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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 27, 2016
She's got spirit

Braden River graduate earns spot on Dolphins' cheerleading squad.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 27, 2016
Village residents cry fowl following peacock removal

Some north-end residents were left shaken after witnessing the capture of Longbeach Village peacocks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 8, 2016
Promoting the half and half

Political Action Group forms for Manatee County sales tax issue.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • October 5, 2017
PR firm cancels contract with Sarasota County Schools

The firm is citing problems with the district's communications staff and allegations that it used pseudonyms to post comments on a local newspaper's website as reasons it's canceling the contract.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 19, 2017
City explores parking revenue options

Acknowledging that parking meters are an unpopular proposition, city leaders are researching other ways to cover parking operating expenses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 29, 2017
Sarasota residents happy with quality of life, survey shows

According to a survey of 800 residents, growth in the county is a big concern, but they're happy with how local officials are handling things.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 17, 2016
Longboat Key Letters to the editor

Three reasons to vote against Floridays hotel; Let’s hope voters drive developers out of town; More traffic will ruin the feel of the Village

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 25, 2016
Political perceptions plague superintendent search

Even in a nonpartisan race, the election season has cast a political shadow over the Sarasota County School Board's pursuit of a new superintendent.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 14, 2016
Peak Performances: Joseph Caulkins' adventurous spirit

From the conductor’s podium to the world’s most isolated mountaintops, the Key Chorale artistic director draws inspiration from adventure.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • A time to celebrate |
  • June 22, 2016
Just Married: Kelly and Michael

Kelly Martella and Michael Calamaras were married Feb. 27

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
  • By David Conway |
  • November 9, 2017
Selby Gardens master plan draws questions

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens hopes to grow its bayfront campus, but there are seeds of doubt among neighboring residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 15, 2017
Shot peacock returns to Paradise

Romeo shot, but returns to his true love, Juliet.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 17, 2017
Myakka City snake hunter goes prime time

Dusty Crum will be featured on Swamp People: Everglades.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • May 18, 2017
Atwell, Chapman say goodbye to commission

Suzanne Atwell and Susan Chapman reflect on their time as city commissioners — and discuss their diverging plans for the future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • July 6, 2017
Power in Numbers: New College embarks on growth plan

New College of Florida wants to boost its enrollment and its standing among the nation's top liberal arts schools. Can the school's leaders pull it off?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 12, 2017
No more patience for Main Street miscreants

Merchants hope new policy leads to better behavior by children on Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 30, 2015
Sarasota: Top 5 Teams of 2015

Sarasota: Top 5 Teams of 2015

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • July 8, 2015
Brendan Coudal paints Florida's nostalgic paradise

Brendan Coudal embodies the Florida lifestyle. The avid fisherman captures scenes from his everyday life on canvas.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • July 9, 2015
City debates future of special events and street closures

If you're an organizer who hopes to hold an event on Main Street within the next year, you may be out of luck, as the city continues to debate how to manage its special events .

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • July 16, 2015
Citizens weigh in on proposed move of city elections

As the city considers moving municipal elections from spring to fall, some residents are already voicing their displeasure with the potential change.

  • Sarasota
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