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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 13, 2019
After tumultuous season, Braden River senior now running with the Herd

After tumultuous season, Braden River senior Knowledge McDaniel is now running with the Marshall University Thundering Herd.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 21, 2018
Melba Moore delivers a heartrending tribute to Billie Holiday with WBTT

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's production of "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill" is an unsentimental look at the life of a jazz legend.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 20, 2022
Playwright saw glimpse of hope in political experiment

Jason Odell Williams’ “America in One Room” proves the power of dialogue in a world-premiere production at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • December 8, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Francesca Bisordi

The junior wrestler for Lakewood Ranch High is the program's first female to reach the state tourney.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • November 17, 2016
City prepares Circle garage contracts

Plans for a parking garage on St. Armands Circle continue to move ahead, as the city has selected a preferred architect and contractor for the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • June 5, 2014
Engineers present new lift station renderings

City staff and the engineering team in charge of completing the Lift Station 87 project discussed the design of an above-ground structure with citizens.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • May 30, 2014
VIDEO: Engineers present new lift station renderings

At a public meeting last night, city staff and the engineering team in charge of completing the Lift Station 87 project discussed the design of the structure.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 6, 2013
Daily Headlines: Nov. 6, 2013

Today's stories: Broken Egg closes on Siesta Key; Longboat Key realtors bullish on market; Mixon Fruit Farms celebrates 75th season; and MORE!

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 23, 2018
Cannon Homes featured during Parade of Homes in Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota

John Cannon Homes incorporates customers' comments into the design.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2022
Estuary Program takes on comprehensive review of Sarasota Bay health

Projects for restoration include local and federally funded projects with the expectation of lessening future water pollution.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 23, 2015
VIDEO: Neil deGrasse Tyson criticizes Ted Cruz’ comments during Sarasota visit

Astrophysicist Neil Degrasse Tyson discussed NASA funding and his role in the demotion of Pluto to a dwarf planet at the latest installment of the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 26, 2010
Owner says former Mattison's building remains up for lease

Town Plaza II, located in the back of the Avenue of the Flowers complex, has four tenants and four vacancies.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 29, 2012
City bets on slot machines

APRIL FOOLS - The Sarasota City Commission will take a gamble on a downtown pilot program.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 8, 2012
ODA shut out in quarterfinal

The Out-of-Door Academy boys soccer team saw its season come to an end Jan. 31, with a 4-0 loss to Indian Rocks Christian School in a Class 1A-Region 2 quarterfinal.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 9, 2020
Longboat Key resident celebrates 95th birthday

Jimmy Loftis was presented with a parade of friends and well-wishers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 9, 2014
Barge washes ashore on Longboat Key

The barge was unsecured so it could be pulled by a tow boat, but high winds and strong current from a cold front forced the barge onto the beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 21, 2010
Film Review: 'Inception'

When Christopher Nolan directs, expect greatness and, above all, originality. In his highly anticipated new film, "Inception," Nolan pulls out all the stops, taking his audience on an intellectual ride that thrills at every turn.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Pablo Garabitos

Eleven-year-old Pablo Garabitos launched three home runs in two games this past week, including two in one inning, to help power Main Street Trattoria in the Majors division of the Manatee County Cup.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 9, 2011
Small Business of the Year winner: 1st Choice Industries

1st Choice Industries was named Small Business of the Year at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 31, 2011
Bay Haven students rock out on homemade guitars

When you're in fourth grade, not much beats building your own guitar from scratch and then hoisting it up like you're a rockstar.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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