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Harley Quinn (Kaley Cuoco) in "Harley Quinn." Photo source: HBO Max.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 11, 2020
Binge Blog: It's almost impossible to get brains out of a cape

HBO Max's "Harley Quinn" is this week's recommendation.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Jake Ilardi at the 2017 Tampa Am. Photo courtesy Chaz Miley.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 12, 2018
Sarasota skateboarder lands in global top-15 rankings

After a whirlwind 10 months, Sarasota skateboarder Jake Ilardi, who trained at Payne Skate Park, finds himself among the sport's elite. He won the Red Bull Roller Coaster event in Munich on June 23 and is sponsored by Nike SB among other companies.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Bob Whitford is leaving his position as operations and facilities director at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 3, 2020
SANCA executive hits finish line after enriching Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota

Bob Whitford gives up post at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota after building North America's top rowing facility.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 19, 2021
Art Center Sarasota teaches kids to create at summer camp

The weekly camp programs started June 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chase Sharp.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 31, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Chase Sharp

The Lakewood Ranch linebacker talks his best piece of advice and his love of the game.

  • East County
  • Sports
The city has selected parking meters to install on St. Armands Circle, but it's unclear whether they will ever be installed downtown.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 4, 2018
Downtown group talks paid parking

The city intends to continue a conversation regarding downtown parking meters, but no plans are set.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chris Voelker, a Downtown Improvement District board member, speaks at the Dec. 5 Fresh Friday. Voelker said she hoped downtown stakeholders would take a positive outlook toward the event series during the pilot phase.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 9, 2021
Downtown group mulls Fresh Friday changes

The first Fresh Friday event of 2022 could get an earlier start in hopes of steering more visitors into downtown shops.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The brothers first acquired the Batcopter then expanded their collection. Next, they want Batgirl’s bike.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 19, 2018
POW! Nock brothers channel Batman with collection

These three brothers own the Batcopter, the Batcycle and even the famous Batmobile.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 29, 2022
Troche opens new chapter as chief of Sarasota Police

The city's first Hispanic chief has served with department for 20 years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riverview's Jayven Millien hits a corner 3-point attempt. He would finish with 17 points.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 24, 2021
A pair of possibilities

Rams boys, Cougars girls still alive in basketball playoffs

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Key Club first unveiled its plans for the project in April 2008. Photo courtesy of Jack Elka
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 29, 2012
Appeals court rules against Key Club, town

The Second District Court of Appeal affirmed a ruling that quashed the town-approved Islandside plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Spanish Main Yacht Club property owners have single-family villas on the ground level of a low-lying elevation area of the Key and want to plan ahead for a redeveloped community. Photo by Kurt Schultheis
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 25, 2015
Spanish Main seeks rebuild options

The 212-unit community isn’t waiting for a storm to strike to determine how it would rebuild.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Palmetto High School's Principal Carl Auckerman will take the lead of Braden River High School next year.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 19, 2021
History buff Braden River High's future

Carl Auckerman wants to establish relationships before taking over as principal at Braden River High in east Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
Tropical Storm Debby brought rain and heavy winds to the Key. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 29, 2013
2013: Hope for calm; prepare for storm

Last year's Tropical Storm Debby was a reminder about the importance of having an emergency plan in place.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The state first implemented DROP in the early 2000s to give top public-sector employees an incentive to stay in their positions instead of going to work in the private sector.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 10, 2013
Employees seek DROP benefit

The Longboat Key Town Commission's decision Aug. 14 will affect the financial futures of town employees and taxpayers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bob Ruff
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2021
Welcome Back: Remembering our Longboat friends

Longboat Key friends and neighbors we lost.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sheila Connell says it's important to not get defeated.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 1, 2019
New Years resolutions can be hard to keep in Sarasota

Here's how to maintain your New Years resolution in a healthy way.

  • Health
Commissioners discussed the possibility of a paid beach parking program.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 21, 2020
County officials consider variety of traffic improvements on the key

Among proposed traffic improvements on Siesta Key are traffic calming measures, a bike share program and a water taxi.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
This map shows the location of the proposed 7-Eleven.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 17, 2020
S.R. 64 corridor near Lakewood Ranch gets more business

Convenience store comes to S.R. 64/Lorraine Road intersection with more development on the way.

  • East County
  • News
Failure to secure the air rights over Quay Commons led to One Park developer Quay 1 and 9 to decline to close on the property resulting in mutual lawsuits with the master developer, Quay Venture.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 2, 2023
Contention remains in the air over One Park plan

As it awaits its scheduled court date, the City Commission lays out the plan for consideration of One Park in The Quay. Final approval rests on either amending or revising the original development agreement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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