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Stephen Nedoroscik acted as a "pommel horse specialist" for Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 31, 2024
Sarasota Olympians make international statement

The games have a long way to go, but this group has already captured America's heart.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
This Lake Club home at 15420 Anchorage Place closed this week for $6.3 million.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 13, 2024
Lake Club home sells for $6.3 million

The previous owners of the Lakewood Ranch home loved the area so much that they purchased another home in The Lake Club.

  • East County
  • News
ODA junior running back Allen Clark carries Sarasota Christian defenders down the field for a big gain.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 21, 2024
ODA football holds off Sarasota Christian to move to 5-0

A late fumble recovery secured a 36-31 win for the Thunder.

  • East County
  • Sports
Hagen Brody leans out the Bay Runner trolley during its inaugural run in February. His City Commission colleagues credited his advocacy for the program. (File photo)
  • 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
Florida needs to do more to attract doctors
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • February 14, 2024
Florida needs to do more to attract doctors

An area doctor writes that Florida has several hurdles to clear in order to draw more medical professionals.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Operator Tia Brand has worked at the Sarasota County Sheriff's Department call center for 14 years.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 25, 2023
Sarasota County emergency dispatch handles callers' worst days every day

For 911 dispatchers, the shifts are long, calls are tough, and the pressure’s on.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Man avenges social media slur the old-fashioned way
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2024
Man avenges social media slur the old-fashioned way

After a woman called him "gay" online, an ex-friend posts fliers around a residential complex suggesting she is an STD superspreader. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Spanish Main Yacht Club President Joan Sherry turns the valve to start the water.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 8, 2024
Spanish Main Yacht Club celebrates $1M potable water project

Residents, town staff and project leads gathered around the main valve on Feb. 7 to turn the water on.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Carl Monticelli, Angelo Monticelli, Gabriele Salvatori, Kim Verreault, Lois Hefflefinger and Brian Harmon
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • April 22, 2024
Longboat Key Chamber promotes Tuscany trip with a wine tasting

Gabriele Salvatori traveled from his winery in San Gimignano to provide an authentic wine-tasting experience to Longboaters considering traveling to Italy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brandin Gallaway takes a corner kick for Braden River Soccer Club during a practice at Premier Sports Campus in July 2023. Elliott Falcione said youth soccer will continue to be a cornerstone of the facility's schedule in the coming years.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 12, 2024
Premier Sports Campus of Lakewood Ranch focuses on economic impact

Youth events are easier to land than professional ones and bring a sizable impact to the area, Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Executive Director Bureau Elliott Falcione says.

  • East County
  • Sports
Emmanuelle Nobert, performer from Karen's Hora Loca dressed in a costume based on "The Mask," and Deirdra Sampson
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 6, 2024
Downtown Sarasota becomes festival scene for Cinco de Mayo

The weekend included block parties at Circo and El Melvin Cocina Mexicana.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rachel Moulton (left) and Alice M. Gatling star in "Black Pearl Sings!" at FST's Court Cabaret.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 27-Aug. 2

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Merica Ange and Hunter Chrisman are neighbors in Summerfield who are enjoying Fireworks on the Lake.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 4, 2024
Rain can't dampen the fun at Fireworks on the Lake

The pre-July 4 celebration at Nathan Benderson Park drew thousands of spectators.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
High water from Hurricane Idalia's storm surge presented obstacles for Longboat Key first responders.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 6, 2023
When do Longboat Key utilities get turned off in a hurricane?

Manatee County officials discussed closer communication in future emergency operations at a recent joint meeting with Longboat Key officials.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alejandro Peralta holds a letter of acceptance from Johns Hopkins University.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 28, 2023
Sarasota High School graduate carries on family's dreams

Alejandro Peralta, whose parents came from Ecuador to pursue their dreams, carries on their story in America.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
5131 Jungle Plum Road in Siesta Key
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 21, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Dec. 4-8 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Siesta Key home in Hidden Harbor tops the week's sales at $9.33 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The home at 1625 Landings Blvd. has five bedrooms, three-and-two-half baths, a pool and 3,928 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 14, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 27 to Dec. 1 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A home in The Landings tops the week's sales at $1.98 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Flooding in St. Armands Circle Park after Hurricane Helene.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 30, 2024
Hurricane Helene greatly affects St. Armands Circle and Longboat

Longboaters and St. Armands Circle business owners share how Hurricane Helene impacted them.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This Isles home at 8327 Redonda Loop sold for $1,825,000. It has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,346 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 12, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 27 to Dec. 1 in Lakewood Ranch

An Isles home on Redonda Loop tops the week's sales at $1.83 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The majority of the changes are minor, allowing the town to meet state statutes. (File photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 25, 2022
Town approves first reading of changes to procurement rules

The changes eliminate the use of outdated practices including the use of a bulletin board to make calls for bids.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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