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  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • July 14, 2019
Temple Emanu-El shows off trivia knowledge

Temple Emanu-El held its fifth annual trivia night on July 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mustangs senior Tim Williamson considers his putting strategy on the No. 1 hole at River Strand Golf Club. Williamson would finish the round at even par (72).
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 25, 2021
Talent of Mustangs boys golf runs deep

Returnees, freshmen and new-to-area players has Lakewood Ranch's golf squad rolling.

  • East County
  • Sports
Police officers help lead the 2022 Memorial Day Parade.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2023
Street closures announced for Memorial Day Parade

Downtown Sarasota streets will be closed from 9 a.m. to noon Monday. Vehicles not moved will be towed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch wrestler Nate Smith had his junior season ended in the regional tournament stage because of a finger injury.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 26, 2023
Lakewood Ranch High wrestler hopes to earn a state title his senior year

A broken finger in last year's regional ended Nate Smith's quest in his junior year.

  • East County
  • Sports
Craig Mutch flew in from Vancouver to help get the competition ready.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 10, 2021
Sand sculptors prepare for Siesta Key's Crystal Classic

The sand sculpting competition returns Nov. 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Former Braden River High running back Deshaun Fenwick signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent April 27.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 17, 2024
Former Braden River High football players have a shot at the NFL

Deshaun Fenwick and Taylor Upshaw played in the Hula Bowl all-star game Jan. 13 in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Sports
Any proceeds from the Chevrolets at auction would flow back into the same fund. About $12,000 to $15,000 is expected for each of the used vehicles.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 12, 2022
Longboat Key Police Department replaces chronically broken patrol SUVs

The department has replaced four chronically troublesome 2020 GM models.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Don’t miss the vegan heirloom tomato tarts at Owen's Fish Camp.
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • August 15, 2023
New restaurants await your tastebuds in Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch region is attracting a host of new restaurants, including those with popular followings in downtown Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
JP Legutko gets his first dish of the evening
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • September 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Main Street BBQ Cook Off

Lakewood Ranch restaurants competed for the title of best BBQ Saturday night on Main Street. Hundreds of BBQ lovers came out to test and judge the food for themselves. From BBQ tacos to kebabs, the competition was hot.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 24, 2021
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church hosts "High Society" movie night

This was the church's third movie night of the summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • August 16, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Aug. 18-24

There's entertainment for all audiences in Sarasota this week, starting with art galleries and exhibits and winding through theater, concerts and classic movies at the cinema.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Braulio Vizcaino pulls a Margherita pie out of Osteria 500's trademark red Fiat pizza oven.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 16, 2023
Osteria 500 serves Italian food with Italian soul

The restaurant’s co-owner is grounded in Italy’s culinary past. He’s equally grounded in Italy’s inventive, creative commitment to the future.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Andy Sandberg and Tom Kirdahy. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 11, 2022
Longboat Key, Hermitage Artist Retreat team up for theater event

Tom Kirdahy and Andy Sandberg will discuss the process of production in the world of theater.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Unicorp CEO Chuck Whittall presents to the Longboat Key Town Commission during Wednesday's hearing.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 20, 2021
With two unanimous approvals, Longboat gives St. Regis its final OK

Commissioners voted 6-0 on both an ordinance and a resolution on the proposed changes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rams quarterback Jeremiah Dawson through a touchdown pass against Venice High in the playoffs last season. He is the only QB listed on the team's roster as of Aug. 17. (File photo)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 18, 2022
Rams football hopes 2022 brings a deep postseason run

Riverview has another strong squad led by five-star defensive back Charles Lester III.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Circus Arts Conservatory will be one of the many arts organizations showcased in "A Celebration of Youth," the closing performance of Sarasota Rising's first Living Arts Festival on Sunday, Nov. 17.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • October 16, 2023
How the arts power Sarasota's economy

Local growth in arts spending has outpaced national levels by 25% since 2015, a new study finds.

  • Arts + Culture
P.E. teacher Bet Tracy and sixth grader Leah Lazarde watch students as they play gator ball. (Photos by Liz Ramos)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 28, 2022
Haile Middle Teacher Shadow Day shows there's more to gym class than playing sports

A P.E. teacher shares lessons on sportsmanship, encouragement and organization with a sixth grade shadow.

  • East County
  • Schools
Members of the BeyondMe committee. About 300 young philanthropists attended the BeyondMe launch party at Michael's Wine Cellar to learn more about volunteer opportunities.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • July 26, 2018
JFCS of the Suncoast launches young philanthropists group

BeyondMe, JFCS of the Suncoast, young philanthropists group kicks off in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dr. Rhett Bogacz leads his Foundation Training class at The Paradise Center.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 12, 2023
Chiropractor wants to make Longboaters' lives easier and more enjoyable

Dr. Rhett Bogacz provides accessible chiropractic care at The Paradise Center Medical Suite every Tuesday and Thursday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch Medican Center's Doctor Reed Holland.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 2, 2017
Medical experts tout the 'trifecta' of graceful aging

It's all about diet, exercise and weight loss

  • Health
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