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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2013
Just the Stats

0 - The number of goals the Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team allowed in its 4-0 victory over Port Charlotte Jan. 10, to capture the No. 1 seed in the Class 4A-District 11 tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
Harvey Vengroff doesn't know what the future holds for his property at 2211 Fruitville Road, but he says he won't be building affordable housing there.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 12, 2018
Vengroff ends plans for affordable housing project

Harvey Vengroff says fees and rising construction costs have made it impossible to build affordable apartments near downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 23, 2019
Braden River football falls to Largo 7-2 in season opener

Neither the Pirates nor the Packers scored a touchdown in a sloppy affair.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kathy and Larry Goodman honeymooned on Longboat Key in 1968.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 30, 2018
Couple visits Longboat Key to keep honeymoon phase alive

Larry and Kathy Goodman first visited Silver Sands Gulf Beach Resort in May 1968.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 22, 2017
Cops Corner 6.22.17

Enjoy Cops Corner for Longboat Key

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo by Amanda Sebastiano Former NBA ref Bob Delaney received the 2014 Mannie Jackson — Basketball Human Spirit Award and the Armed Forces Foundation Leadership Award this week.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 9, 2014
Former NBA referee enters polo world

After more than 25 years as a shot-caller for the NBA, Bob Delaney brings his expertise to the game of polo.

  • East County
  • 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
  • By Roger Skidmore |
  • July 11, 2018
My View: Pedestrian overpasses are not the answer

Past studies show not that many people actually want to cross Tamiami Trail by foot. Build larger traffic islands, not bridges.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • February 14, 2012
Reflex, Reveal, Restore

Reflex, Reveal, Restore

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Photos courtesy of Michael Saunders and Co.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • May 13, 2015
3 Things | Brand new

Sarasota’s current building boom is changing the face of the area. New homes are being built all over town.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A.G. Lafley, right, discusses the bayfront planning effort at an event at The Francis on Monday.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 11, 2018
Bayfront planners seek out new voices

The Bay Sarasota wants to get all demographics involved in the process of redeveloping the bayfront.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by Frank Atura.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 15, 2016
Theater review: 'Book of Days'

Asolo Conservatory deftly tackles challenging material in an honest observation of intricately interwoven lives.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Christian Turnipseed pitches at the Orioles Girls Inc. clinic on July 27.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 2, 2018
Grand slam: Orioles put on a clinic in ... putting on clinics

The Baltimore Orioles held a clinic for Sarasota Girls Inc. campers at Ed Smith Stadium. Christian Turnipseed helped the campers field hits.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Vicki and Henry reunite at Save Our Seabirds before making the journey to their new home. Photos courtesy of Dave Novak
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 6, 2013
'A storybook ending'

Longboat lovebirds Vicki and Henry are together again at their new home - in Lakeland.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
BUSTED: This week in police reports — 8.06.15
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 28, 2015
BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, May 28

BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, May 28

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Chairwomen Janelle Beruff, Cornelia Matson, Pauline Joerger, Margaret Wise and Ariane Dart
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 9, 2013
Palm Ball 'All Aboard for Conservation'

Palm Ball 'All Aboard for Conservation'

  • Black Tie
Cheyenne Stubbs.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 10, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Cheyenne Stubbs

The Braden River girls basketball freshman talks creating shots and the Los Angeles Lakers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Grand Living at Lakewood Ranch will open in the summer of 2019.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 2, 2018
Upscale assisted living facility comes to Lakewood Ranch

Grand Living plans to open in summer of 2019.

  • East County
  • News
Guy Harvey signs an autograph for East County resident Davin Arnold, who came to the Dick's Sporting Goods opening with his family.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 15, 2018
Guy Harvey visits Sarasota store

Dick's Sporting Goods celebrates grand opening with celebrity visit.

  • East County
  • News
Escape Room Sarasota owners Luis Montanez and Jennifer Seavey were inspired to start their business after experiencing the adrenaline of escape rooms for themselves.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 9, 2016
Social experiment: Escape Rooms Sarasota

Puzzles and teamwork determine success rate of players at Escape Rooms Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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