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Riverview High boys basketball alumnus Brion Whitley is poised for a big 2019-2020 season at Murray State. Photo courtesy Dave Winder-Murray State Athletics.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 16, 2019
Riverview High alumnus dishes on Murray State basketball and the NBA Draft

Brion Whitley believes potential top-three draft pick Ja Morant, a Murray State teammate, is worthy of the hype.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota senior running back Joe Ziegler has set an initial target of 1,200 yards for the 2023 season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 25, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Sailors football shows glimpse of potential

Sarasota High dominated Braden River on Oct. 21, 28-3, to break a seven-game losing streak to the Pirates. Is another streak set to break Friday?

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Andrew Warren was a state attorney representing Hillsborough County until his suspension in August 2022. He recently spoke at the Longboat Key Democratic Club's June event.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 8, 2023
Former state attorney Andrew Warren dissects DeSantis' policies

The Longboat Key Democratic Club welcomed Warren as their June 6 guest speaker. He discussed his suspension and the governor's recent actions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
6-year-old George Barnet, Mark Salander, Kiersten Barnet, 2-year-old Elin Barnet, Minda Salander, and Alex Barnet
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 8, 2023
Siesta Key Easter Egg Hunt entertains kids, brings families together

The hunt, previously held on Turtle Beach, moved to Siesta Key Chapel this year.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The new Sarasota County Administration Center, shaded in blue, will be located in Fruitville Farms just south of Fruitville Road. (Courtesy of Sarasota County)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 30, 2022
Sarasota County's new headquarters projected to cost $72M-$74M

The new building next to Celery Fields will be 50,000 square feet smaller than the current administration building in downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The 25-acre Sarasota Kennel Club has been abandoned since it closed in late 2019. (File photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 8, 2022
SRQ Airport Authority confirms lawsuit approved to stop apartments at dog track site

The Sarasota Bradenton Airport Authority has voted to pursue legal action against the city of Sarasota over apartments near the runway.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lee Gundersheimer is bringing his talents to Sarasota as the new artistic director of The Players.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • January 12, 2022
The Players tabs Florida native Lee Gundersheimer as new artistic director

Lee Gundersheimer is making a triumphant career journey home to his native state as he becomes the new artistic director of The Players Centre for Performing Arts.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota artist John Pirman in his studio.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • August 9, 2023
Selby Gardens goes 'meta' with John Pirman show

Life imitates art imitates life in the retrospective of the Sarasota artist's work.

  • Arts + Culture
Amy Anthofer and Nurse of the Year Charlene Chirillo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 11, 2018
The Resort at Longboat Key Club thanks nurses

To finish off National Nurses Week, the Resort honored area nurses with lunch on May 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
City Commission candidate Susan Chapman.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 2, 2017
City Commission candidate questionnaire: Susan Chapman

At-large candidate Susan Chapman shares her thoughts on the key issues ahead of the March 14 election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cody Kawcak is a breakout candidate at tight end for Braden River High in 2023.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 1, 2023
The 10 high school senior football players to watch in East County

This group includes both returning stars and breakout candidates from Lakewood Ranch, Braden River and The Out-of-Door Academy.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is the world's newest and most technologically advanced commercial aircraft.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 14, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Ready for take off

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner last night arrived from Lima, Peru and stayed overnight at the Sarasota Bradenton Inernational Airport. It departed today for Seattle.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 1, 2021
Longboat Island Chapel delights with Christmas in the Garden

The chapel's Friendship Garden currently hosts more than a dozen decorated trees.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Deputy Director of Utilities Kevin Morris and Utilities Director Evan Pilachoswki prepare for a presentation to commissioners on Jan. 17.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 26, 2023
Manatee trash collections could drop to once per week

Trash haulers are operating at a loss with twice-weekly collections, and county commissioners expressed concerns around the possibility of overburdening certain residents with rate increases.

  • East County
  • News
Rock star Mick Jagger and former ballerina Melanie Hamrick's Lake Club home at 15809 Clearlake Ave. sold for $3.25 million. Built in 2008, it has four bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 5,726 square feet of living area.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 19, 2023
Lakewood Ranch home owned by Mick Jagger's girlfriend for sale

Mick Jagger sightings are now less likely in Lakewood Ranch as the Rolling Stones rock star's girlfriend, Melanie Hamrick, has put her Lake Club home up for sale for $3.5 million.

  • East County
  • News
Boca Raton's Sammy Zaparegos sends the flames roaring.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 19, 2023
Patrons love tweaks in St. Barbara Greek Festival

The 39th annual festival is the first since the death of Father Frank Kirlangitis, the first full-time priest at the church.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sound Snatcher is a fan favorite character of the show, "Sounder & Friends." (Courtesy photo)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 29, 2022
Lakewood Ranch resident co-creates children's program to improve literacy

Heather Kenny's idea for children's program "Sounder & Friends" has come to fruition after 20 years.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Here's our weekly list of things you should know, but might not. This week's 'In the Know' features places to get down and boogie.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 17, 2014
IN THE KNOW: Places to hit the dance floor

Here's our weekly list of things you should know, but might not. This week's 'In the Know' features places to get down and boogie.

  • Arts + Culture
Terell Stafford will perform as part of the Sarasota Jazz Festival March 13-18.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 8, 2023
Jazz Festival lineup seeks to expand horizons

With an emphasis on a wide spectrum of styles and performers as well as a new venue, the 43rd Sarasota Jazz Festival aims to broaden its audience.

  • Arts + Culture
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 11, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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