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  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 20, 2025
Sarasota parishioners celebrate priest's 65th year of service

Rev. Fausto Stampiglia was the face of St. Martha Catholic Church for 31 years before retiring in 2022, and was ordained as a priest in Rome in 1960.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • April 5, 2022
This Week in A+E: April 7-13

Master classical musicians, crooners, comedians and an illusionist fill Sarasota venues for a week of action and fun.

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  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • March 26, 2025
Winning is no sweat for Riverview softball

An undefeated start has been secondary for a Rams team focused on fun.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 26, 2021
County leaders will again discuss mental health district

The taxing district would allow funds to be diverted to mental health organizations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2009
Cops Corner

Cops Corner

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  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 3, 2010
Cops Corner 02.04.10

The complainant was watching the news inside his residence when he heard three gunshots. After the news was over, the complainant went outside to move his vehicle into the garage, at which time he noticed his passenger side rear window was broken.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 22, 2010
Key Trolley service to continue

The Manatee County Commission agreed to hold off on eliminating its Longboat Key trolley route until the end of the year, but wants a resolution.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 5, 2010
Sarasota postpones decision on Villages

The Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners continued the hearing for the Villages of Lakewood Ranch South until May 12.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 30, 2010
Cops Corner

Cops Corner

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  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 27, 2011
Lakewood Ranch C.C. names new director of golf

Bryan McManis took over as the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club's new director of golf April 4.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • A time to celebrate |
  • January 27, 2016
Just Married — Chelsea and Taylor

Chelsea Rodrigue and Taylor Clegg, who were voted “Cutest Couple” their senior year in 2008, met while attending Cardinal Mooney High School. They started dating their sophomore year on Sept. 21, 2005 and were married ten years later on Nov. 21, 2015.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2018
State House District 71: Tracy Pratt

Questions and answers with the candidates

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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 31, 2018
Cops Corner: Isn't golf supposed to be quiet?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 18, 2017
Lakewood Ranch girls basketball twins use determination to find success

They were named co-MVPs at the She Got Game Classic in December.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 27, 2016
County drives 44th Avenue extension

The two easternmost segments of the 44th Avenue East extension both are under design.

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  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • December 2, 2014
The Magnolia House

When John and Leslie Korff decided to leave their bustling city lives in Manhattan to settle down and raise their family in the South, the couple set their eyes on Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 8, 2014
New year brings fitness options for Longboaters

This column heads into its 17th year with its most news ever about fitness classes. There is an exciting array of new formats, teachers and time periods at both the Longboat Key Education Center and Bayfront Park Recreation Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 30, 2013
ULI report highlights Key challenges

Urban Land Institute panelists provided a picture of a changing island in their presentation to the Longboat Key Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • November 28, 2013
The real-life 'snowbirds'

Sarasota County's moderate winter weather attracts a variety of migrating wildlife, which can be easily viewed thanks to the area's variety of outdoor recreation areas.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • April 10, 2023
2023 hurricane season predicted to bring 14 named storms

Climate Action Center CEO Bob Bunting forecasts seven hurricanes, two or three of which as a Category 3 or higher, more evenly distributed throughout the hurricane season.

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