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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 11, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Marlon Mack

Booker High School junior running back Marlon Mack has been playing football for five years. After the Tornadoes clinched their first win, Mack talks about his strategy for the rest of the season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
David Leventhal shows off his biker dog, Sam.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Giving Hunger the Blues

Blues fans packed Hillview Street, Sunday, March 24, to help raise money during the 18th annual Giving Hunger the Blues concert. The concert, which takes place in the Southside Village, raises money for All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 26, 2013
Heritage Harbour South Community Development District moves closer to refinancing

The Heritage Harbour South Community Development District believes refinancing its 2002 bonds now is a good hedge against uncertain future interest rates.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota graduate Courtney Berger has raced the course at Nathan Benderson Park four times since joining the Nova Southeastern University crew team three years ago. Courtesy of Nova Southeastern University.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 25, 2013
Former Crew rower steers Sharks

Sarasota High graduate and Nova Southeastern University coxswain Courtney Berger will return home to compete in the 2013 Sunshine State Conference Rowing Championship April 26, at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A Lucky's Gourmet Market opened its doors in October, and helped usher in a new wave of customers to the Westfield Siesta Key.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • November 22, 2017
Siesta Key mall lures new traffic with new focus

A flurry of restaurant openings in the second half of 2017 appeal to customers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bob Craft was flying Delta Flight 109 from Madrid to Atlanta when the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks occurred. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 7, 2011
9/11 Looking Back: Robert 'Bob' Craft

Longboat Key resident Robert 'Bob' Craft was the captain of a flight headed from Madrid to Atlanta when he learned of the terrorist attacks.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Defratuses make eight batches or so at a time, and give the loaves to their friends and neighbors. When they cook, the whole block smells like bananas.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 16, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Pam and David DeFratus

Pam and David DeFratus grow over 700 bananas each year from their yard on Longboat Key. Get their recipe for Banana Coconut Bread in this week's "In The Kitchen."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Thirteen-year-old Madison Yoder works on fielding drills.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 28, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch High Softball Camp

Nearly 70 girls ages 14 and under learned the fundamentals of softball during Lakewood Ranch High's softball camp July 24-26. Participants worked on speed and agility, hitting and infield and outfield drills, among other fundamentals.

  • East County
  • Sports
Commissioner Al Maio has raised more than $80,000 for his campaign.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 26, 2018
Maio's re-election fundraising outpaces challengers

Maio received more money from businesses than other candidates, Ramirez donated more of her own money and Beggs raised the least.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Dating Duo |
  • February 28, 2012
The Dating Duo Does Blu Que Island Grill

The Dating Duo Does Blu Que Island Grill

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
This home at 409 Meadow Lark Drive on Longboat Key recently sold for $3,899,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 24, 2018
Meadow Lark Drive home sells for $3,899,000

Residential real estate for Jan. 8-12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The Sarasota County School Board is currently in the middle of its budget process.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 22, 2015
Health care debate adds dose of uncertainty to schools budget

The Sarasota School District faces uncertainty about final revenue numbers as the Florida House and Senate wage battle over Medicaid expansion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 4, 2019
State amendments need transparency

Two bills would bring an end to Florida's confusing constitutional amendments.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 9, 2013
Our View: Fruity idea for Fruitville

Sarasota City Commissioner Shannon Snyder often reminds us of that saying about kids: They say the darnedest things.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 3, 2016
Cops Corner 2.4.2016

Crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 19, 2013
Sarasota County announces 'Try Transit Day'

Sarasota County Area Transit will offer free rides and an open house on alternative forms of transportation April 25.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 9, 2009
Philanthropist Janet Kane, 83, dies

The Siesta Key resident was an avid supporter of the Sarasota Family YMCA Foundation, Forty Carrots Family Center, Animal Rescue Coalition and Asolo Repertory Theatre.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Justine Amdur and her daughter, Mia, partake in beading.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • August 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El Family Picnic

Families of all ages spent Saturday evening together in Summerfield Park for a picnic and sunset Havdalah service held by Temple Emanu-El and the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. From face painting to beading, the picnic was full of fun things in which children and parents could partake.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dreyfus
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 2, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Robert Dreyfus

Robert Dreyfus can be found at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center any day of the week and is known for always being up for a game of tennis.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 4, 2013
Gullett students help plant garden at White House

East County residents can watch them live this afternoon through videostreaming.

  • East County
  • News
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