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The Orioles, represented by the mascot the Oriole Bird, have been in a six-year valley in terms of record, but the 2022 team is turning things around. (File photo)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 29, 2023
Orioles worth your attention — even after they're back in Baltimore

The baseball team has been a downtrodden franchise for years, but that should change in 2023.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Instructors Ilee Finocchiaro, Lisa Morningstar and Terri Arnold are equine specialists in mental health and learning. (File photo)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 29, 2022
Equine therapy nonprofit adds more horsepower to its Myakka facility

With news horses on the way, Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy can make a greater impact providing equine therapy to the community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Carnivores and vegetarians can meet in the middle with the wild mushroom bisque at Indigenous. (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • July 27, 2022
Indigenous chef shares secrets to signature wild mushroom bisque

Chef Steve Phelps discusses the rich and unmistakable taste of mushrooms featured in the restaurant's signature soup.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The Riverdance 25th anniversary of Irish music and dance show will be Thursday at at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 10, 2023
The best things to do around Sarasota for Jan. 12-18

Plenty of visual and performing art events are on tap this week in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 22, 2010
Arts Council has just the tickets

As part of its new pilot program, SRQ/TKTS, the Sarasota County Arts Council is now offering discounted tickets to performing-arts venues in Sarasota County from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday through May 1, at the Sarasota Farmers Market.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Maribeth Phillips, the president and CEO of Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee, welcomes everyone to Tropical Nights in 2022. This year's theme is Tropical Nights Goes Hollywood.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 17, 2023
Meals on Wheels brings Hollywood glitz and glamor to fundraiser

Tropical Nights Goes Hollywood, on March 25 at the Grove in Lakewood Ranch, is Meals on Wheels' biggest fundraiser.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Booker senior running back Ahmad Hunter was the area's leading rusher in 2022.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 9, 2022
Prose and Kohn: It is now or never for Sarasota football teams

With the playoffs beginning this week, here's a look at each team's chances and the players who could decide the games.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
FST technicians Ana Strickland and Aubrey Hess work on the costume worn by Jillian Louis (who plays Bea Bottom). (Courtesy photo)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 27, 2022
FST makes a stitch in time to show 'Something Rotten!'

Clothes make the Elizabethan man (or woman) in this ambitious musical comedy at Florida Studio Theatre. Mari Taylor Floyd and Aubrey Hess make it happen.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 14, 2022
East Lakewood Ranch home highlights Sotheby's first live real estate auction

Just off State Road 70 near Myakka City, the 41.9-acre ranch is expected to soar high above its current $2.01 million bid.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: September 29

Jackie Seidman captured this sunset after a stormy day on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A 200-foot cellular tower stands behind Ervin and Georgia Von Behren’s 10-acre Panther Ridge property at 200110 71st Ave. E. Photo by Kurt Schultheis
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 24, 2014
Tower irks Panther Ridge homeowners

Panther Ridge residents take issue with a 200-foot cell tower project that was approved administratively and erected without notifying 74 homeowners who can see the tower.

  • East County
  • News
Mayor Erik Arroyo of Sarasota reminded commissioners of the strains an anticipated recession can bring to municipal government, and that nothing is guaranteed in an uncertain economy. (File photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 1, 2022
Mayor says proposed city budget has opportunities for savings

With the maximum millage rate set, Sarasota Mayor Eric Arroyo suggests prioritizing cuts over drawing down reserves to balance the fiscal year 2023 budget .

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Pickleball Club is expected to have 12 indoor courts and four outdoor courts. Renderings show what it will look like. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 26, 2022
The Pickleball Club wants to be the surging sport's indoor option in Sarasota

The 33,000-square-foot facility, complete with 12 indoor courts and four outdoor courts, will open in Sarasota in early 2023.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 8, 2022
Lakewood Ranch comes together at Music on Main to support Hurricane Ian victims

The event was a chance for East County residents to relax after Hurricane Ian, as well as support those most impacted by the storm.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lorraine Road will be widened between State Road 64 and 59th Avenue East.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 12, 2022
Plans altered to widen Lorraine Road in Lakewood Ranch

A revised series of plans calls for new acquisitions of residential land to build stormwater retention ponds.

  • East County
  • News
The Publix store at 525 Bay Isles Parkway in Longboat Key implemented curbside pickup service on Saturday, April 11.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 13, 2020
Longboat Publix launches curbside delivery

Publix has taken several steps to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Residents worry the 624 Palm project — and other future developments — are being constructed too close to neighboring properties.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 8, 2018
Downtown residents campaign for building setbacks

As the city ponders new zoning regulations, downtown residents want more space between them and new construction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A sign is posted at the entrance of the Bayfront Dog Parks to notify park-goers of the closure. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 6, 2022
Bayfront Dog Park closes for artificial turf installation

The small and large dog parks will be closed until Sept. 23 for installation of artificial turf.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Marie and future Commodore Bob Hunter
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Super Bowl Party

Bird Key Yacht Club opened its doors for the first ever Super Bowl Party on Sunday, Feb. 5. Members dined on appetizers and rooted on their teams. They even had a quiet room, or 'box seats,' for the serious fans.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Instructor Pat Knowles (right) demonstrates the features of the CERT backpack.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 19, 2022
CERT training builds skills needed for a safer community

Lakewood Ranch Community Emergency Response Team members receive emergency training from the experts.

  • East County
  • News
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