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Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 3, 2011
COMMENT: Joe Hills receives contract with Titans

I only had the opportunity to cover Joe Hills for one season before moving to the East County Observer, but at the time, I remember thinking how it wouldn't be long before I heard his name again.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 13, 2016
Larry Miller performs at Laugh Your Paws off Gala

The 24th-annual "Hot Dogs and Cool Cats" event raised funds for the Humane Society of Sarasota County.

  • Black Tie
Although Mote has touted more than $75 million in commitments toward the project, county officials could revisit a crucial contribution because of budgetary challenges. Image courtesy Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 23, 2020
Public funds for Mote aquarium not set in stone

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium announced a September groundbreaking for a new facility in Nathan Benderson Park, but the county’s financial support isn’t fully locked in.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • January 30, 2020
Sailor Circus showcases how science meets the circus

The Circus Arts Conservatory welcomed 2,500 elementary students to watch is Circus Science Machine.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2014
Sidelines

Junior players place in all-star showcase; Local golfers tee off in FSGA championship; Miracle League seeks players; Ohio State alumni to hold tailgate party

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 15, 2010
Sarasota Film Festival Sponsor and Press Kick-Off Party

Sarasota Film Festival Sponsor and Press Kick-Off Party

  • Black Tie
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 19, 2017
Glasser Schoenbaum Human Services Center celebrates its miracles

The collaborative nonprofit center gathered for the Miracles on 17th Street event.

  • Black Tie
During spring break, Mike Clark, a custodian at Ida M. Stewart Elementary School, helps clean the school. Students won't return to school until April 15.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 17, 2020
School District of Manatee County to close until April 15

School District of Manatee County to close until April 15

  • East County
  • News
"Bullets Over Broadway" runs through March 11. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 27, 2018
Woody Allen spoof proves musical theater can be murder at Players Centre

"Bullets Over Broadway" celebrates life in theater at The Players Centre for Performing Arts.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Doug Logan is settling into his new position, and hopes to engage a broad portion of the community to address homelessness issues in the city.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 24, 2015
Q&A with Doug Logan

The city's new chronic homeless initiatives director has received some criticism from the public, but he's dedicated to helping address an ongoing issue in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Miss Manatee Softball 10U Observer team has a 1-1 record through the first two games of the fall season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 12, 2011
Observer team in full swing

The Miss Manatee Softball 10U Observer team opened its fall season Oct. 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 18, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 24

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: MASHterpieces Happy Hour

PHOTO GALLERY: MASHterpieces Happy Hour

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 20, 2017
No hurricane make-up days for Sarasota students

Sarasota schools already include an extra 30 minutes of instructional time daily, and that allows the district not to schedule make-up days.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Competitors both new and old made their way to Siesta Key on May 6, for the 45th annual Amateur Sand Sculpture Contest.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 8, 2017
Siesta Key slated for MTV reality show

The network this week officially announced an unscripted show based on the barrier island.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Blues/soul/funk group Betty Fox Band performs March 9, and Linehan says there is a huge local blues audience, so it could be a gateway to jazz. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 27, 2019
Jazz Club of Sarasota swings into something new with 2019 festival

Organizers hope additions to Sarasota Jazz Festival will attract younger crowds.

  • Arts + Culture
Riverview junior Brion Whitley goes up for a shot in the first half of the Class 8A state championship versus Coral Springs Feb. 27.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 27, 2016
Rams fall in title game

The Riverview boys basketball team finished the season as the Class 8A state runner-up.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 1, 2018
‘We Are Sarasota’ unites audiences of all backgrounds

The unique performance shared a message of tolerance and respect for all people, regardless of their differences.

  • Arts + Culture
Bear Grylls in "You vs. Wild." Photo source: Netflix.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 1, 2019
Binge Blog: Going deep

This week's picks, "You vs. Wild" and "The Silence of the Lambs," are an exploration of interactive TV and what makes a good villain.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 30, 2010
County absorbs uncollected debt

The annual process of writing off uncollected debt shows an increase of more than $2 million in unpaid bills and a decrease in collection rates in three years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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