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Randy McGill winds up to pitch.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 26, 2018
Fulfilling a fantasy: O's fans travel to Sarasota for week of nostalgia

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
"It's not just about the figure," Ofra Friedman explains about her work. "It communicates the essence — the core of us."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 30, 2012
Ofra Friedman: On the Wire

Ofra Friedman is not only good with her hands; she's good at hands - and feet, for that matter. The Israeli-born sculptor turns sheets of steel-wire mesh into full-fledged, human-like works of art.

  • Arts + Culture
The city and the county want to establish stronger connections with service providers like the Salvation Army.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 5, 2017
2017 Issues to Watch: Homelessness

Residents and businesses are frustrated with a lack of progress, but city and county officials are optimistic about their ability to address homelessness issues this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota Crew masters rowing team, which was formed four years ago, includes about 30 rowers, who range in age from 22 to 64. Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 7, 2013
Masterful

The Sarasota Crew masters rowing team will compete in the USRowing Masters National Championships Aug. 15 through Aug. 18, at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
Although the Town Commission voted 6-0 to adopt an overlay district in the Whitney Beach area, developers can choose not to use the overlay. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 27, 2012
Overlay passes; discussion not finished

The commission must pass an ordinance to the town's zoning code to implement the change. Developers will have to go through the outline-development plan and site-plan processes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 2, 2010
Couple heats up culinary competition

Sarasota resident Nicole Luciana-Epperson and her husband, Jonathan, have been selected as one of 10 semifinalists in a national Pyrex culinary challenge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 23, 2011
Wave Runners compete in first open-water swim

Six Lakewood Ranch YMCA Wave Runners competed in the Open Water Swim Challenge June 12 at Fort Myers Beach, marking the first time the team had ever participated in an open water event.

  • East County
  • Sports
Morgan Woods performs a scene about perception.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 17, 2014
ODA student show offers perspective

The last performance of "A Closer Look" will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 18, at The Out-of-Door Academy.

  • East County
  • News
Martine and Pierre Filiatrault pose with a photo taken in front of their castle in Gaujac, France.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • April 20, 2017
Opsrey couple inherits French castle

Castle on a Hill

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2016
Truck cited for Ringling Bridge stoppage

For the third time in the last two weeks, a truck forced the closure of westbound lanes of the major thoroughfare this morning.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Buffett gives a "kiss" through the glass.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • August 31, 2011
Mote researchers study manatees 'Hugh' and 'Buffett'

Hugh and Buffett are known for being large lettuce-eating mammals that many visitors to Mote Marine Laboratory make sure to see.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Santangini
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 29, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Daiquiri Deck celebrates first birthday; Sterling Anvil on Anna Maria to close; (Chef) hats off to Joe Santangini

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee Admirals celebrate defeating the East Miami Mutts Feb. 21 and Feb. 22 in a best-of-three series by taking the first two games by scores of 10-1 and 8-1, respectively.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 13, 2015
Ice Makers

For the Admirals, winning the Lightning Cup was the goal. The East County team now wants a title.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 8, 2017
Give all veterans their due

We owe more than ‘Thank you for your service.’ Veterans committed their lives to keep us free — a priceless virtue.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Out-of-Door Academy eighth-grader Saraiah Walkes, front, will lead the Academy of Maximum Performance track club, including Keymani Dillingham, Aliyah Cunningham and Priscilla Miller, into the 2016 AAU Junior Olympics July 30 through Aug. 6, in Housto
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 13, 2016
ODA eighth-grader racks up national track awards

ODA eighth-grader piles up national track and field awards.

  • East County
  • Sports
Commissioners reviewed four possible concepts for a mixed-use parking project on State Street.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • June 4, 2013
City Commission discuss public-private ventures

The City Commission discussed plans for a State Street parking garage and a mixed-use project in the Rosemary District.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • January 31, 2018
Update: Sheriff's Office says 911 service restored

Technical issues cleared, officials said.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Watercrest resident Jerry Twiggs and Watercrest Condominium Association Property Manager Jeanne Moschella check for midge flies along the bank of Lake Uihlein.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 3, 2018
Lakewood Ranch CDD fishes for midge fly solution

CDD 2 has three-step plan to combat midge flies.

  • East County
  • News
Kate Honea as the Milkmaid in Ashton's "Facade." Photo by Frank Atura.
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • May 1, 2014
Sir Frederick Ashton Festival - 'Birthday Offering, Illuminations and Facade'

The opening performance of the Sir Frederick Ashton Festival was a delightful treat.

  • Arts + Culture
Bob Ritchie, the president and CEO of American Integrity Insurance, accepts a Chargers jersey with his company logo on it from Premier Sports Director Antonio Saviano.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 10, 2017
Lakewood Ranch's Premier lands stadium naming rights

American Integrity Insurance Group forges three year deal.

  • East County
  • News
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