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Brooklyn Cullen follows through on a drive during a Sept. 27 match against Northside Christian at Lakewood National Golf Club. The ODA sophomore won medalist at the SSAA championship earlier this month.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • October 1, 2025
Out-of-Door Academy girls golf team earns SSAA title as program grows

Thunder sophomore Brooklyn Cullen earns medalist honors with a 71.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sandwich terns get their name from the seaside English town in which they were first observed. (Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • August 2, 2021
Bird of the week: Sandwich tern

Rarely seen inland, the Sandwich tern dives for its meals of fish or shrimp.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Halls will continue with current COVID protocols for selected acts as demanded by artist contracts.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • March 4, 2022
COVID-19 regulations change for arts organizations

A number of local arts organizations have elected to modify their existing pandemic regulations.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 18, 2009
Roundabouts increase time

Although it's widely believed that roundabouts save time, the city's consultant finds that the trips between downtown and the barrier islands would take up to a minute longer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brittany Wenger hopes to refine her project this summer.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • June 1, 2011
ODA student programs computer to detect cancer

Sophomore Brittany Wenger won second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 10, 2011
Judge approves town's line on the sand

A Sarasota judge's ruling validated the town's $16 million beach-bond referendum.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • October 29, 2015
UPDATE: Department of Health lifts "no-swim" advisory at Siesta

Health officials advised beachgoers that it's safe to swim again.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Drunk driver sentenced to 40 years after crash that killed 4 people
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2023
Drunk driver sentenced to 40 years after crash that killed 4 people

The 2021 crash killed four men near a truck that was stopped on the shoulder due to a flat tire.

  • Sarasota
  • News
John Cannon's Oulina model will offer more modern architecture along Kingfisher Lake in Waterside.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 23, 2023
Lakewood Ranch adds two small, exclusive neighborhoods

John Cannon fires off his new designs for neighborhoods Monarch Acres and Kingfisher Estates, which will offer a combined 21 homes, starting at $3 million.

  • East County
  • News
Tania Castroverde Moskalenko took over as CEO of the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation in February.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • March 27, 2024
With new CEO at the helm, arts foundation builds Sarasota's next stage

Tania Moskalenko, Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation's new CEO, knows what it will take to create a new performing arts center at The Bay — and it's a lot.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 27, 2022
Sarasota Hospital Board Southern District, Seat 1: Patricia Maraia

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"The World Goes 'Round," playing at FST's Gompertz Theatre through June 30, is a musical revue featuring the hits of Kander and Ebb.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 11, 2024
FST's 'The World Goes 'Round' spins the wheel of love and loss

Kander and Ebb’s musical merry-go-round is a dizzying ride.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Lakewood Ranch High junior Sam Obine-Galvin (middle) will row at his first USRowing Youth Nationals at Nathan Benderson Park June 6-9 in the Sarasota Crew first varsity boys 8+ boat.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 27, 2024
Sarasota Crew rowers set for Youth Nationals

The USRowing event will descend onto Nathan Benderson Park on June 6-9.

  • East County
  • Sports
Graduates of the CareerEdge construction training program sponsored by Selby Gardens.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 31, 2023
Selby Gardens program graduates class of 10 electricians

Partnership with CareerEdge provides free training in construction trades with many students hired before completing the program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Operation Blue Roof is available to Sarasota-area homeowners through Oct. 23. The program is offered by the Army Corps of Engineers. (Courtesy Army Corps of Engineers)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 13, 2022
Operation Blue Roof is available for Hurricane Ian-damaged homes

Army Corps of Engineers' Operation Blue Roof program authorized to affect temporary repairs to storm-damaged roofs. The program ends on Oct. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 25, 2009
Community leaders get locked up for a good cause

The Muscular Dystrophy Association 'arrested' local community leaders Thursday at its South Sarasota Lockup. The organization hopes to raise $60,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 24, 2011
TOPSoccer set to kick off sixth season

Braden River TOPSoccer will host registration for its upcoming fall season from 5-7 p.m., Sept. 1-2 at the Braden River Soccer Club clubhouse behind Lakewood Ranch High School, 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

  • East County
  • Sports
Scott Toedman and Braden River Elementary School kindergartener Olivia Matthews sit down to enjoy breakfast.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • September 27, 2017
Braden River Elementary celebrates dads

Special guests enjoyed a free breakfast in the 'VIP' lounge at Braden River Elementary School.

  • East County
  • Schools
Clear Sunset Car Wash owner Tony Milen, volunteers Jim Kehoe and John Skelton and disabled vet Carl Moore III get together during the Veterans Day special.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 12, 2016
Car wash fundraiser cleans up for veterans

Homes for Our Troops receives $1 for every wash through Nov. 17

  • East County
  • News
Doriel Rock Boyce works near the window for lighting on her piece.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 11, 2015
Watercolor group paints with all the colors of their whim

Members of the Watercolor group at St. Boniface meet for a free painting session every Thursday morning.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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