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University Village's Eugene Vaadi was a prisoner of war in two different wars and he fought in three — World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 3, 2019
Our flag means everything to this Sarasota veteran

Sarasota man fought in three wars to protect our flag, and its freedoms, and was a prisoner of war in two.

  • East County
  • News
Adding to the north end of the basketball court would allow that area to accommodate two new pickleball courts and a half-court for basketball.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 20, 2019
Longboat leaders working to solve dilemma of how to expand pickleball on island

Options include several variations that could cut into other popular amenities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Inmates met with various employers during a job fair. Photo Courtesy Sarasota Sheriff's Office.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 8, 2019
Sarasota County Jail offers job fair, speciality housing to inmates

The programs are meant to help better the lives of inmates and reduce recidivism rates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Forty scarecrows, including these, have been built for Hunsader Farms’ Pumpkin Festival, which begins Oct. 14. Connie Hunsader said keys to building scarecrows include thrift store shopping and using straw instead of hay.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 4, 2017
Hunsader Farms shows how they make their famous scarecrows each fall

You can build a scarecrow like the ones at the Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival.

  • East County
  • News
The 484-space parking garage at 47 N. Adams Drive is open to the public, though some additional work needs to be done to complete the structure.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 13, 2019
The Rappaport, Corrigan garage

Let's give credit where credit is due.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 22, 2021
The insidious tax: Inflation

Food prices are rising 8% to 10% a month for restaurants. Don’t blame the suppliers. Blame the Washington looters for printing too much money.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Sarasota Jungle Robotics team earned a winning position at the South Florida Regional FIRST Robotics Competition. Photo courtesy of Ellen Bregg.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 10, 2012
Sarasota High students build competitive robotics team

Only in its second year, the Sarasota Jungle Robotics team is already making a name for itself on a national level.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2012
News Briefs

Vision Plan now available on town's website; Town looks into changing stoplight timing; Longboat firefighters to hold open house

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 24, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top match-ups from around Sarasota this week.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Preia Hayes, 9, and sister, Iyleigh, 6, with Lilly Gerling, 4, and sister Grace, 6 enjoy at a Longboat beach last summer.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 13, 2016
Summer Bucket List

Enjoy everything the island and surrounding areas have to offer, minus the crowds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tenor Cody Austin plays Don José and mezzo soprano Lisa Chavez plays the title role of Bizet’s Carmen at Sarasota Opera. Photo by Herb Booth
  • By Edward Alley |
  • February 19, 2018
Sarasota Opera’s 'Carmen' is a sold-out success

Lisa Chavez captivates as Carmen in the opera’s latest production with impressive stage direction.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Catherine and Bob Luckner show off the shirts. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 19, 2012
SKA enjoys shirt sales at Siesta Fiesta

Siesta Key Association members spent time manning a booth at Siesta Fiesta this weekend, where the group enjoyed a steady sale of collectible Siesta Fiesta T-shirts to benefit the Siesta Key Village Association.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Riverview's Malachi Wideman, Terrell Jackson (10) and Jayven Millien (13) celebrate after defeating Newsome High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 10, 2019
Rams basketball finding the right rhythm

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 10, 2017
Entangled loggerhead turtle missing near Longboat

Mote Marine Laboratory is asking those on Longboat and surrounding areas to look out for the turtle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Baraka Atkins is entering his third season as Booker High's head coach.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 18, 2021
Sarasota high school football previews: Booker High

The Tornadoes have the skill position players to surprise teams if they stay healthy.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
In-person voting is Aug. 28.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2018
Statewide, countywide races highlight ballot

No town elections on ballot until March 2019.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 30, 2011
OUR VIEW: Manatee is open for business

What happens when a county building department begins acting like a business and focusing on customer service and cost controls? You get Manatee County and an environment that is prepared for economic recovery.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 6, 2020
Sarasota mothers adjust to life with newborns

As their first Mothers Day approaches, new moms adjust to life in quarantine.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ed Smith Stadium will play host to three games of the USA Baseball U18 team's seven-game "friendship series" against Canada in September. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 19, 2021
USA Baseball U18 team to play three games at Ed Smith Stadium

The program's team trials will be held at Twin Lakes Park prior to the games.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 10, 2020
Light Up Siesta Key Village Holiday Parade canceled

Instead, the island will be decorated and a meet-and-greet with Santa is planned.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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