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Mark Ladwig, Desiree Glasgow, Maria Monroy, Kayla McCarcy, Alexandra Perez and Amanda Evora
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 21, 2010
Children's Express hits the brakes in Sarasota (WITH VIDEO)

The Children's Express is rolling through Florida, stopping in 15 cities for "Milk party" rallies and sharing the message that children must become the state's highest priority, and educating political, business and civic leaders, and parents, about the urgent need to improve the well-being and education of Florida's youngest citizens.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 16, 2019
Shaq spreads message of humor, kindness in Sarasota

The basketball Hall of Famer talked about life after sports at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The white sands of Siesta Key Beach will be taken over by 26 college volleyball teams for the 5th Annual Fiesta on Siesta Collegiate Volleyball Tournament.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 12, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BETS: Siesta Fiesta and Fiesta on Siesta

Swing by Siesta Key this weekend to browse through hundreds of arts and crafts and to watch the 5th Annual Fiesta on Siesta Collegiate Volleyball Tournament.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • January 1, 2014
Year in Review: November 2013, DID reconsiders parking meters

Finding new sources of revenue topped the priority list for the Downtown Improvement District at its recent workshop, during which members suggested bringing back parking meters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 30, 2009
Balancing Act

The Golden Dragon Acrobats' high-energy balancing act mixes Chinese tradition with a little cirque d' soul.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 4, 2015
Sarasota Memorial gains Level II trauma center status

The Florida Department of Health has given provisional approval to Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s application to become Sarasota County’s only Level II trauma center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 30, 2013
Cedars on the hook for Fish Fry

The old-fashioned Historical Society event has netted a new location along with the same fried favorites of years past.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bill Sandy sits at the desk where he produced the advice in "Learning from Upheaval."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 4, 2012
Neighbors: Bill Sandy

Bill Sandy has ridden the rollercoaster of business and shares his experience.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Members of Nik Wallenda'            s highwire act continue to amaze the audience with their display of strength and balance Feb. 10.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 15, 2017
Circus performers go on after the fall

Working through tragedy is a process, but worth the outcome, performers say.

  • East County
  • News
Voters in Manatee and Sarasota counties cast fewer write-in votes for president this year compared to 2016.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 16, 2020
Voters cast wide range of write-in votes for president

Even though it didn't count, Kermit the frog, Superman and Baby Yoda received votes during the 2020 election in Manatee and Sarasota counties.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Vinny Lecavalier, Paul Ysebaert, Steve Griggs, Jay Feaster, Rex Jensen, Brian Bradley, ThunderBug and the Lightning ice girls announce an outdoor street hockey rink at Premier Sports Campus.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 25, 2017
Tampa Bay Lightning to build street hockey rink at Premier Sports Campus

The club has also extended its relationship with Schroeder-Manatee Ranch for three years.

  • East County
  • Sports
Thousands of lights go up around the University Town Center shopping plazas each Christmas season. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 2, 2016
University Town Center lights up for holidays

UTC plazas will celebrate the holiday shopping season with Festival of Lights event.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2011
Letters to the editor

Removing Key bicycle signs would be a major safety issue

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Commissioners will continue discussing the Fiscal Year 2020 budget at their May 17 budget workshop.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • May 1, 2019
Previous county cuts play role in rosier outlook

County Financial Manager Kim Radtke says she feels comfortable that the county is "on target" with its current 2019 budget.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Construction site of the new lift station. Courtesy photo.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 8, 2011
BREAKING: Concrete wall falls on construction worker

A concrete wall at the Mound Street site where a new city of Sarasota lift station is under construction fell on the chest of a 34-year-old worker Tuesday afternoon, the Sarasota County Fire Department reported.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Justin Terry, Ph.D., may serve as Lakewood Ranch High's next principal, if the School Board approves Superintendent Rick Mills' recommendation for Terry.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 3, 2014
Mills backs choice for Lakewood principal

If approved by the School Board later this month, Justin Terry will become the new LRHS principal.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 22, 2010
Our View

About that 25.8% tax hike ...

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Orr |
  • June 21, 2012
Matt's List: five Sarasota secrets to looking incredible

Matt's List: five Sarasota secrets to looking incredible

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 12, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, July 13

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
An on-set photo of Riggs' Lucayan Indian tribe costume design. Courtesy Donna Riggs.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 3, 2013
Bradenton resident Donna Riggs works on national film

Donna Riggs designs costumes for Dinesh D'Souza's political documentary called "America."

  • Arts + Culture
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