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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 10, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ruth Higginbotham, Jane Howard-Jasper and Louise Rich
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • April 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: All Angels by the Sea Farewell Party

The congregation of All Angels By the Sea enjoyed a farewell party with a southern hospitality theme on Wednesday, April 23, at the Bay Isles Beach Club. The evening included views of the water and a menu of southern fried chicken, cornbread and more.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ed Smith Stadium. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 5, 2017
Exciting times ahead for Sarasota sports

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Leland Wheeler.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 24, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Leland Wheeler

The ODA grad talks dodging defenders and the potential uses of teleportation.

  • East County
  • Sports
LaRose didn't intend to become a translator.  She anticipated having a career in marketing or public relations.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 22, 2019
Irina LaRose translates languages, helps bring people together

Since 1993, LaRose has worked as a Russian language translator. Her work has brought to Russia and around the U.S. to help clients.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Aliyah Cunningham.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 30, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 03.30.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 03.30.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Students can get free lunch and breakfast at public schools through Oct. 20, following Hurricane Irma.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 18, 2017
State giving free lunch and breakfast to all Sarasota County students through Oct. 20

Nearly 3,000 schools and 2.5 million students in 48 counties were given this opportunity.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Courtesy photo Nearly two decades after Vickie Brill got her start in politics going door-to-door, she’s a rising figure in local Republican politics.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 26, 2013
YOUR NEIGHBOR: Vickie Brill

Vickie Brill got her start in politics when she was 5 or 6, walking door to door with her dad, Jack Brill, to help out with Republican campaigns.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
William Hall
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 1, 2012
SYC Minnows give new meaning to 'go fish'

It's 10 in the morning on a Sunday, and instead of sitting inside watching cartoons on TV, the Sarasota Yacht Club Minnows hit the docks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota Orchestra named Anu Tali as its new music director. Photo courtesy Warner Music, Chris Dunlop.
  • By June LeBell |
  • June 11, 2013
Sarasota Orchestra names new musical director

The Sarasota Orchestra today named Anu Tali as its new music director. The 40-year-old Estonian conductor is being signed to a three-year contract that will officially begin August 1.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 1, 2018
Cops Corner

Find out what crimes are being reported in the greater Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Melba Moore with Nate Jacobs and the WBTT singers Second row: Christopher Eisenberg, Marta McKinnon, Leon S. Pitts II, Derric Gobourne Jr. and Sheldon Roden. Third row: Ariel Blue, Mandi Jo John, MaRah Williams. (Photo Credit: Dan Daly)
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • December 2, 2015
Black Tie & Tales 12.3.15

Melba Moore performs with West Coast Black Theatre Troupe, Equality Florida parties on the roof of The Francis and more ...

  • Black Tie
Jennifer Murray, shown with her daughter, 4-month-old Kelci, is starting a Pop Up Market in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • August 1, 2018
Market pops up at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall

Summerfield woman hopes market becomes regular event.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.24.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Longboat Library volunteer librarian Bonney Libman reads "The Associate" by John Grisham during her shift Friday.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 19, 2020
Library staff read a lot into new books

Three librarians provide their takes on some of the library's most popular selections and give their own favorites.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The new owners plan to do some renovations to the Rosedale Golf and Country Club.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 30, 2015
Hospitality group to buy Rosedale

CH6 Rosedale expects to close on the Rosedale Golf & Country Club Oct. 1.

  • East County
  • News
EVO Athletics gymnastics coach Jason Collins works with the team during the gym's grand opening celebration Aug. 6.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 11, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

EVO Athletics tumbles toward success with grand opening celebration.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Bob and Pat Gussin
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 6, 2017
Pat Gussin books new title

The Longboat Key author will debut her latest book on Nov. 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 22, 2016
BREAKING: Fatal accident closes Fruitville Road

Emergency officials have closed all eastbound and westbound lanes of the corridor from Beneva Road to Tuttle Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • March 6, 2019
Before Longboat bridge work begins, workers must step up to bat

Longboat Pass bridge work to begin in May

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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