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Sarasota resident Betsy Mitchell began rowing five years ago at the age of 53.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 17, 2016
Inspiration for Success

Sarasota resident Betsy Mitchell has become one of the nation’s most gifted trunk and arms para-rowers.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Researchers have documented 1,095 turtle nests through June 21. (Courtesy Mote Marine Laboratory)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 26, 2014
First turtle nest hatches on Longboat Key

Mote's Sea Turtle Patrol discovered the hatched nest June 22, on the Sarasota County side of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Back row: David Quintero, Brooke Harris, Brinley Beorlegui, Abbey Burwood, Sophie Lemus. Front row: Aubrey Robbins, Brianne Bonzheim, Kai Tsakiris, Paige McElyea, Bond Barone. Not pictured: Emily Conelias. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 11, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Chargers finish tied for first in league standings

The U11 girls team won 27 games under coach David Quintero.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2014
Our View: Long may it wave

Surely, we're not alone in thinking that we, as Americans, are having our American ideals and patriotism tested to new limits lately.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 26, 2015
Q+A with Wade Matthews

Wade Matthews serves as the vice president of the Better Government Association of Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Logan Robertson and Nancy Pantano work in the existing warehouse. With the expansion, All Faiths will gain space and efficiency in its warehouse.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 21, 2015
All Faiths Food Bank announces expansion

Benderson Development's Benderson family leads with a $1 million contribution toward the $3.1 million project.

  • East County
  • News
Bruce Silverman submitted this photo of an owl in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2016
East County weather page photo: May 19

Bruce Silverman submitted this photo of an owl in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2009
Sarasota samples just the desserts

There was chocolate, chocolate, everywhere! Family Promise of Sarasota, Inc. held its first 'Just Desserts'Âť fundraiser Saturday, May 23, at the Bayfront Community Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This three-bedroom home at 12312 Newcastle Place in the Country Club Village sold for $950,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 4, 2018
Concession home tops local sales at $1.2 million

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 17-Sept. 21.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The more than 40,000-square-foot former Sweetbay space at 8750 State Road 70 E., Bradenton, closed Feb. 13, 2013 for failing to meet sales expectations. Goodwill soon will occupy the space. Photo by  Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 29, 2014
Goodwill gains East County retail space

Manasota Goodwill will open a 40,000-square-foot retail store in Ranch Lake Plaza in March.

  • East County
  • News
Larry Forgard stands at the door into his art: his tall, paint-splattered easel.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 29, 2014
Spotlight: Artist experiences brush with life

Through decades of teaching and creating art, Larry Forgard learned to allow his pieces to go with the flow.

  • Arts + Culture
Planning, Zoning and Building Director Allen Parsons explains zoning changes.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • January 13, 2019
Longboat gives initial OK to new set of building rules

A registry of nonconforming properties becomes law.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 23, 2009
Real Estate Transactions

Fishermens Bay home sells for $910,000

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Charles Hayes set a new ODA school record in the 100-yard backstroke Sept. 9 with a time of 1 minute, 4.31 seconds. Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 1, 2014
Back in action

After a debilitating knee injury a year ago, sophomore Charles Hayes returned to competitive swimming last month.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 22, 2016
Sea Sleuths snorkel through the bay

Mote Campers searched for marine wildlife during a recent day at camp.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 1, 2011
News Briefs

Osprey Avenue closure not to start until Jan. 16; Teen Driver Challenge offered for two weekends

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Dr. Robyn Spirtas, president, Marie Avery and Jill Salazar, vice president
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 17, 2011
Business Observer 03.17.11

During its March luncheon, Successful Women Aligning Together honored member Marie Avery as its successful woman of the month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Colorado Springs, Colo.
  • By Guest Author |
  • September 27, 2018
The benefits of an elected mayor

We we can learn from another city.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
About 60,000 drivers will pass the sign every day.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 7, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Roadside campaign

The first anti-Obama sign in Sarasota was installed at 50 N. Tamiami Trail this week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jeisenia Gonzalez, Dr. Harvey Levine, and Petra Pennington in "Singing in the Rain"
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Puttin' on the Ritz

Fred Astaire Dance studio staff and dancers presented "Puttin' on the Ritz" at Sarasota opera House Sunday, Oct. 6. The pieces they performed were perfected over the past three months and were choreographed by Bruno Collins.

  • Arts + Culture
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