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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 20, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bryce WIlliams (21) has taken control of the Minnesota running back position as a freshman. Photo courtesy Minnesota Athletic Communications.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 20, 2018
Rising up: Area football stars emerge on college and NFL scene

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Matt (Eli Gilbert) and Luisa (Emma Devine). Courtesy photos
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 25, 2019
'The Fantasticks' considers love’s illusions at The Players Centre

This reverse “Romeo and Juliet” is more than fantastic.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 7, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Michelle Johnson. Courtesy photo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 23, 2015
Music Review: 2015 Verdi Concert

Victor DeRenzi and Sarasota Opera track every note Verdi wrote.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Vegan Shepherd's Pie
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 16, 2014
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Mallory Gnaegy keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photos Donald McGayhey, Kay Coon, Patti Tebo, Jim Soda, Donna Soda, Mark Coon, Stacy Haas-Goodwin and Carrie Lamb
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2014
Business Observer

Camp Better America nominated for top honor; Soda Group joins Premier Sotheby's; Eurotech Cabinetry featured in publication

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pumpkins come in all shapes and hues at patches around Sarasota.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 15, 2015
Pumpkin patches sprout up around Sarasota

Perfect for carving, baking and painting, pumpkins have returned for the fall season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Open Mic Night is every Tuesday at 10 p.m. Photo by Kayleigh Omang
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 28, 2018
The Mable features many remnants of the old Growler's Pub — with a twist

Goodbye Growler’s Pub, the beloved North Trail establishment Hello Mable. Tyler Yurckonis and Mark Caragiulo reinvent Sarasota’s most artful watering hole.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By [email protected] |
  • April 5, 2012
Last Weekend in Sarasota with Kirsten: Payne Skate Park

Last Weekend in Sarasota with Kirsten: Payne Skate Park

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 29, 2019
Best of Longboat Key Cops Corner: 2019

Here are some Cops Corner items that made us look twice.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 8, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 9

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 6, 2017
Designing Daughters takes guests on an adventure under the sea

The organization’s annual gala took place on May 5 at Mote Marine Aquarium & Laboratory.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2011
Our View: City joins TV media biz; ugh

The city of Sarasota launched City Business last week, a new television program aimed at covering businesses in the city.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Damage from a tornado that struck Sarasota in January.
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 2, 2016
Town expands its emergency notification service

Residents can sign up to receive additional alerts from CodeRed, such as tornado and severe weather alerts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Braden River's Bobby Henderson struck out three in five innings of work.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 22, 2011
GALLERY: Sarasota Baseball Classic

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High baseball teams were two of 32 teams from across the state who competed in the 2011 Sarasota Baseball Classic March 14-17. The Mustangs finished third in the Elite bracket with a 3-1 record while the Pirates finished with a 1-3 record in the Premier bracket. Lakewood defeated West Boca 3-2 and Bishop Verot 11-1 before falling to Barron Collier 15-10. The Mustangs closed out the tournament with a victory over Sarasota. Braden River opened the tournament with a 10-6 loss to Royal Palm Beach before defeating Bozeman 16-2. The Pirates then fell to American Heritage Delray 3-2 and Dwyer 9-7. Lakewood's Brett Hanewich, Seth McGarry and Zach Larson were all named to the 2011 All-Tournament team.

  • East County
  • Sports
A condominium at The Beach Residences tops all transactions in this week’s real estate, recently selling for $5 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 16, 2018
The Beaches Residences condo tops weekly sales at $5 million

Longboat real estate

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 27, 2012
Top 5 moments in sports of 2012

Over the past 12 months, we've celebrated district, regional and state championships. We've watched our talented athletes and teams make school history, overcome injuries and adversity and rely on one another in the midst of coaching changes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 26, 2012
Term-limits case bumped up to high court

The Second District Court of Appeal has asked the Florida Supreme Court to combine a Sarasota County case with a term-limits case it already has agreed to hear.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Johnny Reid has the fourth-fastest cross country time (16:21.7) in the Florida High School Athletic Association’s Class 4A, as of Sept. 13
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 19, 2018
Lakewood Ranch runner has shot at cross country medal

The senior boys runner has his eyes on a time in the 15:30s.

  • East County
  • Sports
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