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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2011
Our View: Downtown's answer on Key

Sometimes the best solutions can be found in our own backyard.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This painting, owned by Shannon Gault, shows the plane in which her father took to the sky on Dec. 7, 1941.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 7, 2016
Pearl Harbor memories ring through for residents 75 years later

Five Longboat Key residents share what they remember about Dec. 7, 1941.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
First-grade students Frank Avalos, Ximena Franco-Martinez and Rodqueze Austin show off last year’s harvest at Alta Vista Elementary’s organic garden.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 6, 2012
How does your garden grow?

Four local elementary schools are using a grant made available by Whole Foods and FoodCorps to reap what they sow.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riverview High junior Mason Fox started playing golf 13 years ago. Now the 16-year-old has his sights set on becoming a professional golfer.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 6, 2012
Teeing Off

Riverview High junior Mason Fox shot a 36 to take top honors last month against Cardinal Mooney and Venice.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lynn Davidson's "Boy With Anklet." Courtesy photo.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 26, 2016
Different Perspectives: New exhibit makes gallery-goers think

Ringling College exhibit examines the role observation plays in the lives of artists — and viewers.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 18, 2013
News Briefs

Police pension plan set to freeze in January; Town keeps watch for red drift algae due to summer rain; Christmas holiday changes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 25, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mustangs softball grad Denali Schappacher made the America East All-Conference First team as a freshman at the University of Central Florida. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 13, 2018
Area athletes still generate pride in college

Graduates from Braden River High, Lakewood Ranch High and The Out-of-Door Academy are still starring for their collegiate programs.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ten-year-old Sarah Cripe typically drives between 45 and 50 mph when she's solo go-kart racing.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 6, 2014
Fast track

Ten-year-old Sarah Cripe began solo go-kart racing last summer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A weather-worn roadblock sits at the intersection of Beach Road and Columbus Boulevard blocking thru traffic to the northern portion of Beach Road June 17, 2016. Sarasota County granted petitioners request to permanently vacate the road May 11.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • June 21, 2016
Beach Road covered in controversy

A Siesta Key resident is taking legal action against Sarasota County for vacating an untravelled portion of roadway near the beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
About 15 manatees mesmerized residents at Christian Retreat during their visit Sept. 14. Photos courtesy of Scott Gerhart/
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 21, 2011
Mating herd of manatees stops by Christian Retreat

A mating herd of manatees spent a day in the Manatee River along Christian Retreat's property, much to delight of its residents and staff.

  • East County
  • News
FSU/Asolo Conservatory performs “A Midsummer Night's Dream."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 3, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'

The FSU/Asolo Conservatory has an edgy condensation of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" making the rounds at Florida schools and select performing arts venues.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 2, 2015
BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, July 2

BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, July 2

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Capt. Drew Peterson with his brother, Nolan
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2013
Family reunion

Sarasota Observer news editor and native Sarasotan Nolan Peterson was reunited with his brother Air Force Capt. Drew Peterson Dec. 1, at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The county is searching for a contractor who can provide maintenance and landscaping to the Siesta Key Village, but finding a company is proving difficult.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 24, 2017
Search for Siesta Village maintenance contractor stalls

The current contract ends Aug. 26, leaving county staff with about a month to find a new maintenance contractor for the area.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 26, 2017
Big Top Gala transports guests to the 'Circus of Yesteryear'

Event-goers enjoyed a night of touching stories and thrilling circus acts on Feb. 25 at Feld Entertainment Studios.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2010
News Briefs 02.25.10

The creator of the Osprey Beautification Association and its only president is stepping down after 10 years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 4, 2010
Lady Mustangs edge past Lady Pirates

Tiffany Waters scored 20 points, and Mylon Shamble added 17 as Lakewood Ranch came from behind to defeat Braden River 58-53 Jan. 4.

  • East County
  • Sports
"Everybody brings different things to the table," Shawn O'Malley says of his co-op woodshop. "This camaraderie is what I envisioned." Photos by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 14, 2013
Building a Legacy

Shawn O'Malley's grandfather taught him the art of woodworking from salvaged material. Now, O'Malley is the teacher.

  • Arts + Culture
Pension ordinances that freeze current pension plans are on the commission's agenda next week.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 14, 2013
Pension plans top Longboat Key town workshop agenda

The Town Commission will review ordinances next week that freeze both the firefighter and general employees' pension plans.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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