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“Unity” by Nnamdi Okonkwo is one of the three finalists under consideration for a future downtown roundabout.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 27, 2016
Artists prepare to pitch roundabout sculptures

On Tuesday, the city’s Public Art Committee will hear three presentations on proposed artwork for a roundabout at Orange Avenue and Ringling Boulevard.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 30, 2012
SCORES: Lady Thunder wrap up regular season with wins

The Out-of-Door Academy girls tennis team closed out its regular season with a pair of victories over Lemon Bay March 27 and Cardinal Mooney March 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 2, 2013
Looking ahead: Real Estate

Sales, prices and new listings all are up in Lakewood Ranch and the Bradenton/Sarasota area, but are there enough homes to go around?

  • East County
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Unit 904 at Fairway Bay has three bedrooms, three baths, and 2,097 square feet of living area. It sold for $750,000. Courtesy photo
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 24, 2014
Fairway Bay condominium unit sells for $750,000

A condominium in Fairway Bay tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 8, 2013
ODA blanks Bayshore

The Out-of-Door Academy girls soccer team blanked Bayshore 8-0 Jan. 7.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 20, 2012
Obituary: Edward S. Hoyt

Edward S. Hoyt, of Sarasota and Jacksonville, died March 4. He was 94.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
St. Martha Catholic Church
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • November 7, 2013
Celestial Community

Sarasota's St. Martha Catholic Church celebrates 100 years of family worship and service to the community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2014
News Briefs

Myakka City Fire District adds engine; Manatee County prepares to open Neal Preserve

  • East County
  • News
The Braden River Soccer Club U13 Girls Premier team won the Florida Youth Soccer Association's Region C tournament March 19 and March 20. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 28, 2016
BRSC U13 girls win Region C tourney

The Braden River Soccer Club U13 Girls Premier team captured the Florida Youth Soccer Association’s Region C tournament March 19 and March 20.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 6, 2014
Siesta retailers under fire for outdoor displays

Support for a move to allow outdoor merchandise displays on Siesta Key is waning, due to 'blatant disregard' of rules.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Benderson Development bought the 7.5 acre property housing the 96,000-square-feet former Dillard’s for $10 million in 2014.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 2, 2016
Westfield, Benderson and Dillard’s settle lawsuit

Following a lengthy legal clash, L.A. Fitness is slated to open in the former Dillard’s department store at Westfield Southgate Mall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 24, 2012
Bulldog squads top Trojans

The East Manatee Bulldogs Tiney Mite, Mitey Mite and Pee Wee teams all earned victories over the Palmetto Trojans Sept. 22.

  • East County
  • Sports
Nigel Judd submitted this sunrise photo, taken in at County Club East in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2013
Weather: East County

Nigel Judd submitted this sunrise photo, taken in at County Club East in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Pablo Vargas.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 8, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 02.08.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 02.08.17

  • East County
  • Sports
File photo.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 22, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 9.22.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Sept. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cheryl Brandi is a candidate for the Sarasota County Hospital Board.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Hospital Board: At Large, Seat 3 — Cheryl Brandi

Cheryl Brandi, a Democrat, will face Republican Susan Tucker in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 16, 2012
News Briefs

Chick-Fil-A night to benefit missions team; Business world enters Manatee classes

  • East County
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Guy Vilt was named Florida District 26's Umpire and Chief in 2011.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 22, 2015
Golden Achievement

Florida District 26 Little League’s Guy Vilt was selected to umpire the 2015 Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2010
Observer photos available for purchase

All photos taken from Oct. 18 on are now available for purchase at YourObserver.com.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 19, 2014
Our view

A long slog to power in D.C.

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