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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2014
News Briefs

State Street parking garage costs surprise commissioners; SKVA takes official stance on Big Pass Dredge project; Arlington Park Pool set to close for major renovations

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 4, 2013
True Grit: Hail Dale's high-speed, rubber-burning ride

True Grit: Hail Dale's high-speed, rubber-burning ride

  • Arts + Culture
Gurland
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • December 31, 2013
Your Neighbor: Regina Gurland

Regina Gurland has lived in Sleepy Lagoon since 1976.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sunset-watchers gather on Turtle Beach.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 16, 2015
Three projects tax beach renourishment funds

Tourist development taxes help the county pay for projects, but the funds could run short.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Siesta Key Beach is beautiful all year round.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 13, 2019
No plans for Valentine's Day in Sarasota? Here are 14 ideas

We won't tell your sweetie where your amazing date-night came from. It will be our little Valentine's Day secret.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 15, 2012
Key's future at center of race

Vice Mayor David Brenner disagrees with many of the claims in a mailing from District 3 challenger Ray Rajewski.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A survey of a wastewater pipeline underneath Sarasota Bay will be performed next year.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 16, 2015
Longboat Key highlights 2016 legislative priorities

Preserving a longstanding vacation rental ordinance tops Longboat Key’s list of 11 priorities it wants the Legislature to take note of when it convenes in January for the 2016 Legislative session.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Susan Phillips wears many hats around Longboat Key. She said if more people joined nonprofit clubs, the island could do so much good.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 30, 2017
A conversation with Susan Phillips

The assistant to the town manager and president of the Longboat Key Garden Club shares her thoughts on involvement around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Riverview sophomore Aliyah Cunningham won a district championship in the 100-meter dash to advance to the regional meet April 30.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 28, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top Sarasota area sporting events.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jim Purdy has been the director of operations for Manatee County YMCA’s four branches, including Lakewood Ranch, for only eight months, but you wouldn’t know it by his lively interactions with customers.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 14, 2013
Lakewood Ranch YMCA celebrates 10 years

With expansions and ever-growing product offerings, the Lakewood Ranch YMCA has shown an intense focus on customers who have made it a community staple.

  • East County
  • News
Asolo Rep board President Mary Lou Winnick and Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 5, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Some enchanted evening; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • August 18, 2010
Creative handyman

Behind every aging building is a tireless Jack-of-all-trades. Meet Bubsy Becker, Art Center Sarasota's own Mr. Fix-It.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 2, 2013
Siesta Key beach listed No. 2 on Tripadvisor for 2013

Siesta Key public beach was listed as No. 2 on the top 25 beaches in the United States right after Ka'anapali Beach in Lahaina, Hawai, on tripadvisor's 'Best of 2013.'

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 10, 2017
Braden River rolls South Fort Myers 41-13

The win means the Pirates have a rematch with Venice High next week.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 19, 2012
JUST THE STATS

2 - The number of Out-of-Door Academy girls tennis players who will move on to states this year. Maria Ross and M'Balia Bangoura both earned the honors after being crowned individual champions.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Briana Calderon
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Evening of Excellence Art Show at Ringling College

The Education Foundation of Sarasota County hosted a juried art show at Ringling College Saturday, Jan.14 and Sunday, Jan. 15, to show off some of the best artwork from local high school students. The 25 highest rated works were awarded a ribbon and presented at a reception ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 18. Local galleries and framers volunteered their services, and the winning pieces will be put up for auction in February. A portion of the money is returned to the artist, and the rest is donated to the Education Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
East County residents fill their sand bags at Lakewood Ranch Community Park on Wednesday after the county declared a state of emergency.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • September 6, 2017
Manatee schools close Friday due to Hurricane Irma

Manatee County declares state of emergency as Irma approaches.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 6, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: Sept. 7, 2017

Susan Lohr Alexander and Gerda Smith died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 20, 2014
ODA wins preseason opener

The Out-of-Door Academy defeated Southeast 25-20, 25-8, 28-26 in its preseason opener Aug. 19.

  • East County
  • Sports
Photos by Ryan Finzelber
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 16, 2016
Theater review: 'Breadcrumbs'

Get lost in the forest of forgetting at Urbanite's new production

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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