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The Out-of-Door Academy and University of Florida alum Sekou Bangoura won the USTA Pro Circuit Winston-Salem $25,000 Futures Tournament June 20, defeating No. 2 seed Darian King of Barbados 6-3, 6-2. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 30, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 06.30.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 06.30.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • October 3, 2019
Should we stop worrying and learn to love the roundabouts?

Florida has more roundabouts than any other state, but that doesn't mean locals and snowbirds are more comfortable with them.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Workers cleared trees from this Hudson Bayou lot earlier this year — a phenomenon residents are calling on the city to address.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 31, 2015
Residents continue push for enhanced tree protection

At Saturday’s Coalition of City Neighborhood Associations meeting, residents called on the city to hire additional urban forestry staff and provide more oversight for tree removal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 25, 2014
News Briefs

School employee charged in cyber attack; City, county plan closures for Thanksgiving; Sarasota County Area Transit hires new director

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Bay Island Siesta Association is hosting a meeting regarding traffic and speeding at 7 p.m. tonight, at Siesta Key Chapel.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 3, 2017
Siesta Key crash results in one death

The Sarasota Police Department believes alcohol was a factor in a Siesta Drive crash that ended with the a passenger’s death and serious injuries to two other occupants.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 21, 2016
Pollo Tropical signs lease near Sarasota Memorial

The chain is slated to replace the former Square 1 Burgers restaurant on South Tamiami Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Rev. Wayne Farrell is part of SURE’s campaign to invest more local funds in affordable housing, calling it a pressing need among the group’s members.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 18, 2019
SURE campaigns for local housing funds

A coalition of churches is leading the charge for more ambitious affordable housing policies in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System COO Lorrie Liang and Jewish Family & Children’s Service of the Suncoast CEO Heidi Brown discuss plans to expand each organization’s cancer services.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 23, 2017
JFCS ramps up cancer programs with SMH partnership

Jewish Family & Children’s Service of the Suncoast has teamed up with Sarasota Memorial Health Care System to expand wellness programs for those affected by cancer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Here is a photo of the existing Sun N Sea Resort at 4651 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 1, 2020
Longboat resort sold to developer of proposed condo community

The Sun N Sea Resort sold for a record-breaking $13.25 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
See It, Say It, Send It creator Kevin Angell stands in the app's new Sarasota office.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 30, 2020
Sarasota app provides easy communication between law enforcement and public

See It, Say It, Send It uses location services to help citizens report suspicious activity and law enforcement deliver important information.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 27, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 28

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Packing ‘em in at the fourth annual Women & Medicine Luncheon.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 20, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 01.21.16

Bradenton Opera Guild hosts Winter Gala, a flash mob hits 'Event Under the Tend,' Lea Mei says yes to the dress and more in this week's Black Tie & Tales...

  • Black Tie
Mary Bensel, Chairwoman of the Arts Education Task Force Nancy Roucher and Executive Director of the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County Jim Shirley
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 6, 2017
Sarasota County principals celebrate artistic achievements

Local leaders in education and the arts gathered Dec. 6 for the 17th Annual Principals’ Luncheon at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Black Tie
Gulf Coast Builders Xchange Chairman Lem Sharp, original executive director Gil Waters and current executive director Mary Dougherty-Slapp are proud their organization promotes its members doing business with members.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 1, 2012
Builders Xchange celebrates 60 years

For the last 60 years, the Gulf Coast Builders Xchange has played a vital role in shaping development and policy in the Sarasota area.

  • East County
  • News
Co-Chairwomen Caryn Patterson, Stacey Corley and Alicia Chalmers
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 7, 2017
Junior League of Sarasota looks back on 60 years of service

The philanthropic women’s organization celebrated its 60th Anniversary on April 6 at The Francis.

  • Black Tie
File photo. The pool of finalists for Sarasota County School Board superintendent is narrowed down to three candidates.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2016
Superintendent finalist withdraws application

Three finalists remain in consideration for the position of Sarasota County School Board superintendent.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Cardinal Mooney freshman Madison Smithers looks to the basket for a layup against Sarasota Christian.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 21, 2019
FHSAA announces new winter sports classifications

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Residents hold up "No Fish Farm" and "Not here" signs as supporters of the project speak.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 29, 2020
Residents weigh in on proposed fish farm off Sarasota coast

The project would allow Kampachi Farms to place 20,000 Almaco jack in a pen suspended in the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cecil is being monitored by Mote Marine Laboratory.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • August 20, 2019
Sea turtle gets a name

Cecil was given her name through a Mote Marine Laboratory contest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Erick Stevens will host an independent wrestling show on Aug. 22, which will be available to stream. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 12, 2020
Local professional wrestler loves the sport, not the flashiness

Erick Stevens is presenting a livestreamed wrestling event on Aug. 22 as part of his comeback tour.

  • East County
  • Sports
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