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Clark Dean, front, will race in his final sculling state championships this weekend.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 12, 2018
Championship rowing meets act as both an introduction and a sendoff

The FSRA State Sculling Championships are this weekend at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota Music Director Robert Vodnoy has long had a fascination in the number of composers who've drawn inspiration from Shakespeare.
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • February 5, 2020
Soliloquy and song from the 'Sceptered Isle'

Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota, Urbanite Theatre double-team Shakespeare in 'British Night'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • April 14, 2017
Church of the Redeemer, Ministerial Association walk stations of the cross

Hundreds of faithful gathered in downtown Sarasota to walk the 14 stations of the cross down Main Street in recognition of Good Friday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The project at 1329 Fourth St. will include tree-lined sidewalks that are at least eight feet in width.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 8, 2016
Rosemary developer defends tree removal

Community members are fighting to preserve two big trees on Fourth Street, but the developer is confident its plans will satisfy the community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Rams celebrate after beating rival Venice for the first time since 2016.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 12, 2019
Riverview volleyball beats rival power Venice for first time since 2016

The win gave the Rams confidence and chemistry moving forward.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Paul Thorpe will hand over his duties as parade organizer after wrapping up the 20th annual Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 10, 2015
Will the Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade keep marching on?

Parade organizer Paul Thorpe is retiring after two decades of organizing the event. Will anyone step up to take his place?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Julianna Maggard, 9, Emma Katz, 9, and Rebekah Steinbeck, 9, performed “Tomorrow” and “Do, re, mi” during the Havdalah sing-a-long Saturday, Aug. 20 at Temple Emanu-El.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • August 20, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: La La La Havdalah

Temple Emanu-El held 'La La La Havdalah' Saturday, Aug. 20 at their synagogue. The event included an evening of singing along to great American classics as well as traditional Jewish songs and concluded with homemade desserts and coffee.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Manatee County Commissioner and Lakewood Ranch business owner Vanessa Baugh commends FDOT for advancing the project. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 9, 2014
FDOT commits to minimal impacts

As the Florida Department of Transportation prepares to start construction on a new interchange at University Parkway and Interstate 75, business owners in Lakewood Ranch have questions about how construction will impact their businesses, as well as an already gridlocked transportation network east of I-75.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2011
Boeing B-787 will land at SRQ today

At 5:30 p.m. today, a Boeing B-787 test aircraft will land at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 4, 2010
Letter to the editor

The welcome signs recently installed on either end of Longboat are misleading - we should be welcoming to the Longboat Key Club's redevelopment project.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Today's Tribute to Heroes Parade at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch has been cancelled due to Subtropical Storm Alberto.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 27, 2018
Tribute to Heroes Parade canceled in Lakewood Ranch

Tribute to Heroes Parade in Lakewood Ranch canceled by Subtropical Storm Alberto.

  • East County
  • News
Cardinal Mooney High volleyball coach Kristen Batt founded SOURCE Volleyball Academy as a way to grow the sport of volleyball and allow athletes the opportunity to train full-time.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 19, 2014
Source for Success

Cardinal Mooney High volleyball coach Kristen Batt recently founded SOURCE Volleyball Academy, which will officially launch this fall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
John Schmidt
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 22, 2018
Tara CDD Seat 1: John Schmidt

Tara CDD candidate wants to cap tax increases.

  • East County
  • News
Sam Gibbon worked on children's television shows including "The Voyage of the Mimi" and "Sesame Street."
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 23, 2018
Longboater looks back on tele-visionary career

Sam Gibbon worked on shows such as "Captain Kangaroo" and "Sesame Street" to continue his interest in children's education.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 20, 2016
All in the Family: Longboat Key's parent-child real estate teams

Meet Longboat's Realtors who have followed in the footsteps of their parents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Ila Edwards |
  • July 8, 2014
Creekside Drinks: Melon Drop

Creekside Drinks: Melon Drop

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The U.S. women's four (4-) of Emily Huelskamp, Kara Kohler, Maureen McAuliffe and Elizabeth Sonshine went stroke-for-stroke with Poland at the 2017 World Rowing Championships.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 28, 2018
With announcement of U23 Championships, rowing profile in Sarasota continues to rise

Local clubs discuss the strides the sport has made and how it can become even bigger.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota residents returned to Siesta Key Beach on Monday after the county reopened the public properties. Lido Beach in the city of Sarasota remains closed. Photo by Harry Sayer.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 30, 2020
Sarasota officials prepare strategies for reopening

What does a reopened Sarasota look like while COVID-19 remains a threat? How do officials determine when it's OK lift restrictions?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 24, 2017
Geese find home in Sarasota neighborhood

The Sherwood Estates neighborhood has it all — location, quiet and a 30-year-old misfit goose.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 4, 2009
Surtax revenue comes up $253 million short

As it prepares to begin dozens of capital-improvement projects, Sarasota County must combat a $253 million sales-tax revenue funding dilemma.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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