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SCD dancer Zoe Austin's baby boy is due on May 20, and studio coordinator/Co-director Melissa Rummel's baby girl is due on April 19.
  • By Janet Combs |
  • March 6, 2024
Sarasota Contemporary Dance holds its own Dancing with the Stars

Dancers competed with fierce moves — and even fiercer fundraising.

  • Black Tie
Liz Cantwell and Ron Longhurst dance together.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 26, 2023
Fundraiser at Senior Friendship Centers supports the hungry

The End-of-Summer Bash brought Hawaiian flavor to the fundraiser, which also raised money for Mayors Feed The Hungry, a partner of the organization.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chad Davis talks with his Cardinal Mooney High volleyball team following an Aug. 28 practice. Davis said he expects the Cougars to be as strong as ever in 2023.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 31, 2023
Cardinal Mooney High volleyball out to prove doubters wrong

Despite losing key graduates, Cougars Head Coach Chad Davis said the team should be as good as ever in 2023.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Venice's Adam Pennell celebrates like a pilgrim at the finish line of the Florida Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning at Nathan Benderson Park. Pennell, who weighs 215 pounds, says he is thankful he has lost 175 pounds.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 23, 2023
Participants give thanks for Florida Turkey Trot

The Thanksgiving morning event at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota drew a record 4,000 runners.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Braden River High boys track and field senior Derek Anders.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 12, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Derek Anders

The Braden River High boys senior track and field athlete set a school record in the high jump on March 8.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jordan Bullard, 16, performs at the event.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 25, 2024
Reggae Block Party honors legacy of a music icon

The eighth annual Osfest honored Oswald Caines of Democracy Reggae Band amid the upbeat music.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Parrish Community High softball team (20-8) celebrates a FHSAA Class 5A title game win, 3-2 over Gainesville High (24-5), on May 24. It is the team's second-straight state title and was aided by six East County players.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 3, 2024
Dodgeball day key to Parrish Community High's softball state title

The Bulls (20-8) won the FHSAA Class 5A title game 3-2 over Gainesville High (24-5) on May 24.

  • East County
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Hugh Culverhouse Jr. and Embracing Our Differences Executive Director Sarah Wertheimer.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2024
Hugh and Eliza Culverhouse plug funding shortfall at Embracing Our Differences

The couple donated $107,463 to the nonprofit outdoor art exhibition promoting diversity.

  • Arts + Culture
Through increased training and a cohesive effort between all departments, Town Manager Howard Tipton hopes to push the town toward the Florida Governor Governor's Sterling Award.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 21, 2023
Town staff gears up for performance excellence award journey

The Longboat Key Town Commission planning retreat included a presentation about how the town will progress toward the Governor’s Sterling Award.

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  • News
ODA junior girls lacrosse player Emma Arrigo had 53 goals in 2023.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 22, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Emma Arrigo

The ODA junior had 46 goals for the girls lacrosse team in 2022.

  • East County
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Bowen Griffitt and Brandon Scolaro prepare to start the stein hoisting competition as Vanya Krayhova fills their glasses with water.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 7, 2024
Signature anniversary events at The Bay get underway with Park-toberfest

Held indoors at the Sarasota Garden Club due to weather, the event featured live Polka music by The DeLeon Family Band, as well as Oktoberfest food and drinks.

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Savanna at Lakewood Ranch can be seen from the proposed future site of Lorraine Crossings.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 17, 2024
Affordable housing proposed for Lakewood Ranch area

If approved, the 66-unit rental townhome project will be located on Lorraine Road next to Savanna at Lakewood Ranch.

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Charlie "CJ" Melton stars in Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's Young Artist Showcase on May 19-20.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 16-22

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

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Dolores Engelke
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • April 25, 2024
Longboater knits 2,500 stuffed bears to give away to charity

Dolores Engelke spends about five hours every day knitting to provide stuffed bears stitched with love and comfort.

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  • Neighbors
Robert Plunket inspects the aftermath of Hurricane Ian in October 2022.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • May 4, 2023
Sarasota gossip columnist gets a new lease on life

The 1983 novel "My Search for Warren Harding" by Sarasota resident Robert Plunket, known as Mr. Chatterbox, is being rereleased.

  • Arts + Culture
Ed's Tavern was founded in Lakewood Ranch in 2008.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 9, 2024
Ed's Tavern to host block party at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

Co-owners Bob Bender and Albert Myara wanted to celebrate their 10 years of ownership.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
After sharing the artistic director role for 10 years, Summer Dawn Wallace is running the show on her own at Urbanite Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 31, 2023
Artistic director showcases Urbanite’s commitment to new play development

Urbanite Theatre's newly solo artistic director, Summer Dawn Wallace, talks about her singular vision for Sarasota's "black box" theater.

  • Arts + Culture
Solar panels in 2019 on the roof of Longboat Key residents Rusty Chinnis and Chris Killeen's house. Rooftop solar panels are a relatively rare sight on Longboat Key.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 31, 2022
Solar power users have different experiences during a storm

Battery backup power kept one Longboat household lit up during Hurricane Ian.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brandon Cox uses Braille to read his assignments for classes.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 16, 2016
Braden River Middle student has encouraging sight

Blind student navigates middle school alongside rest of student body.

  • East County
  • News
Bud Northway and Rosanna White at the Chamber's Light Up, Longboat event on Nov. 25. The couple will be renewing their vows after being married for six weeks.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 31, 2024
Vow renewal event set for Valentine’s Day on Longboat Key

Longboat couples are invited to commemorate their special day with a vow renewal ceremony on Feb. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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