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Mason Woolever sprints toward teammate Matt Schefer after making a diving catch against the wall.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 3, 2018
Big-time passion in Lakewood Ranch Little League

The Lakewood Ranch Little League All-Stars Majors team plays with heart and joyous energy, two things sometimes lacking from higher levels of the game.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Michael Eng |
  • June 16, 2010
OBSERVED: In honor of Dad and his drawer

Growing up, I must have come to my dad with hundreds of broken toys, shoelaces and scraped knees. And every time, he knew just how to fix them. That's just what dads do.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Oliviah Hohneke attends the picnic with her parents.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Casey Key Picnic

The Casey Key Association hosted their annual picnic Sunday, April 7 at the Nokomis beach pavilion to get together with community members. 'It is great for people to get to know one another in a relaxed atmosphere,' said Steven Lee. 'We love Casey Key and support it.' Butchers Gourmet served dinner to 145 community members and Bryan Spainhower played Spanish guitar.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 7, 2010
Commission chooses both sand options

The Town Commission will use a slightly darker sand for the north end of the island's high-erosion spots from North Shore Road just south of Broadway.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Phoenix"
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 19, 2015
Film review: 'Phoenix'

Christian Petzold's subtle thriller examines love, betrayal and rebirth

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Veronica Swift performs at 2 p.m. Feb. 9. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 18, 2019
Glenridge Performing Arts Center unveils 2019-2020 season

From a jazz guitarist to β€˜America’s funniest piano player,’ the lineup of Glenridge Performing Arts Center's upcoming season includes something for everyone.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 16, 2011
Current peacock policy doesn't fly for Villagers

Although the peacocks are controversial - some residents love them, while others hate them - many Village residents say that the current system for removal doesn't work.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A turtle returns to the same beach she was born on to lay eggs.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 27, 2016
Turtles crawl to nesting season

Sea turtle nesting officially hatches May 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Observer video team asked beachgoers at the Siesta Key beach pavilion about stand-up paddleboarding on the public beach.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 7, 2014
VIDEO: Public weighs in on SUP proposal

Sarasota County currently forbids watercraft at public beaches with lifeguards, but the county is considering two options to allow vendors to rent stand-up paddleboards to beachgoers.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub owner Ed Chiles has owned the restaurant since 1989.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 6, 2015
2015 Issues to Watch: North-end restaurants

Change is on the menu for two historic Longbeach Village restaurants.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Michael Drake, president of the Longboat Key Historical Society, says the society has had the funds to begin renovating its historical cottages. But it needs $450,000 to buy the land.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 12, 2018
The gift of a lifetime for LBK

An open letter to Santa.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 22, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 11.22.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 13, 2015
Letters to the editor

Tennis Center is a crown jewel; It’s obvious: Support the tennis center; Tennis center is second only to the beaches; Tennis center actually a small cost to town; Tennis deserves to be preserved

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jack Short |
  • October 26, 2015
Commissioners to consider food truck ordinances

Here's a rundown of what to look for at this week's Sarasota County Commissioners' meetings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brick pavers will be installed at the intersection of Cattlemen Road and University Parkway, so it looks like it did before diverging diamond construction. Photo courtesy of Flickr.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 29, 2017
Motorists should expect delays at Cattlemen, University Parkway

The installation of brick pavers will cause intermittent lane closures.

  • East County
  • News
The antique stove is priced at $4,000.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 13, 2010
Colony liquidation sale continues

The sale has attracted an average of 350 customers daily during its first four days.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 14, 2009
County commissioner defends letter

Manatee County Commissioner Joe McClash defended his position to dispute the Longboat Key's application for breakwaters on the north end of the island in a letter sent Tuesday, Oct. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kathy Baylis is pictured with Patterson Foundation President and CEO Debra Jacobs.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 15, 2015
Former EDC executive Kathy Baylis dies

Kathy Baylis was a leader in economic development in Sarasota County for more than a decade.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Suites will be furnished for guests. Prices for the suites vary by how close they are to the finish line.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 11, 2017
Rowing organizers 'suiten' event

Luxury suite structures will offer private viewing options for World Rowing Championship patrons.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 23, 2009
Santa's secret helper

If the North Pole needed a decorator, Santa set designer Roselle Stroz would be the best person for the job.

  • Arts + Culture
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