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Sarasota senior pitcher Brittany Bendel will lead the Lady Sailors against rival Riverview Feb. 3.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 28, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top events in Sarasota sports.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Tony McEachern in the Village Bike shop where he works
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • April 13, 2017
Picture of health with Tony McEachern

The ride of a lifetime

  • Health
Eric Baird and Jesse Biter are part of BBC Main, a group of investors who purchased the Main Plaza property for $18.1 million Nov. 12.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 25, 2015
Main Plaza sale spotlights east end of downtown

Following the $18.1 million sale of Main Plaza, how might the new owners redevelop the property — and how will that impact the eastern end of downtown Sarasota?

  • Sarasota
  • News
City officials surround Mayor Willie Shaw as he cuts the ribbon for the State Street garage.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 5, 2016
State Street garage officially opens with ribbon cutting

City officials celebrate official completion of State Street garage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Army Air Corps pilot 1st Lt. James Edmundson in 1941 at Hickam Field before the attack
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 4, 2013
Our View

Dec. 7, 1941: Never forget

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 26, 2016
Everyone loses with new overtime rules

Here’s another loss to productivity and the American spirit to get ahead.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Leaders throughout the Sarasota area, including Lakewood Ranch and Longboat Key, have expressed a desire in expanding pickleball offerings.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 29, 2018
City, county consider pickleball options

Sarasota officials see opportunities to capitalize on the sport's sustained popularity.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jackson Lewicke of Clearwater is making Hunsaders' pumpkins look stylish.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 17, 2015
Hunsader Farms launches 2015 pumpkin festival

Flooding delayed its start by one week.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A proposal to relocate a historic Longboat Key cottage to a more visible location could backfire, a letter-writer says.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 3, 2017
Letters to the Editor for Longboat Observer

Readers sound off on key issues

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • June 24, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Beach Bistro

Beach Bistro owner Sean Murphy shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Margaret Buck in her robe and slippers.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 4, 2016
Early birds flock to Mass

Church of the Redeemer welcomes young parishioners in their Pj's.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • March 15, 2018
Picture perfect

Nancy Barrie's eclectic style is on full display at Lakewood Ranch eatery.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 7.9.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Marie Thompson and Tara Wagner were thrilled their hair donations would benefit others.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 21, 2012
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall employees donate hair to Locks of Love

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall employees Marie Thompson and Tara Wagner donated their hair to Locks of Love March 16, in honor of loved ones lost to cancer.

  • East County
  • News
Zachary Fuesser prepares to fire his Krieghoff K-80 Sporter.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 25, 2017
Sporting clays given a shot at Ancient Oak

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
The city is working to open a new parking garage on St. Armands Circle by December, at which point staff will institute a paid parking program in the commercial district.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 5, 2018
City parking deficit projected to grow

A parking garage and paid parking program at St. Armands Circle headline a transformative year for the city’s parking operations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Aziya Finley works against the clock to stack cups.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 13, 2015
School of Arts and Sciences stacks up with the world

Students at Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences participate in world record attempt with cup stacking.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 13, 2015
Students stack up to set world record

Students at Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences participate in world record attempt with cup stacking.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 3, 2009
Rookies take field at Heritage Harbour

Nearly 30 7- and 8-years-olds headed out to the ballpark May 30 for the Manatee Cal Ripken Youth Baseball League at Heritage Harbour's first Rookie Division All-Star Game.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 21, 2015
Cops Corner 12.24.2015

Crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
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