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Olivia Danko rounds the bases in celebration against Sarasota. Photo by Kayleigh Omang.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 23, 2018
Mustangs excited by final countdown

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Susan Nilon |
  • February 4, 2013
When choosing a candidate, don't get caught up by shiny objects

When choosing a candidate, don't get caught up by shiny objects

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 4, 2021
The Legislature’s agenda

In their opening speeches to members of the Florida House and Senate, Gov. Ron DeSantis, Senate President Wilton Simpson and Speaker Chris Sprowls spelled out what we can expect the Legislature to do.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • January 6, 2010
Andrea's intertwines the art of food and wine

What do you get when you marry an Italian man, a Dutch woman and a passion for food and wine? Andrea's Restaurant - and what a combination it creates. In August, Ismini and Andrea Bozzolo, former partners in Divino Restaurant, opened their dream restaurant on Siesta Drive.

  • Arts + Culture
Co-Chairmen Brooke Misantone, Mike Granthon and Dan Starostecki
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • December 14, 2018
Men sip and savor for the Child Protection Center

Men, Whiskey & Watches was hosted Dec. 13 at the Edson Keith Mansion

  • Black Tie
Stephanie Bastos performs "Timeline" in San Francisco, Calif. in August 2016. Photo by Robbie Sweeney
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 5, 2017
Dancing Through Life: Performer tells her story through dance

Stephanie Bastos will share an intimate tale with audience members at Sarasota Contemporary Dance's latest one-woman-show, "Timeline."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 10, 2016
Southside students and parents stroll through winter wonderland

Organizers of the Southside Village Holiday Stroll pulled off a Christmas Miracle — snow in Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo The vacant parcels are located at 6271 and 6281 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 9, 2014
Town expects plans soon for Kors' Gulf lots

Fashion designer Michael Kors, reportedly the buyer of two adjacent Gulf-front lots that sold for $6 million in November, plans to submit an application for a large Gulf-front, single-family home soon, according to a Longboat Key town planner.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 16, 2010
Cooperstown fever hits East County teams

The East County's Diamond Dawgs and the Suncoast Reebok are competing in the 2010 American Youth Baseball Hall of Fame Invitational Tournament through June 18.

  • East County
  • Sports
St. Armands and Lido Key residents have complained to city officials about rental homes marketed online as sleeping more than 20 people.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 20, 2020
City Commission to discuss short-term rental complaints

At Tuesday’s meeting, the board will hear from barrier island residents who say rental houses are commercializing their neighborhoods.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The vacant parcels are located at 6271 and 6281 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 8, 2014
Town expects plans soon for Kors' Gulf lots

Senior Planner Steve Schield met with a luxury home developer Monday to discuss preliminary concepts for two lots that were reportedly purchased by sportswear designer Michael Kors.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bikes are stationed in the ground floor of the St. Armands parking garage for rental on an hourly or daily basis. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 28, 2020
City tests bike-share program on St. Armands

The city has partnered with a local rental company to place bikes at the St. Armands garage as part of a pilot program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The accident happened at 7:20 p.m.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 19, 2015
Car, scooter collision proves fatal

Lance Hadden, 41, died from injuries sustain in a crash Sunday night.

  • East County
  • News
Officers seized a firearm, ammunition, marijuana and cocaine in addition to a digital scale.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • March 15, 2019
Sarasota police find firearm, drugs in traffic stop

Officers stopped the vehicle in the 3700 block of N. Washington Boulevard in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sailors coach Spencer Hodges believes the team is "120" degrees turned around, not "180," despite being in the playoff hunt.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 31, 2019
Sarasota football secures first winning season in 13 years

The Sailors now have a chance to make the postseason with a win against Riverview High.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Courtesy rendering A selection committee will review four town center proposals at a public meeting Aug. 21 at Longboat Key Town Hall.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2014
News Briefs

Committee to review town center proposals; Katharine the shark heads east toward Daytona Beach

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Longboat Key Historical Society accepted bids until Nov. 11 on the larger L-shaped cottage.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 23, 2020
Longboat Key historic cottages planning to move in 2021

The cottages currently sit at 521 Broadway St. in the Longbeach Village neighborhood.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The proposed site for the Knox Medical facility  is in an old pool supplies store located at 2864 Clark Road.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 21, 2019
Sarasota leaders question safety, future of medical marijuana dispensaries

As another proposal works its way through the County Commission, commissioners question the future effects of dispensaries.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A three-dimensional model of the proposed Selby Gardens renovations sat in the commission chambers at City Hall during a public hearing Wednesday.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 26, 2019
No decision on Selby Gardens proposal

A Planning Board hearing drew an outpouring of input from opponents and supporters of the proposed campus renovations — but a final recommendation won’t be coming until next month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • January 21, 2010
School tax primer for everyone

School tax primer for everyone

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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