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Weekend's best bets: Friday, Nov. 28
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 8, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Aug. 8

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Aug. 8

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Cardinal Mooney freshman Olivia Davis practices her jump shot with coach Rico Antonio. Photo courtesy Olivia Davis.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 9, 2020
Pandemic won't stop Cardinal Mooney freshman from rehabbing knee injury

Olivia Davis missed her freshman season, but has three NCAA Division I offers.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The proposed first phase of the bayfront project now includes an arcing pier, an open lawn area and a beach shoreline.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 11, 2019
From concept to plan, Sarasota bayfront plan's details shift a bit

Nearly a year after the city adopted a vision for redesigning the bayfront, the proposed first phase of the public park project has undergone some changes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By James Campbell |
  • January 24, 2013
RUSH -- an exercise experiment

RUSH -- an exercise experiment

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
 For months, red tide took its toll on Sarasota, dominating the attention of the entire community. Beaches emptied as dead marine life lined the shores; photos of the carnage made national headlines.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 4, 2019
How can we stem the tide?

A variety of factors fueled the 2018 outbreak and Sarasota's reaction to it.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The South team poses after winning the 2018 Junior Florida Cup.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 2, 2018
Local golfers help South team win 2018 Florida Junior Cup

The Florida State Golf Association's 2018 Junior Florida Cup was won by the South team, which featured Sarasota golfers Aaron Whitley, Jacqueline Putrino, Rachel Carlson and Max Coutsolioutsos.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jennifer Woodford, 14, wipes off any excess Bolognese sauce from the side of the plates before serving.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 25, 2013
Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, here I am at: Chef Camp

Chef Camp offered four sessions through the summer, during which area chefs taught children how to saute and grill, and make pasta, sauce and desserts. The "Taste of Tuscany" session ran July 15 to July 19. Fifteen campers participated.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Myakka's Charlene and Jim Michaels opposed the zoning request at State Road 70 and County Road 675 because they did not feel it was compatible with the area.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 29, 2020
Lakewood Ranch apartment project advances

Manatee County commission also denies commercial project at State 70 and County Road 675.

  • East County
  • News
Congressman Vern Buchanan
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 11, 2011
Buchanan promotes free trade deals

Congressman Vern Buchanan is working to promote legislation for free trade deals with Colombia, Panama and South Korea

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch freshman Avery Goelz was named the Miracle Softball Class 8A Offensive Player of the Year.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 9, 2017
East County sports roundup: 06.09.17

East County sports roundup: 06.09.17

  • East County
  • Sports
All dishes will feature several vegetables, but will highlight one specific ingredient. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 19, 2019
Spice owner goes back to the basics with Grown, a vegan pop-up restaurant

Chef Louis Robinson is focusing on a classic, vital food group for his next pop-up dinner: vegetables.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
A home in Cherokee Lodge tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 3, 2015
Cherokee Lodge home sells for $1.25 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between Nov. 16 and Nov. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Team Serenoa (Aidan Strzempka, John Piroli, Trenton Bardi, Jackson Septer,  Nathan Turpin, Drew Halpin, Vivian Kuang, Aaron Whitley, and Jacqueline Putrino) won the GSJGA championship May 20.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 25, 2017
Youth group wants golf back in middle school

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • April 15, 2021
Tests show elevated red tide levels in Sarasota waters

The red tide present in the Gulf of Mexico is affecting beaches including Siesta, Lido and Longboat Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 2, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Whoa!

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Backflow prevention devices must be installed per state and federal Health Department requirements. Courtesy photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 6, 2011
City of Sarasota spending $1.2 million for backflow devices

A state and federal mandate that requires municipal water systems to be protected with backflow prevention devices will cost the city of Sarasota $1.2 million.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Sarasota Modern, located at 599 Cocoanut Ave., is the newest hotel project to enter the city's review process.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 16, 2015
Sarasota's hotel boom comes with questions, concerns

The number of hotel rooms in downtown Sarasota is set to increase nearly 200% over the next five years. Are there any reservations about the coming deluge?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mitchell Epstein with Jeron Thomas, one of the Y Achievers he meets with once a week through the YMCA Mentor program.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • June 3, 2015
People with Purpose: Mitchell Epstein

Starting out as a husband accompanying his wife to charity events, Mitchell Epstein called himself an “observer” when it came to philanthropy. That all changed four years ago.

  • Black Tie
The meeting will be held in the county administrative building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 16, 2011
Commission to host planning work session

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will hold a joint work session with the Planning Commission on Tuesday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 5, 2014
Resident buys winning ticket

Longboat Key resident Robert Rich is now $53,165.93 richer. He purchased a winning Fantasy 5 ticket at the island's Publix, according to the Florida Lottery.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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