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U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., is called a “centrist,” which by D.C. media standards means he doesn’t just vote party line; on occasion he will vote for what is best for the country.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2017
Nelson’s Gorsuch vote reveals who comes first: Himself

He said he will vote in favor of a filibuster to stop Gorsuch’s nomination.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
"I have a passion for it like nothing else," Gregg Senko says of Irish dancing. The Ohio native moved last summer to Sarasota to focus on the company he launched two years ago with fellow dancer Justin Boros.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 15, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Rhythm and moves

Eight years ago, Gregg Senko quit his training with the Secret Service to study Irish dancing. Now he's co-founded an Irish dance company.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 9, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Casey Bobelis

The Observer spotlights Braden River basketball standout Casey Bobelis.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • May 30, 2012
Social justice for Shawna Machado

Social justice for Shawna Machado

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 19, 2017
Tragedy of parking meters

The city should get out of the parking business. Turn it over to the private sector. As Old Pasadena shows, everyone would win: the city, merchants and shoppers.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 28, 2017
Cops Corner 9.28

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Ming Wu Martial Arts students Shanthi Marmash, 7,  Bella Valentin, 6, and Kiki Bullas, 6, all earned their first-degree black belts last month.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 29, 2016
Martial arts ... It's elementary

Three second-grade students earn coveted black belts.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 26, 2010
Lakewood Ranch CDDs adopt budgets

Four Lakewood Ranch community development district boards today adopted their budgets for the upcoming fiscal year.

  • East County
  • News
Andrew Dailey won the People’s Choice Award last year with his sculpture "Pirecan." File photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 2, 2013
Amateur sculptors carve their niches

The Siesta Key Amateur Sand Sculpture Contest returns for its 41st year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • 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
Chessi Phillips models iConcept artist Lisa Berger’s ‘Good to the Last Drop (of her head)’ at Art Center Sarasota’s iConcept7 Jan. 22.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • December 31, 2015
Best of Black Tie 2015

As the 2015 social calendar comes to a close, Black Tie reviews the year in pictures

  • Black Tie
Sarasota wide receiver Talik Keaton
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 29, 2015
Sarasota Football Friday: Week 9

Sarasota High improved to .500 on the season with its district victory versus North Port Oct. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Fredd Atkins has served on the City Commission from 1985-1995 and 2003-2011.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 22, 2016
Atkins seeks return to City Commission

Former Mayor Fredd "Glossie" Atkins has filed to enter next year’s City Commission election, becoming the fifth candidate in the race for two at-large seats.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In 2001, a statue of John Ringling was erected on a new median neck-out at South Boulevard of the Presidents — one of the many projects Marty Rappaport helped become a reality on St. Armands Circle.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 20, 2016
Longtime St. Armands Circle leader announces retirement

Colleagues and city officials say Marty Rappaport, the founder of the St. Armands Business Improvement District, had a lasting impact on the direction of the Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By George Rauch |
  • July 14, 2011
Market Watch: Debt causes direction of market to stay questionable

Right now, even though the market has sold off recently, we remain in what is technically called a bull market. Under current economic circumstances, it's amazing the market is not at half of its current value of 12,250 points.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jack Short |
  • August 24, 2015
Heroin deaths force Medical Examiner budget increase

The 12th Circuit Medical Examiner’s Office has asked for an additional $185,000 in the next fiscal year partly due to an increase in heroin overdoses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 8, 2015
Our View: actions speak louder

We never believed Gov. Scott supported Medicaid expansion. He did little to push it through.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Two-way parking is wrong for Village

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch Little League pitcher Connor Shine helps lead the 9/10 All-Stars to a District 26 championship July 5.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 10, 2013
Sidelines 7.10.13

Southwest Florida Figure Skating Club names officers; registration for amateur championships begins; Mustang cheerleaders to host summer camp;i9 sports fall registration is currently under way; East County all-stars win district crowns

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 14, 2013
Manatee Cal Ripken names All-Stars

Manatee Cal Ripken Baseball recently announced its 8U All-Star team.

  • East County
  • Sports
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