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Riverview's DJ Johnson cuts upfield against Cardinal Mooney.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 21, 2023
Rams football proves it can win multiple ways

A week after winning a 52-42 shootout with Palmetto High, Riverview High shut down Cardinal Mooney High 35-7.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
This Lake Club home at 8507 Pavia Way sold for $3.3 million. It has five
bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,185 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 26, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for March 11-15 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Pavia Way tops the week's sales at $3.3 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The Unit 501 condominium at Ten35 has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,631 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 4, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for March 18-22 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A condominium in Ten35 tops the week's sales at $5.1 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 20, 2023
Siesta Key hoteliers bounce back from spring staff shortages

As the holidays approach, hotel owners and managers say staffing and labor are returning to normal.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota County Sheriff: Paul Fern

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 11, 2021
Marine Corps celebrates 246th birthday

Veterans of the U.S. Marine Corps celebrated together on Nov. 10,

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Shangri-la short-term rental home has been a popular destination of people who want to host gatherings.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 2, 2022
Neighbors near east Bradenton Airbnb irked by the noise it creates

Short-term rental's neighbors in east Bradenton don't consider Shangri-La to be paradise.

  • East County
  • News
Sergeant Sean Butler spent 24 years with the NYPD. Now, he helps the people of Longboat Key.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 18, 2023
One night on patrol with the Longboat Key Police

What happens after sunset on Longboat Key? A reporter finds out on patrol with LBKPD.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
O'Leary's picnic area at Sarasota's Bayfront Park was flooded at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 30, 2023
See Hurricane Idalia damage in Sarasota

Bayfront Park and areas of downtown Sarasota are flooded.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Melissa Douberly searches for weeds in the dirt.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 8, 2024
Junior League refreshes butterfly garden at Child Protection Center

The butterfly garden is a reminder of the CPC's mission, which encourages children to spread their wings.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 3, 2023
The best things to do around Sarasota for Jan. 5-11

The year kicks off with movie magic on stage, comedy and plenty of art.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Lakewood Ranch High alumna Taylor Gould will take over the Lakewood Ranch High softball program from Todd Lee.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 16, 2023
Lakewood Ranch High softball makes Gould-en hire

Former Mustangs star Taylor Gould, formerly Taylor Newton, will take over the program from Todd Lee.

  • East County
  • Sports
Livy Scanlon stars in "Judith."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 1, 2024
Shakespeare's sister hits the Urbanite Theatre stage in ‘Judith’

Playwright Katie Bender brings the sister of William Shakespeare to the forefront in the one-person play “Judith," which is making its world premiere at Urbanite Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
Nico Bencomo takes his second shot on the No. 9 hole at Laurel Oak Country Club's Jones course. Bencomo is one of Cardinal Mooney's top boys golfers in 2022.  (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 10, 2023
Beyond the gridiron: Sarasota-area fall sports packed with big storylines

With returning state champs and rising talent, swimming, golf, cross-country and volleyball deserve time in the spotlight.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney senior quarterback Michael Valentino transferred to the program from Charlotte High for the 2023 season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 13, 2023
Impact players abound on the Sarasota football scene

Through three weeks, teams are winning with expected and unexpected pieces of the puzzle.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Welfonder
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 15, 2010
Welfonder doubles up on her latest novels

For the first time in her 10-year career, Longboat Key romance novelist Sue-Ellen Welfonder will release two books within one month.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Through increased training and a cohesive effort between all departments, Town Manager Howard Tipton hopes to push the town toward the Florida Governor Governor's Sterling Award.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 21, 2023
Town staff gears up for performance excellence award journey

The Longboat Key Town Commission planning retreat included a presentation about how the town will progress toward the Governor’s Sterling Award.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • August 30, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Sept. 1-7

Fine art, block parties and standup comedy highlight the mid-summer schedule on the Sarasota arts scene.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
County Administrator Scott Hopes served as Manatee County administrator for 22 months.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 9, 2022
Manatee administrator says county government now more efficient

Scott Hopes says his reshuffling of departments and responsibilities in Manatee County government is now complete.

  • East County
  • News
Pork Al Pastor ($4), my personal favorite in town.
  • By Emma Burke |
  • April 23, 2023
Where to find the best tacos in Sarasota, Bradenton

Treat yourself to the area's most taco-rific taquerias.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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