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  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • April 3, 2014
Shelter compromise receives mixed reactions

In a bid to resolve a dispute over the location of a future downtown Sarasota homeless shelter, the Sarasota city and county commissions added a third site option to their list.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Applications for Longboat Key's new retirement board of trustees are now available at Town Hall.
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • August 14, 2014
Volunteers needed for new retirement board of trustees

Applications are now available for five open seats.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 6, 2010
Lady Pirates host volleyball clinic

The Braden River High varsity volleyball team and the Sarasota Volleyball Academy will be hosting a free volleyball skills clinic for all girls ages 8-14.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 13, 2009
Movers and shakers

The sign guys are everywhere around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 18, 2014
The Fix: A last-minute Thanksgiving Day dinner

The Fix: A last-minute Thanksgiving Day dinner

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 30, 2009
Scoreboard

Get the latest scores from local bridge and golf clubs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jeff Cornwell and Cyndi Flanagan
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: s/ART/q Print Party

There were 12 prints to choose from at this year's two-day print party hosted by s/ART/q on Saturday, Oct. 22 at WSLR 96.5 LPFM. Typewriters, a cute dog, ribbons, produce, cool-looking fish - it's no wonder there were so many people getting hip images transferred to their long johns, jeans, aprons and plenty of t-shirts. Live music, food and crafts for children entertained the thousands of attendees while they waited for their screen-printed works of art. Each print was $5 and helped the group of local artists raise funds for SELECT Fair in December in Miami.

  • Arts + Culture
Natalie Andrewson
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: s/ART/q Print Party

There were 12 prints to choose from at this year's two-day print party hosted by s/ART/q on Saturday, Oct. 22 at WSLR 96.5 LPFM. Typewriters, a cute dog, ribbons, produce, cool-looking fish - it's no wonder there were so many people getting hip images transferred to their long johns, jeans, aprons and plenty of t-shirts. Live music, food and crafts for children entertained the thousands of attendees while they waited for their screen-printed works of art. Each print was $5 and helped the group of local artists raise funds for SELECT Fair in December in Miami.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • February 10, 2016
Three Things: Everything old is new again

Most houses in Sarasota are relatively new. But scattered here and there are some wonderful older homes that display virtually every style of American architecture.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Competitors race toward the finish line in August as USRowing hosted its 2013 Masters National Championships at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 30, 2013
Year in Review: September 2013, Benderson Park to host rowers

Rowing's governing body chose Nathan Benderson Park to host the 2017 World Rowing Championships, which would be the largest international event in East County's history.

  • East County
  • News
Victor Garguan, Sam Bretz, Tommy Scarpiato and Nathan Marshal row in the Boys Varsity 4.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • March 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Invitational Regatta

The 2013 edition of the fourth Sarasota Invitational Regatta was held Saturday, March 23 at Nathan Benderson Park. In the inaugural year the regatta had more than 300 boat entries and 600 competitors registered, this year the regatta had more than 600 entries and more than 1,400 competitors. This was the first time the regatta took place at the new Regatta Island that is still under construction. Nathan Benderson Park is slated to become a premier 2,000-meter sprint course and regatta center by 2014.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • April 23, 2009
Film Review: 'State of Play"

Film Review: 'State of Play"

  • Arts + Culture
The firm founded by world-famous economist Arthur Laffer will study development policies in Sarasota County.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 27, 2013
County hires famed economist's firm for study

Laffer Associates signed a $90,000 contract Aug. 20, to study fiscal neutrality in Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2010
Cops Corner 02.11.10

Unknown person(s) unlocked the victim's front door while she was at church and entered her residence. Once inside, the person(s) removed $58 from the nightstand drawer in the master bedroom.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Manatee County Sheriff's Office representatives, including Sheriff Brad Steube, wait ready to fight for additional funding.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 30, 2015
Manatee sets millage rate

Manatee County will not raise its millage rate to fund additional budget requests.

  • East County
  • News
The Rev. Brian Bagley-Bonner blesses Piper, a beagle/pug mix owned by Marge Hooie.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 23, 2014
Prayer for Pups

Faith United Church of Christ held its first Blessing of the Animals event in nearly a decade.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Donna Bolton enjoyed spending time with her daughter Hannah, 5, and son Jaden, 1.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 22, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom Elementary Muffins with Mom

Students at Freedom Elementary School spent a special morning with their moms during the school's Muffins with Mom event April 21. Students and their moms enjoyed spending quality time together over doughnuts and juice.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 26, 2012
Observer Team Spotlight

Meet this week's Observer Team Spotlight, Grant Weisman.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Lakewood Ranch Good Earth location opened in September 2009.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 28, 2011
Good Earth closing on Ranch Main

The space occupied by Good Earth on Lakewood Ranch Main Street will close and be converted into several smaller spaces for businesses.

  • East County
  • News
A city-contracted engineer discovered significant deterioration to foundation pilings beneath the bait shop and dock. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 7, 2014
Hart's Landing closed due to structural issues

The city of Sarasota announced today that Hart's Landing, located along the John Ringling Causeway, is unsafe for public occupation because of structural damage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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