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Addison Sauickie, Bailey O'Regan and Gracie Weyant were individual gold medalists for the Rams. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 9, 2022
Riverview High girls swimming captures second-straight team title at FHSAA state meet

The Rams dominated the meet, winning seven event gold medals in addition to the team title.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
First-graders at Southside work on April's "Word of the Month" with their teacher, Mary Duke. Pictured in the presentation are Joey Plaster, Latora Gilliam, Eric Rubenstein, Lindsay Chapman, Sarah Crowell, Leigh Hutchinson and Jason Marien.  File photo.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 18, 2013
MOMENTS IN TIME

The Observer takes a look back at this week in Sarasota's history.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2021
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.3.21

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The Sick Leave team brought in a 103.2 pound black grouper. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 1, 2022
Sarasota fishers win big at Sarasota Slam

The crew of the Sick Leave reeled in a 103.2-pound grouper during the annual tournament.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
If a tree is removed in Sarasota, city officials want to ensure neighboring residents have ample warning. That’s the intent behind one of many changes proposed for the city’s tree protection ordinance. On Dec. 15, staff met with residents to discuss tree
  • By David Conway |
  • December 23, 2015
Will new city tree protections take root?

In response to continued resident feedback, a list of proposed changes to city tree regulations is growing. How is staff attempting to address citizen concerns?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hanna Brammer, Andrew Surrena and Kyle Oliver draw the curtain back on what it takes for an opera singer to perform. (Photo by Harry Sayer)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • March 2, 2022
Opera singers dish on path to strength and stamina

The cast of 'The Pearl Fishers' spent some time chatting about the ways singers build their conditioning.

  • Arts + Culture
A Key location could have a small book store, like this Goodwill Manasota book store on 55th Avenue East, but would not have a major retail component. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 22, 2015
Goodwill still shopping for Longboat Key location

The nonprofit’s interest in the Key hasn’t dropped off. Now, it’s seeking goodwill from the town in hopes of building a donation center.

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  • News
Sean Clougherty, also known as the "Human Cannonball", explains how he would perform his act.
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • January 29, 2023
Art fans enjoy exhibit at Sarasota's City Hall

The city's cultural origins are on display through May in the halls of municipal government.

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  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 2, 2022
Equine therapy nonprofit SMART hit hard by Hurricane Ian

Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy is in need of funds and volunteers to repair damages from Hurricane Ian.

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  • News
Commissioner Vanessa Baugh was criticized for asking to add neighbors and others to vaccination list.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 18, 2021
Manatee County Commissioner apologizes for asking to add names to vaccination list

One Manatee County commissioner calls Vanessa Baugh's email to add names to vaccination list "a terrible mistake" and a show of favoritism.

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  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • September 23, 2020
COVID blues? Try Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.

Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota provides relief from the COVID blues.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2022
Remaining no-swim advisories dropped in Sarasota

Bird Key/Ringling Causeway among the last batch with improving water quality.

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  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 10, 2022
St. Mary's men's club gets together for Super Bowl party

The men of St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church gathered for hot dogs and football trivia.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Veronica McCurdy, wore a helmet at Riverview High last season, and didn't think it made a difference.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 15, 2018
Girls lacrosse requires helmets, but some people don't want them

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Brenna Markey, Stefano de Peppo and Hanna Brammer star in Sarasota Opera's production of the rare Cimarosa gem "The Secret Marriage." (Photo by Rod Millington)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • October 19, 2022
Sarasota Opera brings rare gem in 'The Secret Marriage' to kick off fall season

It was one of the world's most popular operas in its day and may have caused the longest encore ever. But Cimarosa's 'The Secret Marriage' is rarely performed in America.

  • Arts + Culture
Stephen Moody works with the stylists at Yellow Strawberry.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 16, 2022
Lakewood Ranch hair stylists get lessons from a legend

Stephen Moody, a noted educator of stylists, teaches his craft at Yellow Strawberry Salon.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
John Fetsick is replacing Laurie Evans as University Park Country Club general manager.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 11, 2021
University Park Country Club names new general manager

John Fetsick replaces longtime University Park General Manager Laurie Evans, who retires.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 6, 2022
Athlete of the Week: Olivia Davis

The Cardinal Mooney girls basketball senior, who lives in Lakewood Ranch, leads the Cougars with 19.3 points per game.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ziana Flores performs inside the Globe of Death.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 23, 2022
Myakka City Elementary students rewarded with thrill show

Stunt group The Fearless Flores performed at the school as a reward to students who had met at least 75% of their academic goals.

  • East County
  • Schools
Ted Lindenberg launched the Books for Kids initiative as part of the Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch. (Photo by Lori Sax)
  • By Eric Snider |
  • August 16, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Rotarians ensure every kid gets the chance to love reading

A retired educator who moved to Lakewood Ranch in 2010, Ted Lindenberg is a fervent advocator for childhood literacy — one book and one child at a time.

  • East County
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