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A patron walks out of the Frank G. Berlin, Sr. branch, one of the two branches closing. Whitney Elfstrom
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 23, 2019
Sarasota YMCA to close fitness branches

The Evalyn Sadlier Jones branch and the Frank G. Berlin, Sr. branch will close Sept. 13.

  • Sarasota
  • News
All Alice Hafner wanted to do when she began her time at Sailor Circus at the age of 8 was learn how to unicycle. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 14, 2017
Performance of a Lifetime: Sailor Circus set to perform at Smithsonian Folklife Festival

When Alice Hafner joined Sailor Circus, she just wanted to learn to unicycle. Now, she and 30 other members will head to Washington, D.C., to unicycle, walk the tightrope and more for millions later this month.

  • Arts + Culture
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 19, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 17, 2010
More questions surround Palm-Aire tower proposal

Manatee County planners now have deemed complete an application for a cell tower in Palm-Aire. A draft staff report indicates the county may support the project.

  • East County
  • News
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission held a workshop on coyotes on Longboat Key last week.
  • By Columnist . |
  • September 4, 2018
Letters to the editor: Get rid of the island's coyotes

Longboat readers sound off.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Scott Hopes celebrates his win with his wife Ronda Hopes.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 6, 2018
Hopes keeps School District of Manatee County board seat

Carol Whitmore pulls away from challenger to keep at-large commission seat in Manatee County while school board incumbent Scott Hopes turns away challenger..

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann & Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 15, 2017
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Episode 3 Recap

The third episode of MTV's locally-shot reality series featured an uneventful booze cruise, a shockingly civil reconciliation and a teary bayside talk between the formerly sole stable couple on the show.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
A pump-out boat removes sewage from boats moored in the mooring field, the expansion of which was just completed.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 16, 2014
Phase two of bayfront mooring field complete

The second phase of work at the Sarasota Bay Mooring Field has been completed, with an additional 35 moorings added for anchoring boats.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Despite strenuous objections from residents such as Sura Kochman, the County Commission approved the proposed Siesta Promenade development Tuesday.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 12, 2018
Commission approves Siesta Promenade plans

Despite outspoken resident opposition, county officials deemed the Stickney Point development compliant with building regulations.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 22, 2015
Registration upcoming for SLL

Sarasota Little League will hold five registration dates in January for its Real Baseball Division.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
William Thomas completed the firefighter's combat challenge in three minutes and 25 seconds.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • March 27, 2019
Future firefighters honored at Manatee Technical College

MTC honors six students during its Fire Academy graduation

  • East County
  • Schools
Rashad Lee Steen, 20, was arrested on Dec. 13 with the same charges and police are looking for other suspects in the continuing investigation.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 16, 2011
Second suspect arrested for Newtown shooting

Bobby U. Sharpe, 22, of Ellenton is the second suspect to be arrested for Newtown shootings last Sunday that injured three people.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann & Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 19, 2017
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Episode 8 Recap

Juliette goes after Garrett to get back at Kelsey, and she is suddenly the worst villain the show has ever seen.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
“Carmina Burana” will feature premiere choreography by Leymis Bolaños Wilmott, artistic director of Sarasota Contemporary Dance.  Photo by Sorcha Augustine
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 19, 2018
'Carmina Burana' comes to life through a collaboration of voices and movement

Choral Artists of Sarasota, Sarasota Contemporary Dance and more join forces to present a passionate ‘Carmina Burana in Motion.'

  • Arts + Culture
Michelle Orlando, the associate director of Bayada Home Health Care, tries out the robotic seal with Pamela Green, the director of business development for First in Care.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 22, 2016
Robotic pet receives seal of approval in Lakewood Ranch

Windsor Reflections tests robotic seal in battle against dementia

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 13, 2014
Army Corps MIA at Tiger Bay debate

Representatives of the city were left on their own to defend the merits of a proposed Army Corps of Engineers project to mine the Big Pass shoal for Lido Beach sand.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 17, 2013
Laying the groundwork: Teach Me Equals talks life on the road

Laying the groundwork: Teach Me Equals talks life on the road

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Keely Carney |
  • February 1, 2012
Elijah Wood Comes to Town

Elijah Wood Comes to Town

  • Arts + Culture
Rashad Lee Steen, 20, was arrested today for aggravated battery with a firearm and three counts of attempted murder. Courtesy photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 14, 2011
Newtown shooting suspect arrested

A suspect involved in a Sunday morning shooting incident has been arrested, but more suspects are still involved in the shooting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 20, 2013
Sidelines

Poker tournament to benefit River Dawgs; Lakewood Ranch blanks Clearwater Catholic; Mustangs draw even with Pirates; Former LWR High swimmer named Freshman of the Week; ODA girls basketball team scores first win of the season

  • East County
  • Sports
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