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Front: Suzanne Dameron, Kathryn Young, Jeanne Dubi, Betty Matthews, Linda Verceles. Back: Ray Young, Mike Dubi, Wade Matthews and Fred Verceles.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 18, 2015
Conservation Foundation honors Audubon Society

The Sarasota Audubon Society received the 2015 Conservation Partner of the Year award from the Conservation Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Niki Muller submitted this sunset photo, taken on Holmes Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 11, 2013
Weather: Longboat Key

Niki Muller submitted this sunset photo, taken on Holmes Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Todd Garrett submitted this sunrise photo, taken at Myakka Head.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 11, 2013
Weather: East County

Todd Garrett submitted this sunrise photo, taken at Myakka Head.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Deqwunn McCobb, AJ Kwiatkowski, Deshaun Fenwick and Taylor Upshaw complete a series of tire presses during a summer conditioning workout.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 6, 2016
Not too tired to practice

Summer workouts could determine fate of Braden River, Lakewood Ranch football teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 13, 2017
A conversation with Tracy Ferrie, of Boston

Before Boston's Van Wezel concert, the bassist talks rock ’n’ roll, custom gear and roller skating.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 10, 2012
Interchange proposal will be removed

All references to an interchange at Central Sarasota Parkway will be removed from Sarasota County's Comprehensive Plan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sue Ashby and Rhonda Browning
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 5, 2014
ABWA Spring Bling Runway Party

ABWA Spring Bling Runway Party

  • Black Tie
The Vitale family has donated a total of $80,000 for scholarships in the last 16 years to the Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota County.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • August 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Dick Vitale gives scholarships

Hundreds of children shouted 'awesome baby' as ESPN Television sports analyst, writer and philanthropist, Dick Vitale walked into the gymnasium Thursday, Aug 1, at the Lee Wetherington Boys and Girls Club to present five $1,000 scholarships to Sarasota County students. All five scholarship recipients have been with the Boys and Girls Club since childhood.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • January 31, 2013
For better or worse: city commissioners-elect weigh in on "sound"

For better or worse: city commissioners-elect weigh in on "sound"

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Architect Michael Halflants has designed a Rosemary District project to incorporate more trees along the sidewalk, but he thinks the city is better suited to map out an urban canopy.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 13, 2017
Tree protection changes prove thorny

The city continues to refine its tree ordinances, but residents and developers lack consensus on reasonable regulations.

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  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 14, 2011
Mustangs finish second in Sunshine State all-sports awards

Lakewood Ranch High scored 610.5 points to finish second overall in Class 4A in the FHSAA Floyd E. Lay Sunshine Cup all-sports awards.

  • East County
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 14, 2013
SKOB reflects on 10 years of friends, family and dollar-bill décor

SKOB reflects on 10 years of friends, family and dollar-bill décor

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Kelly Kirschner spoke at Saturday's CCNA meeting regarding a proposal that would create a oversight board to monitor how funds generated by a School Board tax are spent.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 2, 2013
CCNA asks for greater oversight for School Board

At its meeting today, the group endorsed including the creation of an oversight committee in the ballot language of an upcoming School Board tax referendum.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Freddy's offices said the store's opening is slated for late April.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 3, 2013
Steakburger chain makes state debut

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers will move into an empty Arby's building.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo. K-9 Officer Nicholas Dominis with Coti during training.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 25, 2016
Canine Colleagues: Dogs who work in Sarasota

In honor of National Dog Day on Aug. 26, meet a few dogs who work hard for their kibble in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Alexa Gettel, third-grader, gets some air in the bounce house.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 16, 2015
ODA celebrates homecoming

The weekend events started with a family picnic Friday night.

  • East County
  • Schools
These are just three of the thinly veiled environmental messages on the city’s sea level-rising sign at Lido Key Beach.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 12, 2017
Streets, trash and safety

Sarasota City Manager Tom Barwin has good intentions, educating the public about climate change. But the city shouldn’t be telling you to drive instead of fly or to eat less red meat.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Courtesy photo. Author Rasheen Davis.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 11, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 8.11.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Aug. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 16, 2015
Inspiration Academy to host Spirit Run

Inspiration Academy will host its first Spirit Run 5K and one mile Mummy Walk Oct. 24.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 9, 2016
Cat Depot: The lucky 13

Families who took in 13 cats known as the Baker’s Dozen come full circle for a reunion on National Doughnut Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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