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Max Drewett patrols the Rams'   defensive side of the field.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 20, 2017
Riverview lacrosse shows sport can take hold in Sarasota

The program made the Sweet 16 in its first playoff-eligible season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Debbie and Dan Dannheisser fulfilled the Christmas wish list of a boy whom they had never met.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 16, 2010
The Christmas Spirit

As two parents in Georgia contemplated a way to break the news to their 9-year-old son that they couldn't afford Christmas presents this year, a Sarasota resident was already making calls to obtain the boy's Christmas wish list.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chris Landis, a Goodwill veterans services community outreach manager, said Elaine Mellon's effort has been "phenomenal."
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 26, 2018
Suited to the task in Bradenton

River Strand woman makes important donation of suits to Goodwill veterans' program in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
Keith Fitzgerald
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • February 22, 2012
Candidate Fitzgerald: Can he teach and run?

New College professor Keith Fitzgerald's candidacy for Congress has raised questions among administrators and trustees about his ability to maintain his teaching duties.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Keely Carney |
  • May 3, 2012
Cookie Months are Over - Get Ready for Mighty May

Cookie Months are Over - Get Ready for Mighty May

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 18, 2015
What's happening: Week of Feb. 19, 2015

Siesta Key property target of Craigslist scam

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 13, 2014
News Briefs

Boaters' Coalition says no to Big Pass dredge; Sarasota Police Foundation searches for board; Sheriff's Office braces for spring breakers

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 15, 2009
Hlywa hopes to submit plans for tourism units

Andrew Hlywa, owner of the Whitney Beach Plaza, is marketing available north-end properties to developers to create a resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sheri Potter, right, has been troop leader for Troop 254 for six years. She hopes the experience will help instill a sense of community in the girls.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 27, 2014
The Good News: Sheri Potter

Using the tradition of folding and retiring the flag, Girl Scouts of the Gulf Coast Troop 254 create a sense of community.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Voters settled six ballot questions related to county issues Tuesday.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 6, 2018
Voters approve all county referendums

In Tuesday's election, Sarasota residents supported the Legacy Trail extension, changes to county elections, reopening Beach Road and more.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mar Vista owner Ed Chiles first sought to build a second story deck for the restaurant in 2010. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 11, 2014
Town staff recommends Mar Vista project

Owner Ed Chiles aims to build a second story deck but no longer seeks to increase the restaurant's seating.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 26, 2013
Heritage Harbour South Community Development District moves closer to refinancing

The Heritage Harbour South Community Development District believes refinancing its 2002 bonds now is a good hedge against uncertain future interest rates.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mike Cavaliere |
  • February 19, 2014
Common Nonsense: And throw in something called a 'bean sprout'

Common Nonsense: And throw in something called a 'bean sprout'

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Area residents commonly walk their dogs and, children play in the Fruitville Park.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • April 11, 2013
Residents protest Benderson project

About 100 residents have signed a petition. Benderson Development Co. still needs a zoning change before it can start construction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Schroeder-Manatee Ranch's Todd Pokrywa stands in front of the future extension of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard — a project connected with the Villages of Lakewood Ranch South. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 28, 2014
From plan to project

With approvals from Sarasota County in hand, SMR can begin planning for its Villages of Lakewood Ranch South project.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2009
Letters to the Editor

To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected], or mail them to The Sarasota Observer, 1517 State Street, Sarasota, 34236. The Sarasota Observer gives priority to letters of local interest and about local issues. The Observer will print all letters to the editor if it feels they are of general interest, but only if the letter is signed and the author's street address and phone number are given. The editor reserves the right to condense letters.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 28, 2018
Joan Walter Rotenberg

Joan Walter Rotenberg died unexpectedly in Longboat Key, Florida on February 23, 2018 at the age of 74.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 22, 2019
Nokomis man arrested after fleeing into a lake

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested man, who said he couldn't swim, after saving him.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 23, 2015
Conversation with Mike Evanoff

The local business owner discusses his plans for a new downtown restaurant and trouble with the city that has turned his entrepreneurial eye away from the Rosemary District.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Right-hander George Davis got the call on the mound for the Lakewood Ranch Majors All-Stars in their tournament opener versus Buffalo Creek.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: BRLL and LRLL All-Stars

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch Little League All-Stars hit the field for their District 26 tournament June 23 through July 2. Lakewood Ranch defeated Braden River 14-4 to win the 10/11 title. The Braden River Intermediate All-Stars defeated Manatee West 15-5 to win the championship. Buffalo Creek held off Lakewood Ranch 11-4 to win the Majors division.

  • East County
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