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Haile Middle School Principal Janet Kerley announced her retirement April 8.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 14, 2014
Janet Kerley will retire from Haile Middle School

After 12 years at Haile Middle School, Principal Janet Kerley will retire at the end of the school year.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By David Conway |
  • April 3, 2014
Townhouses planned for downtown Sarasota

The Q, a 40-townhouse project on Ringling Boulevard set to open this summer, seeks to take advantage of a housing market dominated by condominiums.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 29, 2017
Ginger bread recipe raises the roof

Lakewood Ranch chef shares tips for making a gingerbread house.

  • East County
  • Business
Ally Farzetta and A.K. Murtadha in Asolo Rep's production of "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner." Photo by John Revisky.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 15, 2016
Theater review: 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner'

“Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” opens a time capsule on 1967.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The award-winning Lakewood Ranch High marching band will again perform in the Tribute to Heroes Parade. File photo.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 26, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Community Activities takes over event once again

This year's May 28 Tribute to Heroes parade is expected to draw 5,000 spectators.

  • East County
  • News
Bayside Community Church has participated in Awakening since the program began three years ago.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • January 12, 2011
Bayside begins fasting journey

Bayside Community Church is joining nearly 1,000 other churches across the world in Awakening, a three-week commitment of prayer and fasting.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 30, 2017
Cops Corner

Cops Corner

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The Riverview volleyball team celebrates its first district title since 2006.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 15, 2017
Top-five 2016-2017 Sarasota high school moments

A team and individual state title were the standout successes for area schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota County and city commissioners have come together to honor Nora Patterson, former a commissioner on both boards, by renaming Bay Island Park on Siesta Key. Photo by Alex Mahadevan
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 7, 2015
Patterson receives praise with Siesta park name

Patterson receives praise with Siesta park name

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Olivia Garland, 9, will perform in her first leading role this month. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 2, 2014
Taking center stage

For ‘Meet Me in St. Louis’ star Olivia Garland, a Braden River Elementary student, acting is a family affair.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Proposed sites for new wayfinding signs include Palm Avenue and Main Street and the Five Points roundabout. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 26, 2013
Downtown businesses pursue wayfinding

A Palm Avenue merchant wants signs to direct downtown pedestrians to businesses off of Main Street, but similar efforts have historically hit a roadblock.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 1, 2011
News Briefs

Osprey Avenue closure not to start until Jan. 16; Teen Driver Challenge offered for two weekends

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Michael Donald Edwards delivers the identities of the seven shows of the 2015-16 season.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 16, 2015
Asolo Repertory Theatre announces 2015-2016 season

The fourth year of their American Character Project includes old favorites and exciting new works

  • Arts + Culture
The city is considering selling the land in front of the Northern Trust parking garage to be developed, which is recommended by the city's 2000 downtown master plan.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 29, 2016
­City Commission to decide future of Lemon Avenue parcel

A developer hopes to purchase city property near the State Street garage, but residents have fought against selling the land, which they believe should be part of Pineapple Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Costco will replace Dillard's at the mall.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 10, 2011
Ranch Rejuvenation

With four new major retail stores soon to open in the Palmer Ranch area and the search on for a fifth, the south Sarasota community is seeing a surge in business revitalization.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • April 5, 2013
"The Great Chicken Wing Hunt" lands in Sarasota

"The Great Chicken Wing Hunt" lands in Sarasota

  • Arts + Culture
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

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

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Bill Cornelius, owner of the building that housed Darwin's on 4th, agreed the city needs to take action to address homelessness issues.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 9, 2015
Rosemary leaders react to Darwin's departure

Stakeholders in a neighborhood that has been clamoring for redevelopment are still optimistic following the closing of Darwin’s on 4th, an anchor in the area for three years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 26, 2010
City plans for loss of parking spaces

Construction will force tourists to park in spaces that downtown employees use. The employees will be encouraged to park farther away.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Amanda DeYoung checked out artwork at last year's St. Armands Winter Art Festival.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 28, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: St. Armands Winter Art Festival

More than 250 artists and craftsmen will have their work for sale.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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