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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 18, 2010
Our View

Why the stimulus is a stimu-not

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
"One of my main purposes in life is to help people by filling their heads with good sense and helping them," Sharon Rudele says. "I do it out of love, but some people don’t understand my tactics."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 15, 2013
Aunt Rudele wants to reveal her true self

Aunt Rudele is coming to Sarasota to share her gift of wisdom with audiences.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 8, 2009
Cops Corner

For the fourth time this month, police responded to a boarded-up house because of a 911 hang-up call. Police determined there is a problem with the phone line.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
File photo
  • By Virginia Sanders |
  • April 27, 2011
Turtle nest season comes ashore on Longboat Key

Turtle-nesting season is almost upon us and just in time for Mother's Day!

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 24, 2015
High 5 moments: Sarasota 6.25.2015

A glimpse into the sports happenings this week.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Founder of Compeer Sarasota, the local branch of Bunny Skirboll’s national organization, Ann Hartka laughs during a speech at a 2017 Compeer event. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 17, 2018
Ann Hartka remembered for her generosity and kindness

The founder of Compeer Sarasota, also known at "The Bird Lady of Sarasota," died July 5.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Arnav and Arsav Mohanty captured the No. 1 doubles title at the Class 3A-District 10 tournament April 5-6.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 13, 2011
Mustangs advance to regionals

The Lakewood Ranch boys tennis team captured the Class 3A-District 10 tournament crown April 7, while the girls tennis team finished as the district runner-up.

  • East County
  • Sports
Arnav and Arsav Mohanty captured the No. 1 doubles title at the Class 3A-District 10 tournament April 5-6.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 13, 2011
Mustangs advance to regionals

The Lakewood Ranch boys tennis team captured the Class 3A-District 10 tournament crown April 7, while the girls tennis team finished as the district runner-up.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 3, 2013
Cops Corner 1.03.13

Dec. 15 POT UNLUCK 2 p.m. - 1800 block Hibiscus Street. Petit Theft. A resident heard a woman's voice outside of her house and saw an SUV in her driveway. The resident saw a woman jump into the SUV and speed off with a large planter from her yard. She knocked over Christmas decorations in the process.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • June 8, 2010
Locals gather for oil-spill vigil in Ken Thompson Park

About 200 people gathered for a vigil in response to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Emma and Sarah Fazio received the co-MVP award of the Mustangs’ 75-55 win over Bishop Loughlin (N.Y.) at the She Got Game Classic in Upper Marlboro, Md., on Dec. 11. Photo courtesy Carlton Hadley Jr.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 18, 2017
Lakewood Ranch girls basketball twins use determination to find success

They were named co-MVPs at the She Got Game Classic in December.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sparky is released one year and six days after she was rescued.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • September 19, 2012
Recovered hawk takes flight

After sustaining life-threatening burns Sparky's road to recovery and back to the wild is complete.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Frances Rice, Sarasota resident and chairman of the National Black Republican Association, with former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney. Photo courtesy of the NBRA.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 22, 2013
Black Republicans call for president's impeachment

A Sarasota-based black Republican group is pushing for President Obama's removal from office, citing Benghazi, NSA spying and illegal wiretaps as the top grievances.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Just months ago, there was no sand behind the Longbeach condominiums seawall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 15, 2011
Beach project almost complete

Longboat Key Town Manager Bruce St. Denis is hopeful he can re-open the popular North Shore Road beach access in time for the Fourth of July weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mote Public Relations Specialist Hayley Rutger and intern Kassie Movsesian release Hayley off of City Island. Courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 11, 2010
Mote releases two turtles, including final cold-stunning patient

The juvenile green sea turtles were released Friday morning.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch graduate Danny Walker, third from right, will represent the University of Virginia in the NCAA Men's Golf Championships May 27-30, in Eugene, Ore. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 26, 2016
Ranch grad to make history

Danny Walker will compete in the NCAA Men's Golf Championships May 27-30, in Eugene, Ore.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • April 19, 2013
April 19: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Property owner plans temporary homeless shelter; Tangerine Bay receives huge insurance increase; Weekend Best Bets, Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • April 19, 2013
April 19: Daily Headlines Video

April 19: Daily Headlines Video

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 2, 2015
Pups parade on J.D. Hamel Park for Howl-O-Ween

The Humane Society of Sarasota County hosted the 18th annual Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest and fun walk on Oct. 31.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 25, 2012
News Briefs

Woman robbed at Walgreens; Woman lied about CPS imposter; Faith Life Church to start services; Ranch Kiwanis host neighbor group

  • East County
  • News
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