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  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • March 7, 2019
Alta Vista students connect with, learn from, students in Ghana

The second-grade students at Alta Vista Elementary also organized a fundraiser in order to send school supplies to the students at St. Peter's School in Ghana.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • July 14, 2017
Poll: Sarasota's best bar game

Which is the ultimate game for bar compeitition?

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Mar Vista, Moore's were on Key before most residents; Drivers, cyclists must share the roads; Town should prioritize people over turtles; Roundabouts would solve traffic woes; Limiting beach access points could improve traffic

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The intersection between U.S. 41 and Gulfstream in Sarasota is frequently a point of contention.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • June 19, 2019
Longboat Key and Sarasota leaders hold joint session, talk transportation

Roundabouts figured prominently into the discussion between the municipalities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Demolition of the Longboat Key Center for the Arts began this month.
  • By John McGuire |
  • July 26, 2017
Longboat arts center demolition begins

The Longboat Key Historical Society is working to relocate two cottages from the construction site.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Indian Beach Park — located near the convergence of Bay Shore Road and Indian Beach Drive — sees regular use from residents, particularly during the evening hours as the sun sets. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • May 7, 2015
Do residents want a larger park in Indian Beach?

Residents are divided on whether Indian Beach Park is the correct place to expand.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 28, 2016
This week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 29

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Although some businesses have complained about the event, Thunder by the Bay organizer Lucy Nicandri believes support for the festival far outweighs the opposition.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 14, 2016
Thunder by the Bay concerns linger for businesses, officials

Following the 18th annual Thunder by the Bay, some businesses and city officials say it’s time for the motorcycle event to bolt from downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lisa Chavez  plays Rosina in "The Barber of Seville" at Sarasota Opera House. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Edward Alley |
  • October 29, 2018
Sarasota Opera receives well-earned standing ovation for 'The Barber of Seville'

Rossini's most beloved opera runs through Nov. 11 at the Sarasota Opera House.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
"It's so consuming to me that if you took that identity away from me that I don’t know what I would be, what would be left of me," Rick Kerby says of musical theater.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 25, 2012
Rick Kerby: Bringing down the house

Producing artistic director for The Manatee Players, Rick Kerby, is in his ninth season playing just about every role at the company. With a new theater opening in March, the sky's the limit for Kerby and his players.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 17, 2013
Orioles announce Spring Training schedule

The Baltimore Orioles recently announced their 2014 Grapefruit League schedule, which opens Feb. 28 against the Tampa Bay Rays in Port Charlotte.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 14, 2016
Blackfins set to dissolve

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA Blackfins will hold their last competitive practice April 22.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jessica Shiffner and the rest of the Sarasota volleyball team celebrate a point during their rivalry match versus Riverview Sept. 29.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Volleyball vs. Riverview

The Sarasota High volleyball team rallied from a two-set deficit to beat rival Riverview 19-25, 17-25, 27-25, 27-25, 15-10 in non-district action Sept. 29.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Construction crews began tearing away the face of the former locations of the Sports Page and Living Walls & Art on Main Street Wednesday, April 24.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 25, 2013
April 25: Morning Headlines

Morning Headlines: Developer demolishes former Sports page site; City files $15 million BP claim

  • Sarasota
  • News
Camp counselor Alison Krizen helps camper Sarah Windom, 10, balance on the globes.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 3, 2013
Camp Spotlight: CIRCUS SARASOTA Camp

Campers learned circus tricks on a triple trapeze, ladder, globes, tumbling, hammock and the web June 10 to June 26, at Circus Sarasota Circus Camp.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 29, 2010
'Biggest Loser Sarasota' contestants tighten their belts, winner drops over 50 pounds

It took diet, nutrition and exercise under the guidance of certified personal trainer Patti Linn Stanley, but the 13 contestants who underwent the first "Biggest Loser Sarasota" program shed between 7.5 and 20 percent of their body weight.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 15, 2013
UPDATE: Sarasota Police lock down Plaza Five Points

Staff at the Plaza Five Points received an envelope marked with the words "TNT" and "Kaboom" before 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Benderson Development has begun vertical construction on a building for Fidelity Investments at The District at UTC. Plans for a new Panera Bread location, just south of Fidelity, are being completed.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 2, 2013
Benderson secures additional tenants

Several new stores, including a Panera Bread, recently signed leases for retail locations Benderson Development owns.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 29, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Lizzette Canyard posed with her granddaughter Imani Velazquez at Unconditional Surrender on Friday, Aug. 9.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 15, 2019
Unconditional Surrender undergoes renovations

Public art experts came to Sarasota to restore the statue ahead of the anniversary of the end of World War II.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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