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Sean White looks for an open receiver downfield.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 29, 2018
Riverview football reaches state semifinals for first time since 2004

The Riverview High Rams reach the state semifinals with a win against Dr. Phillips, who knocked them out of the playoffs in 2017 and 2016.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Justin Raye, MD |
  • April 25, 2019
Don't Let a Back Injury Ruin the Rhythm of your Game

Simply avoiding the exacerbating repetitive task may alleviate pain, however, giving up your golf game is not practical.

  • Health
Sponsored Content
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 30, 2010
Sea turtle hatchlings emerge in Venice

Mote Marine Sea Turtle Patrol spotted hatchlings making their way to sea June 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Nolan Middle School Student Support Specialist Carrie Rainwater kissed a cow Dec. 7.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 8, 2015
Nolan Middle School faculty member smooches livestock

As a reward for collecting cans for an FFA service project, Carrie Rainwater kissed a cow.

  • East County
  • News
Brothers Brian and Chris Ragone are among the leaders on Out-of-Door Academy's football team.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • October 13, 2010
ODA football benefits from brotherly love

As a quarterback/receiver tandem, it's hard to do better than brothers Chris and Brian Ragone.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 20, 2012
Our View: Make a decision

It's good the Longboat Key Town Commission appears ready to take away the "interim" from Interim Town Manager David Bullock's title.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 6, 2009
County's open-container law expires

While no one was paying attention in Sarasota County government, the ordinance that prohibits public drinking expired two weeks ago. The county is scrambling for a new, emergency ordinance.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ethan Hawke in "First Reformed." Photo source: Kanopy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 1, 2019
Binge Blog: Happy and sad at the same time

This week’s picks, "Nathan For You" starring Nathan Fielder and "First Reformed" starring Ethan Hawke and Amanda Seyfried, give advice to struggling businesses and search for truth in a cold, dark world.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Some Dolphin Tower condominium unit owners are selling their units at deep discounts.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 10, 2011
Dolphin Tower units depreciating fast

Five condominium units at the structurally troubled Dolphin Tower sold in July for much less than what previous owners paid.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 13, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
James Fiorica, Sarasota Memorial Hospital's chief medical officer, discusses the hospital's COVID-19 response at a press conference Tuesday, March 3.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 3, 2020
Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Buchanan discuss coronavirus response

Hospital officials hope state and national protocols will be adjusted to allow for more COVID-19 testing, a cause U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan says he will support.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Freya Robbins, CDFA™ |
  • March 3, 2020
Divorce Private Mediation Style vs. Divorce Litigation Style

Divorce Private Mediation Style vs. Divorce Litigation Style

  • Health
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O'Mariah Gordon was named the 2019-2020 Florida Gatorade Player of the Year on Friday.Â
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 6, 2020
Braden River's O'Mariah Gordon repeats as Florida Gatorade Player of the Year

The Pirates girls basketball junior guard is a top-25 recruit nationally.

  • East County
  • Sports
Manatee County Interim Public Works Director Chad Butzow said the public-private partnership comes from looking at the area holistically, rather than by each individual project.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 13, 2019
Public-private partnership drives traffic flow in Lakewood Ranch

Six-party partnership enhances $1.8 million improvement project at Lorraine Road and State Road 70.

  • East County
  • News
Col. Kurt Hoffman and Taylor Hatch, assistant secretary for the Florida Department of Children and Family's economic self-sufficiency program,  speak about the victims  who were affected by the operation.
  • By Samantha Chaney and Brynn Mechem |
  • July 2, 2019
Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office uncovers statewide data breach

Two of the seven individuals who have been charged by the SCSO are still at-large.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael Durham plays Superhot VR on the HTC Vive.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 25, 2019
Sarasota bar puts the reality in virtual reality

Sarasota bar Escape Reality Downtown puts the reality in virtual reality.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 2, 2019
Disposed of properly

The department partnered with the DEA for its National Drug Take-Back Initiative.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The DID has been working on a unified downtown branding and marketing strategy throughout 2017.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 26, 2017
Downtown group plots advertising strategy

The Downtown Improvement District is establishing its priorities for the next five years, which includes more effective promotion of the heart of the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Miss Susie’s Newtown Kitchen will tentatively open this fall. Courtesy image
  • By Shellie Terry |
  • March 9, 2018
New neighborhood flavor coming to Newtown with Miss Susies's restaurant

Miss Susie’s Newtown Kitchen will offer a new concept for fast-casual dining when it tentatively opens this fall.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Photo by Jeffrey Paul Gunthart.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 4, 2017
Capturing the Moment

Dance photographer Sorcha Augustine uses her craft to connect with dancers.

  • Arts + Culture
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