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ODA fourth-grader James Gelvin looks up to tennis star Roger Federer. "His style is my kind of style," Gelvin says. "He hits the ball the way I dream of hitting the ball — smooth and not flat."
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 11, 2014
Rising Star

ODA fourth-grader James Gelvin won the boys 9s doubles title at the 3rd annual Little Mo Internationals-Forest Hills Aug. 24 through Aug. 30, at the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, N.Y.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Larry Greenspon
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 13, 2018
Greenspon donates inaugural gift for Jewish Federation renovations

Through Greenspon’s donation, the refurbished campus will be called The Larry Greenspon Family Campus for Jewish Life and The Larry and Mary Greenspon Sports Complex.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
City staff said the playground at Laurel Park is worn down past its usable lifespan.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 5, 2018
Laurel Park prepares for new playground

The city intends to spend $100,000 to replace the playground in the neighborhood park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 3, 2018
Longboat showcases town offerings at open house

Longboat Key departments including fire rescue and public works were on site to talk with residents and visitors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: October 21

Sharon Kunkel captured this sunset photo on the north end of Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dr. Murf Klauber endorses the future of his new resort  and encourages unit owners to partake in the naturist trial period.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 28, 2012
Company shows naked ambition

APRIL FOOLS - The operators of three Florida nudist resorts has made a serious offer to settle the Colony dispute.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 5, 2019
Cops Corner: Pipe down, the cops are here

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Dr. Gordon "Mike" Michalson says he'd like to see New College's enrollment continue to grow. After 11 years as president of the Sarasota school, he hopes to return to teaching, following a much-deserved break.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 9, 2012
New College president to retire

Dr. Gordon 'Mike' Michalson says he hopes to spend more time with his family after he retires from the school in July.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County will experience a partial solar eclipse right as students across the district are being dismissed for the day.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 15, 2017
Schools to cancel outdoor activities, excuse early dismissals for solar eclipse

Sarasota County Schools will be open as usual on Aug. 21, with some minor changes put in place for students' safety.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Shelli Freeland Eddie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 11, 2015
Your candidates: District three

In advance of the March 10 City Commission election, the Sarasota Observer will profile the six candidates vying for the open District 2 and 3 seats. We begin this week with the District 3 candidates. District 2 candidates will run in the Feb. 19 issue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Standing water from last month’s storms has delayed progress on the Beach Road Drainage Improvements Project.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 3, 2013
Drainage project stuck in the mud

After years of delays, a project dating back to 2005 to collect and filter stormwater runoff at Siesta Key Beach is once again on hold.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 2, 2014
Sidelines

Twelve local skaters headed to nationals; Hockey tournament arrives in Ellenton this week; Rosedale to offer golf instruction for women; University Place cardio tennis registration open

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 29, 2010
Commission continues Villages hearing

Sarasota County commissioners postponed a vote on the Villages of Lakewood Ranch South until May 12.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By David Conway |
  • March 13, 2014
Police Department works on its homeless outreach

The Sarasota Police Department is developing a program it hopes will address issues associated with gatherings of homeless people in public places - while acknowledging that those groups are not necessarily violating any laws.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Opponents of the Deer Prairie Creek Preserve hog hunt brought signs to a July 10 Sarasota County Commission meeting.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 20, 2012
Hunters kill 39 hogs in pilot hunt

The Southwest Florida Water Management District permitted hunt was aimed at removing the destructive invasive species.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 24, 2015
New volleyball club to hold tryouts

The Ranch Academy of Volleyball Excellence will hold tryouts for its mini club season from 2-4 p.m. July 30, at Lakewood Ranch High, 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • March 13, 2014
Players bowled over by bayfront plan

As the city revisits a plan that would relocate the lawn bowling greens off of U.S. 41, bowlers are fighting to preserve the facility - and their sport.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Amanda Sebastiano After sending two vans and an SUV to Napier's Farm and Animal Rescue to pick up animals, volunteers bathed and treated the animals for fleas.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 12, 2014
Rescues shelter animals after raid

Authorities confiscated more than 300 animals from Napier's Log Cabin Horse and Animal Sanctuary Feb. 5, with 75 of them taken to Nate's Honor Animal Rescue.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Sarah Felder |
  • March 11, 2013
The Engine 2 Diet challenge with Whole Foods Market Sarasota: week three

The Engine 2 Diet challenge with Whole Foods Market Sarasota: week three

  • Arts + Entertainment
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The sidewalk on the north side of Ringling Boulevard has been closed since September.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • December 19, 2017
FDOT begins debris removal from Ringling Boulevard sidewalk

Officials hope the project will be completed by Friday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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