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Sarasota High School homecoming queen and king Alyssa Sloan and Ryan Jenkins.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 23, 2015
SHS Sailors crown homecoming royalty

Sarasota High School celebrates homecoming game with royal procession and '65 football team.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Brian Battie (6) is coming to Braden River High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 11, 2018
Braden River Pirates football adds another cannonball

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
A Siesta Key resident chased a man out of his home and into the Grand Canal early Thursday
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 12, 2013
July 12: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Armed homeowner foils burglary; Police investigate north Sarasota shooting; City Commission to consider Laurel Park zoning procedures; Weekend Best Bet: Sarasota Improv Festival 2013

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ricky Garvie tested one of his hot air balloons at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch earlier this month.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 21, 2017
Lakewood Ranch lands hot air balloon festival

Four-day event will include carnival attractions and a classic car show.

  • East County
  • News
Former Longboat Key Mayor Jim Brown speaks during Wednesday's forum.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 11, 2020
Longboat Key leaders seek feedback, funding for proposed town center

Longboat Key's proposed Arts, Culture and Education Center in cooperation with Ringling College would have cost about $11.32 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 25, 2016
Mail-in ballots up as early voting winds down

Voters casting their votes via mail-in ballots are on the rise this primary election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Honorary Chairwoman Debbi Benedict, speaker Kati Marton, event Chairwoman Cheryl Burnstein and Sue Hoffman
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 28, 2012
10th annual Junior League of Sarasota Sustainers Legacy Luncheon

10th annual Junior League of Sarasota Sustainers Legacy Luncheon

  • Black Tie
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • August 10, 2015
Sarasota Architectural Foundation holds 'Blue Velvet' cocktail party

To preview and celebrate the upcoming SarasotaMOD Weekend, the SAF hosted a "Blue Velvet"-themed party at the former home of crooner Bobby Vinton.

  • Black Tie
Sarasota County commissioners are pursuing plans to purchase 115 acres for a new sports complex.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 22, 2013
Commission to vet real estate options

Sarasota County commissioners will meet for a workshop Tuesday, Nov. 26, to discuss county-owned land opportunities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo of a Havana street corner by Cliff Roles
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • July 14, 2015
Art Center Sarasota to celebrate Cuban culture with "Noche Cubana"

The July 22 evening event will include a Sarasota Cuban Ballet School performance, photography, salsa dancing, and plenty of mojitos

  • Arts + Culture
Sue and Lou Allen
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 17, 2013
Couple celebrates 65th anniversary

Lou and Sue Allen are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary with the Sarasota Orchestra.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kristianne Kleine and Juan Gill in “Before Night Falls”
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • February 1, 2017
Ballet Review: 'Ashton, Graziano, Tuckett'

Sarasota Ballet reprised three ballets with perfection.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 8, 2015
Mustangs fall short in regional semifinal

The Lakewood Ranch High baseball team saw its season come to an end with a 9-3 loss to Sarasota in the Class 7A-region 3 semifinals May 5.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • October 30, 2009
Photo of the day: Mini Minnie

Mia Hines, 1, went trick-or-treating as Minnie Mouse at her dad's (Rich Hines) downtown Merrill Lynch office Friday, Oct. 30.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Siesta Key residents have expressed concerns the dredge of Big Pass would negatively affect their island, but project supporters say there's no concrete evidence to back those claims.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 30, 2018
Siesta group files revised Big Pass challenge

The city of Sarasota is discussing a possible response to an amended lawsuit contesting a Lido Key renourishment project.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
ODA junior setter Monica Costa netted 37 assists during the Lady Thunder's 3-1 victory over Sarasota Christian Aug. 26.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA vs. Sarasota Christian School

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team defeated Sarasota Christian 25-23, 18-25, 25-21, 25-21 Aug. 26. Natalie Buffett powered the Lady Thunder with 16 kills, 14 perfect passes and eight digs. Lauren Maxey added 13 kills and three aces. Cameron Graham finished with 17 perfect passes and 16 digs. Setter Monica Costa had 37 assists.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Capt. Drew Peterson with his brother, Nolan
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2013
Family reunion

Sarasota Observer news editor and native Sarasotan Nolan Peterson was reunited with his brother Air Force Capt. Drew Peterson Dec. 1, at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office 22-year-old Christian Theodore with second-degree murder and armed home invasion robbery after detectives questioned him Monday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 6, 2015
Sheriff's Office makes arrests in homicide case

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested three suspects in connection with a fatal home invasion in a Sarasota neighborhood last month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Police arrested two men involved in a North Trail stabbing Wednesday, Oct. 9.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 9, 2013
Cross-dressing man charged with stabbing

Sarasota Police arrested a man and his boyfriend after an altercation on the North Trail early this morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Executive Director Suzy Brenner said progress on converting the Northern Trust building into a medical and wellness center are proceeding well.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 1, 2019
Longboat Key's Paradise Center plans moving ahead

Engineering plans for former Northern Trust building's new use are underway.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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