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First-year ODA head coach Stefanie Betz, far left, saw the Lady Thunder open its district season with a 3-0 victory over Imagine High Sept. 4.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 10, 2014
Warm Welcome

Stefanie Betz spent six years as an assistant coach at volleyball powerhouse Venice High before taking over the helm at ODA this year.

  • East County
  • Sports
Larson
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 10, 2014
Meet your LBK Commissioners

The Longboat Key Town Commission held its first regular meeting Sept. 8 after its summer hiatus. Here's a look at the people who make the town tick.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The home at 4087 Shell Road and two vacant lots on Higel Avenue recently sold in combination for $2.45 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 21, 2018
Siesta Key home, lots, sell for $2.45 million

Siesta Key house, two lots, sell for $2.45 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 11, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: Oct. 12, 2017

Fred Marsh, Betty Lassiter, David Leach, Robert John McFarlin, Wayne Elden Murray and Terry Helen Rush died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Salute! Ristorante, in downtown Sarasota, offers authentic Italian cuisine along with a vast wine selection.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 22, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Salute! Ristorante

This week we went in the kitchen at Salute! Ristorante with co-owners Marco Guadagnini and chef Laszlo Bevardi, as Bevardi prepares their agnolotti pasta dish. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

  • Siesta Key
  • News
This home at 3535 Flamingo Ave. recently sold for $2.8 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 21, 2017
Bay Island Shores home sells for $2.8 million

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 4-8.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Longboat Key Police Chief Albert "Al" Hogle, pictured in 2007.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 17, 2012
Services scheduled for Chief Hogle

A memorial service for Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle will take place next Thursday in Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 11, 2012
VIDEO: Perlman and Pearls Gala

The eighth annual Perlman and Pearls Gala culminated with some fabulous voices.

  • Arts + Culture
From Sept. 9-25, the intersection at Main Street and Palm Avenue will be closed for the construction of brick crosswalks. The project is the latest aspect of Main Street streetscape improvements.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 9, 2013
Palm and Main intersection closed for construction

Starting today, the intersection at Palm Avenue and Main Street will be closed for over two weeks to allow for the instillation of brick paver crosswalks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"The Price" runs through July 13, at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 28, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'The Price'

Read Marty Fugate's review of the Banyan Theater's current production of Arthur Miller's 'The Price.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • August 12, 2010
BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: The Stage Manager: Vannessa Alvarez

Vannessa Alvarez likes to be in control - in control of the actors and actresses involved in New Gate School's theatrical performances, in control of the props and costumes and in control of the atmosphere backstage.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 1, 2011
SCF basketball season tickets on sale

Season tickets for the upcoming State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota Manatees basketball season are now on sale.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Unit A-801 condominium at 535 Sanctuary Drive has three bedrooms, three and a half baths and 3,115 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 18, 2015
Sanctuary condo sells for $2.25 million

The Unit A-801 condominium at 535 Sanctuary Drive has three bedrooms, three and a half baths and 3,115 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 4, 2011
Town's density requirement in jeopardy

A Key charter mandate that requires a referendum of the voters to increase the island's density could be wiped out by the Legislature.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Princeton Review has recognized New College as a "Best Value" for each of the past six years.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 28, 2014
Princeton Review calls New College a best value

The group ranked New College of Florida as the second-best value for a public university in the country for 2014.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 19, 2012
Horseshoe Cove parades holiday cheer

Residents of Horseshoe Cove took their holiday cheer to the streets Dec. 18, as they participated in the community's 14th annual Golf Cart Parade.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Frank Gamsky and Denise Kleiner are eager to get started.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 4, 2015
Society sheds status

The Old Braden River Historical Society may no longer be a nonprofit, but it will still protect the Braden River.

  • East County
  • News
The cover of the 2012 "Food — Keep It Local" calendar was designed by 9-year-old Josh Kroepfl, a fourth-grader at Bay Haven School of Basics Plus.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 15, 2011
County calendar features 13 elementary students' art

The Sarasota County Commission Dec. 7, recognized 13 elementary students whose artwork appears on the 'Food - Keep it Local' calendar for 2012.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 19, 2010
Manatee breaks ground on Bennett Park

The 180-acre park will be unique because it will offer both passive and active recreational opportunities.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • August 28, 2013
Food Bank of Manatee receives donations

Two local organizations made large donations last week to the Food Bank of Manatee.

  • East County
  • News
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