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At the Sarasota City Commission’s Monday, July 2 regular meeting, Lakewood Ranch-based Commodore Realty offered Sarasota city commissioners $3 million for the land — the price for which the parcel was last appraised.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 12, 2012
City land attracts two developers

Sarasota city commissioners have already directed staff to finalize a $1.4 million purchase contract. for 11.1 acres. But another developer wants the land for a mixed-use development and is willing to pay $3 million.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • May 11, 2012
2012 Harvey Milk Festival Boasts International Acts

2012 Harvey Milk Festival Boasts International Acts

  • Arts + Culture
It's time for the football roundup.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 1, 2016
Sarasota Football Final

Two big wins from area teams highlight this week's roundup.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Twenty-four members of the U.S. Under-23 Women's National Team participated in a weeklong training camp Jan. 16 to 22, at Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 25, 2012
Soccer stars train at Premier

Twenty-four members of the U.S. Under-23 Women's National Team participated in a weeklong training camp at the Premier Sports Campus.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dan Jordan with the 1695 ex Humphreys Guarneri, named after Sydney Humphreys, the violinist who last played the rare instrument. The two never met, but Jordan says he feels connected to him. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 22, 2017
Perfect Harmony: Rare violin brings renewed inspiration to Sarasota Orchestra

No two violins are the same. In a special loan, Sarasota Orchestra Concertmaster Daniel Jordan found his musical match in a love story more than 300 years in the making.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 14, 2017
David Shapiro visits Longboat Key Democrats

The Longboat Key Democratic Club held its first meeting of the season Nov. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rita Rehn and Jo Twiss. Photo by Matthew Holler.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 15, 2016
Theater review: 'The Roommate'

“The Roommate” shows the limits of personal transformation at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 30, 2016
Architecture month programming to kick off this weekend

The Center for Architecture Sarasota will host its third annual October event series celebrating Architecture and Design Month 2016.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: A Toast to Moms and Babies

PHOTO GALLERY: A Toast to Moms and Babies

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Observer sports reporter Ryan Kohn attends his first Fly Dance Fitness class.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 4, 2017
The weight of the (hip-hop) world

One reporter's harrowing journey through a Fly Dance Fitness workout.

  • Health
Nate Jacobs, Samone A. Hicks, Joseph Holt, Amy Jo Connours, and Leon Pitts in Choral Artists of Sarasota’s production of “Too Hot to Handel.”
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 4, 2017
Choral Artists of Sarasota reimagine Handel

Choral Artists of Sarasota reprise joyful gospel interpretation of Handel’s ‘Messiah.’

  • Arts + Culture
Nik Wallenda spoke to the crowd during his walk.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 7, 2014
MONDAY EVENT MASHUP: Weekend photo events

Nik Wallenda's latest wire walk; Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party; Diamond and Crystal Ball; and MORE!

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chairwomen Beth Jacobson, Audrey Robbins and Amie Boyle with Honorary Chairwoman Christina Unkel
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • October 20, 2018
Women in sports are honored at third annual gala

The Women's Sports Museum Gala was hosted Oct. 19 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • Black Tie
Zoe Austin, left, Rachel Lambright, Jessica Obiedzinski, Monessa Salley, Melkssa Rummel and Xiao-Xuan Yang Dancigars of the  Sarasota Contemporary Dance move to the music of  Reverend Barry and The Funk. (Klint Lowry)
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • December 4, 2019
Sarasota Contemporary Dance in sync to grow

The dance company gets in step with Reverend Barry and the Funk to expand its audience.

  • Arts + Culture
Riverview running back Oshea Grant rushed for 97 yards and two touchdowns. He also caught a 4-yard touchdown pass.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 23, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Members of the Sarasota Christian girls basketball team, along with coach Brett Morrow, pose for pictures with the Class 2A state runner-up trophy.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 2A Girls Basketball State Championship- Sarasota Christian vs. Grandview Prep

The Sarasota Christian girls basketball team fell to Grandview Prep 45-32 in the FHSAA Class 2A state championship Feb. 20, at the Lakeland Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2012
Our View: Election results send message

Interpret the Longboat Key Town Commission election results however you wish.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Co-Chairs Marci and Michael Klein
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 23, 2019
Ringling College of Art & Design makes moves and magic

Avant Garde: A Magical Evening was hosted March 23 at Ringling College.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2010
Families triumph at Kugel Cook-Off

The mother-daughter team of Karen and Rachael Hirsch and the father-daughter duo Bruce and Alexandra Zalkin took home trophies for their confections during Temple Emanu-El's Kugel Cook-Off.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tyler O'  Donoghue.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 11, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 01.11.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 01.11.17

  • East County
  • Sports
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