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(Courtesy Mattamy Homes) An artist's rendering shows a potential design for an Atlanta Braves spring training facility in North Port.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 8, 2016
UPDATE: Braves eye Sarasota County for stadium

The Atlanta Braves are considering North Port for a new spring training facility.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Core Development President Kevin Daves presents a concept plan for the property at the northeast corner of U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 7, 2016
City moves forward with downtown land swap

A deal between the city and a developer could help the construction of a roundabout at U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road — and an 18 story, 80-unit condominium nearby.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sophomore James Boldin hit a double in his first at bat.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 7, 2016
Tornadoes blow past Thunder

The Booker baseball team beat ODA 14-4 March 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney freshman Connor Nicholson looks for an open teammate.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 7, 2016
JV Cougars win big

The Cardinal Mooney boys lacrosse team scored 15 goals March 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Bud Collins and his wife, Anita Ruthling Klaussen, at the U.S. Tennis Association's U.S. Open’s media center, which was named in Collins' honor.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 7, 2016
Former Colony owner and tennis journalist Bud Collins dies

Bud Collins, 86, of Brookline, Mass. and former owner of a unit at the Colony Beach and Tennis Resort, died March 4. He was known nationally for his work as a tennis journalist.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office found credit card skimmers on pumps on Fruitville Road.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 7, 2016
Sarasota gas station employees discover skimmers

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the discovery of two credit card skimmers at the Mobil station on Fruitville Road.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 7, 2016
Tara women spring into fashion

A fashion show at Tara Golf and Country Club showcased designs from Hearts Desire Boutique.

  • East County
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 7, 2016
Robin Roberts talks Oscars, Nancy Reagan in Sarasota visit

Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts spoke during the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series today.

  • Sarasota
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Good Morning America co-anchor Robin Roberts was the featured speaker for the March 7 Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 7, 2016
Robin Roberts inspires Town Hall audiences

RCLA Town Hall features Good Morning America co-anchor and breast cancer survivor Robin Roberts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff has owned the land at 2211 Fruitville Road for more than a decade.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 7, 2016
City staff recommends affordable housing plan

The Sarasota Planning Board will hear entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff’s proposal for 393 apartments on Fruitville Road this week.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 6, 2016
Twin Shores has fun in the sun

Twin Shores held a beach party and barbecue Sunday, March 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 6, 2016
Temple Beth Israel has a Fein night

The Men’s Club of Temple Beth Israel hosted its annual tribute night Sunday, March 6, honoring member Shirley Fein.

  • Longboat Key
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Gabe Yamada gives his best pitch on a carnival game at the Temple Emanu-El Purim Pandemonium.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 6, 2016
Temple Emanu-El experience Purim Pandemonium

Temple Emanu-El celebrates the holiday of Purim with costumes and carnival games.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Easton Andrew Nock
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 6, 2016
Easton Nock turns 1

Longboat Key resident Easton Nock will turn 1 March 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 5, 2016
Arts center holds a Funktastic fundraiser

The Longboat Key Center for the Arts held a fundraiser Saturday, March 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 5, 2016
Longboat Harbour residents dazzle in concert

Clarinetist Bob Geraci and pianist Jan Ortmann performed for their Longboat Harbour neighbors at a sold-out concert Saturday, March 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Leila and Olivia Schaedler-Luera learn to listen for fairies from Fairy of the Daisies Marilyn Schwartz.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 5, 2016
Visitors flutter to Fairy House Festival

Historic Spanish Point hosts the 3rd annual Fairy House Festival Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Hazel Nichols and Kayn Sims competed in the elementary school division with their team "Where's My Head?" Together they designed and constructed a replica of the droid BB-8 from "Star Wars the Force Awakens."
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 5, 2016
Science Center celebrates remote control competition victory

The Suncoast Science Center hosts the inaugural Remote Control Custom Car Open.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ponto Lambert uses the waterfront location as her inspiration for a painting.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 5, 2016
Neighbors welcome artists for Sun Circle Art Festival

Residents stroll Sapphire Shores park for the 4th annual Sun Circle Art Festival Saturday, March 5.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 5, 2016
St. Mary rummages for treasure

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church held its annual Rummage Sale March 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Helman Roman and Betsy Mitchell complete their second run March 4 at Nathan Benderson Park during the USRowing Para-Rowing Camp.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 5, 2016
Rowers chase Paralympic dreams at Nathan Benderson Park

Disabled Army veteran moves into favorite's role to earn spot on the U.S. team

  • East County
  • News
Sarah Scarlett and Kristina Barrow, of Bradenton, receive their medals after finishing the 3k.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 5, 2016
MS Walk invades Lakewood Ranch Main Street

The annual 3k event raises dollars and awareness of Multiple Sclerosis.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch sophomore Morgan Cummins notches a hit in the second inning.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 4, 2016
Mustangs fall in battle of top teams

The Lakewood Ranch softball team fell 1-0 to undefeated Lake Region March 4.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota's Samauri Bane finished fifth in the long jump.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 4, 2016
Athletes shine on the track

Local teams hit the track for the Booker Invitational March 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
John Barnott hones in on his target.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 4, 2016
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance shoot out for socialization

The organization held its second annual clay shoot Friday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Braden River Branch librarian Chris Culp's project, the Recycled Dreams Teen Fashion Show, was chosen for recognition by the Florida Library Association.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 4, 2016
Manatee County Library System crowned Library of the Year

The Florida Library Association announced the winner Thursday.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jack Short
  • March 4, 2016
Longboat included in 40-home crime spree

A multi-agency effort led to the arrest of three men who attempted to or successfully burglarized approximately forty homes, including two on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The event will be held at Manatee Technical College. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 4, 2016
MTC hosts hearing expo

This year's event is themed "What's New?"

  • East County
  • News
SoulRCoaster Band is the performer at Music on Main March 4.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 4, 2016
East County weekend event forecast

Walking and cycling events, a free concert and movie showing are penciled in for East County residents this weekend.

  • East County
  • News
(Rachel Livingston)
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 4, 2016
Sarasota named among best places to live

U.S. News & World Report ranks Sarasota No. 14 on its list of the most desirable places to live in the country, despite concerns about affordable housing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • March 3, 2016
Colony board approves redevelopment plan

Unicorp is hoping to convince the Four Seasons hotel chain to operate its planned five-star hotel at the Colony.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Town employees at a wellness event. Longboat Key Bucks is part of town's wellness program.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • March 3, 2016
Longboat reaches out to businesses on behalf of employees

“Longboat Key Bucks” programs seeks to keep town employees’ spending local.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tiger Bay Club Board President Susan Nilon with panelists Matt Walsh, Dr. Phillip Porter and Mark Huey president & CEO for the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 3, 2016
Tiger Bay discusses the impact of economic incentives

Tiger Bay Club monthly meeting features panel including Mark Huey, Phillip Porter and Matt Walsh.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dawn Mishler, event planner, Maribeth Phillips, Food Bank CEO, and Cindy Sloan, Vice President of the Food Bank
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 3, 2016
Girls glam up for Baby Love Fashion Show

The Food Bank of Manatee County benefitted from the Lilly Pulitzer fundraiser.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The St. Mary Royal Rummage Sale will be March 5.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 3, 2016
St. Mary gears up for Royal Rummage Sale

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church will hold its annual Royal Rummage Sale this Saturday, March 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 3, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: March 3

Stan Singer captured this shot of a reflected sunset on Longboat Key along the shore at Beachplace.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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