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Booker running back Jamal Benson will look to light up the scoreboard when the Tornadoes host Riverview in their season opener Aug. 26.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 25, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top Sarasota area sporting events.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The county is recruiting volunteers now to have on deck in case of an emergency.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 21, 2017
County looking for volunteers to help after disasters

The July 26 training session is part of a county effort to prepare for harder times.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 15, 2009
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder visits Boys & Girls Club

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Lastings Milledge, a 2003 Lakewood Ranch High School graduate, visited with members of the Palmetto Boys & Girls Club Dec. 14.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 11, 2014
Visit Sarasota County center relocating downtown

President Virginia Haley announced at the Sarasota County Commission meeting Wednesday that the visitor's center would be moving.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Scott Ehrenpreis, Eldred Brown and Jennifer Kwiatkowski will perform in “The Long Reunion” at Manatee Performing Arts Center. Photo courtesy Dan Austin
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 23, 2018
'The Long Reunion' sinks its teeth into climate change with Manatee Players

Jack Gilhooley’s darkly comic play “The Long Reunion” confronts climate change in a world premiere at Manatee Performing Arts Center.

  • Arts + Culture
Carly the pug participated in the Lucky Dog Parade in 2015. The event will be held at 12:30 p.m. this year.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 11, 2016
WEEKEND BEST BET: Irish Celtic Festival

The festival will celebrate its fifth year with new entertainment and an Irish Relay Race.

  • East County
  • News
Safari Sarasota funds help build schools and provide digital literacy to children in South Africa.
  • By Abby Weingarten |
  • October 18, 2019
Wine-lovers make global impact

Safari Sarasota shares the culture, food and wine of South Africa during three-day event.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The new Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport observation facility provides an up-close view of aircraft taking off and landing.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 15, 2025
SRQ airport opens new observation area facility

Now paved, striped and secured from passing traffic, the new plane spotting area at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport includes a playground, shade structure and air traffic control audio.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The otters enjoy both a land and aquatic area of the exhibit.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 25, 2016
Meet Mote’s otterly endearing new animals

Mote Marine Aquarium's newest exhibit "Otters and Their Waters," will debut tomorrow, Feb. 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 18, 2010
Pre-preview party goes off like a dream

DreamWorks animators previewed their latest film, "How to Train Your Dragon," at a scholarship fundraiser Feb. 13, at Ringling College of Art and Design.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Reverend Barry and the Funk will perform to a Sarasota crowd seated in reserved, socially distances squares.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 17, 2020
Band squares off for outdoor concert at Sarasota Fairgrounds

Reverend Barry and the Funk will perform a socially distanced show Sept. 26 at Sarasota Fairgrounds.

  • Arts + Culture
Crosby
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2014
News Briefs

Wallenda to speak at historical marker dedication; P.J. O'Rourke to headline Tiger Bay Club event; Mote reveals more details about bayfront plan

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 21, 2016
Businesses battle overtime regulations

A workshop will help businesses navigate new pay-related law.

  • East County
  • News
CulinApp partners Bob Huntley, left, and Geof Drummond, right, with Giuliano Hazan.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • September 7, 2011
Culinary iPad app brings electronics to chef's table

Culinary apps were among the first developed for tablet computers, and most are recipe collections and cookbooks - existing content repurposed for the new platform, sometimes successfully.

  • Arts + Culture
Traffic stopped for hours near the neck of the New Pass Bridge as emergency services responded to a gas line break on July 24.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • July 29, 2019
Town, contractors double down on gas line locations

July 24 incident prompted closure of Gulf of Mexico Drive for hours.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 26, 2011
News Briefs

Sit-in protest at library aimed at park benches; Downtown parking meters go online; Government offices closed for holiday; and Meetings & agendas.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Children's Cup provides food and other care to orphans in Zimbabwe and throughout Africa. Photos courtesy of Gregg Ellery
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 6, 2012
Bayside pastors visit Zimbabwe

Pastors at Bayside Community Church hope to help start a new care center for orphans in Zimbabwe through the organization, Children's Cup.

  • East County
  • News
The 2024 Suncoast Boat Show will be held April 19-21.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2024
The best things to do on Siesta, Lido, Longboat in February, March, April

The don’t-miss events from around the keys in spring 2024.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 30, 2012
Caragiulo's new restaurant comes to St. Armands

If you are a fan of Owen's Fish Camp, Nancy's Bar-B-Q and Caragiulos Italian Restaurant, then you will most likely be excited about the Carigiulo brothers' latest venture - Shore Diner on St. Armands Circle

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Connie Keen will participate in the international event.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 22, 2014
East County prepares for international event

Breast cancer groups and others will converge for the fourth annual Dragon Boat Festival Oct. 24 to Oct. 26.

  • East County
  • News
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