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Pine View School eighth-grader Hadleigh Schwartz runs anywhere between three and eight miles, five days a week. Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 29, 2014
Mile Split

Pine View School eighth-grader Hadleigh Schwartz went undefeated in the 1,600-meter run in her second season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 5, 2014
Backstage Pass: Annual Read-a-Thon readers narrow 3,000 submissions

Nearly 35 studious people, actors and staff members of Florida Studio Theatre participate in the 22nd year of the Read-A-Thon.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Michael Saunders & Company |
  • September 17, 2025
For Sale: 16336 Daysailor Trl, Lakewood Ranch

This completely custom home was built in 2016 by award-winning Nutter Custom Construction.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Sponsored Content
Aerialist Nik Wallenda walks the wire above his hometown of Sarasota in January 2013.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • September 27, 2023
Nik Wallenda teams up with Circus Arts Conservatory for holiday show

The Sarasota aerialist wants to create a new holiday tradition.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch High football coach Scott Paravicini looks on during an Oct. 30 game against Bayshore. Per the FHSAA's tentative classifications, the Mustangs are bound for Class 6A-District 12 after finishing the 2025 season at 4-6 in 6A-11.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • December 16, 2025
More reclassification won't help area football teams

Lakewood Ranch High and Braden River High might be facing an even tougher lineup of opponents in reworked districts.

  • East County
  • Sports
Allanna Smith is a fourth grade student at Phillippi Shores Elementary.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2013
VIDEO: Students return for first day of classes

Students return to school after summer vacation to new classrooms, new teachers and, for some, new schools.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Dr. Garland Glenn, DC, PhD, of The Carroll Institute |
  • May 24, 2022
The End of Alzheimer's As We Know It

Dr. Garland Glenn, DC, PhD, of The Carroll Institute, answers some of the most common questions about Alzheimer’s Disease and Cognitive Decline.

  • Health
Sponsored Content
Amani Carter poses for a picture with Santa at the 2018 Breakfast with Santa event.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • December 28, 2019
Sarasota shoots to the top of Santa's nice list

Who better to be on Santa's Nice List than Sarasotans?

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A Life Story Foundation's Shaina and Kevin Swan delivered lunch from the Granary to firefighter Jesse Reasoner, firefighter Joe Koehler, firefighter Jordan Rogers and Lt. Adam McDaniel.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 23, 2020
A Life Story lunch in Lakewood Ranch

East Manatee Fire Rescue workers benefit from a free lunch from A Life Story Foundation.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dick Jacobs
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 19, 2018
East Manatee Fire Rescue District Seat 3: Dick Jacobs

Dick Jacobs vies to maintain seat

  • East County
  • News
Children and parents raised $1,200 for Face Autism Inc., at the Kiddie Pole Classic Fishing Tournament 2013.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 26, 2013
Fishing Tournament presents surprise to Face Autism

Community members put on the Kiddie Pole Classic Fishing Tournament 2013 and raised $1,200 for Face Autism.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Luke and April Graham adopted their son, Mace from Uganda when he was about 10 months old.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 22, 2014
Bayside holds adoption area awareness event

November is National Adoption Awareness Month.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 1, 2013
Weekend Best Bets: Friday, Nov. 1

Weekend Best Bets: Friday, Nov. 1

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Students from Phillippi Shores Elementary School, including Fifth graders Matthew Vinson and Kadence Butler and fourth grader Genevieve Stickley offer a performance.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 11, 2024
Young performers create holiday splendor in Ringling Museum courtyard

Holiday Splendor at The Ringling showcased performances by local schools, while helping draw donations to Toys for Tots.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
With so many things to do at the Pumpkin Festival, almost 2-year-old Jameela Williams plays with a flag. Her family was traveling from Tampa back to Sunrise, so they made a pit stop at Hunsader Farms.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 15, 2023
Hunsader Pumpkin Festival opens for its 32nd year

The pumpkin festival runs every weekend through the end of the month in east Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Florida Department of Transportation added a sixth pedestrian safety option for Midnight Pass Road when it sent a second mailing in late December to condo residents.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 19, 2012
Confusion arises over latest FDOT safety option

State transportation officials are trying to get out the word that drivers on Midnight Pass Road should not use the center lane as an acceleration lane.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Rod Thomson
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • September 14, 2011
My View: Government does not create jobs

Government turns efficient private-sector jobs into inefficient government ones. And then does it far more than necessary.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Arends
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 17, 2011
Arends remembered as voice of the Village

The Longbeach Village is lined with coconut palm trees. The foliage is the result of John "Dutch" Martin Arends' efforts. His longstanding work with the Longboat Key Garden Club led the club to donate the trees to the Village.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 29, 2012
Letters to the Editor

I heart Siesta Key; Arts climate drifting toward censorship

  • Sarasota
  • News
Palm Avenue merchants paid to install seasonal tree lights on the street late last year, but the city must approve a plan to allow for permanent lighting on certain downtown streets.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 27, 2020
Palm Avenue merchants push for tree lights

On Monday, the city will consider allowing the installation of year-round tree lighting in portions of downtown and St. Armands Circle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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