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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 4, 2016
Sarasota father accidentally shoots son at gun range

A 14-year-old boy died this weekend after his father’s gun accidentally discharged at High Noon Gun Range.

  • Sarasota
  • News
For the serious rancher ... Photos courtesy of Hembree and Associates
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • December 19, 2012
3 Things: Back at the Ranch

Sarasota started out as a cattle town and there are many small ranches out east that carry on this tradition.

  • Arts + Culture
Leonardo Leal-Guerrero says he's thankful for the opportunities he has had and the people he's met while attending Stanford University.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 26, 2012
Home for the Holidays

As a homeless student, Leonardo Leal-Guerrero graduated with top honors from Braden River High School in 2011. Now, he's a sophomore at Stanford University.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 22, 2013
Our view: Rowing with subsidies

Government subsidies, aka taxpayer funds, for economic development are bad business. Bad business for elected officials to practice.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • May 23, 2019
Try something more than just a simple bowl of ice cream this summer

Ice cream might be an iconic summer tradition, but to Floridians such refreshing indulgences are a year-round necessity. Good thing there are plenty of options.

  • LWR Life
  • By Steven Page, MD |
  • July 26, 2018
Preventing Golf Shoulder Injuries

Preventing Golf Shoulder Injuries

  • Health
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 7, 2012
Welcome back: Since you Left ...

There's no pop quiz. It's our way of saying: Welcome back.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Helman Roman and Betsy Mitchell complete their second run March 4 at Nathan Benderson Park during the USRowing Para-Rowing Camp.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 5, 2016
Rowers chase Paralympic dreams at Nathan Benderson Park

Disabled Army veteran moves into favorite's role to earn spot on the U.S. team

  • East County
  • News
Clint and Heather Kasten at a Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance event.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 8, 2019
Time for Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance to look toward the future

Heather Kasten has accepted the role of president and CEO with the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Dylan White and Jason Sierra have been playing on the diamond together for 14 years. After their last season as teammates, White will head to Miami, and Sierra will head to Vanderbuilt.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 6, 2012
BEYOND THE FIELD

Sarasota High first baseman Dylan White and outfielder Jason Sierra will take the field together for the final time this spring.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Gus and Betty Andreone celebrate Betty'    s 100th birthday in a ceremony at Palm Aire Country Club.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 1, 2017
Palm Aire holds 100th birthday celebration for Betty Andreone

The Sarasota couple of Betty, 100, and Gus Andreone, the oldest PGA Professional at 105, have a combined 205 years of experience.

  • East County
  • News
David Brenner was 83.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 18, 2019
Dave Brenner made a big difference

Former vice mayor, who died last week at age 83, was devoted to family and his community.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Zombietown: A Documentary Play." Courtesy Mark Palmer Photography.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • October 17, 2012
Theater Review: 'Zombie Town: A Documentary Play'

Consider it an appetizer to your Halloween festivities, served up by Backstage at The Players.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo courtesy of Fuzzy's Taco Shop
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 9, 2015
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop to open on University Parkway

The casual sit-down restaurant specialized in Baja-style Mexican cuisine.

  • East County
  • News
Ean Eichelbaum
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 8, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Ean Eichelbaum

Eleven-year-old Ean Eichelbaum hit a double and a triple and scored a pair of runs, helping lead Braden River Little League's Extra Innings to an 8-0 victory over Buffalo Creek Little League's Twin Rivers.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2014
Starfire dancers step into the spotlight

Starfire Tap Dance Co. competitors finished their 2013-2014 season on a high note at the Access Broadway finals, in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Benderson Development has long considered an expansion to its existing headquarters off Cooper Creek Boulevard, said Todd Mathes, the company's director of development. It currently uses about 18,000 square feet of space behind Home Depot for storage.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 12, 2016
Bigger plans for Cooper Creek plazas

Benderson Development officials say market demand calls for 'exercise in planning.'

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Vickie Parker, 67, will play the role of the Wicked Witch at this year's "Wizard of Oz"-themed Boo Fest.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 26, 2016
Lakewood Main Street becomes Witch Way for Boo Fest

Ugly, scary, friendly attractions come to Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Garance Marillier and Rabah Naït Oufella in "Raw." Photo source: Netflix.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 12, 2018
Cringe Blog: Blood and guts

Soapy supernatural drama "True Blood," starring Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer and Alexander Skarsgard, and cannibalistic coming-of-age tale "Raw," directed by Julia Ducournau and starring Garance Marillier, are this week's recommendations.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 18, 2016
Whole Foods construction starts on University

Work on University Station, which will also include a Wawa, has started at the intersection of Honore Avenue and University Parkway.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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