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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 28, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Cooper Maxwell

The Observer spotlights Lakewood Ranch tennis standout Cooper Maxwell.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bill Sadlo of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties, Jamie Purmort, Danny Bilyeu and Wells Purmort — with a cameo by Tom Brady's head — on the jumbotron at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 20, 2022
Original Buccaneers 'crew' member honored by the team

Sarasota's Wells Purmort was honored by the Tampa Bay Bucs during Sunday's game for being a charter season ticket-holder and his work with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The entrance of the Harbourside ballroom celebrates the Friars.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 29, 2023
Longboat Key Club Friars celebrate 30 years of friendship

The anniversary party was held on March 28 at the Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A 35-foot pole was erected to the left of the town's welcome sign on the North end of the island.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • December 12, 2022
Three of nine Longboat cell poles now on the job

The remaining six poles are expected to be on air in the coming weeks, according to a statement from Verizon.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Melinda Delpech, president of the Tahiti Park Neighborhood Association, thinks the city should buy property near the neighborhood because of communication issues regarding a 2008 land use change.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 9, 2020
Tahiti Park residents could pay for park expansion

The neighborhood wants the city to prevent commercial development on Hampton Road properties — and to pay to buy the land.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Memorial Hospital is a nonprofit healthcare system operating on a $563.9 million budget.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 9, 2015
Sarasota Memorial Hospital eyes new property in East County

The healthcare system is hoping to open a second First Physicians Group location in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
The purple line running from the Key to the orange dot represents the town-owned wastewater pipeline.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 10, 2023
Town receives $3 million for sewer main replacement

The funding will aid in covering costs for the portion of the project running under Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Our presidential contenders
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 16, 2023
Our presidential contenders

Three Floridians want to be president. Timing and circumstances appear to be working against one. Another is up to his usual insults. The third has the courage, but does he have the will to bear it all?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Omari Davis.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 22, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Omari Davis

The Booker High sophomore talks basketball and leadership.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The proposal for a new resort evolved over the years.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 9, 2021
Unicorp proposes changes to St. Regis development

In February, Unicorp closed on a settlement to dissolve the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's condominium association.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 24, 2022
Sarasota, Weather Page, Nature, Photo Contest

Bruce EntSilverman captured these two monarch butterflies in the gardens at Spanish Point.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Myakka residents Elizabeth Arnold and Carol Felts are concerned about development encroaching on the area surrounding their homes.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 17, 2021
Time to push development east in Manatee County?

Manatee County Commissioners to decide urban boundary amendment

  • East County
  • News
The conflict between the city and county has been going on for months, over about $5 million the city feels its owed.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 18, 2017
City asking for cash settlement in downtown CRA dispute

After the county denied several projects for funding, the city commissioners are going back with a request for $2.6 million to use as they see fit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Justin Cody Willis
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2018
Sarasota County School Board, District 5: Justin Cody Willis

Meet the candidate

  • Sarasota
  • News
"I feel like TV has taken a lot away from what we do," Elayne Kramer says. "I don't think people realize how much time and dedication goes into learning an act. It's live. You've got to get it right the first time."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • July 11, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Twisted sister

Circus Sarasota contortionist Elayne Kramer is wowing audiences with her flexibility. The sixth-generation circus performer shares the secrets to her bendable bod.

  • Arts + Culture
Braden River High School seniors Nathan Zapote and Grace Pino are happy to be at the school, which is open for school choice in the 2023-2024 school year.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 8, 2022
Parents have more school choice options in Manatee County

More schools in the Lakewood Ranch area are open to school choice as enrollment at elementary and middle schools decreases.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sarasota Mayor Kyle Battie and Special Olympian Mollie O’Connell, representing Florida at the World Games for cycling, help celebrate the new Wawa grand opening.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 5, 2023
Wawa opens new Fruitville Road store

The Pennsylvania-based convenience store chain brings 50 local jobs and its signature hoagies to downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 21, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for June 23-29

Don't miss multiple theater production openings, or enjoy a benefit concert to help Ukrainian refugees.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The town suspended beach cleanup operations on Oct. 12, following the offshore passage of Hurricane Michael.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 17, 2018
Red tide disappears from Longboat shores

People are returning to Longboat

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The home at 1452 Hillview Drive was built in 1997. It has five bedrooms, five-and-three-half baths, a pool and 6,728 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 27, 2021
Harbor Acres home sells for $13.25 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 15-19.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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