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The Riverview High volleyball team is now 10-1 on the season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 22, 2015
Riverview wins three straight

The Riverview High volleyball team defeated Sarasota, Tampa Alonso and Lakewood Ranch in its last three matches.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Emma Moneuse graduated from Manatee High School last year. File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 8, 2019
Calling all 2019 grads!

Are you a soon-to-be-graduate? We want to hear from you.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This condominium, which has has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,352 square feet of living area, sold for $370,000. Rachel S. O'Hara
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 27, 2011
Solymar home tops this week's sales at $1,260,000

A home in Solymar tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Regions Bank sold the home at 3919 Solymar Drive to Robert Shaw, trustee, of Leawood, Kansas, for $1,260,000.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
During their long-distance relationship and marriage, Michael Haluska and Susan Lorenc-Haluska shared the tradition of fixing the same meal and clinking wine glasses via their computers.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 26, 2011
Couple stays connected through virtual reality

Susan Lorenc-Haluska and Michael Haluska fell in love over dinner, drinks and long conversations - via their computers. after nearly two-and-a-half years of marriage.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
An example of the type of organization of development that Sarasota County aims to implement as part of the Fruitville Initiative.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 25, 2014
Fruitville Initiative gets back on track

Sarasota County's plans to rezone 360 acres of land east of I-75, gains momentum with a neighborhood workshop scheduled for Thursday, March 27.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alex Turner powers up a right-footed shot.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 22, 2016
Cardinal Mooney soccer player reflects on scoring 100 goals

He is the first player in school history to hit triple digits.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2009
Our View

Don't fall for the Crist ads

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Mega Morph towers over the car loop at Myakka City Elementary School.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 3, 2020
Last school day transforms into special event in Myakka

Myakka family brings transforming robot to celebrate the last day of school.

  • East County
  • News
The home at 111  N. Warbler Lane  was built in 1976 . It has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,251 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 4, 2021
Bird Key home sells for $3.5 million

Residential real estate transactions for March 22-26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2009
Rutenberg joins Country Club East

Local builder Derek Nelson, a former Arthur Rutenberg Homes Building Company president and second-generation builder, will operate Nelson Homes Inc., an independently owned and operated Arthur Rutenberg Homes franchise.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 23, 2019
Sarasota community gathers for vigil for Roman Miller

The vigil was held at Brentwood Elementary, Miller's school.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key is ranked No. 1 in the nation for freedom from burglaries.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2016
Longboat ranked No. 1 in nation for burglary safety

The list is based on data from the recent FBI Uniform Crime Report.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Justin Curtis.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 30, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Justin Curtis

The senior quarterback talks his best skill and teammate Drew Butler's jokes.

  • East County
  • Sports
Downtown resident Terry Kees says she is excited about plans for the Sarasota Farmers Market to expand into Wednesday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 6, 2014
VIDEO: Sarasota Farmers Market eyes expansion

The Sarasota Farmers Market is planning to hold a mid-week event in Five Points Park, a proposal that has drawn both praise and concern.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 16, 2016
Sarasota Ballet presents 'Balanchine, Ashton and Tudor'

Sarasota Ballet keeps the laughs coming with Antony Tudor's satirical 'Gala Performance.'

  • Arts + Culture
An alert that was posted on Twitter by the school district. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County Schools.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • May 7, 2019
Limited lockdown at Tuttle Elementary lifted after reports of nearby shooting

Tuttle Elementary is located at 2868 8th Street in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Home sites are under construction in Mallory Park, pictured here, and other Lakewood Ranch neighborhoods. Growth in the area accounts for half of new development in Manatee County.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 3, 2018
East County shift continues in Manatee County

New home construction calls for more services in eastern Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Guest conductor Larry Rachleff made his Masterworks debut Dec. 8. Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • December 11, 2017
Sarasota Orchestra shines in Masterworks 2: Symphonic Carnival

Symphonic Carnival concert proves to be an evening of brilliant performances.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jennifer McPheeters |
  • December 2, 2014
BOOK REVIEW: 'All the Light We Cannot See' by Anthony Doerr

Anthony Doerr's novel, 'All the Light We Cannot See,' is a National Book Award finalist, and with good reason.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 18, 2009
SMR official showcases photography

SMR Farms President Mac Carraway will have his photographic works on display at the Manatee County Agricultural Museum through Jan. 8.

  • Arts + Culture
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