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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 1, 2009
University Park partners a perfect match

Bill Plummer and Arnie Vance were ranked No. 1 in Florida and No. 11 nationally in the Men's 60s clay court doubles division in 2008.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2012
Our View: The new general takes charge

It's like inhaling the shock of cool, sweet air at dawn in a blossoming orange grove. Or the nose-clearing smell of pine in the cool breeze of the Rockies.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 23, 2016
‘The Velveteen Rabbit’ offers all ages lessons on life, love and loss.

Jason Cannon, director of the FST production, offers insights on the classic story.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • September 23, 2015
Conversation with Dr. Michael Crosby

Dr. Michael Crosby became president and CEO of Mote in May 2013.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Zara Barrie |
  • July 28, 2014
Factory Girl: What is a factory girl?

Factory Girl: What is a factory girl?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 2, 2014
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Mallory Gnaegy keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2013
Football Preview: Sarasota Sailors

Sarasota High School senior wide receiver Shawn Bane Jr. is hoping to experience a breakout season for the Sailors this fall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 12, 2014
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Mallory Gnaegy keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 19, 2025
Diamond Collar Society forges ahead with Humane Society fundraising

Longboat Key's premier "secret society" that holds animal welfare at its core offered a glimpse into its progress at a membership drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2010
Eventful summer

This week, The Sarasota Observer welcomes back the area's seasonal residents with a recap of the summer's most significant news.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 7, 2022
Busy season arrives on Longboat Key

Longboat's tourist time looks hearty with Southwest Florida vacationers scrambling to find winter accommodations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 3, 2011
Colony: What happens next?

Both sides in the ongoing Colony Beach & Tennis Resort bankruptcy litigation case differ on what recent federal appeals court rulings mean for the future.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 6, 2013
Six candidates will interview for superintendent

School board members will independently interview each candidate Feb. 12. Interviews are open to the public.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 1, 2020
Culinary incarceration creates fun in Lakewood Ranch

Self-quarantined families familiarize themselves with pots and pans.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 23, 2025
Boy Scouts Troop 50 celebrates 70 years

The troop, the oldest in Sarasota County, has been supported by Pine Shores Presbyterian Church since its inception.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 28, 2024
Golf legend hopes to design a masterpiece at Soleta Golf Club course

Nick Price, a three-time Major winner, expects Myakka to become a golf destination when Soleta opens late in 2024.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 4, 2022
Sarasota Christian preps for first football season

In a twist, the school will play eight-on-eight football in the SSAC instead of 11-on-11 out of concern for offensive linemen depth.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 3, 2018
Thunder basketball rolls with new coaches

Both the boys and girls programs at ODA will feature new leaders this season

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 15, 2019
Binge Blog: Moving on and moving out

In this week's Binge Blog, the "time loop" genre gets a twist in Netflix's "Russian Doll" (Natasha Lyonne), and a child actor steals the show in Amazon Prime Video's "The Florida Project" (Brooklynn Prince, Willem Dafoe).

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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 13, 2021
Native American Art & Music Festival brings culture to Sarasota

Various vendors showcased their Native American wares at the Sarasota Fairgrounds.

  • Sarasota
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