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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 7, 2013
SIDELINES

Lady Cougars remain unbeaten; Pitcher leads Booker to a win; ODA notches a pair of wins; Thunder LAX posts win; Totally Tennis series continues; Youth Baseball Day upcoming

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Siesta Key Breeze Trolley serviced more than 350,000 riders in 2019, but residents hope to see improvements on the line. File photo
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 5, 2020
Siesta Trolley is No. 1 route, residents hope for improvements

The trolley had more than 350,000 riders in 2019, making it the No. 1 line in Sarasota County.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • September 24, 2009
Sam Snead's is a local favorite

"The King of Swing" was his nickname, and golf was his game. Sam Snead was known as one of the greatest golfers of all time -- and his namesake restaurant is equally as good.

  • Arts + Culture
Projects like the CitySide apartment complex have brought new investment and new residents into the Rosemary District, but area stakeholders want more variety from future developments.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 9, 2017
Rosemary District seeks benefits from new projects

After a spike in residential building in the Rosemary District, the neighborhood hopes to extract community improvements from future high-density developments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The town of Longboat Key has posted several of these "wear a mask" signs throughout the island.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 20, 2020
Longboat commissioners to vote Aug. 31 on extension of mandatory mask policy

The Longboat Key Town Commission is set to hold an emergency virtual meeting on Aug. 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Katie Vincent, 20, and Juliette Brault, 18, make their way down the course during the Canoe Kayak Canada Assessment Regatta March 30, at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 6, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Canada's top rowing athletes test skills at Benderson Park

  • East County
  • Sports
Adèle Haenel and Noémie Merlant  defy defy 18th century conventions when they cannot deny their mutual attraction in "Portrait of a Lady on Fire." (Courtesy photo)
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 1, 2020
'Portrait of a Lady on Fire' will smolder with viewers

Writer-director Celine Sciamma allows quiet sensuality to build the heat in romantic drama

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Manatee County Sheriff Brad Steube likely will get funding for 10 additional deputies, but not for the 20 he requested.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 10, 2011
Manatee County commissioners use savings to fund police hires

Instead of a millage increase, Manatee commissioners likely will use about $800,000 in extra property-tax revenues to fund the addition of 10 to 11 deputies for the sheriff's office.

  • East County
  • News
Jennifer and Ruby Dixon
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • June 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Kids Summer Beach Run

Runners of all ages hit the beach for the Kids Summer Beach Run Tuesday, June 10, at Siesta Key Beach. The run is the first in the 10-part series and was organized by the Manasota Track Club. Participants jogged 3.5 miles along the water among beachgoers and afterwards cooled off with ice pops.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The property is built with a Mediterranean style.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 11, 2022
$10 million sale is highest of 2022 on Longboat

Home features 100 feet of beachfront, a two-story library.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 17, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Upon further review . . .

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Athletes make their way off the Ringling Bridge nearly an hour into the 2018 running of the Sarasota Music Half-Marathon and Rockin' 10K.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 28, 2019
Half-marathon course prompts road-closure plans on Sunday

Ringling Bridge, St. Armands Circle, bayfront area among those affected.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Phillip Hartl stands outside of the entrance to the Linger Lodge restaurant on Dec. 13. His family purchased the property in 2016 and have overseen an extensive remodel of the property over the last year and a half.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • December 18, 2021
Linger Lodge Restaurant & RV Campground moves closer to reopening in Lakewood Ranch

Owners completing major renovation of the property's RV Park and parking lot in February. AND Owners say Old Florida appeal will remain at Linger Lodge.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 25, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: November 25

Gordon Silver captured these palms along a colorful sky on Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Ballet dressed down into contemporary clothing for their production of "A Comedy of Errors." (Courtesy Photo: Frank Atura).
  • By Sara Rachon |
  • March 28, 2022
Sarasota Ballet channels Shakespeare in 'Comedy of Errors'

The Sarasota Ballet put on a program for casual and devoted fans alike over the weekend when it performed the world premiere of "A Comedy of Errors."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Bramwell Tovey, new music director of Sarasota Orchestra
  • By Andréa Martone |
  • September 13, 2021
Sarasota Orchestra's new music director is a maestro on a mission

Bramwell Tovey aims to explore new composers and works in his time here.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 13, 2022
Longboat Key Rotary Club donates to Children's Guardian Fund

The club donated recipes, food and sustainability tips to foster children in the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 10, 2011
Commission denies fast-track amendment

Two Sarasota city commissioners changed their minds, deciding they couldn't support a code amendment that sped up the permitting process for applicants.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Michaela Mattes.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 10, 2021
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Michaela Mattes

The Cardinal Mooney junior swimmer won gold and silver medals at the Class 1A state meet

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 9, 2009
Braden River names all-star team

Braden River Little League announced its 9- and 10-year-old all-star team June 8. The team will begin its all-star season June 26.

  • East County
  • Sports
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