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Congressman Vern Buchanan met with officials of Blake Medical Center March 9 to discuss containment of coronavirus and other concerns related to the illness. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 11, 2020
Concern about coronavirus spreads in Lakewood Ranch area

Some organizations cancel events in fear the illness will spread in Manatee and Sarasota counties.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota junior Jordan Brooks finished with eight kills in the Sailors 3-1 victory over Braden River Oct. 22.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 7A-District 10 semifinal volleyball

The Sarasota High volleyball team defeated Braden River 3-1 in a Class 7A-District 10 semifinal match Oct. 22. The Sailors will play Lakewood Ranch for the district title Oct. 24.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 30, 2020
Sarasota County to reopen beach parking, tennis courts

County leaders also are looking at plans to reopen basketball courts and dog parks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 13, 2018
'Snowcoming' dance brightens scene at Braden River Middle

Middle-schoolers dance night away with friends.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • November 1, 2018
Pedestrian safety

Who are the roads really built for — cars, pedestrians and bikes, or all?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2013
Briefs 7.2.13

Town announces new flag program for water conditions; Manatee 100 Club honors Longboat Key police officer; Town Hall closes for holiday

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 14, 2011
News Briefs

Key condos complete Bay Partner Grant Projects; Commission to discuss pension study funding; Sea turtle released from Broadway Beach Access

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 8, 2011
Sarasota Crew breaks Guinness World Record

Sarasota Crew rowers broke five World Records for Ergathon rowing during a 10-hour event Feb. 6 outside Whole Foods Market in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mercedes Matthews makes coffee and ice cream and may one day deliver it with the company's delivery bike.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 24, 2020
Coffee and ice cream shop offers work worth doing

The Rise Coffee Co. and Nye’s Cream Sandwiches business employs people with special needs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe celebrates 20 years with a concert Nov. 18.
  • By Abby Weingarten |
  • November 13, 2019
WBTT is going full speed ahead

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe looks to its future while appreciating its past in a 20th anniversary celebration.

  • Arts + Culture
Lily, Mason and Cassidy Berg show off their masks before heading into Southside Elementary School.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 15, 2020
School board considers mask policy extension

If the policy extension is approved, students could have to wear masks for the rest of the school year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tatyana Sharoubim-Stewart
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • November 14, 2018
Firefly Chairwoman announced the 2019 band at Wine, Women & Shoes

Ke$ha is coming to Sarasota, Laura Proctor celebrated her birthday, JCFS is looking for giving individuals and more.

  • Black Tie
Dusty Crumm captures a 16-foot 10-inch python in the Everglades. It contained 78 eggs. Photo courtesy of Joey Waves, of Island Media Group.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 17, 2017
Myakka City snake hunter goes prime time

Dusty Crum will be featured on Swamp People: Everglades.

  • East County
  • News
Jamal Sarikoki  — Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 4, 2019
Scene & Heard 09.05.19

Get caught up on the latest news to hit the A&E scene this week with The Sarasota Ballet, Key Chorale and The Players Centre for Performing Arts .

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The Shore in Longbeach Village has posted signs announcing the beginning of staff training. The parking lot still requires work as do other finishing details. Photos by Sten Spinella.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • August 28, 2019
The Shore restaurant trains staff, inches toward opening

The establishment gained a temporary certificate of occupancy to conduct personnel activity.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The South team poses after winning the 2018 Junior Florida Cup.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 2, 2018
Local golfers help South team win 2018 Florida Junior Cup

The Florida State Golf Association's 2018 Junior Florida Cup was won by the South team, which featured Sarasota golfers Aaron Whitley, Jacqueline Putrino, Rachel Carlson and Max Coutsolioutsos.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 17, 2018
Local amendments

Our recommendations on local questions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
(Courtesy of Cliff Roles) Ringling College of Art and Design President Larry Thompson uses an excavator to kick off  construction of the new library.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 17, 2015
Work starts on new Ringling College library

Ringling College of Art and Design President Larry Thompson this morning donned a hardhat, strapped into an excavator and kicked off demolition of the site where the school’s new $16 million will sit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The county found two pool umbrellas for the bocce players to use during their play. The league also pitched in and bought a few umbrellas of their own.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 5, 2016
John Marble Park bocce ball players secure shade

The league bought umbrellas to replace tents.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 26, 2012
BRHS students honor veterans

Students at Braden River High School have continued their Christmas tradition of honoring servicemen and women.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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