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Charlene Wolff
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 6, 2015
Social Studies: Charlene Wolff

Charlene Wolff has been a part of Sarasota's philanthropic community for more than 25 years.

  • Arts + Culture
McKenzie Clark takes her batting stance at Blazers practice.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 22, 2018
Sarasota Christian sophomore owns the diamond

The softball player makes everything look easy as Pie.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Venetian-inspired estate features a three-story main house.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 17, 2017
Longboat Key property to become most expensive listing in tri-county history

The estate is set to hit the market in March.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This home at 1829 Bougainvillea St., which has five bedrooms, three baths, one half-bath, a pool and 4,857 square feet of living area, sold for $1,007,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 6, 2013
Home in Poinsettia Park sells for $1,007,000

A home in Poinsettia Park tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Douglas Barker and Linda Desmarais sold their home at 1829 Bougainvillea St. to John and Kelly Orr, of Sarasota, for $1,007,000.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 13, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 14

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • May 23, 2013
Louies Modern: Setting a Sarasota standard for mod cuisine

Louies Modern: Setting a Sarasota standard for mod cuisine

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Borders bookstore in Paradise Plaza has been vacant since it closed its Sarasota location in 2011 when the company filed for bankruptcy.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 7, 2015
Pier 1 to take Borders space in Paradise Plaza

The shopping center's owner plans to spend more than $1 million to renovate the 21,000-square-foot skeleton of a former Borders bookstore at the intersection of South Tamiami Trail and Bay Road to make way for the home decor store and Salon Lofts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fans are greeted by a baseball bat chandelier when they walk through the doors of Ed Smith Stadium. The flags are representative of the Orioles championships.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 25, 2016
Orioles ready to play ball

Groundskeeping crews at Ed Smith Stadium have been actively preparing for Spring Training for the past three months.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota mechanic Robert Phothisack works on a car at Honest1 in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 5, 2020
Honest1 Auto Care hopes to live up to its name in Lakewood Ranch

Can Honest1 Auto Care live up to its name in Lakewood Ranch?

  • East County
  • Business
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • August 1, 2012
Aug. 1: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pam Eubanks. Katherine Harris and Paul Blackketter, president of the Suncoast Aquatics Nature Center Associates, hope to raise $1 million from the private sector for the World Cup pentathlon finals in 2014.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 4, 2013
A greater vision

Thanks to community involvement, winning four pentathlon events adds to a strategy to become a world-class amateur sports venue.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota city budget, which sees significant resources devoted to covering rising pension costs, is still $2.5 million short of being balanced.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2013
July 9: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Proposed 2013-14 city budget ticks upward over last year; Kitten sale extended through July; THEATER REVIEW: 'The Underpants'; HIGHLIGHTS: Sarasota Orchestra Summer Camp

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Marvin Albert and Gerri Aaron. Photos by Molly Schechter.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • January 6, 2015
Black Tie & Tales

Black Tie & Tales: Host and hostess with the mostest; and Worth waiting for ...

  • Arts + Culture
Dennis Blazey, of Lee Wetherington; Christine Spelman, of Coldwell Banker; and Peter Mason and Doug Whitehill, of Lee Wetherington
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 6, 2013
Economic leaders forecast special destiny

A panel of Sarasota-Manatee economic leaders who spoke at a Manatee-Sarasota BIA Sales and Marketing Council event, dubbed 'Market Makers,' say the region must market itself as a global force.

  • East County
  • News
Constance Carol Newbeck, 42, was arrested by Sarasota County deputies for using a firearm to demand cash and three cartons of cigarettes from her ex-sister-in-law.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 28, 2013
Arrest made in 7-Eleven robbery

Sarasota County deputies arrested the 42-year-old ex-sister-in-law of the clerk who was robbed Aug. 18.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rene Brent, Kelly Eversole, and David Newell show off their medals after crossing the finish line.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • December 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: SAL Half Marathon on Palmer Ranch

The fourth annual Sarasota SAL Half Marathon of Palmer Ranch took place this morning Sunday, Dec. 1. Runners enjoyed the cool, foggy weather while running through Palmer Ranch neighborhoods. The marathon benefited the Sarasota Sheriff's Activity League, a non-profit organization that helps local children stay active.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2012
News Briefs

SKA online membership launches successfully; County consolidation affects mowing; Siesta sewer rehab ahead of schedule

  • Siesta Key
  • News
City of Sarasota emergency personnel saved a duckling that fell into a storm drain near Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 8, 2013
July 8: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Emergency workers rescue duckling on U.S. 41; 29th Annual Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival Parade of Boats in honor of Wallenda; FWC gives good marks to Save Our Seabirds; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 28, 2013
Turnovers prove costly for Sailors

The Sarasota High football team committed five first-half turnovers, which proved to be too much to overcome, as the visiting Sailors fell to St. Petersburg 56-21 in their spring game May 24.

  • East County
  • Sports
Chandrika Berry, 25, was charged with attempting to buy $1,100 worth of electronics with fraudulent checks at Costco Monday, Aug. 26.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 27, 2013
Deputies arrest Texas woman for Costco fraud

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested Chandrika Berry Aug. 26, after she tried to buy electronics with fraudulent checks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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