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The Manatee Cal Ripken baseball team advanced to the World Series after capturing the Southeast Regional title with a 1-0 victory against Glen Allen (Virginia) July 25.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 2, 2015
Local team headed to World Series

The Manatee Cal Ripken 10-and-under baseball team is headed to the 2015 Cal Ripken Baseball World Series.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Amanda Landesberg |
  • June 21, 2012
Get to know Team REDS and the Suncoast Superboat Grand Prix

Get to know Team REDS and the Suncoast Superboat Grand Prix

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Dr. Brunel Gomez de Tavarez and her daughter, Abigail, get ready to welcome guests to an open house at the Sarasota Memorial Health Care Center at Lorraine Corners.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 12, 2019
New health care center opens in Lakewood Ranch

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System unveils its new health care center at Lorraine Corners in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Business
Doves were let loose at the start of the survivor lap, the first lap done during 2011's Relay for Life on Saturday, April 9 at Sarasota High School.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 9, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 2011 Relay for Life

Sarasota residents participated in the 2011 Relay for Life fundraising event on Saturday, April 9 at Sarasota High School. There were over 50 teams and the goal of raising $110,000 was passed even before the event began.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 26, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

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  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2011
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

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  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 3, 2010
Downtown construction gets under way

After a long lull in construction, several projects are either under way or just weeks from beginning in the Main Street area. The city hopes that when they're finished, they'll restore some vibrancy downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 1, 2011
News Briefs

Osprey Avenue closure not to start until Jan. 16; Teen Driver Challenge offered for two weekends

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Courtesy Sarasota Bay Water Festival
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 17, 2014
Water festival exhibitor applications available

Does your club or local business plan on attending the Sarasota Bay Water Festival? The deadline for exhibitor applications to have a tent is Wednesday, Oct. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Murf Klauber

Dr. Klauber, chairman and owner of The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort, promises that the Longboat resort will once again rise to the top of the tennis world.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has experienced break-ins and acts of vandalism since it closed in August 2010. (File photo)
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • July 25, 2014
Vandals damage 33 Colony units

Police don't know who is responsible for the latest incidents at the shuttered Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 23, 2009
SMR buys DVA arena

However, Walbridge Aldinger filed an appeal that continues to stall progress.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • April 23, 2009
SMR buys DVA arena

However, Walbridge Aldinger filed an appeal that continues to stall progress.

  • East County
  • News
Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant and Pub employees were allowed back into the restaurant at 10:30 a.m. Friday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 1, 2015
Mar Vista restaurant reports smoke incident

A report of smoke and a possible fire at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub turned out to be an issue with an air handler.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Harriet Sokmensuer. Beachaven came in first in its category.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2014
Winter wonderland

The Siesta Key Condominium Council announced the winners of the Siesta Key Condo Lighting contest.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bill Coblentz plays slide guitar on his custom-built resonator. Photos by Rachel S O'Hara.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 7, 2013
Strumming Along: Bee Ridge Park bluegrass jam

For the last 20 years, local musicians have gathered for a weekly open bluegrass jam at Bee Ridge Park.

  • Arts + Culture
Rod Thomas and his wife speak on "Chamber Chat," a weekly podcast.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 19, 2015
Q+A with Rod Thomas

Rod Thomas is the president of the Osprey-Nokomis Chamber of Commerce.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2012
News Briefs

St. Armands access point temporarily closes; Longboat Key makes groin modifications; Town Commission approves alcohol sales

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Head coach Josh Smithers and the Riverview football team will start practice Aug. 24 and can play games as soon as Sept. 4 — if they can find an opponent.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 20, 2020
Sarasota County coaches cautiously excited for fall sports season

Practice begins Aug. 24 for all sports.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 1, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 9.1.2016

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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