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Olivia Davis.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 17, 2020
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Olivia Davis

The Cardinal Mooney guard talks favorite memories and her biggest challenge.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 3, 2023
Dolphin found stranded on Longboat has new home

A dolphin that was washed up on Longboat Key in February now lives at Clearwater Marine Aquarium.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioners Deborah Murphy (beck left) and Gary Coffin (back center) were sworn in on March 20. Also pictured: Penny Gold, BJ Bishop, Debra Williams, Mayor Ken Schneier and Vice Mayor Mike Haycock.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 28, 2023
Newest commissioners graduate from first step of elected official training

Longboat Key commissioners Debbie Murphy and Gary Coffin recently attended the first of two sessions of the Florida League of Cities' Institute for Elected Municipal Officials.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 3, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: Jan. 3

Kevin French photographed this bald eagle flying off after bringing fish to its eaglets.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"Hamilton" is one of seven Van Wezel premieres during the 2023-24 season.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 6, 2023
'Hamilton' among premieres in Van Wezel's 2023-24 lineup

The smash Broadway hit is one of seven Sarasota premieres during the venue's 2023-24 season.

  • Arts + Culture
Head Coach John Stevenson has turned the Sarasota High cross country program in a consistent winner. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 11, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Sarasota cross country stays near the top of the pack

The program has found consistent success under Head Coach John Stevenson.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Belle is one of the 10 Bahamian cats available for adoption at Cat Depot.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • September 19, 2019
Cat Depot welcomes Bahamian cats

Cat Depot rescued 10 Bahamian cats after Hurricane Dorian.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Lakewood Ranch football game against Lemon Bay High on Thursday night was canceled because of lightning in the middle of the first quarter. Senior Kevin Everhart scored a goal-line touchdown before then. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 25, 2022
Lakewood Ranch High football game canceled because of lighting

The game, which was a home game against Lemon Bay High, will not be rescheduled.

  • East County
  • Sports
Commissioners Reggie Bellamy, County Administrator Scott Hopes and Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge listen to Commissioner Vanessa Baugh's comments. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 24, 2022
Manatee County declares state of emergency for Tropical Storm Ian

The County Commission rapidly chose to convene for an emergency vote Saturday afternoon.

  • East County
  • News
Traffic was bumper-to-bumper Tuesday night on the Ringling Bridge from St. Armands Circle to downtown Sarasota.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 19, 2021
Longboaters concerned about U.S. 41 roundabout construction

Gridlock traffic on Tuesday prompted frustration among drivers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Former Riverview High swimmer and Olympian Emma Weyant will compete in six events at the 2023 Toyota U.S. Open Championships, held Nov. 29-Dec. 2 in Greensboro, North Carolina.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 18, 2023
Sarasota's Weyant sets example for sensible NIL deals

As NCAA sports become more money-driven, Emma Weyant shows how name, image and likeness rights should work.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Out-of-Door Academy's Rhegan Duncombe smiles as she accepts her diploma from Deb Otey, the head of school.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 19, 2023
Out-of-Door Academy graduates say goodbye to their 'home'

The 2023 graduates are ready to turn their tassels and take on next adventure.

  • East County
  • Schools
Stephanie Crockatt became the first full-time president and CEO of the Bay Park Conservancy in May 2023.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 14, 2023
New Bay Park Conservancy CEO gets her feet wet in The Bay

BPC President and CEO Stephanie Crockatt finds a house, the Sarasota foodie culture and herself at the helm of an ambitious 10-year plan to fund, build out and manage the city's 53-acre park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Andrea Dietz.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 23, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week: Andrea Dietz

The Lakewood Ranch sophomore talks starting in volleyball and overcoming mental blocks.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sea turtle regulations are among that will be subject to a new fine on Longboat Key.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • June 5, 2018
Fines approved for Longboat code violations

Fines for breaking town codes could range up to $500 per violation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The cost of extending the Legacy Trail to downtown Sarasota along an existing railway is estimated at $15 million — and that's before considering the price of the land.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 19, 2015
Arlington Park backs Legacy Trail extension

The Arlington Park Neighborhood Association hopes to use its own recreational trail to connect the neighborhood to the Legacy Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jess McIntyre |
  • May 15, 2018
Summer Break from adulthood

Lighten your load this summer by setting aside playtime for your inner child.

  • LWR Life
Chase Maasdorp needs to have a strong game against Imagine School for Out-of-Door Academy. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 23, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top match-ups from around East County.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 6, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Chase Sharp

The Lakewood Ranch linebacker talks his best piece of advice and his love of the game.

  • East County
  • Sports
Photo by Karin Shillus
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 30, 2014
Color coded

Looking back through our archives of weather photos in 2014, picking our best submissions was a near-impossible task.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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