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By Ryan Kohn |
May 25, 2023

The top 10 moments of the Sarasota high school sports 2022-23 year

A strong list is filled with state titles, individual awards and breakthrough seasons.

Sarasota
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
December 20, 2022

Original Buccaneers 'crew' member honored by the team

Sarasota's Wells Purmort was honored by the Tampa Bay Bucs during Sunday's game for being a charter season ticket-holder and his work with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
May 31, 2023

Sarasota's first fringe festival celebrates smorgasbord of arts

The Squeaky Wheel Fringe Festival will take center stage with 20 performances over four days.

Arts + Culture

By Adam Hughes |
December 1, 2022

Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 14-18 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Nokomis, Osprey

A Harbor Acres home on Hillview Drive topped the week's Sarasota-area sales at $7.25 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Ryan Kohn |
November 4, 2023

High school football roundup: Week 11

The FHSAA regular season comes to an end, while the SSAA played its playoff semifinals.

East County
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
August 30, 2023

Public art plan looks to draw cash rather than donations of artwork

Historically heavy on in-kind versus cash contributions, the Sarasota City Commission-approved plan seeks to bring in more cash than donated pieces.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
January 3, 2023

Sarasota's first baby of 2023 arrives at 12:29 a.m.

A boy was born early in the morning on Jan. 1 at SMH and has a 4-year-old big sister.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
September 12, 2023

Police investigate suspicious contractor requesting after-hours access

A man stating he was with an air conditioning vendor had a shaky story to tell the complex security guard. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Liz Ramos |
April 6, 2023

Braden River High students enjoy their 'Gatsby' prom

Many students dressed to the "Gatsby" theme in the event held at the Hyatt Regency in Sarasota.

East County
Schools

By Lesley Dwyer |
October 31, 2023

East County resident takes over as Manatee Development Services director

Nicole Knapp has worked for Manatee County for the past eight years.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
November 3, 2022

Sarasota County honors Halas as 'A Fireman's Fireman'

The former Longboat Key and Sarasota fire chief has 48 years in the firefighting industry.

Longboat Key
News

By Adam Hughes |
August 15, 2023

Top residential real estate sales for July 31 to Aug. 4 in Lakewood Ranch

A Country Club East home on Castle Park Terrace tops the week's sales at $2 million.

East County
Real Estate

By Ryan Kohn |
September 14, 2023

Sarasota runner began her state title journey on Dubai's waterfront

Addison Dempsey finished second at the FHSAA Class 2A girls cross-country meet in 2022.

Sarasota
Sports

By Eric Garwood |
December 12, 2022

Sarasota surprises three Teacher of the Year finalists

Booker High's Courtney Smith joins two Venice-area educators still in the running for the countywide honor.

Sarasota
Schools

By Andrew Warfield |
November 18, 2022

Hagen Brody looks back on his time on City Commission

As the Sarasota native steps away from the dais, he discusses progress the city made during his five-plus year as a city commissioner.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
May 16, 2023

City to consider solid waste rate hikes

Rising costs of collection and disposal and lower recycling revenues have resulted in a request to raise sanitation monthly rates for the first time since 2018.

Sarasota
News

By Marty Fugate |
March 29, 2023

Brendan Ragan takes final bow at Urbanite Theatre

The co-artistic director is heading to the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, in the Chicago metro area.

Arts + Culture

By David Conway |
June 2, 2021

Downtown group balks at Lido trolley funding request

As the city plots a multimillion-dollar transit route linking the mainland and barrier islands, downtown property owners are skeptical the project will benefit them.