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  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 26, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Sean McAdams

Sean McAdams, 18, is enjoying his senior year pitching for the Cardinal Mooney Cougars. McAdams has played baseball since he was 4 years old, however, he played basketball his freshman and sophomore year and was the quarterback this year for the football team.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • October 28, 2015
People with Purpose: Erin Christy

Local attorney Erin Christy discovered her love of giving back at an early age. And in a city where philanthropy is dominated by people with years of experience, Christy says it’s important for younger people to give back, too.

  • Black Tie
Cliff Walters, Mike Uertte and Board Chair and Honoree Paul Hudson
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 22, 2018
The Ringling celebrates new legacy society honorees

The John and Mable Ringling Legacy Society Luncheon was held March 22 at The Ringling.

  • Black Tie
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 25, 2010
Unconditional Surrender deadline looms

The head of the Sculpture Foundation, which owns the kissing sailor sculpture, met with top city officials to work out a deal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 31, 2013
SIDELINES

Riverview Rams prove victorious on Senior Night; Blazers top Cougars in basketball overtime; Mooney Cougars tame the LWR Mustangs; Thunder's season comes to a close with loss

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 7, 2010
The etch-a-sketcher

Venice-based artist Andrew Kiss obtains all the inspiration he needs from area beach boardwalks at the height of spring break.

  • Arts + Culture
Albert V. Mondus, Jr., Age 77
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 5, 2019
Albert V. Mondus, Jr.

Albert V. Mondus, Jr. Obituary

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Florida Senate — District 23: Frank Alcock

Alcock will face Greg Steube in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Combined with a debt service millage rate of 0.0560 mills, the total town maximum millage rate could be 2.1932 mills when the new budget begins Oct. 1.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 1, 2013
Longboat sets maximum millage rate at 2.1372

Longboat Key properties, which the Manatee and Sarasota County property appraisers certified July 1, rose in value.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The store’s close proximity to Interstate 75 makes it an easy target for burglars, according to the Manatee Sheriff's Office.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 9, 2014
Photography store burglarized for second time this week

Johnson PhotoImaging has been burglarized four times since May.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Turtle Watch member Mike Herron excavates a nest on Saturday, Aug. 3.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 6, 2019
Rising sea turtle nesting numbers break Sarasota area records

Oh baby — nests abound in an active year for the turtles

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office has received reports of possible loose tigers near Myakka City Thursday night.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 9, 2017
Possible loose tigers in Myakka City

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office says it can't confirm the report

  • East County
  • News
Booker interim coach Dumaka Atkins graduated from the school in 2004 and went to play football at Florida State.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 3, 2016
Interim Booker football coach brings discipline to program

He carries with him memories of growing up in and around the school.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 11, 2012
Website development hits snag

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey said the new website now likely will launch in March.

  • East County
  • News
Diane Proios checks Town Planner Maika Arnold’s blood pressure at the Longboat Key health fair May 21. Photo by Kristen Herhold
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 27, 2015
Town provides helping of healthy eating tips

The town will host a wellness program for town employees and those who live and work on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 20, 2009
ODA Thunder silenced in regional final

The Out-of-Door Academy saw its historic dream season come to an end May 16 with a 4-0 loss to Cambridge Christian in the Class 1A regional finals.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Sarasota Film Festival box office moves into the Regal Hollywood Stadium 20 for the festival. The festival’s new programming team, which includes Caley Fagerstrom, Michael Dunaway and Derek Horne, strives to bring buzz-worthy, new independent movies t
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 1, 2015
Sarasota Film Festival: Reel Big Fest

Sarasota Film Festival’s programmers spend countless hours screening movies year-round. The result? More than 200 films for your viewing pleasure.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 22, 2012
Signage standards delay enforcement

Changes in federal standards have delayed the Manatee County Sheriff's Office from increasing traffic enforcement in Lakewood.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 27, 2020
Junior League of Sarasota brings the roar at Junior Jamboree 2020

Forks & Corks food and wine festival had a successful Grand Tasting, Junior League hosted a feline fundraiser and more this week.

  • Black Tie
A hearing will be set in August or early September for an all-day hearing and auction for a $23 million judgment against Colony unit owners.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 11, 2015
May grants Colony trustee’s auction request

Citing a need to move forward while appeals are being heard, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May will allow a $23 million judgment auction to move forward later this summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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