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The Sarasota High volleyball team won its first district match of the season Sept. 9.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 11, 2014
Lady Sailors victorious in district action

The Sarasota High volleyball team beat Palmetto 25-7, 25-10, 25-17 Sept. 9.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Loveland Follies presents "A Really Big Shoe, the Life and Times of Ed Sullivan" from Thursday, May 30 through Sunday, June 2, at Venice Theatre.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 29, 2013
Scene & Heard

Loveland Players give the audience heart; Firemen's wish granted

  • Arts + Culture
Emergency officials from each municipality and from the county give an update Friday on preparations for Hurricane Irma.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 8, 2017
Sarasota County issues mandatory evacuation orders

Residents in evacuation zone A — including Sarasota’s barrier islands — have to evacuate between 2 p.m. today and 8 p.m. Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ali Yawn.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 19, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 04.19.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 04.19.17

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 9, 2013
Nora White's mission brought joy and laughter to many children

Nora White, 62, traveled the world as a volunteer for the Medical Missions Foundation of Kansas City, where she became known as 'Doctor Clown.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 31, 2013
Our View: Abolish the system

The cynical view is this: Florida Gov. Rick Scott has turned out to be just like the others - another narcissistic politician who lusts for power and will do whatever it takes to buy votes with payoffs.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sixty-four percent of Manatee County 10th-grade students passed the Algebra I. End-of-Course exam.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 29, 2015
Manatee County schools rank third among seven in FDOE report

Florida Department of Education shows Manatee County students' scores fell below state averages on Algebra I. and English End-of-Course exams.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • June 25, 2018
A ray of sunshine

Booker theatre students rallied together to throw a benefit show on June 14 for their classmate Isabella Smith after she suffered a traumatic brain injury.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ben Delaney rows during the 2011 World Rowing Junior Championships. Photo courtesy USRowing.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 7, 2017
Former Sarasota Crew rower makes U.S.roster for 2017 World Rowing Championships

He won a national championship with the Crew in 2013.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 13, 2011
Our View: What about the taxpayer?

As is all too common, an important party has not been at the table in the negotiations between the Manatee County School District and the Manatee Education Association.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 17, 2016
Sarasota County may shore up film incentives

The County Commission will soon consider earmarking $213,000 to restore an incentive fund aimed at luring filmmakers to the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Graycen and Clementine Schwartz celebrated their 13th and 12th birthdays, respectively, at Michael'     s On East on Jan. 21. Photo courtesy of Ashley Gruters
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 1, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 02.02.17

From giving birthday girls to thirsty fashion show attendees, this is what you missed on the social scene last week.

  • Black Tie
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • September 1, 2018
Beauty, Brains and Business empowers female leaders of tomorrow

Truly Valued launched its free workshop series for high school girls to gain confidence and career knowledge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Hurricane Elena caused extensive seawall damage during Labor Day weekend in 1985.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 25, 2011
Center of the storm

As a barrier island, Longboat Key is vulnerable to hurricanes, but historically the island has avoided major storm damage.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The police said the perimeter was established out of an abundance of caution as the investigation proceeds.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 13, 2018
Authorities investigate suspicious packages at post office

City and federal authorities secured a perimeter around the downtown Sarasota building. The packages were ultimately determined not to be hazardous.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hunter Alston stands with Lakeview Associated Enterprises COO Tra Williams and fellow Dairy Queen employees Brandy Geeding and Devin Elkins.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 5, 2017
Franchise cooks up profits for charity

East County's new Dairy Queen serves more than ice cream.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 23, 2013
SIDELINES

Sarasota Dolphins registration ongoing; Former Lady Ram launches soccer academy; Youth baseball tourneys coming to Sarasota

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 20, 2012
SCORES: Thunder remain unbeaten

The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team improved its record to 10-0 with a pair of victories this past week.

  • East County
  • Sports
File photo Attorney Dan Bailey, along with Sarasota Police Foundation founder Larry Twill, have transferred the organization to new leadership.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 31, 2014
Police foundation announces leadership

Mired in controversy last winter, the Sarasota Police Foundation has gotten off of the ground thanks largely to the help of Larry Twill and Dan Bailey.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By John Gudritz |
  • May 31, 2012
My View: Civility and compromise bring fairer solutions

I thought the editorial opinion contained in the "Our View" column last week provided a commonsense approach to solving not only the sound issues currently being debated in the Siesta Key Village but most problems that come along in life.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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