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A technology and electronics lab at the Suncoast Science Center will provide a space for members to build things such as a personal computer.  Photos by Amanda Morales
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 21, 2015
Suncoast Science Center offers inventive workspace

Broken bulbs on a string of Christmas lights are reason enough for some to toss away the entire set. But, if you're like Scott James, they inspire a project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 11, 2019
East County weather page photo: July 11

Gordon Silver captured this full moon shot in Del Webb on a clear evening.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Nancy Castro and Dennis Larson have started End of Life Ready to help people deal with the many problems that follow the death of a spouse or a significant other.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 7, 2022
Locally founded website preps for responsibilities following partner's death

End of Life Ready, a nonprofit started by two Lakewood Ranch residents, goes through various information categories to help prepare for the death of a significant other.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 22, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The historic Leonard Reid House will be moved this week from the Rosemary District to Newtown, where it will become Sarasota African American cultural center.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 25, 2022
Historic Leonard Reid House on the move to Newtown

After it arrives from the Rosemary District to its new site in Newtown, the home of the "right-hand man" to Sarasota's first mayor will become home to a new Sarasota African American cultural center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gov. Ron DeSantis tweeted this play on the Revolutionary War flag first flown in 1775 as a battle cry against British rule.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 28, 2021
Keep going, Governor

Unlike many of his peers, Gov. Ron DeSantis has the guts to stand up to Washington and defend Floridians’ livelihoods.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 17, 2010
SPORTS BRIEFS: 02.18.10

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball teams saw their seasons come to a disappointing end in the Class 4A-District 10 semifinals Feb. 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
Rachel Moulton in "Grounded."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 28, 2017
Theater review: 'Grounded'

'Grounded' tracks a UAV warrior’s relentless fall from grace.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Delivery of new blue bins began in November.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 3, 2020
County residents reminded to begin using recycling carts on Monday

Those who live in unincorporated areas of the county will no longer separate their recyclables as new system cranks up.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Karina, Volodymyr and Inna Bazilevyeh with Helene and George Frudakis
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Tennis Under the Stars

A street party on Palm Avenue kicked off the Sarasota Open.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Siesta Beach is one of five Sarasota beaches for which the county has issues a no-swim advisory.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 29, 2016
County issues no-swim advisory for Sarasota beaches

Health officials believe elevated bacteria levels near Longboat Key, Siesta Key and Casey Key can be attributed to red tide.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Following the 2013 denial of plans for a Walmart at the Ringling Shopping Center, the owners have taken legal action against the city several times.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 2, 2015
77 acceptable uses for the Ringling Shopping Center

In response to a legal claim from the owners of the commercial plaza, the city has crafted a list of potential projects the zoning code permits at the site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • January 10, 2022
Sarasota Orchestra primed for a Beatles and rock 'n' roll revolution

The Sarasota Orchestra is preparing for a set of Beatles tunes, a change of pace from a steady diet of Brahms and Beethoven.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 25, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: April 25

Pepsi Freund captured a fisherman during sunset on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 25, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: April 25

Longboat Key weather page photo: April 25

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lewis Abate has custom artwork on his Jeep to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11. “It’s my tattoo,” he says of the artwork.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • December 30, 2011
TOP STORY, SEPT.: 9/11 Anniversary

Lakewood Ranch resident Lewis Abate was inside the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. On the 10th anniversary of the attacks, he shared his story.

  • East County
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch High community is raising money for Roosevelt Atkins, an assistant football coach at the school who has been battling COVID-19.Â
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 16, 2020
Lakewood Ranch High community raising money for assistant football coach

Roosevelt Atkins has been battling COVID-19.

  • East County
  • News
Charles Ward.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 12, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Charles Ward

The Sarasota High junior talks long jump, high jump and his dream vacation.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Andréa Martone |
  • August 10, 2021
Sarasota couple's Spanish language focus on action

Emphasis on verbs is the fastest way to learn, developer says.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Natalie Gorji is headed to Rice University next year.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 11, 2019
ODA senior has eyes on final goal

The Rice University commit wants to get her younger teammates more involved this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
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