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Malachi Wideman hangs on the rim after a dunk.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 26, 2017
Riverview freshman shows sky-high potential

He's making waves with his dunking ability, but has an all-around strong game.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
U.S. Navy veteran Les Martin leads the motorcycle parade  from the parking lot in front of Naughty Monk Brewery.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 11, 2019
Sarasota, Manatee motorcyclists remember Sept. 11 terrorist attacks

Sarasota, Manatee motorcyclists remember Sept. 11 terrorist attacks

  • East County
  • News
The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department believes a special magistrate made rulings that are favorable for a new contract.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 19, 2010
Magistrate makes contract ruling

The town of Longboat Key and its firefighters are still at impasse in negotiations for a new three-year contract.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Roundabout construction at U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue is set to complete by fall 2022.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 11, 2022
Return of season prompts complaints of traffic congestion

Construction will continue throughout much of 2022 at U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Avocado toast topped with a quail egg is one of many trendy menu items with a surprising twist. Photo by Kayleigh Omang
  • By Shellie Terry |
  • October 24, 2018
Rosemary District's The Overton never compromises creativity

The Overton is a new chef-driven, fast-casual restaurant that will send foodies rejoicing.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • April 22, 2017
Hershorin Schiff honors Ed and Betty Rosenthal

Hershorin Schiff honors Ed and Betty Rosenthal

  • Black Tie
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • July 20, 2018
Colony demolition delayed until late next week

The demolition of the once iconic Longboat Key resort has been delayed until Thursday, July 26, due to scheduling conflicts with the developer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 25, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: MoZaic

MoZaic Executive Chef Dylan Elhajoui shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 8, 2009
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  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dan Sidler of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance presents the Community Champion-individual award to Peggy Kronus, the community business development manager for Willis Smith Construction.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 18, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance honors extraordinary efforts with its Sandies Awards

Lakewood Ranch's Willis Smith among the award winners at the annual event.

  • East County
  • News
Cath Lab Medical Director Vivek Kumar, Chief Nursing Officer Judy Young, Chairman of the Board of Governors Robert Hillstrom, Chief Executive Officer Andy Guz and Chief of Staff Aaron Sudbury look at the plans.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 13, 2018
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center launches $28.5 million expansion

Community's growth prompts the hospital to plan an expansion.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 10, 2019
Sarasota government, school board bodies are doing a disservice to taxpayers

Every summer and fall, our government bodies produce enormous budget books with every last detail of how they’re spending your money. But it’s an exercise in confusion.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Dan Ceaser with his children Natalie, Norah and Caroline.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 15, 2021
Sarasota dads give perspective on good parenting for Father's Day

"My job is to help them make good decisions and model how to be nice," one father says.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A yearslong effort to redevelop the Bath and Racquet Club site continues to generate opposition, though the City Commission was largely effusive in its praise for the vision presented at a March meeting. File image.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 29, 2021
More residences proposed for Bath and Racquet site

Neighbors have voiced opposition to the prospect of additional residential space, but the developer said the changes would reduce the intensity of the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 13, 2019
Steve Martin's 'The Underpants' delivers a comic bullet train

A wardrobe malfunction threatens bourgeoisie civilization at The Players Centre for Performing Arts through Oct. 20.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 5, 2014
Tara CDD selects new landscaping contractor

Supervisors expect the change to save about $30,000 annually.

  • East County
  • News
Stevie Freeman Montes, city of Sarasota sustainability manager, and Caleb Jameson
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • August 16, 2019
Teen's Sarasota beach project thinks inside the box

Caleb Jameson has been creating Turtle Safe Toy Boxes for just over a year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Lakewood Ranch boys soccer team didn't play its best game, but it walked away from its district title matchup against visiting Riverview High with a 3-2 win, and that's all that matters to coach Vito Bavaro.Â
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 2, 2018
Lakewood Ranch boys soccer wins sixth-straight district title

It is the first program in school history to accomplish the feat.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • February 26, 2014
Just Married: Michael Wallace and Ashley McCormick

Michael Wallace and Ashley McCormick were married on Nov. 9, at Charles Ringling Mansion.

  • Arts + Culture
Maureen Wilt said that Lucas Giffard’s leadership skills set him apart from other scholarship applicants.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • May 17, 2019
Surprise! Pine View School senior receives $20,000 scholarship from FPL

Florida Power and Light Co. surprised Lucas Gifford with an annual scholarship.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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