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Norma Albertha Winter works on one of the 11 paintings she is creating for Historic Spanish Point.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • May 18, 2017
Sarasota artist finds peace at Historic Spanish Point

For Norma Albertha Winter, her art isn't just her passion, it's her purpose.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Riverview running back Oshea Grant rushed for 97 yards and two touchdowns. He also caught a 4-yard touchdown pass.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 23, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 30, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Lisa Lyon teaches technique at wrestling practice.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 18, 2017
Booker's Lyon takes over the wrestling program

She inherits the program from longtime coach Bill Pitts.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Two properties on Blind Pass Road, 9200 and 9275, recently sold for $3,153,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 16, 2017
Blind Pass Road properties sell for $3,153,000

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 30-Nov. 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Randy the rooster makes a public appearance to eat near the Legacy Trail in Osprey Tuesday afternoon.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 20, 2015
Rogue rooster ruffles feathers in Osprey subdivision

He’s loud, destructive and downright cocky at times. Meet Park Trace Estates residents' new neighbor, Randy the Rooster.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh speaks at a June town hall meeting. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 15, 2015
Baugh files for re-election

Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh filed paperwork for her 2016 campaign Friday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 28, 2014
Sheriff's Office announces promotions

In a ceremony Thursday, Sheriff Tom Knight announced 10 promotions within the agency, which included two new majors and two new captains.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Cardinal Mooney defensive back Sean Morris Jr. intercepted a pass and returned it 91 yards for a touchdown.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 22, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

  • East County
  • Sports
This 12,240-square-foot office in Lakewood Ranch could be the site of a firm that will get financial assistance from Sarasota County.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 16, 2012
Commission approves incentive package

Sarasota County commissioners last week voted in favor of a $200,000 economic incentive package for an unnamed firm.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County staff want to spend $10,000 to add shrubbery to the inner circle of the roundabout at Jacaranda Boulevard and Venice Avenue. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County Public Works.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 18, 2012
Roundabout challenges ahead

Sarasota County commissioners were stumped on how to do landscaping for interior islands.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Taylor Vanderwest grabs some fruit for breakfast at Station 400 in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 8, 2016
It's OK to have egg in your face

Dietitians say a healthy diet starts with breakfast.

  • Health
These aerial photos of Siesta Key show the build-up of sand over the course of the last 66 years (this one taken in 2014).
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 2, 2015
County buys $20,000 Siesta Key sand lots

The county acquired five lots on Siesta Key Beach Tuesday, March 24 at public auction at the Sarasota County Courthouse.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 9, 2010
County approves changes to Heritage Harbour shopping project

LNR Property Corp. hopes its 107-acre shopping destination will become a defining piece to the East County community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 21, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Gulf Gate Elementary

Every day, Gulf Gate Elementary students race to the courtyard after lunch to look after their EarthBoxes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 19, 2014
Letters to the Editor

To send in your Letters to the Editor, email them to News Editor Robin Hartill at [email protected]. Letters pertaining to local issues receive priority. Letters may be edited for grammar and space.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2011
Cops Corner

Jan. 17 Clean freaks 5:30 p.m. - 8400 block of South Tamiami Trail. Shoplifting. Four 20-something men were walking together through a supermarket. They were acting suspiciously and were headed toward the exit carrying a bag. An employee asked if he could look in the bag. One man dropped the bag, and all four men scattered and disappeared. Inside the bag - two bottles of Dove body wash.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2012
SIDELINES

ODA prevails in OT; Lady Thunder edge past Lady Panthers; Venice High beats Sarasota and Mooney; Manta Rays swing past Cougars

  • Sarasota
  • News
Twin sisters Lydia Chapdelain and Jessica Kingsley hold Chapdelain's twins, Spencer and Charlotte, who were born Feb. 1.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 5, 2011
MOTHERLY LOVE

The relationship between twin sisters changed forever when one offered to carry the other's children.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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