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  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • June 4, 2018
Women get pampered and spoiled at the All About Women Expo

The Westfield Sarasota Square Mall hosted the expo June 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
John Colon
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2018
Manatee County School Board District 5: John Colon

James Golden faces John Colon.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 27, 2016
Commissioners approve comp plan update

Sarasota County finished its comprehensive plan update, leaving some residents concerned about how citizens will navigate the changes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Lady Mustangs scored 113 points to finish third at the Flrunners.com Invitational Oct. 1.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 3, 2011
Lady Mustangs race to third-place finish

The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross country finished third at the Flrunners.com Invitational Oct. 1 in Satellite Beach.

  • East County
  • Sports
Rita Ferrandino is chair of the Sarasota County Democratic Party.
  • By Rita Ferrandino |
  • August 9, 2012
My View: Which vision for America?

Let's quit the name calling and have a debate about how a strong economy is built.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 1, 2019
Concession opens par 3 course

Concession Golf Club opens new Par 3 course in Manatee County

  • East County
  • News
Steven Wollf of AMS Planning & Research discusses the findings of the Van Wezel Foundation's needs assessment study at a Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 meeting Monday.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 22, 2016
Bayfront 20:20 prepares for city workshop

In advance of a meeting with the City Commission, the leaders of Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 discussed how to plan the development of public land near the Van Wezel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chris Eaton catches a Frisbee. Photos by Jason Clary
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 17, 2015
A league of their own

Abby Toole-Plummer organizes Ultimate Frisbee games that appeal to both seasoned athletes and newcomers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota High senior Sage Lyons won her first meet of the season, crossing the finish line in 19 minutes, 37 seconds at the Bradenton Runners Club XC Invitational Sept. 3.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 8, 2016
Sage Lyons just keeps going

Altitude training pays off as Sarasota senior wins first meet of the season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 31, 2018
'Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot''s chaotic characters will steal your heart

Phenomenal casting and a perfectly paired score make this Gus Van Sant film an exhilarating tribute to John Callahan.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Zara Barrie |
  • July 14, 2014
Factory Girl: How to survive a breakup

Factory Girl: How to survive a breakup

  • Sarasota
  • News
Coordinators of LBK North have planned a forum slated for Jan 18
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 18, 2017
North Longboat group refines 2017 vision

After rebranding in 2016, LBK North pushes for major infrastructure improvements on the north end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The EVEN Hotel concept is new to InterContinental Group's portfolio with only six locations in the country currently.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 24, 2018
An EVEN better option for overnight stays?

Wellness-focused hotel debuts in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Business
Principal clarinet Bharat Chandra was featured in the Brahms Trio. Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • April 23, 2018
Romantic wonders end Sarasota Orchestra’s Chamber Music Series

Chamber Soirée 8, the final Sarasota orchestra chamber concert of the season, went out on the right note with Brahms’ Clarinet Trio.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Twins Zach and Christian Berendes were the only two players from the area selected for the LB3 Lacrosse 2016 National Team.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 10, 2014
National Recognition

Nineteen Monsters Lacrosse Academy players, including three from Cardinal Mooney, will play this summer on LB3 National Teams, which comprise the best players from across the nation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • May 9, 2012
Bridge Bites: Voyage of discovery

Forgive the grandiloquent title: We are not talking here about Lewis and Clark, nor the HMS Beagle, nor even Christopher Columbus.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
An armed man robs the Waffle House in Bradenton.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 6, 2018
Armed man robs Waffle House in Bradenton

An armed man robbed the Waffle House in Bradenton on Sunday.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee Substance Abuse Coalition's Rita Chamberlain discusses potential impacts of the Office of Drug Control's closure.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 19, 2011
Cause for Concern?

Manatee County advocates and agencies say the recent closure of the Florida's Office of Drug Control could hurt their fight against prescription drug abuse.

  • East County
  • News
LaShawn Frost is the principal of Booker Middle School. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County Schools.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 25, 2019
Booker Middle School principal to serve on Arts Schools Network Board

According to Sarasota County Schools, the association is comprised of art leaders, schools and organizations from around the country.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Merica
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • July 2, 2014
American Apparel

American Apparel

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