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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 2, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.2.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Kellie and Grace Menke with their English bulldog Dozer.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • April 2, 2020
Cuddle up for virtual stories from Church of the Redeemer

Jacki Boedecker, director of Children’s Christian Formation, started ‘Goodnight Redeemer’ to help the community stay connected.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tara Elementary School's Maya Taggert works on an assignment during class. Students and staff will see upgraded buildings with the renovation planned at Tara Elementary School.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 4, 2020
Haile Middle, Tara Elementary projects moved up

School Board of Manatee County approves resolution to borrow up to $100 million to accelerate capital projects.

  • East County
  • News
Riverview junior Brion Whitley goes up for a shot in the first half of the Class 8A state championship versus Coral Springs Feb. 27.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 27, 2016
Rams fall in title game

The Riverview boys basketball team finished the season as the Class 8A state runner-up.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Dr. Andrew Risner hopes his remote-controlled fireworks starter kit will help reduce the overall number of injuries from fireworks over time.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 8, 2016
An idea that's the bomb!

Emergency room doctor finds way to decrease fireworks injuries.

  • Health
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 15, 2017
Selah Freedom rocks the boat with fall fundraiser

The nonprofit, which fights sex trafficking and helps local victims, hosted a new fundraiser on Nov. 15 at The Westin Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 23, 2014
Discussion avoids 237-unit elephant in the chambers

The commission discussed possible changes to its nuisance procedure without mentioning the shuttered Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota sports roundup: 04.25.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 25, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 04.25.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 04.25.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 28, 2016
Daniel Tosh brings charity stand-up comedy tour to Van Wezel

Tickets for the two performances go on sale Friday, Sept. 30.

  • Arts + Culture
The incumbent Betsy Benac will face Jack Richardson in the General Election.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2016
County Commission — District 7: Betsy Benac

The incumbent Benac will face Jack Richardson in the general election.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 16, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: May 16

Jill Anderson captured a honey bee landing on a flower in her backyard in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 16, 2019
East County weather page photo: May 16

Charles Haeussner catches a young alligator eyeing a limpkin on the shore of Lake Uihlein in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Residents along the Grand Canal hope to place mini-reefs below their docks.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 10, 2019
Siesta Key residents look for solutions for Grand Canal water quality

Siesta Key Association members would like to place mini-reefs under docks in the Grand Canal to help filter the water.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 16, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: May 16

Robert Todd caught this image of a storm approaching Longboat Key from the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 6, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 12.6.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 15, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: Feb. 15

Veronika Bajtala photographed treasures found on the sand bar at Big Pass.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Josiah Joseph is the leader in the 6-9 division of The Junior Tour.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 28, 2020
Young Sarasota golfers happy to be playing national golf tour

Thanks to a regional director, the tour features some of the best courses in Sarasota and elsewhere.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Author Michelle Phillips. File photo.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 28, 2011
Scene & Heard

'Beauty Blueprint' soars on Amazon; FST prepares for a $5.6 million makeover; Teen actress vies for spot on TV's 'Glee'; Finally, Sarasota Opera finds its 'Nemo'

  • Arts + Culture
Barbara Calvin, Tammie Peal and Janice Muri
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • March 31, 2019
Walk to End Summer Hunger kicks off All Faiths campaign

The Campaign Against Summer Hunger kicked off on March 31.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 16, 2020
Horsing around the farm in East County

Hundred Oaks Farm's mini horse and donkey camp in Myakka teaches kids how to care for the animals while having fun.

  • East County
  • News
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