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Cardinal Mooney sophomore Franklin Liriano hits a layup against ODA.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 8, 2021
New Cardinal Mooney boys basketball coach guides team to hot start

The Cougars are 5-0 after a big win against The Out-of-Door Academy on Tuesday

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
STOP has criticized the sidewalks next to the Westin Sarasota property, but city staff says building setbacks won't necessarily lead to better sidewalks.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 1, 2018
Residents, planners discuss sidewalk solutions

Residents want swift action to widen city sidewalks, but officials say the issue is more complex than it may appear.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Army Sergeant Chad Rozanski will move into a new home from Homes for Our Troops by the end of the summer in Lake Nona.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 7, 2022
Bradenton neighborhood raises more than $175,000 for veterans

The annual Rosedale Golf Classic is all aces when it comes to helping Homes for Our Troops.

  • East County
  • News
  • By One Park Sarasota |
  • February 17, 2022
One Park is Set to Reshape the Downtown Sarasota Skyline

One Park is Set to Reshape the Downtown Sarasota Skyline

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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Former champion Russian acrobat Dima Shine adapted his skills into a circus career specializing in flagpole. (Photos Cliff Roles)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 19, 2020
Circus Sarasota reinvents the Great American Circus for the 21st century

Survival today means walking tightrope between tradition and innovation

  • Arts + Culture
Co-chairs Heather Urribarri and Kevin St. John
  • By None |
  • April 28, 2023
Big Brothers Big Sisters brings Spring Soiree to Lakewood Ranch

The annual Spring Soiree was held at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club on April 27.

  • Black Tie
Ringling College President Larry Thompson and Veterans Club president Marcus Adkins unveil the monument.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 2, 2023
Newly donated monument at Ringling College honors veterans

The monument, called Testimonies (Resilience), was formerly displayed in Patriot Plaza at Sarasota National Cemetery.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mark Ursini said he plans to bring his business to the center, too. (Courtesy rendering)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2022
Mid-Key commercial property plans await final approval

The commercial property and two residential homes from local homebuilder Brista Homes are planned to be completed by the end of 2023.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • March 6, 2023
Alan A. Ades

A true patriarch of his family, Alan A. Ades, 92, passed away peacefully at his home in Dedham, MA, on February 22nd, surrounded by his loving children.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Reggie Simmons, Guy Vilt and Jermey Metters are three of Lakewood Ranch Little League's umpires. They love the game despite the verbal sparring they hear from parents.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 12, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Little League umpires keep youth baseball turning

The people behind the plate put up with a lot of verbal abuse and mistaken parents for the good of the kids — and a love of the game.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mike Seifert, the president of the board for the Country Club East HOA, talks to District 5 Commissioner Ray Turner about the proposed roundabout. Seifert wants a signal light instead.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 29, 2023
Concerned residents converge on county meeting over proposed roundabout

Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Ray Turner collected input about the road project from more than 200 citizens.

  • East County
  • News
Victoria Hulland, Marilyn Nordby and President Donna Maytham
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 25, 2019
Friends of the Sarasota Ballet celebrate Mardi Gras

Carnival at Mardi Gras was hosted Feb. 25 at the Hyatt Regency Boathouse.

  • Black Tie
Although Braden River High graduate Paige Krumwiede has excelled at sailing, she eventually wants to be a Navy pilot. Courtesy photo
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 3, 2018
Braden River High graduate sets sail on big dreams at Naval Academy

A Braden River High School graduate who now attends the U.S. Naval Academy has shown her ability to sail during the prestigious Newport Bermuda race.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2022
WUSF, Barancik Foundation roll out collaborative news operation

The Sarasota-based team will provide content on a variety of topics to media organizations in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties.

  • Sarasota
  • News
RCLA 2019 Town Hall chairwoman Mitzie Henson announces the lineup for next year's series.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • April 9, 2018
Comey, Shaq, Wikipedia founder among 2019 RCLA series speakers

Tickets go on sale May 1.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 11, 2019
David Brooks takes the stage for the Library Foundation for Sarasota County

The Author Luncheon was hosted Feb. 11 at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.

  • Black Tie
The single-story, 6,050-square-foot building  on the property  will be demolished to make room for new construction.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 7, 2023
Main Street parcel acquired for $4.29 million

An affordable housing option is driving up the value of property once considered for mixed-use development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 7, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 8

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment calendar events taking place this week in Bradenton, Sarasota and Venice, Florida.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 26, 2016
Longboat Chamber greets new member after hours

Cabinetree recently joined the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce and hosted 'After Hours' on Oct. 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cynthia Sayer plays the Glenridge Performing Arts Center on Sunday, Jan. 19.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 18, 2018
Banjoist Cynthia Sayer's fateful swap makes for a revolutionary career

Cynthia Sayer didn't set out to be an acclaimed banjo player — but her passion and her style make a recipe for success.

  • Arts + Culture
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