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  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • April 18, 2018
Winners of Embracing our Differences honored at reception

On April 17, Embracing our Differences held a reception for the winners of its juried exhibit promoting diversity.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Moving election day could mean longer terms for sitting City Commissioners.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 14, 2018
City to consider referendum language

Sarasota officials have 75 words to communicate major changes to the city's election system.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 3, 2012
BRE hosting 'Uniform Fair'

Braden River Elementary is hosting its annual uniform fair today and Saturday.

  • East County
  • News
Melissa Johnson, No. 2, hits the ball over the net at Haley Preininger, No. 2, and Emily Greenwood, No. 7.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • October 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA v. St. Stephen's

The Out-of-Door Academy played St. Stephen's Thursday, Oct. 25, in the finals out at Bradenton Christian. St. Stephen's won the Class 3A-District 10 championship in three sets beating ODA 25-20, 25-13, 25-17.

  • East County
  • Schools
Meet this week's athlete of the week: Issac Mingus.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 23, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Isaac Mingus

Issac Mingus, 14, was never able to play a sport such as baseball, basketball or football as a young child. Born prematurely, Mingus had to have an IV shunt placed in his head, which prevented him from participating in contact sports.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
City staff identified nearly $300 million in utility infrastructure improvements  during a recent master planning process.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 19, 2019
Sarasota leaders approve utility rate increases

The Sarasota City Commission authorized a decade of higher water and sewer fees. The board also approved new Rosemary District zoning and the closure of a portion of School Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Steve Whidden |
  • October 7, 2009
Professional Golf Tips 101

Rosedale Director of Instruction and PGA Professional Steve Whidden offers tips for improving your game.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 27, 2011
Compeer program builds friendship, lends support

The Compeer Breakfast will take place Thursday, Jan. 27 at the Senior Friendship Center Cafe.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By April Doner |
  • June 11, 2012
Open mics: growing and connecting local talent

Open mics: growing and connecting local talent

  • Arts + Culture
Dr. Arthur Ancowitz has biked all over the world, and he also swims, runs, plays tennis and has recently taken up tap dancing.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 3, 2010
The best health defense is an excellent offense

It is well documented that exercise is a powerful defense against heart attack and stroke, so when a paper titled, "The War on Arteriosclerosis," by Longboat Key's Dr. Arthur Ancowitz was sent to The Longboat Observer, we knew where to put it.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Paul Fern poses for a photo with his K-9, Eros, and Sheriff Tom Knight on his last day of duty in 2018. Photo Courtesy Sarasota County Sheriff's Office
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 19, 2019
Retired deputy files for Sarasota County Sheriff candidacy

Paul Fern retired from the Sarasota County Sheriff's office in 2018.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Of Gods and Men" is playing locally at Burns Court.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 4, 2011
Film Review: 'Of Gods and Men'

In 1996, a group of eight Trappist monks living in North Africa must make a fateful decision. Confronted by radical Islamic fundamentalists, should they remain (facing probable death) or simply leave?

  • Arts + Culture
TWIFF2
  • By Ken Haggerty |
  • September 14, 2013
This Week in Fantasy Football: Week Two

This Week in Fantasy Football: Week Two

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 22, 2010
News Briefs 07.22.10

Because the city feels the parking situation on Gulfstream Avenue requires a slower speed limit, it wants to reduce the speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • October 24, 2012
Film Review: 'Detropia'

In 1930, Detriot was the fastest growing city in the world. Today it's on the verge of collapse.

  • Arts + Culture
Diamond and Crystal Ball co-chairwomen Jan Doench and Ronni Sachs loved planning their "Secret Garden" themed event for the University Park Women's Club. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 8, 2020
Club news: Secret garden fundraising blooms in University Park

Lakewood Ranch women fundraise with broadway show

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Black Tie Editor Loren Mayo
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 5, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

Ice, ice, baby; Lean, mean snow queen; Tidbits

  • Arts + Culture
TJ Goelz and the Lakewood Ranch Mustangs have seen plenty of players recruited to NCAA Division 1 schools.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 2, 2018
New rules prevent softball players from being recruited until their junior year

Area coaches have mixed feelings on the changes.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 30, 2009
Are oil rigs in Longboat's future?

The Longboat Key Town Commission wants to know if its constituents are for or against oil rigs being placed in the Gulf of Mexico three-to-nine miles off the island's shores.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 12, 2012
Sarasota County modifies buiding height regulations

Commissioners Wednesday approved changes that make amendments to heights on barrier islands and along waterways.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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