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Ron Decicco, Jean Decicco, Lynn Pettigrew, Senior Federal Judge Jay Plager, Lynn and Gary Coffin
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • February 19, 2024
Longboaters renew vows at town Valentine's Day ceremony

Support Services Director Carolyn Brown hosted the first annual community vow renewal ceremony on Feb. 14 at the Town Center Green.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota recriminalizes marijuana possession
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 4, 2023
Sarasota recriminalizes marijuana possession

Due to noncompliance with fines, Sarasota Police will refer misdemeanor cannabis cases to alternative mitigation, such as the state's pre-arrest diversion program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Andrew Shackleford was hired as Lakewood Ranch High's director of sports performance in 2021. Shackleford and athletic director Kent Ringquist are leading the school's efforts to renovate the weight room after 24 years.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 11, 2022
Lakewood Ranch High begins fundraising to renovate its weight room

Personalized workout-tracking technology would result as part of a $100,000 fundraising effort.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney junior Rosemary Selke.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 8, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Rosemary Selke

The Cardinal Mooney High girls cross-country runner had a strong district meet finish.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
“Music, sound and guided imagery are a powerful combination,” says Zooey “Zen” Seraphine.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 22, 2024
5 ways to increase your mental, physical and spiritual health

Five Lakewood Ranch practitioners blend traditional, holistic and modern techniques.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Former Sarasota and Braden River high schools running back Brian Battie played for Auburn University in 2023.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 21, 2024
College football video game could turn local stars into legends

This summer, EA Sports will release the first game in the series since 2013.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Vice Principal Robin Hamilton and Principal John Hettler run the Sea of Strengths Academy.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 11, 2024
Lakewood Ranch school emphasizes joy of learning

Sea of Strengths Academy, which serves third through 12th graders with learning disabilities, instills confidence in its students alongside its highly structured approach to academics.

  • East County
  • Schools
East County author Michael Sisti's newest book is "On the Brink."
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 26, 2024
Sarasota author stirs up his own personal 'mob'

Mike Sisti's innovative way of collaborative writing has lead to more than 550 followers.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Rita Lewis, owner of the Linger Lodge, and Gretchen Nasman serve gumbo.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 9, 2024
Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee fills bowls at Lakewood Main Street

Local restaurants served soup to raise funds for Meals on Wheels' Food Bank of Manatee.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Rev. Juila Piermont
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 27, 2023
Christ Church of Longboat Key chooses first full-time pastor

The Rev. Julia Piermont shares her excitement of being the new pastor for Christ Church and her admiration of its foundation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Observer recommends
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 31, 2024
Observer recommends

Republican voters have solid choices to replace Rep. Tommy Gregory for House District 72. One candidate’s qualifications stand above the others.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The arts have a powerful ally in new Arts Alliance CEO
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 2, 2023
The arts have a powerful ally in new Arts Alliance CEO

Brian Hersh, the new CEO of the Arts Alliance of Sarasota County, knows that the arts are more than a source of enjoyment. They’re also an economic driver.

  • Arts + Culture
Michael Garey at Longboat Key’s Lazy Lobster.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 29, 2024
Lazy Lobster's Michael Garey is anything but lazy

This Lazy Lobster co-owner doesn’t have a lazy bone in his body. He loves his work and honors the mentors who got him started.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
I-75 closures between SR 64 and US 301 start Monday
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2025
I-75 closures between SR 64 and US 301 start Monday

During the week of Jan. 20, crews will close I-75 between State Road 64 (exit 220) and U.S. 301 (exit 224) from midnight to 3 a.m.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 23, 2025
Another suspect in River Club home invasion arrested

Vail, Colorado, police arrest the fleeing suspect, who was headed for Mexico.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key residents attend the final class of the Citizens Academy of Government program at the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department on Feb. 19.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 9, 2023
Citizens Academy teaches how Longboat Key's government works

The seven-week course will explore the inner workings of local government and highlight the town's goals for the future.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Heather Zahory of the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute and RND Automation's Aaron Laine talk about an RND Automation machine that is being donated to SCF.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 2, 2023
Robot donation a coup for State College of Florida's Coding Academy

Two Lakewood Ranch businesses, RND Automation and Certified Collectibles, combine to make an important donation to the school.

  • East County
  • News
Cardinal Mooney's Chris McCorkle has offers from Florida and West Virginia among other NCAA DI schools.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 4, 2023
A look at Sarasota-area spring football

As practice gets underway, here's one thing to watch for each area team during their spring games later this month.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Streetside bather arrested for indecent exposure
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 7, 2024
Streetside bather arrested for indecent exposure

A woman who said she was taking a bath on Central Avenue was arrested for vulgar and indecent behavior. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 18, 2023
Riverview High construction program helps students find footing in field

The construction technology lab enables students to graduate high school with industry-recognized skills and get hired straightaway.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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