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Rollins College sophomore Zi Burns started her sailing career as crew before switching to skipper this year.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 7, 2024
ODA grad sets sail on new adventure at Rollins College

Zi Burns played basketball with the Thunder but has taken to sailing with the Tars.

  • East County
  • Sports
Amy Whitt worked her way from administrative assistant to owner of this landmark restaurant on Longboat Key.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 2, 2023
Euphemia Haye owner has singular goal: Don’t mess with perfection

Amy Whitt, Euphemia Haye’s new owner, plans no big changes. She knows the restaurant is perfect just the way it is.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Steph Davis has advice for people thinking about getting into rock climbing: keep your overhead low.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 23, 2023
Record-setting rock climber shares advice on risk and reward

Steph Davis, who spoke Feb. 16 in Sarasota, was the first woman to free climb the Salathé Wall of El Capitan in Yosemite, California.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Out-of-Door Academy junior Celia Rayman, math teacher Michael Saxton and senior Joe Clarke get ready for their performance at Waterside Place on Feb. 27.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 28, 2024
Sights and Sounds hosts The-Out-of-Door Academy band

The theme for the evening in Waterside Place was Jazz Under the Stars.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Commission Chair Mike Rahn, County Administrator Charlie Bishop, Commissioner George Kruse and Commissioner Ray Turner enjoy the first sip of water after Manatee County spent $53 million to retrofit the Lake Manatee Water Treatment Plant with new filters.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 31, 2024
Upgraded Manatee water treatment system serves its first drink

Manatee County's $53 million retrofit uses ultrafiltration membranes to block additional contaminants.

  • East County
  • News
Stuart Hales and Ava Lasseter greet guests at Tropical Nights on March 23.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 24, 2024
Meals on Wheels Plus hosts a swashbuckling Tropical Nights

"A Pirate's Life" was the theme of the 30th rendition of the annual fundraiser.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Miles Russell hits his tee shot on the No. 1 hole at Lakewood National Golf Club during round two of the 2024 LECOM Suncoast Classic.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 19, 2024
Scores stay tight on day two of LECOM Suncoast Classic

Brandon Crick is the leader at 14 under par, with Morgan Hoffmann in second at 13 under par.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Greenbrook Adventure Park pavilion was burned down over the Fourth of July 2023 and is expected to be rebuilt by July 2024.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 19, 2023
Greenbrook Adventure Park pavilion rebuild due in July

The Inter-District Authority is working on the design of the new pavilion after the previous one was destroyed by fireworks in July.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County bought 68 acres along the Manatee River as part of a preservation effort.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2023
County buys 68 acres of Manatee River waterfront property

Manatee County is buying a 68-acre parcel of riverfront land in Parrish in order to preserve it.

  • East County
  • News
The soulful holiday spectacular "Joyful! Joyful!" plays from Nov. 29 to Dec. 30 at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 26, 2023
Critic’s picks for Sarasota's new live theater season

From the morbid to the merry, there's something for everyone between now and yearend.

  • Arts + Culture
Nearly 500 donated shoeboxes fill one of two vans at the Holiday Shoebox Drive at the Lakewood Ranch Elks on Dec. 4, 2021.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 27, 2023
Meals on Wheels Plus prepares for annual Shoebox Collection

Helping out Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee with shoeboxes has become a tradition for Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch members.

  • East County
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Carl Backman and Nancy Cunningham, members of Aloha Ukulele, perform with the Lakewood Ranch Community Activities  club for Play Music on the Porch Day on Aug. 26, 2023.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 5, 2023
Lakewood Ranch clubs suit every interest

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities offers 66 clubs that range in interests and size.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The recently sold penthouse in the Epoch building offers 180-degree views of Sarasota Bay.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 30, 2023
Record condo listing sells for $11.15 million

The two-level penthouse in the Epoch building has more than 6,000 square feet of interior space and 1,700 square feet of outdoor space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore and Christian Barnard |
  • April 12, 2023
Universal school choice won’t defund public schools

Opponents to Florida’s education savings accounts are misguided. Data show their predictions of doom for public education haven’t occurred.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Lt. JC Rapier, the simulated victim, reaches out for help from Firefighter Paramedics Josh Falcon and David Oliger.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 6, 2024
Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department gets refresher on marine rescues

The department's three shifts each recently spent a day on the water to brush up on rescue tactics.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The property proposed includes eight units and 38 parking spaces. (Courtesy rendering)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2022
Longboat approves initial requests to build on long-empty land

The condo project is proposed for land that was once owned by Mote Scientific Foundation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tim Widing gives the LECOM Suncoast Classic trophy a kiss. Widing won the tournament in a two-hole playoff against Patrick Cover and Steven Fisk.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 21, 2024
Tim Widing wins 2024 LECOM Suncoast Classic

Widing outlasted Patrick Cover and Steven Fisk to get the win at Lakewood National Golf Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tyler Hilaire is the "nature boy" on campus. He's always finding sticks to play with.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 30, 2024
Beyond the Spectrum tailors education to each student

The Lakewood Ranch nonprofit works with children and young adults with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lucas Anthony.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 5, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Lucas Anthony

The Lakewood Ranch sophomore leads the Mustangs with 51 goals as of April 4.

  • East County
  • Sports
Team USA's Jerry Kelly hits a shot on the No. 1 hole at The Concession Golf Club on day one of the World Champions Cup. Kelly and teammate Justin Leonard earned a total of 20 points, 10 in each session, for Team USA on day one.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 18, 2024
World Champions Cup books The Concession for 2024, 2025 and 2028

Team USA won the inaugural event, held at The Concession in December in the Lakewood Ranch area, in dramatic fashion.

  • East County
  • Sports
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