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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 19, 2018
Clawing back: Cougars boys lacrosse team has risen to area dominance

Cardinal Mooney finished the regular season 16-1.

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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 28, 2016
Top Story — July: Paul Rudolph's architectural impact

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

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  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 12, 2014
Sarasota Orchestra: The new wave

With her first full season at the Sarasota Orchestra underway, Anu Tali searches for fresh experiences in Heiner Goebbels' immersive 'Songs of Wars I Have Seen.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • November 4, 2025
Town manager, attorney get solid reviews from commissioners

Longboat Key Town Commission agreed to give Howard Tipton a 3% raise while Maggie Mooney’s firm may see an amended contract.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 18, 2015
Q&A: Stephen Spotte

Read our candid Q&A with marine scientist Stephen Spotte.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • March 6, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: CJ McCutcheon

The Riverview senior wrestler dominated his region with a perfect tournament.

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 30, 2012
Provider may terminate service in Cascades, Rio Mar

Capitol Infrastructure, the company that provides data, video and other services within Rio Mar and Cascades, has filed for bankruptcy protection and is selling its assets.

  • East County
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 26, 2011
Pettingell takes top sales honors in 2010

The Coldwell Banker agent was the company's top Florida agent and the top MLS agent in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 6, 2018
Longboat home sale keeps strong year rolling

5060 Gulf of Mexico Drive sells for $6.88 million

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • October 22, 2020
Commission approves rezone, car lot appears headed to SR 64 near Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch area could see Cox Chevrolet dealership after Manatee County commissioners approve rezone.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2022
Tara CDD, Seat 5: Mark Gough

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 26, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Toni Teasdale

Toni Teasdale, 64, won the gold medal for women's doubles in pickleball at the recent Tampa Bay Senior Games.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 3, 2017
Neal buys south Sarasota land for $20 million

Neal Communities will seek County Commission approval for up to 1,100 homes — including more affordable housing — east of I-75.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • August 7, 2013
'Live, Laugh & Love' at the Venice Theatre Summer Cabaret Festival

'Live, Laugh & Love' at the Venice Theatre Summer Cabaret Festival

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 16, 2014
Sister act

Braden River seniors Kendall McNab and Mackenzie Madrid are enjoying their first season on the field with their freshman sisters.

  • East County
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  • By David Conway |
  • August 1, 2013
Food fight commences at State Street garage

Though the State Street garage is still in the planning stage, a struggle has already begun over the usage of retail space and its implications for the future of downtown.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 21, 2013
Peter Arpke named semifinalist for James Beard award

The Beach Bistro chef is a semifinalist for the James Beard Foundation's "Best Chef of the South" award.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 28, 2018
Longboat Harbour spooks into Halloween

Residents of the condominium complex wore their Halloween best for their annual party Oct. 28.

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