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  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • July 4, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Cole Maden

Cole Maden, 13, recently returned from playing in Cooperstown, N.Y., with the Sarasota Sharks 12U baseball team.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by Don Daly
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 19, 2016
Theater Review: 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom'

Prejudice and pride in the West Coast Black Theatre Troupe's latest production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 10, 2014
Florida Winefest & Auction brings charities to the table

The 24th annual Florida Winefest & Auction is one of the biggest charitable events in Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2014
New face

Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota welcomes John Irvin as its new religious educator director.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Annamarie Hedekin submitted this photo of Fourth of July fireworks and lightning, taken from Casey Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 10, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Annamarie Hedekin submitted this photo of Fourth of July fireworks and lightning, taken from Casey Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Twelve-year-old Nikki Yanez earned an all-expense paid trip to Paris to compete in the Longines' 16-player international event May 26 through May 29.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 28, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

A rising Sarasota tennis player has landed a trip to Paris for an international tournament.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training student DeAnna Wright played the role of the priest and chorus leader in “Oedipus" in fall 2017. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 20, 2018
Asolo Rep and the FSU/Asolo Conservatory announce 2018-19 seasons

This upcoming season will feature both classics and newer pieces of theater.

  • Arts + Culture
Arbomar is located at 4485 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 25, 2014
Arbomar board, unit owner reach settlement

Pete DiNicola and the condo board reached a global settlement in an ongoing dispute.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Corey Shaul submitted this sunset photo, taken at Beach Harbor Club.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Corey Shaul submitted this sunset photo, taken at Beach Harbor Club.

  • Longboat Key
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Brendan Rempert submitted this sunset photo, taken in GreyHawk Landing.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2014
Weather: East County

Brendan Rempert submitted this sunset photo, taken in GreyHawk Landing.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2013
Making history, one page at a time

In the fall, Longboat Key Historical Society board member Chet Pletzke began the project of scanning all Longboat Observer archives for historic preservation.

  • Longboat Key
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Julie Knutzen submitted this photo of a deer family, taken on the Legacy Golf Club course.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2014
Weather: East County

Julie Knutzen submitted this photo of a deer family, taken on the Legacy Golf Club course.

  • East County
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Sharon Ray submitted this sunset photo, taken after a storm off Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Sharon Ray submitted this sunset photo, taken after a storm off Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Tessler said people often use the bike lane as a turn lane or construction and landscaping trucks use it as a parking spot.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 6, 2017
Cycling group rolls toward safety fixes

Two part-time residents hope this new group will increase safety on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 6, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: Dec. 7, 2017

Patricia Ericson and Blair Wolfson died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Patterson Foundation President and CEO Debra Jacobs with Community Foundation of Sarasota County President and CEO Roxie Jerde celebrate the more than $13 million in donations and matches collected during the 2016 Giving Challenge.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 21, 2016
Giving Challenge collects $13.4 million for local nonprofits

Community Foundation of Sarasota County and The Patterson Foundation partner to help non-profit organizations reach donors.

  • Sarasota
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Ben Hartvigsen and Isabelle Jester are the leaders of Sarasota High's cross country teams.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 28, 2017
Two junior runners anchor Sarasota High cross country

Both set personal records at the North Port Invitational Sept. 23.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 2, 2016
Swimming Through Color: Anne Patterson portrays her reality through multisensory art

“Pathless Woods” invites viewers to experience the world through Patterson’s eyes.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 12, 2011
Real Estate Reports

Bers earns Certified Distressed Property Expert designation; Susan Mondello joins MS&Co. St. Armands Circle II office; Wagner Realty announces top agents for the month of September; Tammy Mast joins MS&Co. Longboat Key South office

  • Longboat Key
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"Dancer in Blue" by William Jerdon
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 30, 2014
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Mallory Gnaegy keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.

  • Arts + Culture
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