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Rosita Reyes is in her first season as the Sarasota High track and field coach.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 3, 2024
Track and field no easy task to coach

Sarasota High Head Coach Rosita Reyes explains the intricacies of the sport.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Barbara Jendrysik has participated in every Longboat Key town hall art reception.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • April 29, 2024
Town of Longboat Key celebrates local artists

The eighth annual town hall exhibit on April 23 gave residents a chance to support 10 Longboat artists whose art hangs in town hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Susan Redgrave's dog Molly with a "Kiss Me" shirt
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 11, 2024
Pups and people celebrate Valentine’s Day at Boo’s

The Boo’s Ice House & Dog Bar Valentine’s Day Celebration featured vendors, raffles, live music and drinks, and plenty of wagging tails and affection.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Charmaine Hunter
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2024
Sarasota Ballet names community engagement director

Charmaine Hunter was previously director of community enrichment for Orlando Ballet.

  • Arts + Culture
Angela Stephanides teaches a geometry lesson.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 11, 2024
School district optimistic following rise in standardized testing scores

The state of Florida's testing results indicated a 2% rise in third grade English Language Arts scores.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Holmes Beach City Commissioner Greg Kerchner was among the swarm of citizens speaking out against cuts to the comprehensive plan regarding wetlands.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 18, 2023
Manatee votes to reduce wetland protections in county development plan

Commissioners said they want to protect property rights and guard against overregulation.

  • East County
  • News
Orion Kerkering was named to the Philadelphia Phillies postseason roster Oct. 3.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 27, 2024
5 Sarasota baseball stars making waves in the big leagues

The area has several candidates for breakouts this season, with an MLB debut a possibility.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Stephen Spencer and Dekyi Rongé star in "Birds of North America."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 6, 2023
Urbanite director talks birds, barriers and the ticking clock of new play

“Birds of North America” looks at love, life and change at Urbanite Theatre. Summer Dawn Wallace shares why she made time to direct it.

  • Arts + Culture
Jinnie Rice and Kimber Skowronski. Rice is Skowronski's mother. Skowronski needs 400 volunteer hours before moving in, but family members can help.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 27, 2023
Habitat for Humanity Sarasota holds its first Women Build

The nationwide events started in 1991, but this is the first for the Sarasota chapter.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County School Board District 3: Gregory Wood
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2024
Sarasota County School Board District 3: Gregory Wood

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
Commissioner-At-Large BJ Bishop and Scott Dudley with the Florida League of Cities Advocacy Committee.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 7, 2024
Commissioner Bishop takes on new committee for Florida League of Cities

This will be Bishop’s first year on the Resolutions Committee, which sets the FLC’s legislative priorities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The music archive includes a wide variety of vintage materials.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 19, 2023
Sarasota Music Archive offers a journey through music history

The archive houses media from the 1850s, Jimi Hendrix records, jazz collections and classic comedy albums while preserving the sounds of the past for the future.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse says his voice has remained the same since he was elected in 2020 and that it's the other commissioners' voices that have changed.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 1, 2023
Kruse doesn’t mind being lone dissenting vote on Manatee Commission

Commissioner George Kruse has been on the short end of 6-1 decisions but says he is offering the "community view."

  • East County
  • News
A 2021 survey showed an 18% decline in seagrass in Sarasota Bay. Seagrass affects more than 75% of marine life. File photo
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • April 5, 2023
Water conservation essential to maintain drinkable supply

In 2040, Florida could be short about 337 million gallons of drinking water per day, a UF water resources program assistant told Longboat Key residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Technical director Chris McVicker and director Jonathan Epstein
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 9, 2024
Elizabethan-era stage adds authentic touch to 'Romeo and Juliet'

FSU/Asolo Conservatory's production of the beloved Shakespeare play makes the audience part of the action with a set based on a historic stage.

  • Arts + Culture
Jeremiah Gonzalez, a senior at Braden River High School, went from a shy, quiet freshman in Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps to serving as the program's battalion commander this year.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 8, 2024
Braden River High senior's key to graduating: Keep moving forward

Jeremiah Gonzalez overcomes mental health challenges and focuses on focuses on positivity to get to graduation.

  • East County
  • Schools
Lakewood Ranch 6-year-old Aurlyn Esler holds on as tight as she can to see how long she can last on the bull.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 3, 2024
Music on Main provides entertainment for all ages in Lakewood Ranch

Whether it's riding a bull, petting a mini horse or dancing to Kettle of Fish, Music on Main was fun for all.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Two volunteers pedal the surrey and gives a forty-five minute guided tour.
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • January 10, 2023
Cruising down Legacy Trail in a Surrey

The Surrey Program kicked off on Jan. 10 and will run on Tuesdays and Wednesdays through April 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Former Braden River High running back Deshaun Fenwick signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent April 27.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 17, 2024
Former Braden River High football players have a shot at the NFL

Deshaun Fenwick and Taylor Upshaw played in the Hula Bowl all-star game Jan. 13 in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Cardinal Mooney volleyball season came to an end Tuesday against Clearwater Central Catholic, but not before defeating defending champion Calvary Christian the round prior. (File photo.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 3, 2022
Special Cardinal Mooney volleyball era ends with loss in regional final

Meanwhile, other sports are gearing up for state championship action over the next few weeks.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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