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Tim Brewer fires up the team.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 9, 2017
ODA football's culture coordinator instills uplifting spirit

The team is using positive psychology to get a mental edge.

  • East County
  • Sports
The bulk of the planned Aventon Sarasota apartment community's residential buildings are located beneath the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport's 65 DNL noise contour. (Courtesy)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 11, 2022
City gives final approval to Aventon Sarasota in the face of legal opposition

With an administrative law hearing pending and possible subsequent litigation by Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, city commissioners approve apartments at the former Sarasota Kennel Club.

  • Sarasota
  • News
'Cabin Pressure' photo by Don Walker
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 31, 2016
Theater review: Starlite Players: 'Mind Games'

Starlite Players keep it short, sweet and silly.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The Players Centre for Performing Arts and Bay Park Conservancy are vying for control of Municipal Auditorium. (Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 6, 2022
Sarasota City Commission sends Municipal Auditorium lease back to staff

After The Players Centre and Bay Park Conservancy failed to reach a compromise on leasing Municipal Auditorium, the City Commission sent the matter back to staff for further evaluation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Susan Goldfarb and Isaac Azerad. File photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 18, 2021
TBI Education Center launches inaugural season

The newly rebuilt education center on Longboat Key is bringing back old favorites and new classes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 10, 2018
Kids tackle fishing

Seminar draws great cast of volunteers to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mustangs junior Cassidy McLellan steals third base against Inspiration Academy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 2, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Lakewood Ranch High softball appears poised for another title run

Lakewood Ranch returns eight of nine hitters from its state championship softball lineup.

  • East County
  • Sports
Around 1,000 people are planned for this year's walk. (File photo)
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 13, 2022
Stations of the Cross Walk returns in downtown Sarasota

The Sarasota Ministerial Association and Church of the Redeemer put on the 21st annual Good Friday procession April 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Community Liaison Department of Manatee Physician Alliance |
  • December 4, 2019
Their New Life After Weight Loss Surgery

Their New Life After Weight Loss Surgery

  • Health
Sponsored Content
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • June 6, 2012
Welcome to SRiQ - Know Your City

Welcome to SRiQ - Know Your City

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 30, 2021
Tim Reynolds headlines concert at Nathan Benderson Park

Tim Reynolds of Dave Matthews Band fame comes to Nathan Benderson Park

  • East County
  • News
Chris and Mark Lawson show their support for creating a taxing district to buy the land, called the future Braden River Preserve.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 24, 2018
Braden River preserve still in question

County Commission calls March public hearing to consider forming a special taxing district.

  • East County
  • News
Joe Bertucci usually makes strawberry and peach jam.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 23, 2021
Longboat Key residents put in hard work for the sweet reward of jam

Two Longboat Key residents spread the love with homemade jams and preserves.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 15, 2021
Siesta Key home in Sanderling Place sells for $14 million

Property sold for $10.5 million in 2020.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 29, 2019
Another day in paradise

Dry Dock one of 100 most beautiful restaurants

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 21, 2022
Braden River High graduates shine in many ways at graduation

Stoles, medals and cords show graduates' accomplishments in ceremony at LECOM Park.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Gift of friendship is priceless

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Dr. Oscar Hernandez, of Parkwood Dental, is offering to buy kids candy back and send the candy to the troops. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 1, 2018
Bradenton dentist offers candy buyback event

Kids make money, overseas troops get treats

  • East County
  • News
Michael Garey, John Wild and Jo Bell
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 20, 2022
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key nets about $1,600 on short-notice event

The club put together a brunch for its 50th anniversary to replace the old pancake breakfast.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
 Brendan Ragan and Betsy Helmer co-star as a soldier and teenage girl aboard a space ship to a new planet in “Pilgrims.” Photo by Daniel Kelly.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 2, 2017
The voyagers of ‘Pilgrims’ face ancient problems in a brave new world at Urbanite Theatre

In Urbanite Theatre's new play, outer space is a familiar frontier.

  • Arts + Culture
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