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Braden River High flag football Head Coach Amanda Porco said she looks for players who are enthusiastic about the sport.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 1, 2024
Braden River High flag football wants to build something special

The Pirates are 11-0 as of March 29 and believe they can compete with the state's elite.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota County Commission District 1: Alexandra Coe
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2024
Sarasota County Commission District 1: Alexandra Coe

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
A L.E.A.D. session takes place at Cranberry Elementary School in North Port.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 1, 2024
School police officers lead new program to prevent drug use

The Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence program brings school resource officers and students together to tackle the issue of drug use.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The home at 387 S. Washington Drive has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,268 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 16, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Sept. 30-Oct. 4 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A John Ringling Estates home on South Washington Drive tops the week's sales at $6.5 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The Planning and Zoning Board has been reviewing the town's comprehensive plan for about a year.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • April 12, 2023
Revisions on Longboat growth, development goals near completion

The town's comprehensive plan has been broken into six batches for the Planning and Zoning Board to review. Five of the batches have had at least one Town Commission visit.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Spectators are set up on all sides of the lake to watch the fireworks show at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 19, 2024
Parking for Fireworks on the Lake event in Sarasota now on sale

The Nathan Benderson Park Fourth of July event drew 16,000 people last year.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The city offers administrative approval for inclusionary projects in the downtown core only.  (Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 13, 2022
Controversial development rules set for Monday vote in Sarasota

As the City Commission is set to consider the final OK to expand staff approval for developments that include attainable housing, all three candidates for two open seats line up in opposition.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Firefighter/paramedic Trey Bowlin shows what protective gear is worn when responding to a fire.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • May 26, 2023
Local firefighters learn about occupation's cancer risks

Firefighters have a 14% higher risk of dying from cancer than the United States' general population.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"The World Goes 'Round," playing at FST's Gompertz Theatre through June 30, is a musical revue featuring the hits of Kander and Ebb.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 11, 2024
FST's 'The World Goes 'Round' spins the wheel of love and loss

Kander and Ebb’s musical merry-go-round is a dizzying ride.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Phantom loogie claim appears all wet
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 25, 2023
Phantom loogie claim appears all wet

Police find no evidence of spittle in an ongoing dispute between two teen girls. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Slava, a Ukrainian student, stands in the rubble of his school that was destroyed in the Battle of Kharkiv.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 31, 2024
Sarasota gallery spotlights Ukraine portraits from local photographer

Now at the Lexow Gallery, Allan Mestel’s β€œPortrait Ukraine” project aims to create a connection between viewer and subject.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cross Street is a one-block, one-way street between South Pineapple and South Orange avenues.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 7, 2024
Developer wins city vacation of Cross Street

The transfer of right of way will allow developer Orange Pineapple to incorporate an enhanced street into its redevelopment plans of several downtown blocks adjacent to Burns Court.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jonathan Hande, senior avian hospital technician, demonstrates the "hamburger hold" on Wilma the lesser scaup duck.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 26, 2025
Save Our Seabirds casts net for new bird-trapping volunteers

The City Island organization needs the help of others in saving the lives of injured birds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Derek Almy, Terry Almy, Earl Almy, Talon Almy, Mark Hall, Jaxson Almy and Sara Almy
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 3, 2023
Mote A-scare-ium provides a safe place for children on Halloween

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium hosted families for a scavenger hunt, underwater pumpkin carving, candy and more.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Siesta Key and Stickney Point bridges now open on the hour and half hour during the business day. Residents time their life around the openings, which only happen if boats are waiting to go through, down to the minute.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • December 21, 2017
On the clock: Timing of Siesta bridge openings concerns some residents

A new drawbridge plan on Siesta Key reduces the number of openings, but residents say it’s critical to stay on schedule.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Save these dates in 2024 for Longboat Key events
  • By James Peter |
  • January 1, 2024
Save these dates in 2024 for Longboat Key events

You won't want to miss any of these happenings on the Key.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The playground at the Greenbrook Adventure Park in Lakewood Ranch is designed to flood during huge weather events, but Hurricane Idalia left only puddles.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 6, 2023
I shudder to think of the consequences of not putting up shutters

Residents of Lakewood Ranch area mostly were confident of not having to put up shutters for Hurricane Idalia.

  • East County
  • Opinion
SCF student LaShawn'te Lee, MTC students Emma Ramirez and Krystal Camacho, Scholarship Committee Chair Peg Buck and SCF Foundation Chair Chris Romine pose for a photo during the Palm Aire Women's Club Scholarship Luncheon.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 1, 2025
East County women's club aims to make a difference

The Palm Aire Women's Club raises money for charity and scholarships.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Wilkinson Elementary's STEM teachers who were honored included Kayly Ward, Angel Shideler, Tessa Healy, Michelle Scotese, Brianna Maltby, Deanna Snider, Vickie Schaefer, Isabella Magro, Kristy Wall and Stefanie Lynch.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 8, 2025
Wilkinson Elementary earns Florida's first national STEM certificate

The school celebrates its receipt of the National Certificate for STEM Excellence, while it also hosted its Family STEAM Night.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
"Creedence Clearwater Remixed" runs through Oct. 22 at FST's Goldstein Cabaret.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 22, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 24-30

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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