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The Supervisor of Elections office in the Terrace Building, 2001 Adams Lane is one of five early-voting locations.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 7, 2020
Early voting kicks off Saturday in Sarasota County

Five locations open through Aug. 16.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 10, 2016
Orchestrating 'Aida'

The Sarasota Opera opens the final season of its Verdi Cycle with 'Aida' — the largest production in the company's history. What does it take to pull it all off?

  • Arts + Culture
 A 3D rendering of one of the freestanding waterfront restaurant spaces that will be present.
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • February 20, 2020
Surge of Synergy

As Waterside Place takes shape, the true nature of Lakewood Ranch’s next town center is revealed through a mix of strategically placed, vibrant tenants.

  • LWR Life
Capt. Nick Froelich shows off the 692-pound shark's giant set of jaws.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 23, 2014
Top Stories - Siesta Key: March

Tony Musca, Ryan Roberts and Sam Von Duhn caught the giant shark during a Double Nickel Charters fishing trip with their families.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Cici Fougere masters the snatch workout at CrossFit 941 before the 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 1, 2018
Lakewood Ranch resident qualifies for the 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games

The event runs Aug. 2-5 in Madison, Wis.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 20, 2019
Selah Freedom features modern fashions for sixth year

The annual A New Beginning Fashion Event was held Jan. 20 at Saks Fifth Avenue Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Michael Bodnyk and Justin Kaiser, who runs audio and video for the church. Kaiser's role has magnified in the past year and a half, and the bigger scope is here to stay. File photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 14, 2021
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church implements plans for post-COVID world

The church has implemented task forces whose planning is coming to fruition.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 20, 2009
Cape Coral blanks Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch saw its season come to a close with a 27-0 loss to Cape Coral in the Class 4A-Region 3 quarterfinals Nov. 20.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 27, 2014
State Runner-Up

The Sarasota Christian girls basketball team fell to Grandview Prep 45-32 in the FHSAA Class 2A state championship Feb. 20 at the Lakeland Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
City staff added new projects to the priority list from the Sarasota in Motion transportation master plan, including a proposed redesign for 10th Street.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 25, 2021
City identifies transportation project priorities

Roundabouts, trails and complete streets highlight staff’s plans for the future, though officials have differing thoughts on the most important projects.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 14, 2019
Fall Frolic serves up the return Longboat Key Club Tennis Association

Members mingled and caught up while also getting to know newcomers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2010
Siesta drummers sound off on Circle

Shane Denizard has gotten used to people gawking at him when he tells them his age.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 18, 2020
Candidates for county elections finalized

Many incumbents for various positions will seek reelection while some have already secured another term.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Temple Beth Israel on Longboat Key.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 22, 2020
Member of Temple Beth Israel tests positive for COVID-19

The member has been admitted to Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
An initial rendering of Fire Station 13, located on Siesta Key, shows a two-story building that matches the beach facade. Photo courtesy of Sweet Sparkman Architects.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 12, 2019
Work begins soon on new Siesta Key fire station

The station will be built on the same location, at 1170 Beach Road, and will be two stories.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The planned 18-story condominium at 33 S. Palm Ave. is required to preserve the facade of the historic DeMarcay Hotel building. Rendering courtesy of Premier Sotheby's International Realty
  • By David Conway |
  • November 6, 2014
Residents make noise about condo

A number of groups have issues with the construction of a proposed Palm Avenue high-rise.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Our fearless author confronts the comedic horrors of the pandemic.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 27, 2020
The Lighter Side of COVID

Laughter really isn’t the best medicine. But here’s a prescription for comedy anyway. I’m not a doctor. It’s the best I can do.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • May 12, 2021
New lemur babies born at Myakka foundation

Endangered lemur births represent hope for Lemur Conservation Foundation

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2010
Arpke gets taste of victory with national nomination

Euphemia Haye chef/proprietor Raymond Arpke was a finalist in ABC News Nightline's annual "People's Platelist Contest."

  • Longboat Key
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Melanie Bevan, the chief of the Bradenton Police Department, Jennifer Gilray, the assistant director of MTC's east campus, and Jay Romine, the law enforcement program director at MTC, work to open a firing range and driving course
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 28, 2021
MTC to have new firing range and driving pad in Myakka

MTC joins with the Bradenton Police Department to build a new shooting range and driving pad in Myakka City.

  • East County
  • Schools
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