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Historical photos were on display during the dedication of the 15 historic markers that have now been installed throughout Newtown.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • May 23, 2017
Newtown Alive earns state recognition

The ongoing project to document and preserve the history of Sarasota’s historic African American community wins Historic Preservation Award.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch sophomore forward Travis Freeman and the rest of the Mustangs look to win their opening match against North Port at 7 p.m. on Nov. 8.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 2, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top match-ups this week in East County sports.

  • East County
  • Sports
From left: Mark Richardson, Lloyd Hine, Frank Scrivani, Brad Sicard, Mike Ball, Mark Kerr, Jason Schmidt, John Michael, James Linkogle and Matt Dzikas. Not pictured: Troy Wooten, Dale Wyman, Joe Samblanet and Curtis Vandermolen.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 15, 2016
Good works from Public Works

Longboat Key Public Works staffers win praise.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sarasota freshman quarterback Bryan Gagg drops back for a pass in the first quarter.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 4, 2015
Sarasota runs past Booker

The Sarasota High football team earned its first win of the season with a 38-6 victory against Booker Sept. 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Kendall Johnson
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 9, 2015
East County Football Friday: Week 7

ODA scored 25 unanswered points to post its second win of the season.

  • East County
  • Sports
B.D. Gullett Elementary Principal Shirin Gibson and McNeal Elementary Media Specialist Renee Litzenberger have challenged their schools to collect canned goods.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 30, 2015
Gullett and McNeal elementary schools face off

The East County schools are competing to see which can collect more canned goods for Salvation Army.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2016
Say 'cheese' for our 2016 'It's Read Everywhere' contest

This year's grand prize winner will win $5,000 toward the perfect smile.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jordan Golden
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 17, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Jordan Golden

Ten-year-old Jordan Golden won the Drive, Chip & Putt Championships June 29, at the Bobby Jones Golf Club, to qualify for the regional qualifier Aug. 17, in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota Police ended a late night standoff — learn more in today's headlines!
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • April 18, 2013
April 18: Daily Headlines Video

April 18: Daily Headlines Video

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kristen Pace |
  • February 10, 2012
Man Up Sarasota: a Confession Turns Girls' Night Out

Man Up Sarasota: a Confession Turns Girls' Night Out

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 22, 2020
Media make it far worse

The daily death scores in the media and politicians’ decrees fueled people’s fears. How do we bring back trust and sanity?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Contemporary artist Joseph Patrick Arnegger’s daughter Amelia recently celebrated her first birthday. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 4, 2019
Joseph Patrick Arnegger gets head out of the clouds with GAZE Modern exhibit

The contemporary artist briefly put art on hold to focus on fatherhood, but his latest solo show, "Accumulus," serves as his resurgence.

  • Arts + Culture
Tammy Taylor has taken the job as business development manager for the Neuro Challenge Foundation.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 9, 2019
Neuro Challenge Foundation hires business development manager

Neuro Challenge Foundation hires Tammy Taylor to be its business development manager

  • East County
  • News
"The Origin of Time" by Frank Bibbins is on display through April 25, at Art Uptown.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 26, 2014
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Mallory Gnaegy keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.

  • Arts + Culture
The Bermuda Mavericks (Les McCurdy and Ken Sons) play McCurdy's Comedy Theatre May 8-10.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 22-28

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Left to right: Jamie Molina, Ben Southerland, Emma Barishman, James McCormack, Erin Paxton, Liam Tanner and Liv. J Wilson are Florida Studio Theatre's acting apprentices.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • May 23, 2019
‘Just write it’: FST holds 28th annual Young Playwrights Festival

Sarasota’s Florida Studio Theatre encourages the creativity of young playwrights from around the world with Write a Play program.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota Charter Review Board District 2: Joseph 'Jody' Hudgins

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Online romance ends in trespassing warning
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 17, 2025
Online romance ends in trespassing warning

Boy meets girl online; boy gives girl credit card number; girl has surprise child and "cousin"; boy lets girl move in; boy finally figures it out. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Tiffany Mautino, the Lakewood Ranch Library supervising manager, Hayley Rigatti, a library staff member, and Faith Kibler, a Friends of the Lakewood Ranch Library volunteer, bring a button maker and 3D printed chicks for people to paint while supporting the nonprofit and Slim Chickens.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 17, 2024
East Bradenton nonprofits benefit from Giving Challenge

Nonprofits will use funds to launch new initiatives and continue and expand services and programs.

  • East County
  • News
The most significant damage to city assets by Hurricane Ian appears to be a portion of the roof at Payne Park Auditorium. (Photo by Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 6, 2022
Emergency manager: City employees get credit for fast recovery

Sarasota Emergency Manager Todd Kerkering says employees, many of whom are also suffering from Hurricane Ian damage, are bringing the city back quickly.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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