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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2009
Driver strikes, kills two pedestrians

Two Sarasota men are dead after being struck by an oncoming vehicle in the early morning hours of Aug. 14.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River softball coach Melissa Dowling talks with junior Sarah Crawford during the Pirates 5-2 victory versus Sarasota Feb. 11.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 17, 2016
Coach's pitch -- 'Be your best'

Braden River softball coach has Pirates pushing their limits.

  • East County
  • Sports
Some Cedars Tennis Club members question the response time and 911 dispatch measures from a 911 call Feb. 11 at their club.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 17, 2016
A matter of time

The delay wasn’t as long as it felt but for many Cedars Tennis Club players, they question whether the death of one of their members could have been handled differently.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2015
Sarasota Film Festival: Classroom Critic

Sarasota Film Festival's Classroom Critic is a program for middle school students in which they learn to appreciate the art of film and analyze it critically.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The Lakewood Ranch High boys and girls track teams swept the Manatee County Varsity Championships March 25.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 1, 2015
High 5 Moments

Top moments in sports this week.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 11, 2010
Swine flu vaccine offered at Bayfront Park

The Bayfront Park Recreation Center will be the host of a free swine flu vaccine clinic Feb. 17 and 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Michael Fox, Gloria Lipscomb, Zack Hamric, Greta Carlo, Jack Black and Susan Phillips
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: The Republican Club of Longboat Key's summer social

The Republican Club of Longboat Key had their summer social Wednesday, June 15 at Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota City Commission rescinded nine previously approved grants for three summer youth programs after the results of an audit revealed double billing practices.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 7, 2011
Summer youth programs questioned

An audit of the Newtown Summer Youth Program has prompted a criminal investigation and will lead to increased oversight from city staff.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jolanta Sobolewski, Dan Wiseman and Tim Smalley have won the Observer's photo contest for February.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 26, 2016
Congratulations to this month's winners of our photo contest!

Jolanta Sobolewski, Dan Wiseman and Tim Smalley have won the Observer's photo contest for February.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jennifer Roberson is a two-time breast cancer survivor.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 19, 2018
The scent of health

Jennifer Roberson turns to aromatherapy after cancer returns following a 14-year hiatus.

  • Health
Seth Pevnick, artist Selina Roman and Curator Chris Jones
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 17, 2017
Circle members view new Ringling exhibit

The Ringling’s top donors, called circle members, got a special look at the museum’s newest exhibit on Aug. 17 at The Keith D. and Linda L. Monda Gallery of Contemporary Art.

  • Black Tie
County Commissioners Christine Robinson and Carolyn Mason smile and laugh as they surrounded a teary Norman Schimmel after he was surprised during the 2011 National Tourism Week Awards ceremony and given the “Voice of Tourism” Award.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • May 12, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 2011 National Tourism Week Awards

The Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau (SCVB) held the 2011 National Tourism Week Awards ceremony Thursday, May 12, at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Welcome to Florida allergy season — all 365 days of the year.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 19, 2018
Allergies problematic year-round

Tree pollen is dying down, but a lot of people deal with different allergens throughout the year.

  • Health
Junior Chance Sharbono, pictured with coach Clarence Arrington, will represent Braden River at the Class 2A state tournament. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 26, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 03.03.16

East County High 5 Moments: 03.03.16

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • October 31, 2012
Home, heart and you

Home, heart and you

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Principal dancer Danielle Brown wears a costume designed by Bill Fenner for the premiere of Ricardo Graziano's "Shostakovich Suite." Courtesy photo.
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • November 2, 2011
Dance Review: 'Shostakovich Suite,' 'Othello' and 'Tchaikovsky's Ballet Fantasy,' performed by the Sarasota Ballet

Sarasota Ballet's "Season Opener" certainly started off the season in the right direction. The choreography, costumes, dancing and lights evoked a smile that remained plastered on this critic's face throughout the entire evening.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 28, 2013
SCHOOL BOARD BULLETIN

Innovative thinking; Outstanding opera; Make the World Move; Career creativity

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 11.2.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Stephanie Claussen, owner of Stef’s Stuff, a high-end consignment shop in Longboat, said she blames the national publicity that red tide has received.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • September 5, 2018
Longboat merchants say red tide wrecked late-summer business

Even though August and September are normally slow, the red tide has severely impacted Longboat businesses.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jeffrey Zych submitted this photo, taken on Beer Can Island, north of Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 16, 2015
Longboat Key photo contest winner: June 18

Jeffrey Zych submitted this photo, taken on Beer Can Island, north of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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