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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 8, 2009
Habitat celebrates home dedications

The excited families receiving homes are those of Keosha Newton, a kindergarten teacher with two young children, and Cory Hills, a single dad with three daughters.

  • East County
  • News
After spending four years on Riverview’s varsity squad, senior running back Karan Higdon played his final high school game Nov. 7.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 13, 2014
Going out in style

Senior Karan Higdon scored four touchdowns versus rival Sarasota in his final game for the Rams.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Those who had a hand in the early stages of the project officially break ground.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 1, 2019
Seaward Development breaks ground on Gulfstream Avenue

The company will construct Epoch, an 18-story high-rise with views of Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Curator of exhibitions at Ringling College of Art and Design Mark Ormond hangs pieces for "Defining Abstraction," which opens July 10
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • July 1, 2015
A Blank Space

For Mark Ormond, curating an exhibition is about more than art. It's about creating an experience.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 31, 2018
Kids dash for eggs on Turtle Beach

The Siesta Key Easter Egg Hunt was held March 31 at the Turtle Beach playground.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The front of 5134 Bunyan St. is a neon tree wonderland.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • December 23, 2019
Sarasota shines through the holiday season

Sarasota has no shortage of festival holiday homes, here are some of our favorites.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Manatee County Sherriff's Office deputy Jeremy Bass monitors CDDs, such as GreyHawk Landing, for drivers who speed and don’t stop at stop signs. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 22, 2014
Districts tighten grip on speed

Hiring off-duty deputies is becoming the rule rather than the exception to deter speeding.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch junior forward LaDazhia Williams was named the Class 7A Player of the Year by the Florida Association of Basketball Coaches.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 16, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Lakewood Ranch girls basketball player and coach receive top honors

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 3, 2019
Asolo Repertory Theatre emulates city of love

Vive les Folies Bergère was hosted March 2 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Approximately 100 people attended Buchanan's Longboat Key town hall meeting last March.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 23, 2012
Buchanan to host Longboat Key town hall meeting

The Longboat Key Republican will hold a meeting this Saturday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 18, 2013
Cameras produce major hits for police

The license-camera system has flagged approximately 5,000 vehicles since it went live in August, meaning police must often prioritize what vehicles to stop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 15, 2011
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Arden Kreisch is among a dwindling number of Longboat residents with debris still piled in her yard.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • October 10, 2017
Longboat debris removal nears completion

After weeks removing debris from Hurricane Irma, Longboat officials believe they are a week or two from clearing the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
David Miller, who was the grand marshal at last year's parade and former Chamber Chairman Mike Doll
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 13, 2018
Patriotic parade

David Miller of Cannons Marina is once again offering a cash prize for most patriotic business float in the Freedom Fest parade.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Riverview's Malachi Wideman, Terrell Jackson (10) and Jayven Millien (13) celebrate after defeating Newsome High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 10, 2019
Rams basketball finding the right rhythm

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Patricia Picchi enjoyed lunch at the celebration.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • November 21, 2013
Ten-year celebration

The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch celebrated 10 years of being a community, Monday Nov. 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Em'z On Fifth Beach Bag, $22 at Panache
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • July 11, 2018
Fashion Insider: Fruit Prints

Try on these sweet options for your summer wardrobe.

  • Black Tie
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 9, 2013
Sidelines

Lady Thunder notch wins; ODA swings past St. Stephen's; Hurricane Junior Golf Tour coming to the East County; Lakewood girls run to top finish

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 21, 2016
Mote has a night of fish, fun and fright

The annual Halloween celebration brought all kinds of characters to the aquarium.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Charlize Theron, left, Nicole Kidman and Margot Robbie star in "Bombshell."
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • December 22, 2019
'Bombshell' hits target with emotional impact

Theron, Kidman, Robbie give powerful performances in depiction of Fox News scandal

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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