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  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • October 15, 2018
Friends of the Sarasota Ballet celebrate a new season

Meet Me at the Barre was hosted Oct. 15 at the FSU Center for The Performing Arts.

  • Black Tie
Emergency workers transported the victim to the hospital via Bayflite and police canvassed the area near the 1700 block of Gregg court with K-9 units without results.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 3, 2013
Sarasota Police investigate Newtown shooting

A man approached a Newtown resident on his porch at roughly 2 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, and shot him twice, according to a Sarasota Police Department news release.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The new transponders are actually stickers that will open Lakewood Ranch Golf and County Club gates. The stickers can be placed on car windshields or bumpers.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 23, 2014
CDD boards approve new transponders

New transponders are $50, but they aren't required to be used until old units break.

  • East County
  • News
Howard Tipton, Irwin Pastor and Susan Goldfarb stand beside the newly installed sign for The Education Center on Bay Isles Road. The center starts its winter term of programs Jan. 5.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • December 24, 2025
Explore French art, cinematic history and more this winter

The Education Center at Temple Beth Israel's upcoming term promises plenty of exciting new programs at classes starting Jan. 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
SPD Chief Bernadette DiPino speaks at a press conference announcing Operation Corner Stone Nov. 8.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • November 8, 2017
SPD looks to send message with undercover drug operation

There were 15 arrests during Operation Corner Stone.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2009
It's Read (online) everywhere

We love it - one of our readers has taken the prompting to 'get creative' with It's Read Everywhere photos to the next level.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2013
Mario Andretti headlines opening

Race Car legend Mario Andretti is coming to town.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 27, 2016
FST breaks ground on Kretzmer artist housing

The five townhomes in the Rosemary district will house 20 artists.

  • Arts + Culture
Ringling College President Larry Thompson discusses the C4 initiative at a Jan. 5 press conference.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 14, 2016
Could the North Trail become a hub for higher education?

Leaders of colleges on the North Trail believe a new partnership could have an impact that expands beyond the boundaries of the higher learning institutions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Sleep Center Staff |
  • July 12, 2018
Did You Know Quality Sleep Hygiene is a Pillar of Health?

Research has shown that adequate sleep is essential to proper functioning.

  • Health
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Season is heating up. Here's what you can look forward to on the arts scene.
  • By Su Byron |
  • August 21, 2025
Season is heating up. Here's what you can look forward to on the arts scene.

From bold exhibitions to boundary-pushing performances, the months ahead promise something for every kind of art-lover.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 13, 2010
Sports in Brief

Community Sports News and Notes

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 9, 2010
Commission plans Islandside field trip

Commissioner Gene Jaleski may ask the town attorney when the Islandside hearing reconvenes Friday to arrange a field trip to the project site.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
SMR Senior Vice President Laura Cole talks about Lakewood Ranch's accomplishments over 30 years.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 29, 2024
Lakewood Ranch turns 30 and still is growing

The No. 1-selling multigenerational, master-planned community in the nation celebrates its successes.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Liam St. John had never picked up a javelin until last year. Now, he's nearing the school record and he wants to pursue the sport in college.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • March 5, 2025
Lakewood Ranch High sophomore eyes school javelin record

Liam St. John placed first at last year's district meet one month after he first picked up a javelin.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High senior Marco Padilla chose Flagler College over several colleges in New York, West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 17, 2011
Ranch forward headed to Flagler College

Lakewood Ranch High senior Marco Padilla signed a national letter-of-intent May 13 to play soccer for Flagler College.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 22, 2017
RCLA announces 2018 Town Hall lineup

As the 2017 series comes to a close, Ringling College Library Association looks releases the 2018 Town Hall Lecture lineup.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Francesca Magnotti, Liam Lizotte and Chance McArtor play with the fire hose.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 22, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Firefighters Visit St. Boniface Preschool

The Siesta Key Fire Department visited St. Boniface Preschool on Sept. 22.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Karson Ligon was drafted with the No. 262 overall pick by the Toronto Blue Jays in the ninth round of the MLB Draft on July 14.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • July 24, 2025
Former Riverview pitcher heads to Dunedin

Karson Ligon was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays on July 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jamar Johnson.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 15, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 06.15.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 06.15.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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