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  • By Anna Dearing |
  • May 4, 2011
Dance Review: 'Spring Surprise'

Not all surprises are good surprises. That was the case for the final performance of the Sarasota Ballet's 20th anniversary season - unfortunate for such a celebratory year.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 1, 2018
SMART's got it covered — with new arena

SMART program now can offer year-round services with covered arena.

  • East County
  • News
Unit 302 of the Oceane condominiums was built in 2019 with  four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths and more than 4,200 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 22, 2020
Condo sells for $4.45 million in Siesta's Oceane

Residential real estate transactions for Nov. 9-13.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Amanda Landesberg |
  • July 19, 2012
Getting to Know: the Sarasota Pops Wedding Contest

Getting to Know: the Sarasota Pops Wedding Contest

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Pablo Garabitos

Eleven-year-old Pablo Garabitos launched three home runs in two games this past week, including two in one inning, to help power Main Street Trattoria in the Majors division of the Manatee County Cup.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 21, 2015
SRQ airport lands new airline

Calgary-based WestJet plans to serve SRQ Airport with nonstop service to Toronto twice a week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 14, 2012
FEB. 14: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Dan and Tootie Kennedy receive a plaque to commemorate their contributions to the Sarasota Military Academy. Photos by Amanda Morales
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 21, 2015
Students honor SMA co-founder with ceremony

After 46 years, Dan Kennedy is finally graduating from high school — as an educator.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Beach Comber II model at the Cottages of Callista Village offers nearly 2,000 square feet of living space.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 15, 2012
Regional home parade showcases local builders

The HBA Manatee Sarasota will host its annual Parade of Homes Feb. 18 through March 4.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 25, 2018
Women create a path to freedom at New Beginning Fashion Show

Selah Freedom hosted A New Beginning fashion show on Jan. 25 at Five Points Park.

  • Black Tie
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  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 7, 2017
Town of Longboat Key offering sand to residents

Residents should bring proof of residency to the Broadway Street beach access.

  • Longboat Key
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Cedars Tennis Resort's clubhouse was closed for one day last week after a lightning strike. Photo by Robin Hartill
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 2, 2014
Cedars Tennis Resort reopens after lightning strike scare

Firefighters were at the scene for two-and-a-half hours last week responding to an alarm triggered by an electrical issue.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • September 24, 2019
WaterVentures makes a splash at Alta Vista

WaterVentures, a 53-foot mobile science lab, visited Alta Vista Elementary on Sept. 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dr. Lou Newman photographed this river otter in 2011 on Longboat Key. Photo courtesy of Dr. Lou Newman.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 2, 2013
Bay Isles cygnets fall prey to river critter

Swan keeper David Novak believes that a river otter snatched three cygnets earlier this spring. The presence of the critter concerns some Longboat Key residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The RIngling's 66-acre arboretum is now a Level 2 Accreditation facility and on The Morton Register of Arboreta. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 6, 2019
Scene & Heard: 08.06.19

From company updates (The Sarasota Ballet) to accreditation winners (The Ringling), there's plenty to report on the A&E scene this week.

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Read this week's edition of Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2011
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The Riverview High volleyball team beat Sarasota 3-0 Sept. 16.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 17, 2015
Riverview holds off Sarasota

The Riverview High volleyball team beat Sarasota 3-0 Sept. 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • July 14, 2017
Poll: Sarasota's best bar game

Which is the ultimate game for bar compeitition?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alex Rodman.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 30, 2017
Sarasota High Five Moments: 03.30.17

Sarasota High Five Moments: 03.30.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Mattie Bedinghaus, Hermione Bedinghaus, Carter Bedinghaus, Princess Bedinghaus, Channing Bedinghaus, Camden Bedinghaus and Dr. Troy Bedinghaus had a good time with the "Batman" theme.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • July 27, 2018
Lakewood Ranch offers 'Batman' fans a special ride

Lakewood Family Eye Care attracts hundreds of 'Batman' fans to its back-to-school event.

  • East County
  • News
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