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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Facts on proposed charter; City should sue Mogensen; If you build it, they will come

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Photo by Jen Blanco Jaden Stockton, 10, got the call on the mound during the Manatee Cal Ripken 9U All-Star team's 13-5 victory against Fort Lauderdale.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 23, 2014
State Champs

The Manatee Cal Ripken 9U All-Stars will close out their season in the Southeast Regional Tournament, which began July 23 and runs through July 27, in Palm Beach Gardens.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Bay Conservancy will be responsible for implementing the city's adopted vision for 53 acres of public land. Without accounting for a planned new performing arts center, the project is expected to cost up to $150 million.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 10, 2018
Bayfront group announces transitional leaders

The Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization is transitioning to The Bay Conservancy, a group that will oversee the redevelopment of 53 acres of public land.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Fort Hamer Bridge was scheduled to open Oct. 18 across the Manatee River, connecting Fort Hamer Road in Parrish to Upper Manatee River Road in East County. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 18, 2017
Bridge fills transportation gap in Manatee County

Student's project helped persuade Manatee County to build the Fort Hamer Bridge.

  • East County
  • News
The church hopes to have the steeple removed by the end of the day Monday. A replacement steeple should be installed by the end of September.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 9, 2019
Steeple removal closes segment of Main Street

A crane is stationed on Main Street to accommodate the removal of the steeple at FirstSarasota church.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Nick Reichert |
  • August 10, 2015
Fresh Take: Urbanite Theatre's upward trajectory

Fresh Take: Urbanite Theatre's upward trajectory

  • Arts + Culture
The light coloration of flightless Black Skimmer chicks helps protect them from predators by allowing them to blend into the sand-scape. (Photo by Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • July 24, 2020
Bird of the week: Black skimmer

Black skimmers are hard to miss.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A wooden model depicts Dan Johnson's symphony hall design, “Discovery." Photo by Niki Kottmann.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 12, 2016
CityLab Sarasota students design a new future for the bayfront

The Center for Architecture Sarasota exhibit showcases visions for a bayfront cultural district.

  • Arts + Culture
Sean Hurley and Jake Desrosiers celebrate Hurley’s game-winning touchdown during Friday night's game.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 5, 2010
Sailors sail into a win against the Rams

The Sarasota Sailors played their biggest rival, the Riverview Rams, at home at Cleland Stadium at Ihrig Field this past Friday night, Nov. 5.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
1. Lakewood Ranch's Karen Kay Lyvers dances off the mat. She won the 4A girls pole vault at the track and field championships.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 27, 2018
A year of champions: The top 10 East County sports moments of 2018

The top 10 East County sports moments of 2018 included athletes from Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high schools and The Out-of-Door Academy, plus youth and adult sports.

  • East County
  • Sports
East County Golf Roundup: 11.17.16
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 17, 2016
East County Golf Roundup: 11.17.16

East County Golf Roundup: 11.17.16

  • East County
  • Sports
The entryway and brewery at Darwin's on 4th. Courtesy.
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 13, 2013
Tidbites: Sarasota produces food and drink winners

Darwin's Wins Big at Tampa Bay Beer Week; Kazu's 2.0 is Celebrating Sake, Sushi and ... Craft Beer; Fleming's Raises the Bar on New Cocktail and Food Menu

  • Arts + Culture
In his spare time, Lakewood Ranch district engineer Rey Malave enjoys playing percussion for his son's Latin Christian band, "Huellas." Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 27, 2015
New district engineer surveys the Ranch

Rey Malave, an engineer with an Orlando firm, is visiting staff and creating a list of issues to address in the districts.

  • East County
  • News
Mustangs fans will have to wait another week to watch their team.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 21, 2019
Lakewood Ranch's football season opener postponed

Mustangs fans will have to wait another week to watch their team.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • In Memoriam |
  • July 15, 2019
Janet Suzannah Hunter

Janet Hunter, 86, passed away on Friday morning July 12, 2019, at Doctors Hospital in Sarasota, Florida, following a year of illness.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 25, 2018
Mustangs football defeated in head coach's debut

A sloppy game came down to the last play.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 20, 2016
Premier Sports scores big with new facilities

Addition of showcase field will provide centerpiece for marketing.

  • East County
  • News
The Ice House is located at 1314 Tenth St.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 6, 2013
Gallery and exhibition space opens in Rosemary District

The Ice House teams up with Sarasota Chalk Festival to make its exhibition debut. "Reimagining Sarasota Chalk Artists Art" opens Nov. 15.

  • Arts + Culture
"The Well Digger's Daughter" Courtesy photos.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 30, 2012
Summer movie preview

Enjoy our summer movie preview list.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • August 24, 2018
Bolger Family Reflection Pool unveiled at The Ringling

The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, doubling as a retirement party for Keeper of the Ca' d'Zan Ron McCarty, was hosted Aug. 23 at the Ca’ d’Zan.

  • Arts + Culture
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