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Elaine Charney and Brenda Hadjian represent Art Center Sarasota
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Florida Watercolor Society annual meeting

The Florida Watercolor Societies annual free trade show with demonstrations, award show and meeting is only in Sarasota every five years or so. For the Sarasota members, it was convenient to hold the festival at Hyatt Sarasota on Sept. 20 and 21, and it was exciting to bring some of the finest watercolor talent in the nation to our area.

  • Arts + Culture
The Lakewood Ranch High girls golf team and Coach Mick Koczersut. The Mustangs are confident in how they are playing.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 21, 2020
Lakewood Ranch girls golf is trying to top itself

The Mustangs want a high finish at states.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 23, 2022
Longboat Key church transforms into a hofbrauhaus for Oktoberfest

About 100 church members attended, many dressed in lederhosen.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 21, 2017
Sarasota foodies kick off Eat Like a Local Restaurant Week

Sarasota-Manatee Originals members and supporters gathered Sept. 20 at Keating Marine Education Center for bites and brews celebrating the upcoming restaurant week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 20, 2010
Bench play sparks Pirates victory

The Braden River High boys basketball team earned a key district win, defeating Palmetto 52-49 Jan. 12. The Pirates improve to 9-5 overall; 4-1 in the district.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
O'Mariah Gordon and the Braden River Pirates cut down the nets and reached the Final Four last season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 18, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Braden River basketball star signs with Seminoles

She'll have Florida State fans saying 'OMG.'

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 16, 2020
Amy Holmes has "tri"-ed it all

From basketball in high school to triathlons these days, the SWAT team member lives a active life.

  • Health
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 20, 2021
Sarasota Arts Live plays through rain

The Sol of the Circle event wrapped up the summer on St. Armands Circle

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County acting Administrator Charlie Bishop was a surprise choice as one of two finalists to become the Manatee County administrator.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 22, 2023
Manatee County acting administrator becomes surprise finalist for top post

The Manatee administrator job search is down to acting Administrator Charlie Bishop and St. Pete Operations Manager Andrew Butterfield.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River running back DeShaun Fenwick leaps into the end zone for a touchdown in the fourth quarter.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 16, 2015
Pirates sail into semifinals

The Braden River High football team earned a rematch with Venice after beating Naples Gulf Coast 37-14 Nov. 13.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 14, 2021
Unconditional Surrender statue celebrated at ceremony

The rededication ceremony was held Aug. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Manatee County School Board meets at 5:45 p.m. tonight.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 11, 2015
Manatee County School Board discusses partnership with Pinnacle Academy

Manatee County School Board discusses partnership with Pinnacle Academy

  • East County
  • News
Benderson Development, which built The Mall at University Town Center, has bought the Crossings at Siesta Key.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 1, 2023
Benderson shares plans for reclassifying Crossings at Siesta Key property

At a community workshop, Benderson Development announced plans for zoning changes to permit a mixed-use development at the former mall.

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  • News
Jennifer Miller submitted this photo of seagulls flying by a Big Pass sunset off of Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2015
Sarasota photo contest winner: Oct. 22

Jennifer Miller submitted this photo of seagulls flying by a Big Pass sunset off of Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Irene Hagman, left, challenged Code Enforcement Officer Chris Elbon's citation for renting short-term in a residential neighborhood.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • August 13, 2018
Longboat affirms short-term rental citation

The town's code enforcement board denied a challenge to the town's ordinance banning short-term rentals in residential neighborhoods.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 1, 2012
Fresh ink

Fire Station 12 showed off a handmade sign at the 13th annual Firehouse Chili Cook-off Sunday, Oct. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 14, 2017
Longboat Key boil water notice rescinded

As of Sept. 14, residents can resume normal water usage.

  • Longboat Key
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The latest group of officers to go through the International Police Mountain Bike Association training.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • January 14, 2020
Sarasota Police find mountain bikes work in city

Sarasota Police Department officers use mountain bikes to get around the city.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 16, 2017
Mustangs softball lights up scoreboard after power outage, beats Pirates 10-4

Lakewood Ranch hit four home runs on the night.

  • East County
  • Sports
This Lake Club home at 8537 Pavia Way sold for $3,455,000. It has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,291 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 31, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Oct. 16-20 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Pavia Way tops the week's sales at $3.46 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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