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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 17, 2012
City approves Ringling's Keating Center addition

The city of Sarasota's Planning Board unanimously approved a Keating Center addition and a new student health center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city's year-round tree lights are maintained by the Downtown Improvement District, an expense the group expects to total $60,000 in fiscal year 2022. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • August 26, 2021
City leaders consider options for downtown lights

Mayor Hagen Brody is determined to bring enhanced holiday lighting to downtown Sarasota. Do other officials share his passion for that cause?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Violent and nonviolent crime has decreased in Sarasota County in the first half of 2013 compared to 2012.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 17, 2013
Sheriff's Office reports drop in crime

Crime in Sarasota County has fallen 10% in the first six months of 2013 compared to the same timeframe the previous year, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 6, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 12.6.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Longboat Key Public Works Department employees clear a tree in front of a residence in the Bay Isles community on Sept. 11. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 13, 2017
Additional FPL employees working to restore Longboat Key power

Those without power are invited to Town Hall's Commission Chamber for relief.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jerry Knab greets some regulars along his morning walking route.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 22, 2011
Neighbors: Jerry Knab

The 'Pied Piper' of Longboat Key makes fast friends during his walking routine.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 5, 2021
St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church hosts clam bake

The men's club put on the event, a sign they're ramping up activities.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch resident Darlene Stewart will have her work exhibited for the first time during the Lakewood Ranch Art Club's group exhibit at ArtCenter Manatee.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 16, 2011
Ranch Art Club debuts exhibit

More than a dozen members of the Lakewood Ranch Art Club will have their work displayed at ArtCenter Manatee.

  • Arts + Culture
USA's James Lenger swims in the Masters 40-49 race at the UIPM Biathle/Triathle World Championships at Nathan Benderson Park. Lenger finished second.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 26, 2016
Exhausting competition can be a real pain

Exhausting competition can be a real pain

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River's Bobby Henderson struck out three in five innings of work.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 22, 2011
GALLERY: Sarasota Baseball Classic

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High baseball teams were two of 32 teams from across the state who competed in the 2011 Sarasota Baseball Classic March 14-17. The Mustangs finished third in the Elite bracket with a 3-1 record while the Pirates finished with a 1-3 record in the Premier bracket. Lakewood defeated West Boca 3-2 and Bishop Verot 11-1 before falling to Barron Collier 15-10. The Mustangs closed out the tournament with a victory over Sarasota. Braden River opened the tournament with a 10-6 loss to Royal Palm Beach before defeating Bozeman 16-2. The Pirates then fell to American Heritage Delray 3-2 and Dwyer 9-7. Lakewood's Brett Hanewich, Seth McGarry and Zach Larson were all named to the 2011 All-Tournament team.

  • East County
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"Tops from Flops" runs through July 22. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 17, 2018
'Tops from Flops' sings praises of all-time hits that survived Broadway duds

The Players Centre for Performing Arts presents a love letter to the greatest hits to come from Broadway's sorriest musical duds in "Tops from Flops."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Paul Blackketter, president of SANCA, has said the nonprofit plans to launch a fundraising drive to help raise $22 million to fund improvements to Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 11, 2014
UPDATE: SANCA regains charitable status

Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates (SANCA), which manages Nathan Benderson Park, has submitted financial records to the state, meaning it can solicit donations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cafe Baci gets witty with marquee.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 4, 2016
And that's what it's all about

Cafe Baci has fun with marquee phrases.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Water floods a sidewalk and pours onto River Club Boulevard across from Braden River Elementary School in East County. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 7, 2021
Tropical storm/hurricane Elsa packs little punch in Lakewood Ranch area

Tropical storm/hurricane Elsa only causes minor flooding in some Lakewood Ranch area neighborhoods.

  • East County
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  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • September 22, 2018
Girls Inc. Sarasota kicks off fall season

Totally Tailgate was hosted Sept. 22 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 14, 2020
Town gears up for second resident poll

Mailings begin around Jan. 11 with a final report expected in April.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Peggy Roeder, Anne-Marie Cusson and Andrew Sellon in Asolo Rep's production of "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike." Photo by Frank Atura.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 26, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike'

Read Marty Fugate's review of Asolo Rep's 'Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike,' which runs through April 13.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 22, 2021
Lakewood Ranch softball wins Class 7A state championship

The Mustangs run-ruled Park Vista High 14-4 on Saturday in Clermont.

  • East County
  • Sports
Paisley Gabbard and Wesley Hoben, first graders at Gene Witt Elementary School, work on an assignment during class.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 20, 2019
Mold concerns Gene Witt parents

Concerns of mold persist at Gene Witt as school board votes for complete renovation

  • East County
  • News
The Rotary Club donated $7,700 to help fund the agility equipment and two misting cooling stations, which look like fire hydrants, in the dog area at Bayfront Park.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 12, 2017
Fluffy Anderson sounds off on Longboat Key's Bayfront Park

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