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Sarasota Young Professionals Group member and lead singer for Jah Movement Shantal Norman.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 22, 2015
Bands turn up the music at Rock for a Cause

The second Rock for a Cause and Battle of the Bands takes over Payne Park Saturday, Nov. 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
 For months, red tide took its toll on Sarasota, dominating the attention of the entire community. Beaches emptied as dead marine life lined the shores; photos of the carnage made national headlines.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 4, 2019
How can we stem the tide?

A variety of factors fueled the 2018 outbreak and Sarasota's reaction to it.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Christian senior Cheyenne Miller pitched a perfect game with 11 strikeouts to lead the Blazers to a 10-0 victory versus Seacrest Country Day in the Class 2A-District 6 championship April 14.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 21, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 04.21.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 04.21.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
(Photo courtesy of Sarasota Police Department) An unidentified man jumped from the Ringling Bridge before 9:15 a.m. Monday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 8, 2015
Body recovered after plunge from Ringling Bridge

An unnamed man jumped from the bridge this morning after being involved in a hit-and-run accident near the intersection of North Tamiami Trail and University Parkway.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 31, 2017
Israel Tennis Center named in honor of Larry Greenspon

On Oct. 23, the Israel Tennis Centers Foundation named Israel’s premiere tennis center in Ramat Hasharon in honor of Larry and Mary Greenspon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Angela Massaro-Fain, Roxanne Sima, Graceann Frederico and Terri Stern show off the donated purses that will be offered at Designer Bag Bingo.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 16, 2019
Lakewood Ranch's Sisterhood for Good puts charity in the handbag

Lakewood Ranch's Sisterhood for Good puts charity in the handbag at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing fundraiser.

  • East County
  • News
"Guitar Girls" runs through March 31. Photo by Matthew Holler
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 4, 2018
'Guitar Girls' celebrates America’s sisterhood of song at FST

The second iteration of this 2003 FST original revue features talented musicians telling short stories through song.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
“In Love Walking on Air” is one of two Myrna Morris oil paintings on display featuring African-American subjects. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 16, 2018
'ASALH: Black Muse' exhibit changes the subject

The annual exhibit at Art Center Sarasota showcases African-American artists and artistic subjects.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 1, 2010
Cops Corner

A man called to report he was the victim of a drive-by fruiting. While driving south on Gulf of Mexico Drive, he reported he heard something hit his passenger window and then saw a mango lying in the road while two juveniles ran away from the scene. Their parents promised it would not happen again.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2020
Manatee County School Board District 1: Bridget Mendel

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 6, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 7

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment calendar events taking place this week in Bradenton and Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Mary Elizabeth Roca Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 25, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: Oct. 26, 2017

Mary Elizabeth Roca, Jane Drake and Verna Lee Ferris died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The cast of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" rehearses at the Arnold Simonsen Players Studio.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 25, 2017
The Players produces spooky 'Sleepy Hollow' production for the whole family

‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ will become the first outdoor theater experience offered in Lakewood Ranch.

  • Arts + Culture
Abby Bannar, Caroline Krupa and Kimmy Comito
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 26, 2014
Sidelines

Local lacrosse players win national tournament; Orioles GCL season underway; GSJGA hosts summer event

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Commissioner Charles Hines suggested the county should revise its meeting procedures to prevent public comment periods from pushing back other agenda items.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 6, 2018
County considers public comment changes

In response to activist groups speaking at commission meetings, officials want to establish guidelines for public input.

  • Sarasota
  • News
John Colon
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2018
Manatee County School Board District 5: John Colon

James Golden faces John Colon.

  • East County
  • News
Former Longboat Key Town Commissioner Lynn Larson fought hard for a crosswalk at Country Club Shores.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 29, 2016
Longboat residents rally to save crosswalk

Ahead of a Town Commission meeting Monday, Country Club Shores owners have asked commissioners to keep at least one of the controversial traffic features.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Max Goldner's owners think he deserves his day at the beach on Longboat Key. Courtesy photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 19, 2011
Dog owners seek line in the sand

Key canine owners plan to ask commissioners to allow their pets test access to the island's beaches.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A condominium in Sunset Point Villas recently sold for $3.5 million. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, five baths and 3,843 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 28, 2018
Sunset Point Villas condo sells for $3.5 million

Siesta Key, Sarasota area real estate sales

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Through a long-term study, Stephanie Peabody and her team hope to discover ways to better treat those with brain disorders and educate others how to protect their brains. Photo by Heidi Kurpiela.
  • By Su Byron |
  • May 23, 2019
Local Brain Health Initiative conducts groundbreaking research project on health of the human brain

A cutting-edge initiative aims to transform Lakewood Ranch into a global center for brain research and change lives around the world.

  • LWR Life
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