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The Pirates played a tough contest in their home-opener.
  • By Lainee Jennings |
  • September 18, 2010
Sarasota sails past Pirates

Braden River falls to 0-3 on the season against the Sarasota Sailors and former coach Ed Volz.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • August 12, 2010
BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: The Stage Manager: Vannessa Alvarez

Vannessa Alvarez likes to be in control - in control of the actors and actresses involved in New Gate School's theatrical performances, in control of the props and costumes and in control of the atmosphere backstage.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 15, 2010
Town seeks direction for wayfinding signs

Public Works Director Juan Florensa is asking the commission if it wants to allow businesses to be placed on new wayfinding signs that were installed last month on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Donna Swan |
  • September 7, 2011
Deal Us In: Be wary of the lure of the finesse

West led his fourth-best diamond, and the declarer lost no time in going set. Declarer won the king of diamonds, cashed the ace of trump and finessed the Jack. West took his queen and continued with a diamond.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 10, 2014
Rappaport tenders tentative resignation

Volunteer board members of the BID and DID have plans to resign if their finances become public through mandated financial disclosure affidavits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Youth Sailing Squadron sailors Nick Hernandez and Nico Schultz, both 14, will represent Team USA in the BMW Optimist Team Race Cup Oct. 27, in Berlin.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 25, 2012
NATIONAL CHAMPS: Nico Schultz and Nick Hernandez

Sarasota Youth Sailors Nico Schultz and Nick Hernandez won the 2012 USODA Team Race National Championship July 22 though July 24, in Sandusky, Ohio, with Team Florida Oceanic Racing, a travel squad based in Clearwater. The boys will represent Team USA in the BMW Optimist Team Race Cup Oct. 27 in Berlin.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
City commissioners want a leash law put into effect at Payne Park, but propose opening a dog park nearby. File photo.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 24, 2013
Commissioners consider new dog park downtown

Commissioner Shannon Snyder suggested that the city use vacant property near Payne Park as a dog park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Colorful artwork submitted from various organizations in on display at City Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 3, 2012
Children's week observed at City Hall

The city of Sarasota has an artwork display at City Hall in honor of Children's Week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Corey Murphy tees off at Bobby Jones Golf Club — a municipal-owned course to which the city is attempting to attract more visitors.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 29, 2015
What does the future hold for Bobby Jones Golf Club?

Amid privatization talks, the committee tasked with mapping out a plan for the long-term viability of Bobby Jones is keeping all its options on the table.

  • Sarasota
  • News
B.B. King
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 4, 2015
Star Power

As it reflects on 45 years of arts and entertainment, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in Sarasota, Fl., looks ahead to the future.

  • Arts + Culture
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 2, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hedge
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 9, 2011
Real Estate Reports

Charlotte Hedge honored as Humanitarian of the Year; Wagner Realty welcomes Robert Welch as associate

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 30, 2013
SIDELINES

FHSAA announces football districts; Emily Bulfin sets new basketball record; Trevon Young's double-double leads Pirates; Lakewood Mustangs fall to Cardinal Mooney Cougars

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 25, 2013
Athlete of the Week: MADISON SCHMIDT

Riverview High senior Madison Schmidt cleared 10 feet, 6 inches to win the pole vault event at the Class 4A-District 7 meet April 17, at Spoto High.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Golden Apple is just like other small businesses; Letter writers madegood and bad points; Sarasota airport needs cheaper airline; Current administration should not be labeled 'anti-American'

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2012
Our View: Postmortem

Congratulations to all of the victors, Barack Obama and Joe Biden included.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Randy McLendon, Charles Hines, Sarasota County Commission Chairwoman Christine Robinson, William Brian Slider and Jennifer Cohen answered questions.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 12, 2012
County Commission candidates appeal to CONA

The Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations last night hosted a public forum for Sarasota County Commission candidates.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota city and county commissioners meet Tuesday for a workshop.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 28, 2014
City, county to discuss homeless shelter

Sarasota city and county commissioners will meet for a workshop to discuss the local homeless initiative and the recommendation to extend the Downtown Community Redevelopment Area Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • February 13, 2014
Residents raise concern about city mobility plan

Some citizens wonder how development changes outlined in a city study might affect neighborhoods.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Voters can also return absentee ballots on Election Day up to 7 p.m. tonight.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 31, 2012
County reports steady primary numbers

Every Sarasota County precinct is open until 7 p.m. tonight for today's Republican Primary.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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