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Brian Lipton
  • By Brian Lipton |
  • July 21, 2020
My View: Graffiti attacks bolster resolve to assertively attack antisemitism

Improve hate-crime reporting, commit resources to bring those responsible to justice.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Barry Caplan laughs in his backyard.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 12, 2017
Lakewood Ranch man returns to court weeks after brain surgery

He had a glioblastoma tumor partially removed on April 18.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 11, 2015
Veteran cooks up success after culinary program

Success is sweet for U.S. Army veteran Jason Jenkins, who has his first full-time culinary role after completing the Vets 2 Chefs program.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 30, 2009
Young Life loses area director

Steve Sipes founded the Christian organization's East Manatee branch more than 10 years ago.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 2, 2022
Brody files to run for Ziegler's County Commission seat

Sarasota City Commissioner and former mayor first to file for District 2.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Joy Hawkins keeps a bookcase of her favorites in her classroom at Buffalo Creek Middle School.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 22, 2016
Her writing is pure Joy

East County teacher selected for three-week residency at Hermitage Artist Retreat.

  • East County
  • News
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • October 4, 2012
Oct. 4: Daily Headlines Video

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

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Randy Clair
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 28, 2018
Questions and answers with Randy Clair

Incumbent Town Commissioner faces no challenger in March 20 election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Academic Center is located at New College’s entrance on U.S. 41 and College Drive.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 10, 2011
New College creates central connection

Until three months ago, New College of Florida classrooms were scattered all over campus. The students traveled between the far east and far west corners of the campus just to get to their classes and to meet with faculty members.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Impact 100 Council founder Wendy Steele with Impact 100 Sarasota President Jane Watt.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • November 21, 2018
Philanthropy group empowers women to give back

Impact 100 SRQ is an all-women organization on a mission to give away transformational community grants.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Joel Fried’s home on Siesta Key has been listed fraudulently for rent since he purchased it two years ago.
  • By Jack Short |
  • February 4, 2016
Renters and owners, beware

A common scam continues to lure prospective renters with fake listings on sites like Craigslist.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 4, 2014
The Good News: Friends of Sarasota County Parks' Terry Redman

Friends of Sarasota County Parks is raising $75,000 to pay for half of a feasibility study for a proposed expansion of the Legacy Trail.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 23, 2021
Realtors glitz up for fashion show fundraiser

The annual Women's Council of Realtors had its annual fashion show on Oct. 22.

  • Black Tie
Laura Straussfeld and Lauren Proctor-Brown of the Ocala team greet the fans at the Sarasota Polo Club before Sunday's title game of the Women's Challenge.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 3, 2022
Plenty of thrills during Women's Challenge at Sarasota Polo Club

Power Group beats Ocala for Women's Challenge title at Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 12, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: No skim scams here

Police reports around around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Former NBA referee and part-time Lakewood Ranch resident Bob Delaney received a nod in the Dick Tracy comic.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 12, 2015
Referee makes comic debut

After an award-winning career as an NBA referee, Bob Delaney is receiving kudos in a funnier way.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
From the weathered signage to the nearly-empty interior, the former GWIZ property is suffering from a lack of maintenance.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 4, 2016
City researches potential demolition of GWIZ building

With maintenance costs mounting, will the city repair or get rid of an iconic bayfront property?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Filmmaker Kevin Smith recently shot his new horror movie,"Killroy Was Here,” at Nathan Benderson Park in partnership with Ringling College of Art and Design. Courtesy photo
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 21, 2017
Kevin Smith returns to Sarasota to film horror movie

The actor, writer and director is currently filming the first installment of his horror anthology “Killroy Was Here” in partnership with Ringling College and Semkhor Productions.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch residents Chris and Jessi McComas will add a co-ed softball league to their MVP Sports and Social club in August.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 22, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Sporting league's primary goal is laughter

  • East County
  • Sports
Brooke McDerment looks at her third grade daughter Celia's zootopia she made in class during a student-led conference. Celia McDerment dedicated the zootopia to her mother.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 23, 2019
Bashaw Elementary students take the lead in conferences

Bashaw Elementary School student-led conferences allow students to take ownership of their work

  • East County
  • News
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