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Jeslyn O'Shea prepares to serve the ball for Sarasota Christian during its Class 2A-Region 3 quarterfinal match last October. The school will hold its volleyball camp July 5-8.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 30, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top Sarasota area sporting events.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 11, 2017
Honore development slowed by possible road extension

Commissioners delay vote on comprehensive plan change.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River has won three-straight games in the series.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 19, 2017
Pirates, Mustangs set to renew rivalry Friday

Braden River has won three-straight games in the series.

  • East County
  • Sports
An inmate was found dead in police custody after he was in the Sarasota County Jail for less than 24 hours.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 4, 2017
Inmate found dead in Sarasota County Jail

No official cause of death has been released, but a statement from the Sheriff's Office said it could have been "medical in nature."

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ali Boyce gets the handoff from Arthur Brantley.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 18, 2017
Sarasota football roundup: 08.18.17

Two area teams up, two down in preseason games.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport improvements should make guests more comfortable as they board aircraft. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 22, 2017
Sarasota airport plans facility improvements

$7 million grant helps complete terminal upgrades

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 17, 2016
Sarasota Herald-Tribune staff moves to unionize

Organizers have cited their dissatisfaction with parent company GateHouse Media in preparing to join the NewsGuild - CWA.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Demolition was just the first step in redevelopment at the Colony Resort. COURTESY PHOTO
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • August 26, 2016
Colony Beach and Tennis Club developers make unit owners 'really good' settlement offer

Offer comes to $130,000 per unit plus a $200,000 bonus for oceanfront units and $100,000 for mid-rise units

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brooks Brothers closed the doors to its downtown Sarasota storefront this summer.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 30, 2016
Cosmetics store to replace Brooks Brothers in downtown Sarasota

Bluemercury will be one of two tenants that will take the place of the clothing store on Main Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key vote count from Aug. 30 primary at a glance.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 2, 2016
Longboat Key votes from Aug. 30 Primary Election

Races broken down by candidate or issue, vote totals and percentage of vote.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 10, 2016
South Gate community celebrates 60th anniversary

Neighbors party at the South Gate Community Center Saturday, Sept. 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
David Baker, the director of operations, and Jennifer Bledsoe, the general manager, were busy handing out free salads and sandwiches on Saturday night at Newk's Eatery.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 10, 2016
Newk's ready to open on University Parkway

First 100 customers on Monday will receive gifts.

  • East County
  • News
In addition to XAC Developers, partners on the DeMarcay project include Voller Construction, Jones Development Company, Parker Walter Group and JKL Design Group.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 19, 2016
DeMarcay developer shares construction plans

After a judge ruled against residents attempting to block the project, the developer of the high-rise DeMarcay project on Palm Avenue will begin construction in June.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 20, 2016
County to consider $500,000 in Longboat grants

The West Coast Inland Navigation District is slated to provide the town of Longboat Key nearly $500,000 in funding for waterway projects.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 11, 2018
Sarasota deputies make arrest in viral video road rage incident

Text messages show the suspect was planning to destroy the vehicle to avoid criminal charges, deputies said.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jamison Urch, Chief Paul Dezzi and Chase Bullock
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 2, 2018
Longboat Key firefighters earn their badges

On May 2, two firefighters were pinned with their badges following a year of extensive training.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bill Waddill will begin his work with the Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization on Jan. 3.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 21, 2017
Bayfront planning group picks managing director

Bill Waddill, currently a senior vice president at Kimley-Horn, will help facilitate the production of a master plan for redeveloping the bayfront.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Co-Chairwomen Pat Golemme, Jean Weidner Goldstein and Hillary Steele
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 30, 2017
Sarasota Ballet hosts last major fundraiser of the season

On Pointe benefited Dance — The Next Generation on April 30 at Sarasota Opera House.

  • Black Tie
The Schimberg Group is developing a possible restaurant at the corner of East Avenue and Main Street.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 22, 2015
More investment slated for east Main Street

The sleepier end of downtown Sarasota continues to draw attention from developers, buoyed further by a prominent architect’s $332,500 purchase.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 30, 2015
'Thrillist' names Darwin's on 4th among Florida's best brewpubs

'Thrillist' names Darwin's on 4th among Florida's best brewpubs

  • Arts + Entertainment
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