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Mother and daughter duo Sharon and Paige Butler after crossing the finish line in 2012 for the Ironman half marathon.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 28, 2016
Sarasota Music Half Marathon to honor Sharon Butler

Paige Butler runs in memory of her mother and triathlon athlete Sharon Butler.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Paul Blackketter, a project manager for Benderson Development, serves as president of Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 18, 2014
Commission to consider SANCA contract

Sarasota County commissioners tomorrow will consider a five-year contract with Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates for the operation of Nathan Benderson Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by Don Daly
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 20, 2015
Theater review: 'The Color Purple'

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's production stands tall

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Jake Taraska presents a check to Dick Vitale and the V Foundation for Cancer Research. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 3, 2017
Lakewood Ranch teen has special philanthropy mentor

Sports broadcasting legend Dick Vitale has shown him how to raise money.

  • East County
  • News
The relatively new Urbanite Theatre, which opened in April with Anna Jordan's "Chicken Shop" will bring four new plays to the Sarasota community including another U.S. premiere collaboration with playwright Jordan.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 14, 2015
Urbanite Theatre announces 2015-2016 season

Urbanite's second season will include U.S. and regional premieres of four adventurous and challenging theatrical works: "Freak," "Lungs," "Stupid F#*%ing Bird" and "The Drowning Girls."

  • Arts + Culture
Katie Mistetta stands with the Flammia family — Danielle, Felice, Victoria and Kenny — inside a new nightclub to open in East County.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • July 17, 2013
Nightclub for teenagers to open in East County

Felice Flammia wanted to create a place where her children could make memories, so she is opening a nightclub for teenagers.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 12, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 13

A look at our favorite events happening this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Doug Logan's previous experience included time as commissioner of Major League Soccer.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 12, 2016
City homelessness director leaves position

Citing concerns about open records requirements, the city will part ways with homelessness director Doug Logan at the end of the month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Beth, Carter and Kennon McCaa have made math a big part of their family life.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 14, 2018
Math no problem for Lakewood Ranch 13-year-old

River Club teen earns acceptance into Study of Exceptional Talent.

  • East County
  • News
Schotzie the Schnauzer wants entry into the Paw Park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 7, 2016
Visitors to Lakewood Ranch may have bone to pick

Some Paw Park users would like CDD to consider visiting dog policy.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River coach Curt Bradley talks to his team.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 16, 2017
New playoff system points in right direction

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 26, 2010
Acute accompanist

Sarasota Ballet pianist Zara Baroyan knows every dancer's steps and missteps.

  • Arts + Culture
Parks planning officials say acquisition of the Premier site would give the county enough space to create a regional destination more like it has at G.T. Bray Park in west Bradenton.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 8, 2017
Premier Sports Campus would be 'perfect fit' for East County

Manatee County's acquisition of Premier could provide home for a park.

  • East County
  • News
Teams typically pool all of their cards together to increase their chance of finding the right card. Photo by Niki Kottmann.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 3, 2016
Pushing the Limits of Comedy

McCurdy’s encourages attendees not to hold back at Cards Against Humanity tournament.

  • Arts + Culture
'Woody Sez: the Life and Music of Woody Guthrie'
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 29, 2014
THEATER: 2015 Highlights

Not to spoil the surprise, but here's a sneak peak at the don't-miss plays at nearby theaters in 2015.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Crew athletes
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 8, 2011
Just the Stats 6.09.11

See the Observer's by-the-numbers breakdown of the week in East County sports.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 27, 2011
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Chris Gallagher

Sarasota resident Chris Gallagher is the senior designer at Sarasota-based Jonathan Parks Architect and a member of the city's Planning Board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 8, 2012
Bayfront meeting focuses on what's inside

Residents discussed ideas for a proposed community-center facility at a second community meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Orr |
  • March 11, 2013
A "redo" interview with Richard Dorfman

A "redo" interview with Richard Dorfman

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 12, 2011
Hunsader prepares for annual festival

This year's Pumpkin Festival will run three weekends, from Oct. 15 through Oct. 30.

  • East County
  • News
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