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Former Riverview Rams softball player Devyn Flaherty is a star shortstop at FSU.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 16, 2023
Sarasota NCAA athletes get their seasons underway

This group of alumni has the potential for big seasons in 2023.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
John Sims in the 2021 multimedia presentation of his “Recolorized Confederate Flag” project at the Historic Asolo Theater.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 2, 2023
Sarasota artist John Sims, up close and personal

Sims' creations sparked arguments, but they also forged connections.

  • Arts + Culture
Keiser University nursing instructor Christine Malloy said today's nurses need to be prepared for disasters such as 9/11.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 4, 2019
Keiser University nursing instructor continues to teach lessons from 9/11 in her Lakewood Ranch classes

Keiser University nursing instructor continues to teach lessons from 9/11 in her Lakewood Ranch classes

  • East County
  • News
Our Lady of the Angels' Pat Martino joins Catholic Charities' Gloria Romero and Eddie Gloria as they collect items for the Boots and Bandanas' silent auction.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 31, 2023
Our Lady of the Angels event brings out the best in the community

Lakewood Ranch's generosity is on display as Catholic Charities' Boots and Bandanas event approaches.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Booker senior running back Ahmad Hunter was the area's leading rusher in 2022.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 23, 2023
Foundation set for Booker High football to make postseason run

In year two under Head Coach Scottie Littles, the Tornadoes want to make a leap.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sophie Lemus gets a high five from Gabrielle Madrid after Lemus scored against Manatee High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 16, 2023
Lakewood Ranch girls soccer team gallops through the competition

The Mustangs, ranked third in Class 7A, are 11-0-1 and have emerged as a state title contender.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Lassies practice by racing each other before their next race season. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 21, 2022
All-women’s club sails into their 50th season

The Luffing Lassies promotes sailing and racing, but it all starts with a two-week introduction to knots, tillers and more.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Francine Achbar, Lisa Ramirez, Luz Corcuero, Cintia Elenstar and Arlene Skversky.
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • December 13, 2022
Longboat Democratic Club invites UnidosNow to a luncheon

The Longboat Key Democratic Club invited three UnidosNow leaders to present on the Hispanic voter.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
O'Leary's picnic area at Sarasota's Bayfront Park was flooded at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 30, 2023
See Hurricane Idalia damage in Sarasota

Bayfront Park and areas of downtown Sarasota are flooded.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Justice Thornton, a Manatee Technical College baking and pastry arts student, slices kiwis and strawberries.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 23, 2023
MTC students prepare for Suncoast Food and Wine Fest

Baking and pastry arts students get a real-world experience baking desserts for a Lakewood Ranch staple event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota High girls lacrosse sophomore Ava Kozicky finished the season with 60 goals and 67 points.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 14, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Ava Kozicky

The Sailors girls lacrosse sophomore scored her 100th career goal March 10 against Tampa Catholic.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Top nature photos from around Sarasota, Longboat Key, East County in 2023-24
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 1, 2023
Top nature photos from around Sarasota, Longboat Key, East County in 2023-24

Readers from across the region submit their photos to the Observer's 2023-24 Weather and Nature Photo Contest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Buttonwood Harbour and Sleepy Lagoon neighborhoods are among those most prone to flooding during high tide.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 26, 2023
Careful planning, budgeting required for north-end drainage improvements

The Sleepy Lagoon and Buttonwood neighborhoods have long had an issue with drainage. A drainage committee and the town are committed to realizing improvement.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 16, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: That's no moon, er, boat

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Will Luera of Florida Studio Theatre had everyone pick a pose or movement to go with their name.
  • By Sidra Wali |
  • May 23, 2023
The Paradise Center hosts improv classes on Longboat Key

The workshops are designed to build creativity, self-confidence and, of course, a sense of humor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ruthie Ball, 7, looks at her "hall of fame" with her mom Jill.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 9, 2023
Families find benefits outweigh challenges of living on Longboat Key

Parents and their children have adapted to school commute and extracurricular challenges — and found communities that span generations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat police investigate report of man soliciting cologne from backpack
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 5, 2023
Longboat police investigate report of man soliciting cologne from backpack

An evening on the beach is interrupted by a suspicious man on the beach, and a service dog dispute. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Eric Vega drops his letter into the mailbox
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • December 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Macy's Letters to Santa

Third grade students from Suncoast School for Innovative Studies dropped off their letters to Santa, Friday, Dec. 6. Macy's invited the children to read their letters as well as drop off all of the 1,386 letters collected by the class. The event was a part of Macy's Believe program that benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Myakka City's Lily Wolfe, 9, and her rabbit, Smokey, are headed into competition at the Manatee County Fair.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 19, 2022
Important lessons by a not-so-silly rabbit in Myakka City

FFA and 4-H are important programs for sustaining our future farmers and ranchers in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 14, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: April 14

Gary Wise captured this sunset and its reflection off Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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