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Brandon Billings and Katriana Vélez star in FSU/Asolo Conservatory's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," which runs through April 26 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 21, 2026
'A Midsummer Night's Dream' takes flight at FSU/Asolo Conservatory

MFA students transform Shakespeare’s fever dream into an aerial playground.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Byeong Hun An, who won the 2022 LECOM Suncoast Classic, is ranked No. 129 in the world, as of March 23. He tied for 21st place at the 2025 Masters Tournament and played in all four majors of the PGA Tour that season.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • March 24, 2026
LECOM Suncoast Classic title doesn't guarantee PGA Tour success

However, previous winners have won millions following their wins at Lakewood National.

  • East County
  • Sports
Logan Pike was crowned the FHSAA Class 2A-District 9 champion Feb. 19 in the 190-pound weight class, marking a major milestone in his injury-riddled career.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • February 24, 2026
Braden River High junior embodies the will to wrestle

The Braden River High junior has endured multiple major injuries, but he just keeps going.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney girls basketball fans cheer from the stands at RP Funding Center in Lakeland. They witnessed the Cougars bring home the first state championship in program history last season, and now, can watch the team vie for a holiday tournament title.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • December 24, 2025
Holiday hoops make for a merry time

The area's high school basketball teams will travel across the state and beyond for tournament play.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 23, 2022
'Pre-professional' soccer club coming to Sarasota

The as-yet-unnamed team will begin play in the United Soccer League's League Two in May 2023.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Paul A. Cajka Sr.
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • August 1, 2012
Election Q&A: Charter Review Board District 1

Sarasota County is one of only 21 charter counties in Florida - counties that are governed in the operational structure by a charter, similar to a constitution. But Sarasota is the only county with a board elected by voters, not appointed by commissions.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Police Chief Mikel Hollaway thanked his parents and mentors during his acceptance speech Sept. 3.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 30, 2010
Chief Lessons

For Police Chief Mikel Hollaway, people and events from his childhood influenced how he relates to his family, his officers and the community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 17, 2013
Proposed gun club gets tentative green light

A county hearing officer has issued an intent to approve plans for the Ancient Oak Gun Club, after neighbors raised concerns about the project.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 23, 2015
This week in Sarasota: Monday, Nov. 23

A look at our favorite events this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The 36-year-old Pennsylvania native sold his $16 million auto-sales software firm, HomeNet, in 2010, and currently owns DealersUnited.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • April 18, 2013
The man behind the plan: Jesse Biter

The Pennsylvania native and software entrepreneur moved 12 years ago to Sarasota and has a plan to bring more people downtown to live and work.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2014
Our view

Lower speed limit on GMD?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Is a little fear of technology app-propriate?
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 3, 2024
Is a little fear of technology app-propriate?

Columnist tries to overcome anxiety to try two new apps that will benefit Lakewood Ranch community.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Tracy Jackson and Tim Hensey are cautiously confident that most Siesta Key residents seek independence from county government.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 13, 2023
Siesta Key incorporation inches closer to referendum

The bill that would allow barrier island residents to vote to create a new town is now in the House Ways and Means Committee.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • January 28, 2022
James Soda

James “Jim” Soda, 73, of Lakewood Ranch, FL, passed away peacefully with his family by his side after a long battle with cancer.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Palm Avenue, along with First and Second streets, will remain closed at U.S. 41 during the latter stages of construction of the roundabout at Gulfstream Avenue. (Photo by Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 21, 2022
Street closures persist as 41/Gulfstream roundabout project moves toward fall completion

The roundabout construction at U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue will keep some intersections closed for the foreseeable future as paving for the circle is set to begin next month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • February 25, 2015
Child's Playwriting

The Florida Studio Theatre's 'Write A Play' program wades through more than 4,000 plays by young dramatists from around the world.

  • Arts + Culture
Susan Lowther. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 30, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Susan Lowther

The sophomore leads the Rams girls lacrosse team in goals and assists.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The entrance to Braden River Middle School will look different after the school's renovation and addition is complete. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 17, 2021
Anticipation builds for Braden River Middle project

Braden River Middle School renovation and addition project moves forward.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 8, 2009
Longboat Key police rescue woman

A 23-year-old Bradenton woman was rescued Sunday, June 7 from Sarasota Bay, after being swept off a sailboat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • October 7, 2009
Temple Beth Israel features satellite speakers this season

'How to Change The World' with Jeffrey Sachs, director of the Earth Institute of Columbia University, will be featured at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, in the ongoing Live by Satellite from New York's 92nd Street Y series presented at Temple Beth Israel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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