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Shirley Blair submitted this sunrise photo, taken in downtown Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2011
Weekly Winner: Religious Experience

Shirley Blair submitted this sunrise photo, taken in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week'  s edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.1.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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
The Force members Cecilia Johnson, Ezequiel Gomez, Tenaya Rangel, Jemmo Joseph, Karina Gomez and David Lopez-Gomez — Courtesy image
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 12, 2018
Defying Gravity fundraiser for Take Stock debuts student band — The Force

Take Stock in Children of Manatee County is making the children benefiting from its services the headliners at its Nov. 16 fundraiser.

  • Arts + Culture
Grammy-nominated singer Deborah Cox performs a song from Asolo Rep's upcoming Broadway-bound musical "Josephine."
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 13, 2016
Asolo Repertory Theatre previews world premiere of 'Josephine'

Deborah Cox performed a sneak preview of songs from the upcoming Broadway-bound musical.

  • Arts + Culture
The Observer endorses Ron DeSantis for governor and Rick Scott for U.S. Senate.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 24, 2018
We’ll take liberty

A letter to no-party affiliated voters: You have the power.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Swimmer Dimiter Zafirov should be a state medal contender for Lakewood Ranch High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 21, 2019
Not all top East County athletes wear a helmet

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 22, 2009
Director of Instruction earns PGA certification

Rosedale Golf & Country Club Director of Instruction, Steve Whidden, has successfully completed the requirements for PGA certification in instruction.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch resident Jon Martin took this photo in October, on Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 25, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Lakewood Ranch resident Jon Martin took this photo in October, on Longboat Key.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Laurie Adams submitted this sunset photo, taken on Holmes Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 25, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Laurie Adams submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 20, 2011
FULL STORY: Police pensions safe for now

The Sarasota City Commission Monday agreed night to table a proposal to force police officers into a 401(k) plan.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 21, 2013
Chamber of Commerce accepting applications for awards

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the award, which it will award at its annual awards luncheon Friday, May 10 at the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 1, 2011
Waldorf hotel to return to Sarasota

APRIL FOOLS -- The tony hotel chain makes its comeback into the Sarasota market, by choosing the area for its brand-new express property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 26, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
  • Sports
FDOT will try to find $60 million to fund a diverging-diamond-style interchange to ease traffic at Interstate 75 and University Parkway.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 25, 2014
Counties commit to interchange improvements

The Manatee and Sarasota County commissions passed resolutions today supporting accelerated construction of a diverging-diamond-style interchange to ease traffic at Interstate 75 and University Parkway.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 7, 2012
Welcome Back: Cops Corner

Read the best of this summer's Cops Corner in our welcome back issue.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2009
Two businesses hosting open houses tonight

Integrity Title Services Inc. and Lakewood Ranch Dental are welcoming customers to their celebrations tonight.

  • East County
  • News
The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team improved to 2-0 in district play.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 11, 2014
Lady Thunder prevail in five sets

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team defeated Bradenton Christian 18-25, 27-25, 25-22, 15-25, 15-12 in Class 3A-District 10 action Sept. 9.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
“Pip” was made possible by donors Gary and Melody Johnson. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 17, 2018
Scene & Heard 10.18.18

Here's your look at the A&E news of the week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Fred Bloom and Larry Lerner dressed to kill and hustling chances at the Beth Sholom Sisterhood luncheon. Photo by Amanda Morales
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • February 17, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 02.18.16

Black Tie & Tales

  • Black Tie
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