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Pippin, a whippet, flys through the air after jumping off the ramp on his way to the water for a second time. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 3, 2015
VIDEO: Flying dogs

When dogs fly? It's already happening in East County at Florida West Coast Air Dogs with some help.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 20, 2014
Colony Lender demands $5.1M

David Siegal wrote in a letter that Colony owners have 20 days to pay unpaid real estate taxes and rent, but unit owners plan to fight before they open up their wallets.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • July 31, 2014
Ice Ice Baby

Everybody loves something cold and sweet, especially on a hot summer day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 5, 2014
TWIS Asks: Ride SRQ Bike Courier

TWIS Asks: Ride SRQ Bike Courier

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Braden River High varsity cheerleading team dresses in character for a Miss USA Pageant at the home of one of the cheerleaders.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 14, 2013
Cheerful Home

With no funding to travel, the Braden River High School varsity cheerleading team held a three-day home camp, during which the team learned new tricks and built trust.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
There was fun for all ages at The Bay's celebration of its first year.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 25, 2023
The Bay celebrates its first anniversary

With planning for future phases underway, the Bay Park Conservancy throws a birthday party for Sarasota's signature park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Eric Guimond and Paulina Whyte offer dance with the St. Barbara Hellenic Dancers in 2023. Whyte is following in the footsteps of her mother, Tina Whyte, who performed in the first Greek Glendi 40 years ago.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 13, 2024
St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church prepares for 40th annual festival

Volunteers who have been there since the Greek Glendi's inception celebrate 40 years of tradition.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
August Wilson's "Fences" runs through Feb. 23 at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • February 3, 2025
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe goes all in on August Wilson

WBTT presents Wilson's autobiographical play, "How I Learned What I Learned," in honor of Black History Month.

  • Arts + Culture
Christina Unkel was named the club president of Super League Tampa Bay on July 15.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 27, 2023
Sarasota's Unkel selected as team president of Super League Tampa Bay organization

Christina Unkel, a former FIFA referee, has spent 15 years working at the highest levels of the sport.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club WGA had 171 players participate in its Spring Member-Member event. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 6, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Lakewood Ranch Country Club's WGA has fun on the course

The association is centered around competition, but is mostly about camaraderie.

  • East County
  • Sports
Although Braden River High graduate Paige Krumwiede has excelled at sailing, she eventually wants to be a Navy pilot. Courtesy photo
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 3, 2018
Braden River High graduate sets sail on big dreams at Naval Academy

A Braden River High School graduate who now attends the U.S. Naval Academy has shown her ability to sail during the prestigious Newport Bermuda race.

  • East County
  • News
Ali Rose Dachis and Justin Adams. Photo by Matthew Holler
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 25, 2017
Theater review: 'Rich Girl'

'Rich Girl' considers the love/money ratio at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Lakewood National will host the Web.com Tour's Suncoast Classic next February in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 5, 2018
A new Web.com site — in Lakewood Ranch!

The Web.com Tour has made a five-year commitment to Lakewood National Golf Club to present the Suncoast Classic.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • December 14, 2017
Third graders ask Santa for tech, toys and happiness

Students at ODA on Siesta Key weren't shy about asking Santa for the gifts of their dreams this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
New Sarasota High football coach Spencer Hodges knows learning the history of the program will be vital to his success.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 8, 2018
Sailors' new admiral wastes no time in making a mark

Spencer Hodges had his team sweating on his second day in command.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Braden River High junior running back David Louis tries to find a hole against the Sarasota defense.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • September 3, 2025
Talented junior pivots to starring role for Braden River High's football team

David Louis, the Pirate defensive end-turned-running back, has taken up the offensive mantle in an uncommon way.

  • East County
  • Sports
Plans are to replace the Roy McBean Boys & Girls Club in Newtown with a new building and convert the current structure into outdoor play space.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 16, 2025
After years of repairs, Boys & Girls Club plans to rebuild

The Roy McBean Boys & Girls Club plans to replace its existing Newtown facility, which will be converted to outdoor space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
1. Lakewood Ranch junior Christian Shaneyfelt hits a 3-point shot over Gianfranco Grafals (35) against Fleming Island. Shaneyfelt finished with a game-high 21 points.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 19, 2019
East County's top high school sports moments of 2018-2019

Lakewood Ranch, Braden River and ODA high schools feature on our top moments list for East County in 2018-2019.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 27, 2009
Longboat Arms welcomes a new season with annual summertime bash

Longboat Arms held its annual summer bash poolside May 11, with a potluck cookout. There was plenty of dancing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ken D'Agostino, Lee Goodman, Jeff Birnbach, Willa Saalwaechter and John Woelfel.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • October 16, 2010
SYC's Change in Watch

The Sarasota Yacht Club celebrated their change in fleet Saturday, Oct. 16 at the Yacht Club along John Ringling Blvd. Jeff Birnbach, previously the vice commodore, is now the commodore of the new fleet at SYC.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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