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Andrew Cano.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 8, 2016
Teen Sarasota boxer trains with grown men — and holds his own

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 28, 2017
Goodwill Manasota celebrates Mardi Gras in style

The 12th annual Mardi Gras Gala was held on Feb. 28 at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
Riley Gephar, 5,t from Braden Woods is most excited about earning badges in Girl Scouts.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • August 22, 2018
Scouting new territory in Lakewood Ranch

Girl Scouts of Suncoast Florida attempts to recruit new members in East County.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is reminding citizens to shop smart and stay safe this holiday season.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • November 23, 2017
Sheriff's Office cautions safe holiday shopping

The busy shopping season kicks off with Black Friday, and the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has a few tips for shopping smart this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 12, 2009
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sasaki will work with the Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization to develop a master plan for 42 acres of city-owned land surrounding the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 11, 2017
Bayfront group selects professional planner

The Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization picked Sasaki, a Massachusetts-based firm, to guide the redevelopment of 42-acres of city-owned land.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Observer Media Group owners Matt and Lisa Walsh announced the purchase of  the Winter Park/Maitland Observer.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 23, 2017
Observer Media Group acquires Winter Park / Maitland Observer

Local newspaper group continues growth

  • Sarasota
  • News
Goodwill Manasota is seeking non-perishable food items for its summer food drive to benefit the Food Bank of Manatee and All Faiths Food bank.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 2, 2013
Goodwill launches food drive

The public can donate food to any Goodwill location in Sarasota, Manatee, Hardee and DeSoto counties from Aug. 4 through Aug. 10.

  • East County
  • News
Sustainability Manager Stevie Freeman-Montes wants the city to explore environmentally friendly projects.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 23, 2017
City sponsors Gillespie Park compost project

The city is using Gillespie Park to test a community composting program, encouraging residents to work together and learn about the potential benefits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kate Zoltak.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 23, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 02.23.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 02.23.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Denise Kowal is a New Urbanist, downtown stakeholder of one of Sarasota’s most visible historic buildings and graduate of the SmartCode.
  • By Denise Kowal |
  • May 31, 2012
My View: We shall not abandon the plan

In adopting the Downtown Sarasota Master Plan in January 2001, the city of Sarasota embraced the responsibility for civic parking, after hosting over the course of several years an inclusive, informative and transparent process that gained consensus among our entire community for the plan.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Gulf Gate Elementary School Principal Robin Magac and pre-kindergarten student Madelyn Cohen meet Zeus, a 6-month-old llama from Oak Crest Farms. Courtesy photo.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 13, 2011
Gulf Gate students join national reading initiative

The approximately 750 students at Gulf Gate Elementary School joined forces with students all across the country Oct. 6 to "Read for the Record," which emphasizes the importance of reading to young children in families of all income levels.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • March 16, 2017
Now let us praise ... fiction

In these times of instant messaging, texting, screen time overload, isn’t it worth the attempt to carve out some fiction time?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Andrew den Boggende completed his Eagle requirements by building a ga-ga pit for the YMCA.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 16, 2017
Lakewood Ranch should go ga-ga for this Boy Scout

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Richard Corcoran
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 16, 2017
A different kind of speaker?

Excerpted from Florida Speaker Richard Corcoran’s speech before the House on the opening day of the Legislature.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The City Commission expressed a desire to see the strip mall transformed into an "urban village."
  • By David Conway |
  • June 16, 2015
City offers potential rezone to Ringling Shopping Center owners

Hoping to end litigation and spark revitalization, the City Commission has offered the owner of the largely vacant shopping center a deal in response to a legal claim.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The theme of the party was "Jingle & Flamingle" to celebrate the holidays Florida style. Photo courtesy of Erin Christy
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • December 5, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 12.08.16

From a Flamingo-themed holiday party to snow at an outdoor event in Florida, there were plenty of surprises on the social scene this week.

  • Black Tie
June LeBell was the first female announcer on a major commercial classical music radio station. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 28, 2017
Voices of Freedom concert will honor familiar voice

Choral Artists of Sarasota will honor June LeBell at its annual Fourth of July concert.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2018
Longboat Letters to the Editor

Letters from readers for the week of Sept. 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Seventeen-year-old Cameron Varga and his 14-year-old sister Kiersten both were invited to tryout to represent Team USA in their respective sports this summer.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 15, 2012
Siblings represent Team USA

Kiersten Varga,14, played beach volleyball for Team USA's U17 team this summer, while older brother Cameron made it to the final round of the 18U Baseball National Team Trials.

  • East County
  • Sports
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