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John "Buck" O'Neil was the first Black coach in Major League Baseball and will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday, July 24.  (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2022
Sarasota baseball great honored with mural

Painting of John “Buck” O’Neil honors Newtown man days before induction in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • March 1, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: All for $12

Police reports from around Sarasota

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
If Rams junior quarterback Jeremiah Dawson, here looking to pass to Charles Lester III (1), plays well, the Rams can have success in the second half of the year. (File photo.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 11, 2022
Sarasota football teams retake the field Friday after prolonged break in action

A look at everything that happened before Hurricane Ian mandated a pause — and a look at what could happen next as the postseason looms.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 2, 2021
Mote's top Super Bowl forecaster sees Bucs as champs

Buffett the manatee is 10-2 in Super Bowl picks, though other animal prognosticators are split.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid earlier this year he would seek an option to add a new code enforcement position for weekend duty.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 7, 2012
Extension sought for noise code

Sarasota County Rob Lewis this morning told members of the Siesta Key Village Association he wants more time for community input before altering sound regulations in the Village.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • April 12, 2022
This Week in A+E: April 14-20

World class theater hits Sarasota this week, as productions of "South Pacific," "To Kill a Mockingbird" and "Fiddler on the Roof" play locally.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Gail Loefgren, right, hands an award to virtual winners D'Arcy and Ray Arpke in January, 2021. File photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 19, 2021
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce names Small Business Awards nominees

Awards will be handed out at a luncheon on Nov. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Samantha Flores and Kyle Vaske play with the front ensemble during the Pride of Parrish Marching Band's performance of its show Flourish. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 11, 2021
Parrish Community High marching band kicks off inaugural season

Pride of Parrish Marching Band sees success in its first year of high school competition.

  • East County
  • Schools
Suzanne Aguirre is one of many Tsunami swimmers that live in Lakewood Ranch. Before the county's decision, about 70 Tsunami swimmers practiced at Marble Pool.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 18, 2020
Storm brews in east Bradenton after Lakewood Ranch Lightning moves

Tsunami upset by Manatee County decision to give pool time to Lakewood Ranch swim team

  • East County
  • News
Murray and Alice Bluegrass (File photo)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 19, 2022
Former president of Longboat Key temple dies at 85

Murray Blueglass called education the "family business."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Strandhus, a modern Lido Shores estate, will be one of the homes discussed during MOD Week. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • November 7, 2022
MOD Weekend celebrates architects at work in the tropics and beyond

Architects and scholars will tour local Sarasota homes and talk about what homes in tropical climates around the world have in common.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 24, 2012
Our View: Noise issue is one of choices

The latest ruckus over noise levels in Siesta Key Village brings to mind that old Rodney King line from the Los Angeles riots: "Can't we all just get along?"

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's John and Diane Justice enjoyed the event last year. This year's Empty Bowls will be a drive-thru on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch. File photo
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 11, 2020
Empty Bowls in Lakewood Ranch adapts to pandemic

Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee to host 20th annual Empty Bowls as drive-thru event on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 8, 2021
Santa visits Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

Tis the season for Santa to come to Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 24, 2022
Queen's Harbor home tops sales at $3.6 million

A Queen's Harbor home on Fair Oaks Lane tops the week's sales at $3.6 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Lakewood Ranch's Jim Hill, a retired career U.S. Marine, will play with the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble at the Tribute to Heroes Parade.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 19, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble features own veterans during holiday concerts.

Lakewood Ranch Tribute to Heroes Parade, Sarasota National Cemetery host concerts to honor veterans.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Crews work on the Bradenton Beach sewer line replacement Tuesday morning.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 15, 2023
Traffic troubles move to north end of Longboat

The town braced for headaches associated with a Bradenton Beach sewer line project, but commissioners have received few complaints.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 27, 2014
District leads bond refinancing efforts

Lakewood Ranch CDD 6 refinanced bonds Monday, a move that will produce $1.2 million in savings over the life of the bond.

  • East County
  • News
Ospreys are monogamous and mate for life, reusing their nests for generations. (Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • November 19, 2021
Bird of the week: Osprey

Health of the species is largely dependent on humans caring for the marine environment.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Arturo Sandoval brought the house down at the Sarasota Jazz Festival in March. (File photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • June 29, 2022
Jazz Club has grown from fascination to institution

Steady hands have helped the Jazz Club of Sarasota grow by leaps and bounds over decades.

  • Arts + Culture
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