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Ryan Kohn
October 14, 2023

High school football roundup: Week eight

As programs prepare for the regular season's final stretch, area teams head in different directions.

Sarasota
Sports

Ryan Kohn
October 14, 2023

Riverview High football loses to Clearwater Academy International on last-second score

The Rams held a 33-14 lead in the fourth quarter but lost 35-33 after the Knights' comeback.

Sarasota
Sports

James Peter
October 13, 2023

Rebranded cafe opens downtown, rolling out 50 new ice cream recipes

Rise Up Cafe challenges New Yorkers to put the Sarasota eatery’s bagels to the taste test.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

Ian Swaby
October 13, 2023

Selby brings Halloween to Little Sarasota Bay with Lights at Spooky Point

Spooky scenes are all around at Selby Gardens' Historic Spanish Point campus.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jay Heater
October 13, 2023

Will Manatee County commissioners' wetlands decision impact 2024 election?

One commissioner suggests that it is mostly Democrats who oppose decision to decrease wetland buffers.

East County
Opinion

Lesley Dwyer
October 13, 2023

Jewelry store Uniquely Yours opens in Myakka City

The shop sells handcrafted jewelry, hats, bird feeders and anything owner Lynn Meder is inspired to create.

East County
Business

Andrew Warfield
October 13, 2023

Planning Board rejects One Park amendment request

A 3-1 vote recommends City Commission denial of a change that would allow the condo tower to span Quay Commons.

Sarasota
News

Ian Swaby
October 12, 2023

Eat, drink, dance at The Bay's upcoming anniversary party

The park's five-day lineup includes former Journey lead singer Steve Augeri and cuisine from premier Sarasota restaurants.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
October 12, 2023

Friends of Sarasota Ballet kick off season with Meet Me at the Barre

The opening party gave attendees a primer on the excitement to come for the Sarasota Ballet's upcoming season.

Black Tie

Matt Walsh
October 12, 2023

Deadly cost of appeasing

Because of Presidents Obama and Biden’s evasion of the facts — e.g. Putin’s stated objective to retake Ukraine and Iran’s objective to destroy Israel — we now have what we have: death, destruction and war.

Sarasota
Opinion

Lesley Dwyer
October 12, 2023

Some Manatee County voters say they won't forget wetlands decision

The Manatee County Commission voted 5-1 to cut additional wetland protections out of the Comprehensive Plan.

East County
News

Liz Ramos
October 12, 2023

How should you handle wildlife encounters in Lakewood Ranch?

Representatives from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Manatee County Sheriff's Office share information on local wildlife.