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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 14, 2023
High school football roundup: Week eight

As programs prepare for the regular season's final stretch, area teams head in different directions.

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  • By Modern Smile Design |
  • March 4, 2024
Modern Smile Design Is The Best Office To Get Teeth Straightening Invisalign

Do you want to know why Modern Smile Design is the best in Sarasota, FL?

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Marcus Walfridson is the owner of the Sarasota Paradise and has big plans for the club in the future.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 13, 2023
Sarasota Paradise feeds local hunger for soccer

Owner Marcus Walfridson said the club has exceeded expectations off the pitch in year one.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sherry King, Shirley Martin and Melissa Martin showing off their Martin women medallions.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 4, 2023
Longboat Key family celebrates strong ties and long history in the area

Coincidences and kismet mean multiple family members have wedding anniversaries and birthdays on the same date.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Robert Winkle, Lori Goldmeier and Geoff Martz
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 8, 2024
SRQCon hosts all things pop culture at Selby Library

Cosplayers flocked to the event, which featured vendors, crafts and an escape room.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Austin Chen, a Robert E. Willis Elementary School fourth grader, and Superintendent Jason Wysong are fully engaged on a group discussion about careers relating to science.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 19, 2024
Support system key to 'best first day' in Manatee schools

Jason Wysong says he wants to sustain the momentum he established leading the district.

  • East County
  • Schools
Miles Russell hits his tee shot on the No. 1 hole at Lakewood National Golf Club during round two of the 2024 LECOM Suncoast Classic.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 19, 2024
Scores stay tight on day two of LECOM Suncoast Classic

Brandon Crick is the leader at 14 under par, with Morgan Hoffmann in second at 13 under par.

  • East County
  • Sports
Historical frame worth $1.4 million going to auction in Sarasota
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 24, 2024
Historical frame worth $1.4 million going to auction in Sarasota

The world’s most expensive period frame, designed by architect Stanford White, will be auctioned by Sarasota's Helmuth Stone Gallery.

  • Sarasota
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Logan Schaub.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 27, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Logan Schaub

The Riverview High girls cross-country runner won the Large School division of the North Port Invitational.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Front row: Cory Modersohn, Jan Mackell and Mauro Privilegi. Back row: Sherri Kaufman, Harold Kaufman, Alan and Robin Zuckerman at the Seaplace Kentucky Derby Party
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • May 6, 2024
Longboat Key condos party for Kentucky Derby

Seaplace and Longboat Key Club residents wear their best hats and outfits to watch the 150th Kentucky Derby.

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Sarasota Memorial Hospital recently released its 2024 Community Update.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2024
Sarasota Memorial Hospital report touts 2023 expansion

The 2024 Community Update highlights growth, rankings and 1.7 million patient visits systemwide.

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Dick Vitale said he hopes to give a speech at the 2024 Dick Vitale Gala on May 3.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 18, 2024
Dick Vitale talks about his new book, his voice and a return to broadcasting

Vitale says he plans on continuing his broadcasting career in the 2024-2025 college basketball season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Members of Choral Artists of Sarasota offer a performance.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 30, 2024
Choral Artists of Sarasota preps for D-Day commemoration in France

The chorus will be seen by more than a million people at Normandy American Cemetery and will also perform in Paris.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kent Eschenbach and James Denner (right) pose with Larry Frankel (middle) on Siesta Beach.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • November 2, 2023
Photobomber conducts daily raids on unsuspecting beachgoers

Larry Frankel, also known as the Siesta Key Photobomber, keeps the smiles coming on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Debby Debile and Amy Steinhauser
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • June 7, 2024
Meet the new team at The Paradise Center

Amy Steinhauser and Debby Debile plan to make The Paradise Center a fresh space for new and returning members.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 4, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance goes outdoors

Lakewood Ranch, other local businesses connect at trade show

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Riverview High senior Majestic van Ingen plays girls soccer and football football for the Rams.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 7, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Majestic van Ingen

The Riverview High senior girls soccer defender helped lead the Rams to a district title.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Reuben Fernandez teaches his intermediate tai chi class at The Paradise Center.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 12, 2023
Paradise Center instructor creates special tai chi community

Reuben Fernandez has practiced tai chi for more than 20 years. He teaches students how to implement balance and stability in their lives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Daimy Sainz rides a mechanical bull.
  • By James Peter |
  • January 1, 2024
Sarasota rings in 2024 with downtown block party

Carnival rides, amusements and mechanical bulls entertained all ages on New Year's Eve.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A reader responds to 'These two are the best we can do?'
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • June 6, 2023
A reader responds to 'These two are the best we can do?'

A reader takes issue with a recent opinion piece.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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