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William Hartvigsen, a freshman at Sarasota High, is following in his brother's footsteps.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 5, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Sailors runner has eyes on his brother's times

Sailors freshman William Hartvigsen started running because of his brother Ben's success.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 4, 2017
Theater review: 'Clever Little Lies'

“Clever Little Lies” delivers big laughs but no big truths.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2012
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Former manager pleads not guilty; Commission moves zoning changes forward; Town Hall braces for summer storms

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The property in question has direct access to the Braden River. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 15, 2018
River Club HOA sues Manatee County

Lawsuit serves as warning against creating a taxing district.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Cops Corner image
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 28, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 10.29.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Longboat Key Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 12.10.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Paid parking expanded west of Orange Avenue this week, the final phase of implementing a downtown paid parking program.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 1, 2019
City activates more downtown parking meters

Paid parking is now in effect for prime downtown spots between School Avenue and Gulfstream Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jaymie Klauber takes care of her seven thoroughbreds on her ranch at the Polo Club.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 14, 2016
Polo in Lakewood Ranch could be ride of your life

Local restaurateur consumed by her love of polo.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 7, 2016
Film review: 'The Legend of Tarzan'

Human. Nature.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Thomas J. McLaughlin |
  • January 1, 2020
You and Your Business Idea Need a Succession Plan

Succession planning allows you to define your business’s legacy, while encouraging the leaders of your business to support the growth of your business’s employees.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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Traffic in St. Armands Circle often slows for pedestrians in crosswalks. (eric)
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 12, 2019
No easy solutions for Longboat traffic

The causes of traffic congestion are easy to identify, but Tom Freiwald and Jack Daly say they are hard to fix.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pre-kindergartners like Brayden Hackman, a pre-kindergartner at Gene Witt Elementary School, could be a part of the VPK summer program, which will be done online this year. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 20, 2020
Summer school attendance could drop in Manatee County

District could see fewer students in summer programs as result of move to online learning.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 27, 2013
MW Group unveils development proposal

An engineer report the group commissioned says redevelopment of existing units at the Colony is not economically feasible.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Every patriotic holiday, Linda Tradler puts out about 400 American flags. She started the tradition with about 40 flags in New Jersey.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 28, 2017
Patriotism on parade in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch 'Flag Fairy' delivers patriotism in her neighborhood. AND Greenbrook Rivers resident finds inspiration in Old Glory.

  • East County
  • News
Eugene Moore missed his former restaurant customers, so he opened Farmer's Inn on Wheels.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 14, 2015
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Local restaurant owner gets hitched with Farmers Inn on Wheels

  • East County
  • News
Jamese Johnson and Shay Haygood, founder of Women on the Way
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • February 27, 2020
Success with a dress: Nonprofit provides 100 free prom dresses for Sarasota teens

Women on the Way Inc. teamed up with Miami organization Be U Productions to provide girls with free prom dresses.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mrs. Claus and Santa
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2013
VIDEO: Q&A with Santa and Mrs. Claus

For the last 17 years, during December, Santa and Mrs. Claus have sat outside on Friday and Sunday evenings at the corner of Shade Avenue and Siesta Drive at the home of Richard and Nancy Underwood.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 20, 2011
Ball drop raises funds for First Step

Look out below! Golf balls soon will be raining over one Lakewood Ranch golf course.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • May 25, 2018
Longboat Key Police get new traffic cameras

New traffic cameras will give the Longboat Key Police Department access to a global database of suspects to help thwart crime.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2009
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