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Orioles relief pitcher Richard Bleier signs autographs for fans at Ed Smith Stadium.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 27, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Giving back

In the spirit of the holiday week, a "thank you" to readers.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • December 6, 2018
What will grow Sarasota tourism?

Visitors who say good things about Sarasota constitute the big X factor in tourism.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
In the new film, "Museum Hours," life imitates art. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 11, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'Museum Hours'

In the new film, 'Museum Hours,' life imitates art.

  • Arts + Culture
Supervisors on Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 6 said they are committed to making the Balmoral Woods Boulevard entrance transponder-only, but plan to defer the project by one year.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 5, 2013
CDD 6 delays Balmoral gate changes

Supervisors on Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 6 will give themselves more time to study the closure of the gate.

  • East County
  • News
1. Lakewood Ranch's Karen Kay Lyvers dances off the mat. She won the 4A girls pole vault at the track and field championships.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 27, 2018
A year of champions: The top 10 East County sports moments of 2018

The top 10 East County sports moments of 2018 included athletes from Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high schools and The Out-of-Door Academy, plus youth and adult sports.

  • East County
  • Sports
A proposed roundabout at the intersection of Beach Road and Midnight Pass Road was one of the hot topics at Thursday's SKA meeting.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 7, 2014
Beach construction takes center stage at SKA meeting

County staff briefed the Siesta Key Association Thursday on the status of the multiple ongoing construction projects at Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
City Commissioner Hagen Brody is hopeful the county or philanthropic organizations will support a Rosemary District affordable housing project.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 12, 2017
City backs Rosemary District affordable housing plans

The Sarasota Housing Authority hopes to bring an affordable apartment complex to Ninth Street and Lemon Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 24, 2017
Chamber sends off, welcomes town officials

Retiring Town Manager Dave Bullock and Director of Public Works Juan Florensa bid farewell to chamber members.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Meredith Ellsworth moved to Spanish Main Yacht Club in June 2013.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 25, 2016
Sarasota area sets the scene for novelist Meredith Ellsworth

Known by her pen name M.S. Spencer, Spanish Main resident Meredith Ellsworth's newest novel unfolds at Mote Marine.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dick Hyman scored many of Director Woody Allen’s films. Courtesy photo.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 22, 2012
Scene & Heard

Jazz Fest still grooving after 32 years; Jack Dowd kicks off Sarasota art tour; Choreographer showers praise on ballet

  • Arts + Culture
Joel Gennari, Joey Panek, Drew DeCaro, Betty Jane Parks, Sara DelBeato and Joseph Parra. Courtesy of Donna Des Isles.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 17, 2012
Scene & Heard

We aren't in Kansas anymore; String of news; He's back and I'm not pulling your Leg-o

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: August 29

Jean-David “JD” Parlier captured this Osprey taking a bath at Celery Fields.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 29

Elizabeth Walsh captured a beautiful beach sunset through the clouds at Seaplace on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 4, 2015
OUR VIEW | More Medicaid: Federal ransom

The call of media editorialists, state senators and altruists for expanding Obamacare’s Medicaid program in Florida remains a cacophonous drumbeat of pots and pans.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Classical guitarist Jason Vieaux was the highlight of the start of La Musica International Chamber Music Festival. Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • April 16, 2018
La Musica concerts bring skill, conservative music

Guitarist Jason Vieaux was a definite highlight at the start of the international chamber music festival.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: June 13

Michael Cohen captured this pair of parrots on Lido Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 6, 2019
New site for the center?

It makes sense to leave out the black box theater. A new location may make sense, too.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 27, 2012
Tiny Mite Bulldogs tie Wildcats

The East Manatee Bulldogs Tiny Mite team opened its season with an 18-18 tie versus the visiting Manatee Wildcats Aug. 25.

  • East County
  • Sports
Downtown-Sarasota-Night
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 27, 2013
TWIS Tour Guide: New Year's Eve

TWIS Tour Guide: New Year's Eve

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 7, 2018
Cops Corner: Fix my storm damage, already

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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