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A AAGPBL Players Association autographed poster signed by the Rockford Peaches.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 23, 2016
Kick-Off Gala pitches for Women's Sports Museum

Community leaders show support for potential Women's Sports Museum with fundraiser Kick-Off Gala at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
When construction closes the Osprey Avenue bridge for up to a year, the engineering firm in charge of the project hopes to mitigate traffic issues. Image courtesy Google Street View.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 19, 2015
City maps out traffic plans during prolonged Osprey Avenue closure

Construction on Lift Station 87 will require the closure of the Osprey Avenue bridge for a year. How are the project managers working to mitigate the effects of the detour?

  • Sarasota
  • News
If you see birds down by the water at Lido Beach, don't run through and send them scattering.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 28, 2018
Watch out for birds on beaches

Bird advocates are working to educate the public about the importance of nesting areas on beaches on Lido Key, Siesta Key and Longboat Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 7, 2014
News Briefs

County files lawsuit against Sanborn Studios; Grand Prix surpasses 2013 economic impact; Sarasota deputies investigate homicide

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County employees and Siesta Key residents, including Siesta Key Village Association President Russell Matthes, second from left, test specifications for crosswalk lighting in Siesta Key Village.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 2, 2012
Bollards light the way for Village crosswalks

Sarasota County will soon put out bids for stone LED fixtures to improve pedestrian safety in Siesta Key Village.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
St. Armands businesses said speeding is an issue when motorists pass Columbia Restaurant on the way to Longboat Key.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 20, 2018
St. Armands prepares for speed tables

The temporary installation of traffic calming devices around the Circle has drawn concern from Longboat Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ann Logan and Ann Wurlitzer
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 15, 2016
Lights in Bloom brings holiday cheer to Selby

Selby Chairman’s Circle members got the first look at the gardens’ light display Dec. 15.

  • Black Tie
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 15, 2016
Temple Sinai hosts Hanukkah happening

The event featured latkes, crafts and a festive book reading.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Omari Davis fires off an outside shot.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 24, 2019
Tornadoes girls basketball a force to be reckoned with this season

The Booker High Tornadoes girls basketball team is a force to be reckoned with this season

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The meeting will be held at the county commission chambers, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 20, 2016
Tax on Manatee commission agenda

Will Manatee see a half-cent increase in sales tax?

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • November 7, 2015
Sculpting Tradition

The Siesta Key Crystal Classic will bring 24 master sculptors from all over the world.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 11, 2018
This Week: Thursday, April 12

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.01.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Several schools are holding special events in honor of the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 8, 2011
East County schools remember 9/11

Several East County schools this week are holding special events to commemorate the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 14, 2016
Theater review: 'Legally Blonde'

'Legally Blonde: The Musical' explores the law and bad hair days at The Players.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Heather Jones.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 19, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Heather Jones

The Lakewood Ranch junior talks winning in PKs and her biggest challenge

  • East County
  • Sports
Paul Fokuhara waits for his pitch.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 13, 2017
Sarasota Senior Softball Association gives members competition they crave

The association has more than 350 members spread over six leagues.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch girls lacrosse team huddles prior to its first-ever game.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 28, 2018
Mustangs stick to their lacrosse goals

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Longboat Key Turtle Watch volunteer Cyndi Seamon hopes the town strengthens its turtle ordinance.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 15, 2016
Commission to vet sea turtle ordinance

Longboat Key town commissioners will consider stricter regulations to protect baby sea turtles during a workshop next week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • September 24, 2017
Opening Ceremony a world-class performance in Sarasota

World Rowing Championships opening ceremony showcases what Sarasota and Manatee Counties are all about.

  • East County
  • News
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