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Sarasota Christian senior Kelsey Murphy dribbles the ball past a pair of the Out-of-Door Academy midfielders in a 1-0 semifinals win Jan. 16.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 30, 2014
2014: Year in sports

Building off of last year's successes, which included state championships, perfect records and remarkable comebacks, Sarasota area athletes made headlines in 2014, putting together yet another eventful and successful year filled with historic moments and milestones.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 29, 2020
Critic's Picks

Who's expected to win the Oscar, and who should

  • Arts + Culture
A mock 2015-2016 school year calendar shows Manatee County students begin classes Monday, Aug. 24 and end classes on Friday, June 10, 2016.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 21, 2015
Manatee County School District seeks input on 2015-2016 school year calendar

Input from a committee comprised of district administrators, union representatives, instructional and support staff, parents, and clergy created a mock 2015-2016 school year calendar. The district seeks public input. Email [email protected] or call Paul Hockenbury at 751-6550, ext. 2315.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo Artistic Paver assists with installation of the project July 15 at the gate at Balmoral Woods and Lakewood Ranch boulevards.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 23, 2014
Upgrades to remedy access angst

The IDA expects access improvements to be completed by the end of August.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2011
FAB is not your momma's craft guild

The artists of Fabulous Arts Boutique will showcase their dazzling works starting with an opening reception from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, at Art Center Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chris Lusk and Pamela Hahlbeck enjoy their soups
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • November 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bowls of Hope

Locals had soup and bread for lunch at the Bowls of Hope Sunday, November 3. Guests were able to choose three soups out of 42 made by local restaurants. Ceramic bowls created by local artists and school children were available for guests to take home. All proceeds benefited the All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Since the middle of November, Sarasota High School junior Joshua Wilson has allegedly posted five tweets referencing plans for a school shooting.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 7, 2014
School shooting tweets lead to Sarasota High arrest

Sarasota police arrested 16-year-old Joshua Wilson Friday, after discovering several tweets and a picture in which he appeared to be planning a shooting at Sarasota High School.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The boats at the Sarasota Yacht Club shine just as bright as the homes.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • December 10, 2018
Sarasota celebrates the season with lights

Nothing brings joy like a beautiful light display. Here's some of Sarasota's brightest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • August 25, 2010
GALLERY AROUND THE CORNER: Imperial Fine Art

Imperial Fine Art, 1455 Main St., is owned by Robert and Irene Kelley.

  • Arts + Culture
Young Amish women play a casual game of pickup volleyball on a sand court in the community of Pinecraft. Photo courtesy Dina Litovsky
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 7, 2018
'The Fence' exhibit at Nathan Benderson Park offers portrait of Pinecraft visitors

Get a unique look inside the local Amish community through ‘The Fence’ photo exhibit.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2012
Our View: 'The Debt Bomb'

No one knows exactly when, but every day Congress and the president refuse to CUT spending meaningfully - actually reducing spending below the previous year - the the explosion grows nearer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Watercrest resident Jerry Twiggs and Watercrest Condominium Association Property Manager Jeanne Moschella check for midge flies along the bank of Lake Uihlein.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 3, 2018
Lakewood Ranch CDD fishes for midge fly solution

CDD 2 has three-step plan to combat midge flies.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • May 23, 2013
Sarasota Farmers Market sells raffle tickets for big prizes

The Sarasota Farmers Market is selling $10 raffle tickets through the end of June to collect funds for the market and to give market goers a chance to win a prize.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Co-Chairwomen Shelley Sarbey, Tatyana Stewart, Dawn Epstein, Alexandra Jupin and Debbie Dannheisser
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 18, 2017
Animal Rescue Coalition presents artful gala

The annual Unconditional Love Gala was held on Feb. 18 at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
Lakewood Ranch High tuba players practice for an upcoming regional competition.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 18, 2015
Lakewood Ranch, Braden River high schools offer brass tactics

East County tuba players sound off about the heaviest, largest instrument in the marching band.

  • East County
  • News
Candidates for the District 2 Sarasota County Commission seat answered questions at the Tiger Bay Club candidate forum Thursday, July 10, at Michael's On East.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 10, 2014
Commission candidates questioned on hot-topic issues at forum

Sarasota County Commission candidates for District Two answered questions revolving around homelessness and development at the Tiger Bay forum today.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Mary Nell Moore, Mindy Towns and Patricia Reed explored Lakewood Ranch Main Street to find subjects for photographs that would fit a unique theme.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 28, 2013
PURPOSEFUL PHOTOS

A year ago this month, three East County women started the 52-Week Challenge, a photo-sharing, web-based project they created to unite photographers.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota High outfielder Matt Schlabach slides safely into home plate in the bottom of the first inning. Photos by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 1, 2014
Long Ball

Senior catcher Brandon Chapman hit a pair of home runs to help power the Sarasota High baseball team to a 14-2 victory over Braden River in the Class 7A-District 10 championship April 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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