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Dominic Mattera, 4, runs to first base.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • February 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Little League Opening Day

The Sarasota Little League celebrated its 75th annual Opening Day Saturday, Feb. 15. Families cheered on their favorite players as they hit home runs and played their first games of the season at Twin Lakes Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Spring forward with your diet; Leave Gulf of Mexico Drive alone; Widen Gulf of Mexico Drive now

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
This conceptual site plan shows the planned Sarasota County public safety campus.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 16, 2014
County discusses future facility costs

As Sarasota County considers constructing more than $221 million in new facilities, commissioners discussed possible funding sources - including a referendum.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
This concept site plan shows the proposed $71-million public safety campus.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 16, 2014
County discusses future facility costs

As Sarasota County considers constructing more than $221 million in new facilities, commissioners discussed possible funding sources - including a referendum.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 14, 2015
County staff proposes enforceable ban on Hidden River Trail Road bicycling

Commissioners will vote on holding a public meeting at Tuesday’s meeting.

  • East County
  • News
"(My illness has) made me appreciate every day," said Eden Banks, who is pictured with her pastor, Steve Price. "I thought I was an anomaly, but there are a lot of young women in their 30s and 20s with metastatic breast cancer."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 9, 2011
Lakewood Ranch pastor laces up for cancer patient

Harvest United Methodist Church Pastor Steve Price completed the Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon, which he dubbed as Eden's Run, Nov. 5, in honor of church member, Eden Banks.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Project consultants Donnie Holcomb, front, and Jason Starr, behind, review construction drawings with Publix Manager Richard Nelson during a December meeting with Market Street merchants. File photo
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 6, 2015
2015 Issues to Watch: University's new diamond takes shape

As the Florida Department of Transportation begins an $83 million project to improve transportation at the intersection of University Parkway and Interstate 75, much of its work, at least initially, will be keeping motorists calm.

  • East County
  • News
The Internationals' Paul Wadsworth tries to prevent Wrigley Media's James Miller from getting off a shot at the Sarasota Polo Club Jan. 13.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 13, 2019
Polo in paradise in Lakewood Ranch

Fans pack the sidelines for polo action at the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ed Ryan, of the Potomac Boat Club, competed in the lightweight division.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: USRowing Masters Nationals

Rowing teams from across the country continue to compete this weekend as USRowing hosts the 2013 USRowing Masters Nationals, at Nathan Benderson Park Aug. 15 through Aug. 18.

  • East County
  • News
Morgan Gerhart and Heather Kasten
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • January 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: SCC Sarasota Prime Time

The Sarasota Chamber of Commerce held its networking event Sarasota Prime Time Wednesday, Jan. 15 at Health Fit. Members enjoyed hors d'oeurves while socializing with one another.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • August 11, 2011
Sheriff's office warns again: Lock your cars

Sarasota County Sheriff's deputies often warn people to keep their vehicles locked on the Key. Open doors just tempt would-be burglars, they say.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Peyton Gallof, Hayden Gallof and Deputy Brian Biegel
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • December 8, 2018
Sarasota Sheriff's Office welcomes visitors to open house

Food, demonstrations and lots of hands-on experiences greeted hundreds who attended.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rachel Burkhart Photography
  • A time to celebrate |
  • January 23, 2019
Just Married: Will Chase and Anna Hahn

A love story so real it could be a made into a movie.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 12, 2020
Voters deserve the truth

The integrity of the national election process far outweighs Biden’s unofficial victory claim.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Lisa Bechtold with sons Dylan, Jeremy and Kyle
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • May 11, 2017
Local moms share the mishaps and memories of motherhood

Motherhood might be chaotic, but at least it's funny.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 10, 2018
Penny for a peacock?

Birds of Paradise is looking for sponsors for the former Village peafowl.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota High School students currently cross School Avenue during the day to get from one segment of the campus to the other — which the school district sees as a security concern.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 5, 2018
Residents oppose School Avenue closure

At a future meeting with the city, Sarasota County Schools wants to discuss closing a segment of the road to unite the Sarasota High School campus.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Anu Tali directs “Songs of Wars I Have Seen.” File photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 25, 2017
Anu Tali announces she will leave Sarasota Orchestra in 2019

Tali says she will step down as music director of the Sarasota Orchestra to focus on her international career.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 31, 2010
Tensions run high at cellular forum

Audience members at the LBK Public Interest Committee's cellular communications forum opposed certain statements made by both the moderator and panelists.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Karen DeRitter at Brides Against Breast Cancer
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 8, 2013
The Good News: Karen DeRitter

Karen DeRitter is a bridal consultant at Brides Against Breast Cancer. Read more about her and watch a video in this week's Good News.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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