2024

APRIL FOOL: All eyes will be upon new Mote exhibit

Rare two-headed, electric eel has aquarium community abuzz.

April Fools

By Ian Swaby |
April 22, 2024

Boat enthusiasts gather at Suncoast Boat Show

Promoted as the Gulf Coast’s premier boat show, the event features a wide selection of boats both on land and in the water.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Liz Ramos |
January 15, 2024

Lakewood Ranch High welcomes students back with new building

After years of waiting, the 22-classroom addition is open to students and teachers.

East County
Schools

By Petra Rivera |
February 20, 2024

Christ Church gives $40K for new food pantry for migrant farmworkers

Beth-El Farmworker Ministry in Wimauma will use the grant to promote healthy eating for workers.

Longboat Key
News

By Liz Ramos |
October 19, 2023

Greenbrook Adventure Park pavilion rebuild due in July

The Inter-District Authority is working on the design of the new pavilion after the previous one was destroyed by fireworks in July.

East County
News

By Ryan Kohn |
December 23, 2023

Columnist's favorite East County sports moments of 2023

These big-time events and conversations highlighted a wide-ranging 2023 sports year for the area.

East County
Sports

By Marty Fugate |
February 18, 2023

Get a great cocktail and a great deal at these area happy hours

Lakewood Ranch is filled with happy hours. Here are seven of the happiest.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Marty Fugate |
June 5, 2024

Urbanite Theatre's 'Oak' gets scary, Southern style

Terry Guest's premiere play summons the unquiet ghost of slavery.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Ian Swaby |
July 18, 2024

Looking for things to do in Sarasota? She wrote the bucket list.

Kelly Stilwell is the author of the recently released book “100 Things to Do in Sarasota Before You Die.”

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
April 8, 2024

Daughters of the American Revolution chapter showcases history

The Sara De Soto Daughters of the American Revolution Centennial Open House Extravaganza featured a genealogy workshop, local authors, cemetery tours and more.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
May 22, 2024

County hears LWR resident concerns on development, pickleball courts

The "All Things Lakewood Ranch" Manatee County Commission meeting was set up to provide easy access to the government officials for Lakewood Ranch residents.

East County
News

By James Peter |
December 16, 2023

Clothing tycoon buys record-setting Bird Key home for $12M

At $11.5 million, 683 Mourning Dove Drive surpasses the previous record set in June of this year.

Sarasota
News

By Ryan Kohn |
February 1, 2024

Tough schedule sharpens Tornadoes girls basketball for postseason

Booker High started the season slow but remains confident that it can "make noise" in the playoffs.

Sarasota
Sports

By Observer Staff |
November 14, 2023

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Nov. 16-22

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Matt Walsh |
November 12, 2015

School boards wrong again

Now that property values and home building are rising again, the Sarasota and Manatee school boards see an easy target for money: jack up the price of new homes.