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1. The Cougars show off their volleyball state championship trophy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 26, 2019
The top-10 Sarasota sports moments of 2019

It was the year Sarasota became a city of champions.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Windsong Acres resident Howard Duff says traffic on Upper Manatee River Road is congested. The roadway configuration at the entrance to his neighborhood at 10th Avenue East makes it hard for residents to get in or out. File photo.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 24, 2021
Priority shifts to Manatee County road projects

Road construction is a 'necessity' for Manatee County

  • East County
  • News
If proponents get their way, Casey Key's electrical and telephone wires, which some residents consider unsightly, would be placed underground to create better aesthetics, as well as fewer interruptions during storms.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 20, 2011
Casey Key explores underground utilities

A decade-old project to place underground electrical and telecommunication lines is being resurrected on the key - as is opposition to the proposal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch junior forward LaDazhia Williams will participate in USA Basketball's U18 Team Trials May 27 through May 31.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 27, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Lakewood Ranch forward hauls in USA Basketball invitation

  • East County
  • Sports
Read some of our favorite Cops Corner entries from this week.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2011
Top Cops of the Week

Enjoy the top Cops Corner cases featured in all Observers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
ODA safety Dylan Walker and defensive end Tyler Beck share a hug in the waning moments of the Thunder's 21-0 loss to St. Stephen's. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 8, 2022
ODA football hopes 2022 season is not the end of the turnaround

The Thunder will lose 12 players to graduation in 2023 but will return many key players.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 19, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 20

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events happening this week in Sarasota and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 6, 2018
Winefest continues with Banquet on the Block

Banquet on the Block was hosted April 6 on Lemon Ave.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 7, 2012
Welcome Back: Cops Corner

Read the best of this summer's Cops Corner in our welcome back issue.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Pacific Counter co-founders Tanner Loebel,  Eric Bialik and Tock Noythanongsay serve poke and sushi in a fast-casual setting.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 31, 2021
EYE ON BUSINESS: Casual sushi comes to Lakewood Ranch

Pacific Counter introduces fast-casual poke and sushi to Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 28, 2011
Town Commission considers aesthetics of new codes

The Longboat Key Planning Zoning & Building Department frequently fields complaints from residents about aesthetic issues: torn screens, peeling paint and swimming pools that are not maintained, for example.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
First grader Jordan McCarte listens intently as her reading buddy, Gia Giangrante, who is a fifth grader, reads "The Invisible Boy." Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 2, 2021
Manatee County Commissioners irked by proposed school property tax referendum

School Board of Manatee County and Manatee County Commissioners disagree on election date for 1-mill property tax vote.

  • East County
  • News
Brittany Lamont is in the trenches as the new CEO of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance — and loving every minute. (Photo by Lori Sax)
  • By Eric Snider |
  • February 17, 2022
Down to Business

Brittany Lamont, the new CEO of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance, plans long-term growth for the organization.

  • LWR Life
Jesse Biter and Eric Baird pose in front of the Hollywood 20 complex. They are part of a group of investors that purchased the property on Nov. 12 for $18.1 million.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2015
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Developer purchases Hollywood 20 complex, Siesta Key man arrested for drug trafficking

A look at what's going on the week of Nov. 19, 2015

  • Sarasota
  • News
Exhibitor Arlene Sjosten in front of her painting, “City Life”
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 17, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Art Exhibit Wednesday

Bird Key Yacht Club members showed off their many talents at its Art Exhibit Wednesday event on Feb. 18. Thirty-one yacht club members exhibited their works of art, from oils, watercolors, photographs, collages, jewelry, knitting and glasswork, among other mediums.

  • Arts + Culture
Brian Jones sorts cows to demonstrate a talent featured in the Ranch Rodeo.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 18, 2020
Coronavirus postpones Ranch Rodeo in Palmetto

Manatee County Cattlemen's Association sees its Ranch Rodeo postponed.

  • East County
  • News
In total, and without adjusting for inflation, the new state projections shave $11.9 million off of forecasted deficits in Sarasota County's general fund.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 17, 2013
State updates area taxable values

The Florida Department of Revenue expects Sarasota County property values to grow by at least 5% each year from the current fiscal year through fiscal year 2018.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • January 23, 2017
Dick Cheney speaks at Van Wezel Performing Arts Center

The former vice president kicked off this year’s Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 19, 2016
Lakewood advances to title game

The Lakewood Ranch girls basketball team will play for the Class 7A state championship tomorrow.

  • East County
  • Sports
A Palm Avenue scaffolding malfunction was one of several high-profile construction accidents downtown this summer.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 9, 2017
Growth issues dominate city conversations

As building continues throughout the city of Sarasota, officials are examining polices designed to manage the effects of new development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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