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Connail Jackson poses for a photo on Oct. 14 at Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School. The junior running back paced the Cardinal Mooney offense last Friday, accounting for four of the Cougars' five touchdowns.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • October 15, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Connail Jackson

The junior running back had four touchdowns and over 200 rushing yards in Cardinal Mooney's Week 8 victory over Lakewood

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
StandWithUs representatives Dana Kamilar, Julie Paris, Carly Gammill, Alitza Hochhauser and Max Bray spoke to Longboaters on Nov. 16 at Temple Beth Israel about finding ways to protect against antisemitism, especially in school settings.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • November 17, 2025
Speakers offer antisemitism advice to Jewish families

StandWithUs representatives spoke with the Longboat Key community about pushing back against antisemitism.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A rendering by Humphreys & Partners Architects of Fruitville Gateway.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 30, 2025
More downtown Sarasota apartments advance toward approval

Three projects totaling 435 units, 48 priced affordable and attainable, receive partial signoff from the city's Development Review Committee.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Market on Longboat Key will not be returning in 2025, the organizer announced.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • October 31, 2025
Longboat Key farmers market canceled for 2025-26 season

A push to finalize enough vendors for the seasonal event came up short for the only farmers market on the barrier island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kora Yanes (center) of Lakewood Ranch girls' volleyball gets into her stance before a point during an Oct. 9 match at Palmetto. The senior outside hitter/right setter has over 200 kills for the second straight year.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • October 13, 2025
Lakewood Ranch girls volleyball team has look of tournament contender

Entering districts this week, the Mustangs look the part of a true regional contender.

  • East County
  • Sports
Stan Ambro adjusts the animatronic of the bartender.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 2, 2025
Local haunted house is the vision of one individual

Hollowgraves Haunted Manor, part of the Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival, belonged to amusement parks on the Jersey Shore before arriving in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Despite their 30 year age difference, Marge DeSimone and Courtney Barr have become great friends and share a deep love for Nikki, Barr's 7-year-old Bordoodle. They compete in dock diving to keep all of the "Three Musketeers," as Barr said, active and engaged.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • November 26, 2025
Dock-diving dog helps two single women form a bond of friendship in Myakka

Marge DeSimone, 88, acts as a releaser for border collie-poodle mix Nikki, who has made a positive splash in her life.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The runners all reach for their watches as the 2024 Florida Turkey Trot begins at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 24, 2025
Pass the turkey, and the thanks during a special holiday

Lakewood Ranch has so much contributors who make our home a great place to live.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Cindy Mastrin browses the items on display.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 4, 2025
Market brings local businesses to downtown Sarasota

Eat, Drink, & Shop by the Bay brought local vendors to the street beside J.D. Hamel Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
George Nickson and Samantha Bennett, co-founders and co-artistic directors of enSRQ, kick off their 10th season with "Tangled Whispers" on Oct. 27.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • October 20, 2025
A contemporary classical music troupe grows in Sarasota

Samantha Bennett and George Nickson are kicking off enSRQ's 10th season.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Tidewell Hospice |
  • November 13, 2025
Hugo's Sunset Cruise

Hugo, a 105 year-old veteran in the care of Tidewell Hospice, he cherishes the memories of time spent boating on the open water.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Mission in Motion's Ruth Barker, Rose Marie Hartley, Faith Michael, Mothers Helping Mothers director of donations Barbara Braun, Debbie Apple and Judy Kirkpatrick fill a truck with toy donations.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • November 25, 2025
Lakewood Ranch's Mission in Motion delivers the goods to local charities

Gathering both physical and monetary donations, Mission in Motion is currently supporting eight organizations.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • November 14, 2025
Sarasota Contemporary Dance celebrates its 20th Mainstage Season

This milestone year reflects on the powerful creative relationships that have shaped Sarasota Contemporary Dance (SCD).

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Zoe Gruber poses for a photo on Oct. 27 at Selby Aquatic Center during an afternoon practice with Sarasota Sharks. The junior racked up a team-high three gold medals at districts to guide the Thunder to a first-place finish.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • October 28, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Zoe Gruber

Winning four medals, the junior dominated for Out-of-Door Academy girls' swimming & diving on Oct. 25 at the FHSAA Class 1A District 8 championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
Temple Beth Israel's Rabbi Jessica Spitalnic Mates and The Education Center Program Director Susan Goldfarb share their excitement for this year's lineup of classes and events.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • September 23, 2025
Education Center brings in 3 'must-do' programs to Longboat

Registration is now open for the 2025-26 catalog of courses and events at The Education Center at Temple Beth Israel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tingley Library on Bradenton Beach may be used as a short-term solution for the lack of community meeting space on the north end of Longboat Key, according to county commissioner Tal Siddique.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • October 5, 2025
North-end Longboat community center remains in the works

As property deals have fallen through, Manatee County has begun to look at short-term solutions off the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Dr. Joseph Barak, DPM |
  • October 23, 2025
More Than Medicine: Dr. Barak’s Whole-Body Approach to Foot and Ankle Pain

Rooted in devotion, stepping forward with Sarasota.

  • Health
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The Swift Tribute Band comes to Venice Performing Arts Center on Monday, Oct. 13.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 7, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 9-16

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
City Attorney Joe Polzak and City Auditor and Clerk Shayla Griggs are facilitating the search for the next Sarasota city manager.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 5, 2025
New city manager may be named by March 2026

The search firm hired by the Sarasota City Commission lays out a schedule for advertising, applications and interviews for a new city manager.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Herman Martinez shows off medals he earned with the U.S. Army while serving in Vietnam. Martinez said if asked to serve today, he would go.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 5, 2025
Despite Agent Orange exposure, Vietnam veteran says, 'I would still serve today'

Lakewood Ranch's Herman Martinez says his love of America and veterans still burns bright.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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