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Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 22, 2012
SFF Film Review: 'That's What She Said'

This film felt like a low-budget 'Bridesmaids,' but with much more raunchy humor.

  • Arts + Culture
Firefighter/paramedics Brendon Desch, Keith Tanner and Lt. Jason Berzowski
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 16, 2015
A tale of two unions

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Union could go to impasse with the town while the Police Union seeks to ratify a new contract ahead of schedule.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
During the summer, the Village Idiots organize rides Wednesday nights and Saturday morning. When daylight saving time is in effect, they only ride Saturday mornings.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 21, 2015
County's spin: More research needed

Commissioners took no action on an ordinance to ban cyclists, hoping to come up with an alternative solution.

  • East County
  • News
Artists and sculptor Scott Joseph Moor lifts the sheet to reveal the statue named "Triumph" sponsored by Visit Sarasota County.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 1, 2016
Southeastern Guide Dogs unveils Superheroes on Parade

The new Superheroes on Parade campaign features a public art display to bring awareness to Southeastern Guide Dog programs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale has a new book out, "Dick Vitale's Mount Rushmores of College Basketball."
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 12, 2018
Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale says, 'Just read it, baby!'

Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale releases new book that raises funds for the fight against pediatric cancer with the Jimmy V Foundation.

  • East County
  • News
Madelyn Kumar doesn’t want to wait until she graduates from college to experience life in the “real world.” So, she didn’t.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 21, 2015
Top Story — January: Students take on real world connections

The Future Problem Solving Program International program promotes critical and creative thinking in students in grades fourth through 12th.

  • East County
  • News
As the county funds more large scale projects, less funds are being allocated to tourism promotion.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 23, 2020
Tourist Development Council expects slower gains

Because money is being diverted to pay for capital projects, there is less available money to market Sarasota County

  • Sarasota
  • News
East County sports roundup: 08.04.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 4, 2017
East County sports roundup: 08.04.17

East County sports roundup: 08.04.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Cellexia Foster.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 9, 2017
Sarasota High Five Moments: 02.09.17

Sarasota High Five Moments: 02.09.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Courtesy Photo. Sarasota Ballet Artistic Director Iain Webb welcomed Cuban defector Edward Gonzalez to the ballet and freedom in March.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2013
Our View

Good plan, if you stick to it

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Cantaloupe and prosciutto salad with a rustic crouton and goat cheese
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • May 25, 2011
Florida fresh produce hits the spot

What comes after strawberries in the way of widely available, locally grown produce? According to Dale Rodgers, produce manager of the Publix store on Longboat Key, it's quite a list.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 6, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: The angles make all the difference

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Longboat Key Fire Rescue responded to Marina Bay condominium early Saturday morning. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 13, 2014
Firefighters respond to Marina Bay blaze

A fire was contained to the north elevator electrical room and didn't result in damage to the building.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The ODA volleyball team improved to 2-0 with a 3-0 victory over Southeast Aug. 29.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 29, 2013
Lady Thunder cruise past Lady Seminoles

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team defeated Southeast 25-15, 25-10, 25-17 Aug. 29.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • November 4, 2009
Mote welcomes new aquatic additions

A formal ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 29 marked the official presentation of two large seahorse sculptures at the entrance to the Seahorse Conservation Laboratory at Mote Marine.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alyssa Bradford signed with Young Harris College on Nov. 13.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 20, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Mustang's signing story one of self-belief

The senior didn't play lacrosse two years ago. Now, she's a college-level player.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 2, 2012
JUST THE STATS

10 - The number of three-pointers Booker High's boys basketball team sank in its 61-57 win over Southeast Jan. 30.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The 10-story, 17-unit Sansara is the latest luxury development expected to break ground in downtown Sarasota.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 6, 2015
Buyers flocking to downtown Sarasota development

Sansara developer Matt Kihnke said activity has ratcheted up over the last month for the $11 million Burns Square luxury condominium building.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Harvey Vengroff hopes to make the property that currently houses Bob's Train restaurant and Sarasota Fitness and Fight Club the site of 800 apartment units.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 22, 2014
Entrepreneur pushes for affordable housing

Harvey Vengroff plans to ask the city to change its density regulations to allow him to construct an 800-unit apartment complex on Fruitville Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Following a denied plan for expansion, it's unclear what the future holds for the Woman's Exchange on Orange Avenue.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 9, 2016
Woman’s Exchange plans remain in limbo

After the city rejected plans for expansion, the consignment shop is still weighing its legal options.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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