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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 12, 2010
Locals hit the courts at Sarasota Open

Some familiar names were on the roster for the opening weekend of the second men's USTA/UTP Sarasota Open tournament.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The 83rd Annual Tarpon Tournament raised $10,001 for Suncoast Charities for Children surpassing last years donation of $7,500.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 23, 2013
Tarpon Tournament ends with big catch and big donation

The 83rd Annual Tarpon Tournament presented Suncoast Charities for Children with a $10,001 check.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 9, 2010
Strawberry season opens

A U-pick farm in Parrish has opened for spring.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 6, 2014
Our view

Southside solution: meters

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 12, 2014
Ocean Properties seeks Key Club referendum

The Delray Beach-based company wants to redevelop, but don't expect a replay of the last Key Club application process.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 7, 2015
Tree removal prompts more questions

Creekwood resident Elizabeth Sullivan questions the value of the new diverging diamond interchange under construction.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 13, 2009
Mustangs victorious on senior night

The Lakewood Ranch High football team defeated Wauchula Hardee 35-22 tonight in its regular season finale.

  • East County
  • Sports
Horticulturist Addie Worth
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 9, 2011
What is a Tillandsia Tapestry? (VIDEO)

Selby Gardens horticulturist Addie Worth shows off the "living wall" she helped design during last month's Plant & Garden Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 14, 2010
Cops Corner

Jan. 5 Triple dog dare 8:52 p.m. - 900 block of Siesta Drive. Animal Nuisance. A dog was seen running back and forth across the road, nearly causing several car accidents.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Eight-year-old Olivia Trawick, of Parrish, travels to Lakewood Ranch Park each week for her tennis lessons. The tennis courts are the closest public courts to her home.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 14, 2016
Consultant hired to study Manatee County's parks

What level of service do Manatee County residents desire for parks and recreation?

  • East County
  • News
Haily Young said being a drama student should help her play to the crowd as the Pirates' mascot.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 16, 2016
Pirates land new, full-time mascot

Sophomore puts the 'Arrrs' in Braden River

  • East County
  • News
When she's not teaching Cardio Tennis classes, University Park resident Michele Krause enjoys playing cardio singles with fellow tennis professionals.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 18, 2016
A party is her racquet

University Park resident puts her energy into promoting Cardio Tennis.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 14, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 18

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

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Read up on last weekend's black tie events with "Black Tie Untied!"
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 25, 2013
Black Tie Untied

There were plenty of cooks in the kitchen for the third annual Cooking for Wishes event, and many gentlemen showed up in suits while the ladies broke out slinky, shimmering dresses for the Sarasota Exotic Car Fest kickoff event, which was themed 'James Bond.'

  • Arts + Culture
The benches were pulled out of the park last summer after residents and business owners complained.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 25, 2012
Year in review: April 2012, 'Five Points benches remain removed'

The Sarasota City Commission voted unanimously Monday to keep benches out of Selby Five Points Park, citing as their main reason for doing so the recommendations of the Sarasota Police Department and two organizations that are champions of the homeless community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
MJ McMahon, Caleb Ward and Patrick Warren.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 23, 2017
Cardinal Mooney lacrosse not slowed by smaller talent pool

The Cougars make up for the disadvantage by playing as a team.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Oliver Baer, Elisa Baer and two of their cousins: Cameron Louie and Rob Wyant. Courtesy photo.
  • By Loren Mayo and Molly Schechter |
  • April 25, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

Big reunion, big success; Never say never to Eva; Big sisters get superstar recognition for volunteer efforts

  • Arts + Culture
File photoNicholas Masiello, Ricardo Calzadilla, Chris Heron and Chris Vanderze participate in last year’s Sarasota Sailing Squadron camp.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 13, 2015
Summer camps to offer kids sun and fun

The sun is out, and soon the children will be out as well — from school, that is.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Firefighter/paramedic Brandon and Rebecca Desch deliver food Thursday with Bayside Community Church's annual 9/11 outreach program. Since 2008, the church has provided lunch for first responders on Sept. 11. Photo by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 17, 2014
Church feeds first responders during annual 9/11 outreach

With 12 drivers delivering lunch to nearly 800 first responders in Manatee and Sarasota counties, Bayside Community Church in Bradenton has seen its 9/11 outreach program grow.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 10, 2012
SCF baseball field receives national award

The State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota recently received the prestigious American Baseball Coaches Association TURFACE Field Maintenance Award for the Robert C. Wynn Baseball Field at SCF Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Sports
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