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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 11, 2010
Sarasota Crew takes home 30 medals at regatta

More than 130 Sarasota Crew rowers recently traveled to Miami to compete in the Miami International Regatta, bringing home 12 gold and gold-plated medals, seven silver medals and 11 bronze, for a total of 30 medals throughout the weekend-long event.Â

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Area contractors, such as Sutter Roofing Company, contracted for the Sarasota County Courthouse roof-replacement project, report that a labor shortage in the construction industry could raise building prices and slow the pace of area growth.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • September 19, 2013
Labor shortfall threatens construction boom

An ongoing shortfall in skilled labor is limiting the pace of construction and driving up building costs - threatening the recovery of an industry showing renewed life after the Great Recession.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 9, 2015
Football players suspended following altercation

Seven football players, two from Braden River and five from North Port, have been suspended for the remainder of the regular season.

  • East County
  • Sports
A passerby shared this photo of the wrecked vehicle. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 8, 2017
UPDATE: Two adults seriously injured in Lakewood Ranch crash

A child involved in the wreck suffered minor injuries.

  • East County
  • News
Panelists Jennifer Rominiecki, Morgan Gerhart and Den Bebak with moderator Julie Henry at the "Gems of the Region" luncheon.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • May 29, 2019
Gem of a luncheon

Speakers discuss exciting area progress at Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance event.

  • East County
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  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 29, 2016
Lazy Lobster to raise money for Orlando

On June 30, the Lazy Lobster will raise money for the OneOrlandoFund.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2012
Obituary: Carolyn Carol Plunkett

Carolyn Carol Plunkett, of Longboat Key, and formerly of Moline, Ill., died April l17. She was 73.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 18, 2019
Deadline to apply for Longboat Key boards is April 24

Openings exist on a variety of panels.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2010
Sarasota Fair followers fly high

It's hard to resist those irresistible scents of funnel cakes, smoky barbecue and candied apples at the Sarasota County Fair.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Dan Elmaleh pitches during an MVP Sports and Social softball game at Fruitville Park. Softball fields are one thing being discussed by Lakewood Ranch as a potential add. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 3, 2019
MVP Sports co-founder hopes to expand recreational sports in Lakewood Ranch

Future upgrades at Premier Sports Campus could be a game-changer, as could other amenities

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 15, 2014
Sidelines

Area players named to all-star team; Registration for i9 basketball underway; Blazers fall in region semis; Rams to hold golf tourney

  • Sarasota
  • News
An image of the baby scallops printed from the microscope. The pickle-looking shape from the image on the right is what the scallops use to attach themselves to the sea grass.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 14, 2011
Saving the bay, one scallop at a time

When the microscopic baby scallops begin to develop the ability to attach, it is time to release them.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2013
SIDELINES

Thunder walk off with win; SCS baseball perfect; Orioles to host clinic

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  • Neighbors
Five years after the facility opened, the county has met its obligation to pay $320,000 annually toward the Robert L. Taylor center.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 2, 2016
City seeks county funding for Robert L. Taylor complex

The city is asking the county to consider investing more money into the north Sarasota community center, highlighting another rift between the two governments.

  • Sarasota
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Photo courtesy of JC Studios Photography
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2014
Occasions

Christina Louise Russell and Adam Weston Cameron were married Nov. 9 in Knoxville, Tenn.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 27, 2014
Black Tie Untied

Untie the eventful weekend with Black Tie Untied, featuring The Circus Arts Conservatory Gala and the 25th Anniversary Catholic Charities Ball.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 24, 2010
'Tu Tu Terrific'

Sarasota Ballet

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  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 24, 2010
Element Au Auction Preview

YMCA Foundation of Sarasota

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Planning Director Steve Cover thinks residents want to see a more proactive planning strategy from the city.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 21, 2017
Planning department gets boost in city budget

Despite criticism from some commissioners, the city will add staff to its burgeoning planning department in 2017-18.

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  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • June 9, 2014
Gov. Scott fills School Board vacancy

Gov. Rick Scott selected Sarasota County School Board District 1 candidate Bridget Ziegler to fill the vacancy created by the April resignation of Carol Todd.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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