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The name “merganser” is a combination of the Latin words “mergus” (diver) and “anser” (goose). (Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • April 23, 2021
Bird of the week: Hooded merganser

Winter visitors to Florida are found frequently in wooded lakes or ponds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Van Wezel Performing Arts Center escaped major damage in Hurricane Ian and will stage a benefit concert on Friday. (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • October 4, 2022
Van Wezel and Sarasota Orchestra team up for benefit concert

The storm is done, but the recovery is just beginning. And the Sarasota Orchestra and Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall are teaming up to raise money.

  • Arts + Culture
Fifth graders Judah Casal and Colt Smith share the class' leadership project board they made to explain their project.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 26, 2021
A project with honor in Lakewood Ranch

McNeal Elementary fifth graders raise more than $3,000 to donate to Honor Flight.

  • East County
  • News
Alycia Craft said she's glad the work in Emerald Harbor is being done — it's been a long time coming, she said.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • July 16, 2018
Emerald Harbor construction pleases residents

It's been a long time coming for replacing the water and sewer pipes, and resurfacing the roads, in Emerald Harbor, residents say.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Joe Di Bartolomeo
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 15, 2022
Tara CDD, Seat 1: Joe Di Bartolomeo

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
The judge in a DUI case involving Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse (pictured) has recused herself from the case, delaying the proceedings. (File photo)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 19, 2022
Judge recuses herself from DUI case involving Manatee Commissioner George Kruse

The new judge will be assigned the case, which is set for a pre-trial conference Aug. 2.

  • East County
  • News
The Mustangs defense could not stop Braden River junior Trayvon Pinder (7), who ran for 197 yards and three touchdowns thanks to holes like this one opened by the Pirates offensive line. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 14, 2022
Braden River retains its superiority over Lakewood Ranch

Pirates running back Trayvon Pinder runs over Mustangs with 197 yards rushing and three touchdowns.

  • East County
  • Sports
BSwanky business owner Gretchen Bauer makes custom bags that transform from handbags to backpacks and crossbody bags.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 28, 2019
Charity in the bag in Sarasota

Sarasota's BSwanky business owner supports Sisterhood for Good's Spring Sensations event by donating one of her custom bags.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The City Commission will finalize its plans for Bobby Jones at an undetermined point in the future.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 27, 2019
City Commission undecided on Bobby Jones renovation

Having previously endorsed a 45-hole project at the city-owned golf course, officials are now considering a reduction to 36, 27 or 18 holes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Officer Shawn Nagell stands with the safety recognition award he received for his work during the 2019 Click It or Ticket National Campaign. (Courtesy of Town of Longboat Key Police Department)
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 13, 2019
Longboat police officer receives safety recognition award

Shawn Nagell earned the award during a national Click It or Ticket campaign

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Leaders from the service organizations posed with bags of food.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 13, 2021
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church connects with service organizations

For God's Work, Our Hands, the church met with leaders of the local organizations they support.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 5, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 4.5.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • October 4, 2012
A day in the life of the homeless -- Part Two

A day in the life of the homeless -- Part Two

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Jim Floyd plays Scrooge and 19 other characters is The Players' rendition of "A Christmas Carol."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 6, 2021
With Christmas upon us, we hear from Scrooge himself

Jim Floyd brings Ebenezer Scrooge to life at The Players Centre for Performing Arts. He did the same for us in a spirited conversation.

  • Arts + Culture
The $8.85 million finish tower was not built with public monies.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 6, 2017
SANCA head welcomes scrutiny from Florida legislators

Receipts show previous spending of state monies was approved, checked and reimbursed.

  • East County
  • News
Tyler Isaacson, Lauren Johnson, Brooks Tracey, Haylie Smith and Taylor Johnson
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • January 19, 2017
Sarasota County art teacher comes full circle

For Brooks Tracey, coming home means giving back.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Right step for SMH board
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 14, 2022
Right step for SMH board

Hearing the stories of families who lost loved ones during the pandemic was a gut-wrenching baptism for SMH’s new board members. But they responded the right way. Rather than look for blame, they chose to learn.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Emilie Richards grew up in St. Petersburg, lives in Osprey during season and spends her summers in Chautauqua, N.Y. Photo courtesy Galen McGee
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 31, 2019
Osprey author Emilie Richards started writing as a change of course

The writer of the new book 'A Family of Strangers' didn't plan to become an author — but now she can't imagine another life.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 16, 2011
Ranch defender signs with Sand Sharks

Lakewood Ranch High senior Kristen Voight became the third Lady Mustang soccer player to commit to play at the next level.

  • East County
  • Sports
Riverview High's Luis Castaneda is a Class 4A contender in the discus.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 16, 2023
A spring sports check-in in Sarasota

With spring break here for Sarasota County Schools, it's time to see who has started the season on fire.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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