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File photo Residents, landowners and merchants near St. Armands Circle have voiced their opposition to an art festival scheduled to be held in the park at the end of April.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 20, 2014
City attorney warns against St. Armands event ban

The commission discussed extending its moratorium on St. Armands events, but the city attorney said that could cause legal action because it targets a specific event.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2010
Key Club surrenders

APRIL FOOLS -- Loeb to sell golf courses, spa to the town. IPOC's Bob White, a L'Ambiance group and Al Green (aka Dan Dowd) will buy Inn on the Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • 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 Jen Blanco |
  • September 1, 2015
Return to Form

Riverview High senior Mikaela Braune had hip surgery in June to remove a pair of osteoid osteomas.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 8, 2009
Town water receives top scores

All 151 water samples taken in 2008 were bacteria free. Town water also has acceptable levels of copper and lead.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
ODA teacher Shelley Stone supports the American Cancer Society because so much of its funding goes to research. Now cancer-free for 11 years, she takes the cancer prevention drug Herceptin, developed through ASC funds.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 21, 2015
East County takes strides against breast cancer

Each year, the Making Strides event raises approximately $300,000.

  • East County
  • News
Art Association of Palm-Aire members Donna Vasko and Nancie Shellenbaum are eager to highlight the work of Palm-Aire’s artists, especially as the  club celebrates its 30th anniversary year.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 27, 2013
Art association celebrates 30 years

What started as a small outdoor art display has become an annual exhibit that attracts hundreds of art lovers to the Palm-Aire Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 27, 2012
Sarasota graduate to be inducted into FSU Athletics Hall of Fame

Sarasota High School graduate John-Ford Griffin will be inducted into the Florida State University Athletics Hall of Fame Aug. 31.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 4, 2016
Lou Newman takes flight

Lou Newman hosted his 10th annual wildlife photography exhibit, “A Focus on Birds,” May 3, at Plymouth Harbor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Asolo Rep hosting auditions for talented children this weekend (Courtesy Photo).
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 23, 2013
Asolo Rep hosting auditions for talented children this weekend

Asolo Repertory Theatre looking to cast children in "Show Boat" and "Grapes of Wrath"

  • Arts + Culture
Siesta Key resident Jeanne Dooley will open her craft beer venue, Craft Growlers to Go & Tasting Room, by the end of the year.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 31, 2015
Top Story — November: Craft beer venue coming to Lakewood Ranch Main Street

Craft Growlers to Go and Tasting Room is tentatively set to open in December.

  • East County
  • News
Jen Ahearn-Koch, Hagen Brody and Martin Hyde are vying for two seats on the Sarasota City Commission.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 11, 2017
Sarasota City Commission candidates raise thousands in March

Jen Ahearn-Koch topped campaign fundraising last month with more than $11,000 in contributions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Garcia
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 18, 2014
Sidelines

Cardinal Mooney boys swimming captures titles; Lady Mustangs fall in state semifinals; Cougars advance to regional finals; Lakewood closes out season at state meet; Lady Thunder team earns a draw; Suncoast Storm '05 team wins 9U tournament

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 2, 2013
SCS stifles HEAT

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team defeated Manatee HEAT 25-17, 23-25, 25-11, 25-17 Oct. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sheehan
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 21, 2014
Football preview: Riverview High

Riverview High senior lineman Riley Sheehan has been an integral part of the Rams' varsity squad. This year he hopes to lead his team to the playoffs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Nathan Kirkman
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 20, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Nathan Kirkman

Braden River High junior Nathan Kirkman set a personal best with a combined lift of 620 pounds at the Class 2A weightlifting state finals April 15. Kirkman finished ninth in his first state tournament appearance. Here is an inside look at this week's Athlete of the Week.

  • East County
  • Sports
antipasto
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • March 3, 2015
Flavio's: Iconic, casual Italian dining on Siesta Key

Flavio's: Iconic, casual Italian dining on Siesta Key

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 8, 2011
Mustangs win Homecoming game

The Lakewood Ranch High football team defeated Tarpon Springs 41-33 in its Homecoming game Oct. 7.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 27, 2009
Downtown roundabout delayed

With a Thanksgiving completion deadline too daunting, the city delayed the construction of the roundabout at Five Points.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 13, 2010
Five Points roundabout opens early

Construction on the downtown intersection is completed 23 days ahead of schedule.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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