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  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 2, 2016
Church of Redeemer blesses furry friends

The annual Blessing of the Animals took place Oct. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 7, 2018
Cops Corner: Time to go inside

A roundup of the week's most interesting police reports from Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • In Memoriam |
  • November 27, 2018
Irwin Palmer Starr

Irwin Palmer Starr, an internationally known broadcasting and media executive and beloved figure in the Sarasota, Florida community, died on Nov. 14, 2018 from lung cancer. Irwin was born in Detroit, Michigan; his obituary tribute is in Siesta Key/Sarasot

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
The Lakewood Ranch High baseball team rushes the mound in celebration after earning a trip to the Class 6A state semifinals with a 4-1 victory over Winter Haven in the Class 6A-Region finals May 11.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 16, 2012
Lakewood Ranch baseball team's quest continues

The Lakewood Ranch baseball team will make its first appearance in the state Final Four since 2003 when it travels to Digital Domain Park in Port St. Lucie to face Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy in the Class 6A state semifinals May 17.

  • East County
  • Sports
Photo by Tara Tomlinson Photography
  • A time to celebrate |
  • May 20, 2015
Just Married: Tom McKean Thomas Jr. and Lauren Elizabeth Pritchard

Tom McKean Thomas Jr. and Lauren Elizabeth Pritchard were married Dec. 27, at The Founders Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
The young Crain children and their parents turn their attention to Nell (Violet McGraw) in "The Haunting of Hill House." Photo source: Netflix.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 26, 2018
Cringe Blog: Scares both old and new

"The Haunting of Hill House," with an ensemble cast that includes Michiel Huisman, Carla Gugino, Timothy Hutton and Kate Siegel, and "Scream," directed by Wes Craven and starring Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox and Skeet Ulrich, are this week's recommendation

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 13, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, June 13

Weekend's best bets: Friday, June 13

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Tara residents Kumiko and Steve Brown dump their ultra-concentrated algae mixture into the pond behind their home.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 30, 2016
Return of the scum

Environmental group uses legal means to force Tara Preserve to return algae to retention ponds.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • June 19, 2014
Rosemary development projects move forward

The city is continuing its efforts to revitalize the Rosemary District by approving two proposals to help develop the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Another role that both Jamie Molina and  Liam Tanner play — they switch off — is that of the Magic Mirror. Photo by Sarah Haley
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 6, 2019
Florida Studio Theatre's two-actor 'Snow White' aims to be fairest of them all

It takes two to tell Florida Studio Theatre's 'Snow White' — Director Jason Cannon and Writer Greg Banks share why.

  • Arts + Culture
City commissioners meet today at 2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. for their regular meeting at City Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 21, 2011
City of Sarasota discusses grants today

The Sarasota City Commission will decide whether or not to do away with Community Redevelopment Agency grants today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2009
Hospital makes room for 2-ton baby

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center knocked out windows to bring the new Philips Intera 1.5 Tesla MRI in through the sidewall.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 12, 2018
New College director's play reimagines Shakespeare as an alchemist’s automaton

Playwright Monica Cross discusses the magical thinking behind “The Wonder of Our Stage.”

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 16, 2018
It's a hat trick

Cops corner

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Salvation Army Major Ethan Frizzell and Director of Programs David Sutton believe the Quality Life Center will help the Salvation Army in its quest to house homeless individuals.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 1, 2015
New facility highlights Salvation Army’s shifting focus

The opening of the Salvation Army’s “Quality Life Center” is another step that signals the service provider’s increased emphasis on housing individuals.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • February 16, 2017
Lakewood Ranch gals' generosity comes full circle

Seventh annual 'Be my GALentine' event includes a grant to Stillpoint House of Prayer.

  • East County
  • News
Restaurants and food-related businesses have become a point of concern for St. Armands merchants.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 28, 2016
St. Armands Circle merchants question restaurant ratio

Business owners leaving St. Armands Circle think the character of the tourist district is changing. What does that mean for shops in the area?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • August 12, 2015
People with Purpose: Peter Crowley

People with Purpose: Peter Crowley

  • Black Tie
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 29, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 30

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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A Costco at Sarasota Square mall that's been under construction for the last two years is set to open in August.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 27, 2012
New Sarasota stores set opening dates

A new Costco is set to open in Sarasota Square mall in August and a Trader Joe's is opening September 7.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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