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Director of Development Todd Mathes showed attendees of Siesta Key Association’s June 2 meeting renderings of the future Siesta Promenade development.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • June 9, 2016
Traffic worries create bumpy road for Siesta Promenade

Would the addition of 600 residential units equal traffic trouble for the Stickney Point Road property?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bud Collins and his wife, Anita Ruthling Klaussen, at the U.S. Tennis Association's U.S. Open’s media center, which was named in Collins' honor.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 7, 2016
Former Colony owner and tennis journalist Bud Collins dies

Bud Collins, 86, of Brookline, Mass. and former owner of a unit at the Colony Beach and Tennis Resort, died March 4. He was known nationally for his work as a tennis journalist.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Dora Walters |
  • November 17, 2010
Longboat Look Back

A look at what was happening on Longboat this week during the 80s and 90s, compiled by Senior Editor, Dora Walters.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Oden C. Deloach III was arrested for burglarizing a Lakewood Ranch home.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 14, 2013
Man arrested for burglarizing Lakewood Ranch home

A 23-year-old man was arrested Wednesday afternoon for burglarizing a home in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 12, 2013
Sidelines

Sarasota boys and girls finish one, two; Injuries hamper Thunder; ODA digs out win; Sarasota Christian nets win over Southeast

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Eric Bair and David Chessler were part of an investment group that bought a Sarasota toy company this month.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2016
PGA golfer Greg Norman buys Sarasota toy company

An investment group led by Sarasota entrepreneurs David Chessler, Eric Baird and retired professional golfer Greg Norman has purchased Laser Pegs Ventures LLC.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The U11 Monsters Lacrosse team
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 18, 2013
Sidelines

Mustangs' boys soccer posts shutout; ODA boys soccer blanks Imagine High; Lady Thunder cruise to victory; i9 Sports teams up with Premier Sports

  • East County
  • Sports
A suspect with multiple tattoos, including one on his neck, robbed a SunTrust Bank on Fruitville Road yesterday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 25, 2012
Police searching for bank robbery suspect

A man who covered his face with a mask robbed a Fruitville Road SunTrust Bank Thursday afternoon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jim Weaver directed last season's musical play about the life of Cab Calloway at the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. The production was a new work written by local playwright Larry Parr.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 25, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: The right direction

Jim Weaver isn't afraid to relinquish control. The director of the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's 'A Raisin in the Sun' explains why he loves calling the shots and eventually letting go.

  • Arts + Culture
Braden Woods resident Braden Chandler was named Braden River's new varsity boys soccer coach Sept. 26. Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 1, 2014
Familiar Face

Braden Chandler coached the Braden River boys soccer team from 2005 to 2009. He returns to the post this season after a stint with a major league soccer team.

  • East County
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From left, Mark Huey, CEO of the Economic Development Corp.; Allan Lane, economic-development manager for North Port; Randy Welker, economic-development coordinator for the city of Sarasota; and Allen Carlson, CEO of Sun Hydraulics.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 11, 2011
Business experts: Get the government out of the way

Three of Sarasota County's top economic-development officials and a local CEO have provided a road map for the county's economic recovery, including thoughts on government's role and local competition.

  • Siesta Key
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Deshaun Fenwick and Knowledge McDaniel celebrate together after a touchdown against Lakewood Ranch. Both are now subjects of FHSAA sanctions against Braden River.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 15, 2018
FHSAA gets it wrong on Pirates' sanctions

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 18, 2014
Our View

Snowstorms or snowflakes

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The home at 14810 Secret Harbor Place has three bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 3,987 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 2, 2017
Country Club East home sells for $865,000

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 16-20

  • East County
  • Real Estate
JLynn Ingemansson caught up on East County news when her family was visiting. She lived in the East County from 2001 to 2005 and now visits the area each summer and Christmas season.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 10, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Editor's note: Responses to our April Fools' edition this year drew plenty of laughs, as well as some criticisms. Here are some of the comments we received.

  • East County
  • Opinion
More than 25 guests gathered to celebrate the soon-to-be mommy of three Diana Buchanan on May 11 at The Field Club. Photo courtesy of Diana Buchanan
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 17, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 05.18.17

From star sightings at Dick Vitale Gala to baby showers that brought May flowers, here's a recap of the latest social happenings.

  • Black Tie
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • May 20, 2010
My View: Euro-disaster worse than oil spill

We seem more willing to learn from the Gulf oil spill than from the unfolding Euro-socialist disaster. Perhaps it is the Ostrich syndrome.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Author and American journalist Cokie Roberts served as the featured speaker for the 4th annual Author Luncheon Monday, Feb. 8 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 8, 2016
Author Luncheon welcomes Cokie Roberts

Author Luncheon welcomes Cokie Roberts

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 11, 2017
The Songbird Returns: Maria Wirries sings Cole Porter

Maria Wirries returns to Sarasota to celebrate Cole Porter in Artist Series Concerts’ season finale.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 13, 2015
Bones Matter

Build stronger bones and muscles to battle bone-density loss.

  • Health
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