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  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • January 10, 2022
Sarasota Orchestra primed for a Beatles and rock 'n' roll revolution

The Sarasota Orchestra is preparing for a set of Beatles tunes, a change of pace from a steady diet of Brahms and Beethoven.

  • Arts + Culture
Booker High junior Jayson Evans sprints with a weighted sled during an April 11 track and field training session.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 13, 2023
Booker High sprinter eyes state spots in a competitive field

Jayson Evans is ninth in the Class 2A boys 200-meter dash.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Richard Corcoran was named interim president of New College of Florida earlier this year.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 14, 2023
New College interim president shares his thoughts on the changes

No stranger to stirring things up, Richard Corcoran goes all-in on a transformation of a liberal arts college.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Melvin Pettis, a Cypress Springs Gracious Retirement Living resident, recalls meeting Martin Luther King Jr. in 1963 and again in 1965.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 11, 2024
Lakewood Ranch resident recalls meeting Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr.'s contributions to fighting for the rights of others continue to inspire 94-year-old Melvin Pettis.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Drew Clark.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 12, 2021
East County Athlete of the Week: Drew Clark

The Lakewood Ranch rising senior kicker talks his origins in football and

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 27, 2022
Babies on parade at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

The Women's Center Halloween event returns to Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

  • East County
  • News
The Unit 903 condominium at 505 S..Orange Ave. was built in 2007 and has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,003 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 3, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Sept. 9-13 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Nokomis

A home in Hidden Harbor tops the week's sales at $7.25 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
ODA rising senior kicker Mika Levy has impressed colleges with his leg strength.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 13, 2023
Out-of-Door Academy kicker sends his future through the uprights

Mika Levy is getting invitations to college camps, but his sights are set on more than just football.

  • East County
  • Sports
A multiway stop sign is planned for the intersection of Shadow Lawn Drive and Contento Drive.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 9, 2020
Siesta Isles neighborhood to see slew of traffic changes

County Commission supports changes requested by Siesta Isles neighborhood over recommendations delivered by county staff.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
"I've gone around like 20 times," Kaitlin Verrinder said of choosing a bowl.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 4, 2023
Empty Bowls fundraiser fills need in Lakewood Ranch

The 23rd annual soup tasting was held on Nov. 3 at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tyler Beck.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 31, 2021
East County Athlete of the Week: Tyler Beck

The ODA pole vaulter talks his start in the sport and his goals for the season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High School sophomore Camryn Shear has her steer hold its head up with pride during the auction.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 13, 2024
Students flourish at Manatee County Fair steer shows

The annual steer show highlights action at the fair on Jan. 13.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Luke Safford, Nancy Rozance and Shae Safford at Light Up Longboat on Nov. 25, 2023.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 20, 2023
From Santa to Wonder Woman, Longboater spreads cheer in costume

Rotarian Nancy Rozance is a costumed crusader who brightens smiles across the Key as Wonder Woman, Josh the Otter, the Easter Bunny and Santa.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota city commissioners hope an impending ban on smoking on city beaches will result in far fewer beach butts. A separate ordinance will also ban smoking in city parks. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 28, 2023
Smoking ban in the works for Sarasota County beaches, parks

County commissioners voted 3-1 to direct staff to prepare an ordinance that is enforceable.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Shoreland Woods property features oaks, orchids and bayfront views. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 21, 2022
New owners aim to maintain charm of Sarasota property

A prominent city family owned the 2.4-acre property that sold for $5 million in Shoreland Woods.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Libby Dynamite Pinson and Addy Porter, an eighth grader. Pinson was grateful for the chance to honor Alexis Brotherton, to whom the costume originally belonged.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 19, 2024
Cows get into costume at Sarasota County Fair

4-H students showcased their livestock in a series of self-made costumes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Plant City Observer and Tampa Bay Times have become partners to make The Plant City Times & Observer.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2013
June 18: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Observer Media Group partners with Tampa Bay Times; Beach project stance shifts; Commissioners OK plan for citywide development code; Manatee County special referendum today

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Ballet Director Iain Webb displays the National Dance Award for Outstanding Achievement that he received in London on June 3.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • June 23, 2024
Sarasota Ballet Director Iain Webb wins prestigious dance award

Webb has been honored with the British National Dance Award for Outstanding Achievement.

  • Arts + Culture
The moment of graduation arrives
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 19, 2024
Sarasota High School grads look forward to forging a new path

Sarasota High School students took to the Cleland Stadium on May 18, but it wasn't for a game. It was for the last moments of an era.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The private land is tied to a planned roundabout at U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 14, 2017
Downtown developer seeks land-use changes

A proposed comprehensive plan amendment could allow for a large high-rise project at U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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