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  • By Emma Burke |
  • March 11, 2020
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 3, Episodes 11 and 12

MTV smushed two back-to-back episodes into a two-week period while tying in a mid-season-finale for "Siesta Key."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Lakewood Ranch's Giselle Ucciferri, Bradenton's Megan Yost, east Bradenton's Corina Geiger and Summerfield's Betsy Young are honored during the half time of Lakewood Ranch High School's pink out football game.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 7, 2021
In-person Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk returns

Afflicted Lakewood Ranch residents look forward to the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.

  • East County
  • News
Since May 2020, Erin Hurter has offered free yoga classes on Tuesday evenings at Bayfront Park in Sarasota.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 17, 2021
Bayfront yoga classes provide haven during COVID-19 pandemic

Older adults have boosted their fitness routines since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

  • Health
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 7, 2013
SIDELINES

Four Cougars sign letters of intent; Cougars repeat as district champs; Lady Blazers cruise to district title; Sailors fall in district quarterfinals

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ann Morrison says she lied about her age when she auditioned for "Merrily We Roll Along"  in 1981 because she'd heard he didn't like working with "kids." (Courtesy photo)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 8, 2020
Choral Artists of Sarasota salutes Stephen Sondheim on his 90th

Ann Morrison shares her insights, memories working with legendary composer

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota resident Robert Beckmann helps run SCF men's basketball practice on Oct. 23. He's the head assistant coach under Tom Parks.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 25, 2018
X's and O's: Local coach takes unusual path to collegiate ranks

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Candidates for the District 2 Sarasota County Commission seat answered questions at the Tiger Bay Club candidate forum Thursday, July 10, at Michael's On East.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 10, 2014
Commission candidates questioned on hot-topic issues at forum

Sarasota County Commission candidates for District Two answered questions revolving around homelessness and development at the Tiger Bay forum today.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 19, 2014
Our view

A long slog to power in D.C.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Ricardo Graziano leads Victoria Hulland and Daniel Rodriguez through a movement in 2015 ahead of his world premiere work at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • August 12, 2015
Pillow Talk: Sarasota Ballet opens season at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival

On the verge of their 25th anniversary, the Sarasota Ballet begins this season with week-long residency at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, the oldest and most prestigious festival of American dance in the country.

  • Arts + Culture
(From left to right): Isaac Brownman, Allen Parsons and Tom Harmer.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 3, 2018
Longboat leaders set to make waves in 2018

A crop of new government officials and non-profit volunteers are among those best poised to impact the island in the upcoming year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A rendering of Safe Children Coalition's new youth shelter.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 4, 2024
Partnership supports new shelter for homeless teens

A $500,000 gift match challenge helps accelerate progress on a new Safe Children Coalition shelter.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Three new commissioners are sworn in on Nov. 19. The new Manatee County Commission from left to right: Tal Siddique, Carol Felts, George Kruse, Mike Rahn, Amanda Ballard, Jason Bearden and Dr. Robert McCann.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 19, 2024
Newly elected Manatee County commissioners sworn into office

The three new commissioners vow to reflect the voice of the people.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2015
Let Uber and taxis compete

Research shows taxi regulations do much more harm than good.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 31, 2022
Voters spoke: They’re PO’d

Politicians take note: The results in Sarasota’s school and hospital board elections and Manatee’s commission elections sent a clear message.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2009
Go for it: Sell the stadium

Go for it: Sell the stadium

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Lakewood Ranch High softball team, raising outfielder Denali Schappacher high, celebrates after winning the district title in 2016.Â
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 15, 2019
Wave of Change

With deep roots in place at Lakewood Ranch High School, its new leaders are ready to take school spirit — and achievement — to new heights.

  • LWR Life
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • November 29, 2017
Let the campaigns begin for Longboat Commission

Now that qualification season is over, here's a recap of the Longboat Town Commission candidates.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
For several downtown merchants, business has picked up this tourist season. Photo by Yara Klimchak.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 30, 2013
Downtown merchants welcome changes

Merchants hope streetscape improvements, less panhandling and the strengthening economy bode well for the downtown's future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
If you want to keep those New Year's resolutions, break them down into three-month goals and apply the SMART methodology.
  • By Mirabai Holland |
  • January 8, 2024
Set smarter goals for yourself this year

If you want to actually keep those New Year's resolutions, here's the experts' way.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • May 17, 2019
County identifies several funding priorities at budget workshop

The workshop primarily involved budget updates and reports from various Sarasota County departmental leaders.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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