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  • By David Conway |
  • October 23, 2014
VIDEO: Southside Village welcomes the return of familiar faces

Following the reopening of Sam Snead’s American Grill, Southside Village businesses are excited about the future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Culture Collective hopes to involve more young people in area arts.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 18, 2013
Readers Sound Off: Young People and the Arts

In keeping with this week's A&E feature on the Culture Collective, we wanted to hear why some of Observer Media Group's readers' and followers' opinions are on why a lot of young people aren't attending the arts. We asked, they answered, and here are the results:

  • Arts + Culture
12-year-old swimmer Evan Keogh has eyes on the 2020 Olympic trials.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 1, 2018
12-year-old swimmer has top scores in nation

The Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences seventh grader is still getting better.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 28, 2013
City drafts new ordinance

The new law would replace a repealed ordinance that prohibited panhandlers from using signs to ask for money.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 20, 2015
The resurgence of s/ART/q

The resurgence of s/ART/q

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota County currently has 271,000 registered voters, 120,315 (44.4%) of which are Republican and 85,885 (31.69%) are Democrat. 62,820 (23.18%) have no party affliation.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2012
Polls close 7 p.m. tonight

Polls for area elections opened 7 a.m. this morning and will close 7 p.m. Check your observer.com tonight for results.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sally Bradshaw is a GOP political strategist.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 1, 2013
Florida Newsmakers: Sally Bradshaw

Watch Florida Newsmakers pilot program with Ron Sachs as he discusses last year's election results with GOP political strategist Sally Bradshaw.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Esteban Bravo and Beth David submitted “In a Heartbeat” for the best animated short category at the Oscars. Courtesy image
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 18, 2017
Ringling College grads win award for LGBTQ animated short

When two young filmmakers followed their hearts, their heartfelt animated film won a Student Academy award — and could also win an Oscar.

  • Arts + Culture
The staff of the Circus Arts Conservatory celebrates with its award.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 24, 2020
Taking the bull by the horns

Two Sarasota groups win business awards for shifting gears in a pandemic.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 23, 2012
Lady Mustangs win third consecutive district title

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team captured its third consecutive district title with a 2-0 victory over Manatee in the Class 4A-District 11 championship game Jan. 21.

  • East County
  • Sports
Buffett chose the Packers to win this year. Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 7, 2011
Manatee picks Super Bowl winner

Buffett the manatee swam toward a Green Bay Packers target during daily training.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 15, 2011
ODA earns fifth win of the season

The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team defeated Pennsylvania's Owen J. Roberts High 7-4 March 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 21, 2011
Manatee commission to meet Tuesday

Agenda items include a 10 a.m. time certain on the Bra Win Palms Canal Dredging Assessment Project and a 10:30 a.m., time certain presentation on the Heartland Regional Transportation Authority.

  • East County
  • News
Buffet the manatee
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2011
Manatee targets Packers' Super Bowl victory

Mote Marine Aquarium manatee resident Buffett has picked the winning Super Bowl team for the fourth year in a row.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 4, 2011
Rosedale 18-hole ladies tee off

The Rosedale Golf & Country Club 18-hole Ladies held their annual Member/Member Tournament Feb. 23-24.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 14, 2012
Hammer Tree wins division championship

The Miss Manatee Softball Hammer Tree Care team won the 12U division championship Dec. 8.

  • East County
  • Sports
Eric Martin tosses a ball to himself. He scored four goals against Riverview.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 20, 2018
Cardinal Mooney boys lacrosse wins District 17 title

The Cougars got their revenge on Riverview High.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota sports roundup: 01.20.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 20, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 01.20.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 01.20.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Riverview High volleyball team is now 16-1.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 8, 2015
Riverview extends winning streak

The Riverview High volleyball team won its ninth straight match Oct. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Veronika Bajtala submitted this photo, taken near Bird Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Do you love taking photos? We want your best photos of sunrises, sunsets, rainbows, etc. Submit your local weather photos for a chance to have your photo published in the paper! See all of the winning photos each week by visiting The Observer's Facebook page.

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