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The vanilla-flavored cakes looked like raw meat. Courtesy photo.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 6, 2022
Mom pranks kids with deli cake for April Fool's

Sarasota resident Cat Donoghue bought some fake cakes for April Fool's Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cardinal Mooney finds itself in a new district this season after having won district titles each of the past two years.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 12, 2015
Football Preview: Cardinal Mooney

After winning back-to-back district titles, Cardinal Mooney will face arguably its toughest schedule in school history this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Heritage Harbour Golf & Eatery investor Bryan Veith enjoys a round with co-owner Chris Bradshaw.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 28, 2019
A round of golf Bradshaw family style in Bradenton

A round of golf Bradshaw family style at Heritage Harbour in Bradenton

  • East County
  • Opinion
Two pygmy killer whales were brought to Mote on Aug. 30. Photo courtesy of  Conor Goulding / Mote Marine Laboratory
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 31, 2018
Two pygmy killer whales undergoing treatment at Mote

Currently, the whales have shown no behavioral signs of exposure to red tide neurotoxins, which has been in the area since late July.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Guest Author |
  • March 14, 2020
Letter to the editor: Doctors Hospital releases first COVID-19 patient

The Sarasota hospital has discharged the first Florida patient with COVID-19 and has cleared all involved physicians and employees to return to work.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch High School Dean Thomas Bellantonio and Lakewood Ranch High School teacher Tommy Cuervo enjoy getting students excited about their school.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 6, 2019
There's pep in every step for Lakewood Ranch duo

Tommy Cuervo, Thomas Bellantonio bolster spirit at Lakewood Ranch High School.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Spring forward with your diet; Leave Gulf of Mexico Drive alone; Widen Gulf of Mexico Drive now

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Information about the approaching hurricane is at your fingertips, if you know where to look.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 5, 2017
How to stay informed as Hurricane Irma approaches

Sarasota County and the city of Sarasota have a lot of resources available to keep residents informed. Here's where to find them.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rabbi Stuart Altshuler had his first day with Temple Beth Sholom on July 1.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 13, 2021
Temple Beth Sholom welcomes Altshuler as new rabbi

The rabbi plans to bring in thoughtful discussions and speakers to the synagogue.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 28, 2017
Party animals' fireworks can frighten the real ones

From dolpins and turtles to manatees and skimmers, all marine wildlife can be affected over Independence Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Anderson Miller uses a planting pot and paper plate to view the solar eclipse on Aug. 21 at  Hershorin Schiff Community Day School.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 21, 2017
Community Day ditches glasses in favor of DIY viewing

After learning that its glasses may not be authentic, Hershorin Schiff Community Day School decided to get crafty.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 21, 2016
Drink This: Berry Merry Bourbon Sparkler

Enjoy a twist on a classic for the holidays.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Art Ferguson has been involved in rowing his whole life.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 21, 2017
World Rowing Championship volunteer helped bring the sport to Sarasota decades ago

Siesta Key resident Art Ferguson's purchase of a wooden scull helped ignite interest in rowing.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Child Protection Center |
  • November 18, 2021
Your Gift of Healing Will be Doubled

Join the fight against child abuse.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 24, 2021
Pirates football stays undefeated thanks to strong defense, running game

Braden River was without its starting quarterback but hung on to beat Bishop Moore High

  • East County
  • Sports
The ice rink at Holidays on the Green drew 20,000 people last year. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 2, 2018
There's nothing rinky-dink about this holiday display at UTC

Benderson goes all out creating a Christmas mall masterpiece in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 28, 2021
East County weather page photo: October 28

Marty Franssen captured this whistling duck carrying an eggshell in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota actor Daniel Pelissier auditions at  Jiggs Landing Outpost.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 22, 2021
The Players Centre of Sarasota hosts auditions at the Jiggs Landing Outpost

As the Players Centre gets closer to opening a new theatre complex in Lakewood Ranch, it is expanding its outdoor shows.

  • East County
  • News
Nicole McKenna, Emma Fabec, Emily Haywood, Jacob Meyer, Anthony Habas, Evan Schultz and Michael Burton all worked on the short film.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 14, 2020
Sarasota Military Academy students win Sarasota Film Festival award

A Sarasota Military Academy student group's short film won a new award at the Sarasota Film Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ila Edwards |
  • June 30, 2014
Green With Envy: We’ll have what she’s having

Green With Envy: We’ll have what she’s having

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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