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Hayley Walding takes a jumper against IMG Academy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 19, 2017
SMA girls basketball player takes flight as leader

The Eagles' point guard has added to her scoring arsenal over the years.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Kennedy
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Discount Rx Direct takes new name; Kennedy recognized as Top 40 dentist; Beckmann joins RE/MAX Alliance

  • East County
  • News
Concept chef Fernando Sanchez, partner Kevin Enderle, manager Meghan Croke and partner Raff Perna pose for a picture at Clásico Italian Chophouse.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 18, 2020
Clásico Italian Chophouse celebrates 10-year anniversary

The restaurant's partners decided to spend $250,000 on renovations during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2020
State Attorney District 12: Ed Brodsky

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Amy Adams in "Arrival." Photo source: Amazon Prime Video.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 15, 2018
Binge Blog: Talk to me

"Big Mouth," starring Nick Kroll, John Mulaney, Maya Rudolph and Jessi Klein, and "Arrival," directed by Denis Villeneuve and starring Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner, are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Sarasota County Parks and Recreation staff are encouraging beach-goers to use Beach Access 7 to reach north Siesta Key beach tomorrow.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 10, 2012
Beach Access 5 closed tomorrow

Construction vehicles and a crane doing roof work on the Terrace Condominiums tomorrow will occupy the parking area for north Siesta Key beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 14, 2020
A professional touch on Lakewood Ranch Winter Fine Art Show

A professional touch on Lakewood Ranch Winter Fine Art Show

  • East County
  • News
The closure was temporary and due to downed power lines in the roadway.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2011
UPDATE: U.S. 301 lanes reopen

Lanes of U.S. 301 between Myrtle Street and DeSoto Road are now open after being closed due to downed power lines.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • April 23, 2013
Art critic Jerry Saltz takes on the 40,000-headed beast

Art critic Jerry Saltz takes on the 40,000-headed beast

  • Arts + Culture
Dr. Larry and Pat Thompson arrive in a pirate ship to An Evening at Avant Garde 'Bringing Characters to Life.'
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 19, 2016
An Evening at the Avant Garde ‘Bringing Characters to Life’

More than 400 guests gathered in costume for Ringling College of Art and Design's An Evening at the Avant Garde “Bringing Characters to Life” on Saturday, March 19, on the grounds of Ringling College.

  • Black Tie
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 28, 2022
James (Jim) C. Huber

James (Jim) C. Huber, 94, of Sarasota, Florida, passed away January 21, 2022.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 is striving to find out how similar efforts — such as Brooklyn Bridge Park — became reality. (Photo courtesy Julienne Schaer)
  • By David Conway |
  • June 12, 2014
Organizations seek guidance for Sarasota bayfront plan

The groups behind Bayfront 20:20, a master planning process for available bayfront land, attempt to learn how to win support for its efforts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Administrators surprise Kari Johnson, a kindergarten teacher at Fruitville Elementary School. Photo courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 15, 2020
Finalists named for Sarasota Teacher of the Year

The finalists teach at Fruitville Elementary, Sarasota Military Academy Prep, Alta Vista Elementary and Booker High School.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • January 30, 2020
Sailor Circus showcases how science meets the circus

The Circus Arts Conservatory welcomed 2,500 elementary students to watch is Circus Science Machine.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 14, 2009
Bulldog vets embrace final season

Six players on the East Manatee Bulldogs' midget squad started playing flag football when they were 5 years old and have continued to work their way up through the system.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mote Marine Laboratory's plans for a new aquarium are relying on a significant financial contribution from Sarasota County.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 3, 2019
Issues to watch 2019: Mote aquarium

Mote Marine Laboratory is moving aggressively in pursuit of a new aquarium. Will it reach its ambitious goals for the new year?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riley Bradshaw.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 24, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Riley Bradshaw

Lakewood Ranch High's Riley Bradshaw is our East County Athlete of the Week.

  • East County
  • Sports
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
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 22, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The Bay Sarasota plans to hold public meetings with more detailed plans later this month.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 7, 2018
Bayfront group continues to refine plans

The Bay Sarasota is preparing to finalize a proposal for renovating the bayfront in advance of a September presentation to city officials.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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