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Many Laurel Park residents came out to see the new playground.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • November 26, 2018
Your Town

Your Town

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 14, 2016
A+E Holiday Guide

Celebrate by giving the gift of arts and entertainment. There’s something for everyone.

  • Arts + Culture
Braden River High defensive back Ben Peacock and Manatee High running back Mike Blakely found themselves on the same playing field as their teams went head-to-head Oct. 15. Blakely has been living with Peacock and his family for the past three years.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 20, 2010
Sense of Stability

Manatee High running back Mike Blakely has been living with Braden River High defensive back Ben Peacock and his family for the past three years.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2013
Obituary: George M. Bachar

George M. Bachar, 78, of Sarasota, died April 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Hannah Payan gets ready to bump an opposing shot.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 27, 2017
Volleyball players talk Siesta Key Beach's unique sand

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Denise Cantalupo. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County Schools.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 18, 2019
Sarasota school district names chief of Office of Accountability and Choice

Cantalupo succeeds Natalie Rocca, who recently retired from the school district in February.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Palm Avenue merchants paid to install seasonal tree lights on the street late last year, but the city must approve a plan to allow for permanent lighting on certain downtown streets.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 27, 2020
Palm Avenue merchants push for tree lights

On Monday, the city will consider allowing the installation of year-round tree lighting in portions of downtown and St. Armands Circle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The intersection at 10th Street and U.S. 41 would see a roundabout as part of a $100 million project to add the features along the bayfront.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 19, 2013
City to submit funding request for U.S. 41 roundabouts

If approved, the City Commission's funding request could fast-track construction of five of 10 planned roundabouts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jay Patel has long been an advocate for the redevelopment of the North Trail. He's enlisting the help of other stakeholders like Maegan Ochoa as he attempts to revitalize his own property. Photo by Alex Mahadevan
  • By David Conway |
  • October 2, 2014
Motel owner outlines vision for Trail

Jay Patel, the owner of the Regency Inn on North Tamiami Trail, believes improvements to his motel property could eventually lead to widespread improvements in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 1, 2014
Luke Wilson on writing and directing, and the power of a clipboard

Luke Wilson on writing and directing, and the power of a clipboard

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 1, 2014
Luke Wilson on his foray into writing and directing, and the power of a clipboard

Luke Wilson on his foray into writing and directing, and the power of a clipboard

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Gloria Musicae singers will perform the chamber opera. Photo taken at The Ringling Circus Museum.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 30, 2016
The Swedish Songbird, Uncaged

Libby Larsen’s opera, 'Barnum’s Bird,' tells the story of the world’s first pop icon.

  • Arts + Culture
Students cheered as Principal Kathy Hayes kissed a pig.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 20, 2011
Principal puckers up for pig kiss

As a reward for students raising $10,000 at a recent fundraiser, Gullett Elementary Principal Kathy Hayes kissed a pig April 15.

  • East County
  • News
Nathan Kirkman
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 20, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Nathan Kirkman

Braden River High junior Nathan Kirkman set a personal best with a combined lift of 620 pounds at the Class 2A weightlifting state finals April 15. Kirkman finished ninth in his first state tournament appearance. Here is an inside look at this week's Athlete of the Week.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Sean Roth |
  • June 19, 2009
Veterans team up to turn around properties

Sensing an unfilled niche, a pair of veteran Sarasota developers is teaming up with a Tampa real estate marketer to create a broad-based development turn-around firm.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fifth grader Tasman Henry started a club to get more kids, and their families, exploring nature. Photo courtesy Julie Henry.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • January 15, 2018
Fifth grader creates nature club to get families outside

Tasman Henry is a force of nature, and she's using her new club to get families to stop and notice what's around them.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 30, 2009
Ranch couple launches leather repair business

Gene and Noreen Leone opened a Fibrenew franchise.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 5, 2012
Lady Thunder outlast Lady Cougars

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team held on to defeat district rival Cardinal Mooney 3-2 in its Think Pink match Oct. 4.

  • East County
  • Sports
Michael Dorso rounds third base on his way to scoring the Sailors a run.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 29, 2018
Longstanding baseball tournament helps teams find their groove

The Sarasota Baseball Classic will wrap up tonight.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 20, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: No burglars here, just us

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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