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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 26, 2014
Seventh Sarasota Open returns to the Key Club

The seventh annual Sarasota Open returns to the Resort at Longboat Key Club's Tennis Gardens Stadium April 12 through April 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • January 26, 2017
Meet A.G. Lafley, former Procter & Gamble CEO and bayfront planning chairman

He ran one of the biggest companies in the country. Now, he’s helping lead the redevelopment of Sarasota’s bayfront.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Citizens Advisory Committee meets on Zoom to discuss their preferred candidates.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 3, 2020
Panel narrows superintendent search to 11

The citizens advisory committee will now reach out to the 11 candidates' references before giving final recommendations to the board.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The Pirates walk off the court after their loss to Tampa Bay Tech.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 27, 2019
Pirates' record run ends

Braden River girls basketball team comes up one win short of state semifinals.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 7, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Kenya Yancy

Braden River sophomore Kenya Yancy hit a homerun in the bottom of the ninth inning, propelling the Lady Pirates to a 7-6 Class 7A-District 11 victory over Sarasota March 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
Monaca Onstad, the director of community relations for Lakewood Ranch Communities, and Morgan Bettes, the market manager, announce the market is going to the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 17, 2019
Market on the move in Lakewood Ranch

The Market at Lakewood Ranch shifts to the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center in November.

  • East County
  • News
Downtown residents want a mechanism that would allow for community workshops ahead of development approvals in the area.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 15, 2018
Downtown residents push for development input

The Downtown Sarasota Condo Association is proposing a system that could allow for public workshops to discuss major projects in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Itzhak and Toby Perlman have been bringing students from their Perlman Music Program to Sarasota for 16 years. (Courtesy photos)
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • December 18, 2019
Perlman Music Program/Suncoast raises its tent for annual Winter Residency program

Open rehearsals allow public to sit in on the creative process

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2014
Letters to the Editor

The Observer's readers weigh in on local issues.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Hilton project is the first applicant to take advantage of the town-wide 250 tourism until pool that’s been waiting for applicants to apply for additional units since 2008.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 6, 2014
Commission approves Hilton project

The Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort submitted plans for a $30 million project that will begin later this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Eileen Walsh Normile is chairwoman of the Sarasota Planning Board.
  • By Eileen Walsh Normile |
  • June 20, 2019
My View: Blank slates or informed volunteers?

Questions over Epoch appeal raise a broader issue of expertise, involvement on advisory boards.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Michael Long and Hunter Thompson exchange glares before New College and Ringling's flag football game which will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday April 7, at New College.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 4, 2013
Line of scrimmage: New College vs. Ringling

Football fans can expect blood, sweat and a healthy dose of irony as Ringling College and New College of Florida clash in the tiebreaking game of the schools' bitter flag-football rivalry.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Mote expansion seems less research based

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 13, 2015
TWIS Asks: Wade Gasque, director of 'Tiger Orange'

TWIS Asks: Wade Gasque, director of 'Tiger Orange'

  • Arts + Culture
Manatee County commissioners meet at the county administration building downtown. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 26, 2020
Right-of-way acquisition could be a county priority in Manatee County

County executives, commissioners believe land for road projects needs to be purchased sooner.

  • East County
  • News
Commissioners discussed the pros and cons of adjusting their meeting schedules on Nov. 16, ultimately directing staff to conduct some research before continuing the conversation. Image via city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 17, 2020
City commissioners consider shift to evening meetings

When should the City Commission hold its meetings? Some elected officials think the night time is the right time.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood National's Jacqueline Putrino is a two-time FHSAA state champion but elected not to play high school golf in 2021.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 6, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Lakewood National girls golfer is keeping busy on the national circuit

Jacqueline Putrino, a two-time, 3A state champion, leaves high school golf in favor of bigger events

  • East County
  • Sports
Richard Bedford, a vice president of planning for Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, addresses the Business Alliance/Tiger Bay Club luncheon on Wednesday at Polo Grill on Main Street.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 21, 2015
Side of Ranch blog Oct. 21

Managing editor Jay Heater comments about area traffic

  • East County
  • News
Pac-Man
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 28, 2016
Passing by Post-it

Post-it's showcase creativity and arcade game favorites.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2013
News Briefs

Fire chief concerned about emergency access

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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