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Results for: Betterpic AI Promo Code AVA Get Up To 90% Off On All Plans

  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 25, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Kinsey Goelz

Thirteen-year-old shortstop Kinsey Goelz hit a grand slam, her first over-the-fence home run, to help lead the Suncoast Storm 14U travel softball team to a third-place finish at the ISA World Series in Crossville, Tenn.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • August 31, 2012
Earth Origins: A neighborhood store

Earth Origins: A neighborhood store

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By David Conway |
  • April 1, 2019
APRIL FOOLS: Natural notes: Orchestra plan melds park with venue

APRIL FOOLS: Responding to resident concerns, the Sarasota Orchestra wants to incorporate major elements of Payne Park into its new concert hall.

  • April Fools
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 1, 2017
Martial arts instructor finds new career Worth it

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Eric Snider |
  • November 18, 2021
Charity Snapshot: Homes With Heart

The Haven has long provided residential services, full-time care, jobs and more for people with severe disabilities. By the time 2022 dawns, the organization plans to break ground on two new group homes.

  • LWR Life
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 5, 2016
Theater review: 'The Liar'

The lie, the whole lie and nothing but the lie

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 3, 2009
Cops Corner 12.03.09

our people were seen in a shopping-mall parking lot trying to sell turkeys to supermarket customers. All four were riding bikes.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 19, 2017
Music review: Masterworks 6

A 'Titan' of a program at Sarasota Orchestra's masterworks concert.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 11, 2009
Younger qualifies for at-large commission seat

Longboat Key resident Phillip Younger is an official candidate for the at-large commission seat currently held by Commissioner Hal Lenobel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos and Ian Swaby |
  • September 27, 2022
Manatee County says it's ready for Hurricane Ian

Officials and residents of Manatee County are working furiously in the face of Hurricane Ian.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 30, 2024
Hurricane Helene greatly affects St. Armands Circle and Longboat

Longboaters and St. Armands Circle business owners share how Hurricane Helene impacted them.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Gretchen Frueh |
  • July 22, 2009
LETTER: Ranch's 'true hero' assists lost teenager

It is heartwarming to know that there are people who will go way beyond the necessary or comfortable to help a complete stranger and then not stay around for a thank you.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 11, 2021
Longboat Key adds rough and ready high-water rescue truck

Military-style machine adds a new element to Longboat Fire Rescue's flood-response plans.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 4, 2013
Revamped district office to lead Manatee Schools overhaul

Changes include 96 cuts to district office staff and the addition of five new positions, including a director of budget and a Chief Information Officer to run the technology department.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 9, 2016
Paid parking is our friend

Although Sarasota has tried and failed to charge for parking, it needs to persevere: It is needed to create a vibrant environment for businesses, residents and visitors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 13, 2024
Women's Golf Association of Longboat Key celebrates the holidays

From the Grinch to Dolly Parton, the Eighteen Holers and the Key Niners dressed up for their annual holiday lunch and golf tournament.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 2, 2020
Longboat Key reverses course, commission to meet virtually on Oct. 5

The decision comes after Gov. Ron DeSantis extended Florida municipalities’ ability to hold virtual-only meetings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 25, 2024
Savanna developers and residents settle after 4-year battle

A daycare and commercial building will be built on 5.23 acres at the entrance of Savanna at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 3, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Kevontay Hugan

The Booker High football sophomore holds offers from Miami, Penn State, South Florida and Maryland.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 29, 2013
News Briefs

Whitney Beach gets Clean Beaches Coalition recognition; Town to receive FEMA funds for Debby's damages; Groups really dig SOS

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