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Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight cuts the ribbon on the agency's new facility.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 9, 2017
Sheriff cuts ribbon on new facility

Community leaders gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the new Sarasota County Sheriff's Office facility on Dec. 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Benita and Charlie Staadecker (courtesy photo)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 15, 2013
Benita's New Play becomes 'Becky's New Car'

A Seattle-based couple commissioned "Becky's New Car," and now it's traveling the country. You can see it at Venice Theatre through Oct. 20.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 19, 2014
Steve Phelps named Best Chef semifinalist in James Beard: South

The 2014 James Beard Foundation South semifinalists were announced the morning of Feb. 19 in Orlando - the only Sarasotan to make the cut is Steve Phelps of Indigenous.

  • Arts + Culture
17-month-old Jayvyn DeVore, while visiting Sarasota from New Jersey, had the chance to enjoy playing with the streams of water on the splash pad.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 1, 2024
Bayfront Park's new splash pad and playground officially open

The new and improved playground and splash pad at Bayfront Park held its grand opening ceremony on Feb. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 8, 2017
Local veterans recall military service

Three local veterans, one from the Army, one from the Air Force and one from the Navy share their most prominent memories.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2010
It's the economy, commissioners

This was another one of those "what-were-they-thinking?" moments at the Sarasota City Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
One 'Mighty Banyan'
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 30, 2025
One 'Mighty Banyan'

It's a wonderful story of college spirit and pride — how one of Sarasota's own, Anna Lazzara, created the new mascot for New College.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Ringling College of Art and Design placed 20th on list of 25 best film schools.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 1, 2023
Ringling College named among the top US film schools

The Sarasota college ranks 20th alongside major universities across the country.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Vic Cipolla and Jessica Obiezinski took home the prize.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 5, 2023
Sarasota celebrities square off at SCD Sunset Showdown

The Sarasota Contemporary Dance fundraiser pitted local figures against one another in a dance showdown on held March. 4.

  • Black Tie
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 22, 2010
East County youth sing in 'Death by Chocolate'

The jazz performance will be held Jan. 22 and Jan. 23.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 14, 2009
Pirates fall in Class 4A quarterfinal

The Braden River High baseball team saw its season come to an unexpected end in a Class 4A regional quarterfinal May 5.Â

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 4, 2010
Lady Mustangs shut out Lady Tigers

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team defeated Palmetto 16-0 March 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Michael Eng |
  • September 10, 2010
Cougars steal thunder in ODA stadium opening

After leading for most of its inaugural game in Thunder Stadium, The Out-of-Door Academy lost 27-25 to Cardinal Mooney High School Sept. 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 23, 2010
U17 boys win summer showcase

The FC Sarasota U17 boys soccer team was recently crowned the champion of the Disney Summer Showcase Tournament June 18-20 in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Sports
Photo by Andy Eubanks.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 29, 2012
Hillcroft notches overtime win in first Observer Cup

The Sarasota Polo Club completed the first of five 12-goal tournaments Feb. 26, with Hillcroft defeating M&I Wealth Management 11-10 in overtime in The Observer Cup.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch running back Chris Pearcey carries the ball during the first half.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 31, 2012
Lakewood Ranch wins third straight over Braden River

The Mustangs defeated the Pirates 21-7 in the season opener for both teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 9, 2012
Mother's Day Photo Contest Winner

Melissa Herron and her husband, Mike, of Bradenton, are active members of the Longboat Key Turtle Watch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Braden River's Jessica Ogline goes up for a shot during the Lady Pirates victory over Lakewood Ranch Jan. 19.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 19, 2012
Lady Pirates notch first-ever win over Lady Mustangs

The Braden River High girls basketball team defeated Lakewood Ranch 48-32 Jan. 19, marking the first time in school history the team had beaten its East County rivals.

  • East County
  • Sports
Claire Lynch, second from left, won Female Vocalist of the Year at the 2010 International Bluegrass Music Association Awards. Photo by Bryan Mazur.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • November 4, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Bluegrass in the Groves

The Claire Lynch Band will perform at 6 p.m. Nov. 4, at Bluegrass in the Groves at Mixon Fruit Farms, 2525 27th St. E.

  • East County
  • News
Cannons Marina owner David Miller also earned an award from Sarasota Bay Watch in June.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 16, 2010
Cannons wins fifth Florida DEP award

The Longboat Key marina was named a Florida Clean Boatyard and Clean Marina.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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