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The SunCoast Storm ’00 travel softball team won seven straight games July 8 to capture the South Florida “B” State Championship. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 25, 2012
FULL STORY: Storm teams win state titles

The SunCoast Storm '98 travel softball team captured the USSSA North Florida 14 'A' State Championship in Lake City, while the SunCoast Storm '00 team won the South Florida 'B' State Championship in West Palm Beach.

  • East County
  • Sports
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 20, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The Sarasota Orchestra named Anu Tali as its new music director. Photo courtesy Warner Music, Chris Dunlop.
  • By June LeBell |
  • June 11, 2013
Sarasota Orchestra names new musical director

The Sarasota Orchestra today named Anu Tali as its new music director. The 40-year-old Estonian conductor is being signed to a three-year contract that will officially begin August 1.

  • Arts + Culture
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort closed in August 2010. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 27, 2014
Judge could announce Colony settlement decision today

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May could rule today on a settlement between Murf Klauber and the Colony Beach & Tennis Association.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
 Built in 1950, 160 Coolidge Drive  has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,050 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 19, 2020
Ringling Estates home sells for $925,000

Residential real estate sales for March 2-6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Longboat Key Police Officer Shawn Nagell now spends most of his work day patrolling the waters surrounding the Key.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 2, 2012
Officer Nagell assumes marine-patrol position

Officer Shawn Nagell takes on a new assignment - and the wheel of the Longboat Key police boat - after assuming marine-patrol responsibilities from Officer Dennis Silverio Jr.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tigers are one of a variety of big cats and other exotic animals housed at the Big Cat Habitat, located at 7101 Palmer Blvd., Sarasota. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • September 5, 2013
Big Cat Habitat issues 'claw' for help

Flooding at the Big Cat Habitat, a popular area tourist attraction, has been on Sarasota County's radar for three years, but owners say little has been done.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 18, 2016
Film review: 'Where to Invade Next'

Michael Moore's new film is a beautifully constructed travelogue that explores the uncomfortable truth.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Matt Orr |
  • December 27, 2012
TWIS Travel: Turn back time at Canyon Ranch Hotel & Spa

TWIS Travel: Turn back time at Canyon Ranch Hotel & Spa

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
B.J. Webb
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 26, 2013
Webb to lead USTA Florida Foundation

The United States Tennis Association Florida Section Foundation appointed B.J. Webb as volunteer president of the organization.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A rendering shows the current design of the State Street Parking Garage, including the "pad site" on Lemon Avenue.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 4, 2014
State Street garage costs balloon

City Commissioners were taken aback after learning projected State Street parking garage costs were more than $4 million higher than originally anticipated.

  • Sarasota
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Deputy County Administrator Dave Bullock said he foresees no 'significant budget issues' within the next couple of years.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 14, 2011
Sarasota County improves budget forecast

Sarasota County government is projecting that property-tax revenues will begin to rebound after 2015.

  • Sarasota
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The Riverview High volleyball team opened its season victorious Aug. 22.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 23, 2016
Riverview volleyball opens season with win

The Rams defeated the Gulf Coast HEAT 3-0 Aug. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Childrens Dream Fund Marketing and Communications Director Amanda Griffin holds up a picture of a 9-year-old girl who will benefit from the Rotary grant. The girl, Kiya, will go to Give Kids the World.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 20, 2017
Festival fun spills over for charity

Club donates $112,000 from annual wine festival proceeds.

  • East County
  • 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
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  • By Matt Orr |
  • April 10, 2013
Get serviced with One&Only

Get serviced with One&Only

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Matt Orr |
  • April 10, 2013
Get serviced with One&Only

Get serviced with One&Only

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Vicki Goffinet, Stacey Monroe, Tonya Stockhill and Cara Botelho.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 9, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: 2nd annual Andrew Monroe Memorial 5K

Friends and former teammates supported a late friend with the 2nd annual Andrew Monroe Memorial 5K Walk/Run Saturday, Jan. 10 at Siesta Beach. Proceeds benefit the scholarship that was created in Monroe's name after he was killed in a car accident in 2011.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 21, 2010
Unconditional Surrender inspires donation policy

The commission will vote today on a new policy written in direct response to the controversial sculpture's donation to the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
“Where Do You Fit In?” by Ella Emmett, Dalton Jett, Sara Martin and Palmer Mays
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 28, 2012
Art Scene & Heard

SeaFair art yacht drops anchor in Sarasota; Jersey Shore musician rocks on in Sarasota; New Opera House name a noted tribute; Downtown bayfront embraces diversity

  • Arts + Culture
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