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Photo by Ed Midler
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 8, 2015
This Week in Sarasota: Monday, Nov. 9

A look at our favorite events this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2009
IN BRIEF

IN BRIEF

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bradenton Lynx shortstop Devyn Flaherty, a Riverview grad, smiles while completing a home run trot.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 9, 2020
Sarasota-area college softballers participate in the local Florida Gulf Coast League

The league is the first of its kind for college softball players.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
During a press conference today, Circus Arts Conservatory co-founder Pedro Reis  said he was thankful there were no fatalities and the circus organization'  s "hearts go out" to Wallenda troupe leader Nik Wallenda and his family.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 8, 2017
Five injured in Circus Sarasota highwire fall

Five performers fell from the wire during a practice run of the eight-person pyramid — the show’s grand finale.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This week, local organizations are seeking artists, writers, actors and college students for an arts internship.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 23, 2014
AUDITIONS: Calling artists, writers, actors and college students

Here's a round up of this week's arts-related opportunities in the Sarasota area.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 24, 2013
Siesta Key revisits outdoor display ban

A Siesta Key ban on outdoor merchandise displays is under review, continuing a debate ignited by a crackdown on Siesta zoning codes launched earlier this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 4, 2019
From cheers to chimes: Livingston's owner transitions into antique clock business

Larry Adami failed at retirement. Now, he's taken his lifelong passion and made it a storefront on Pineapple Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2011
News Briefs

Duncan proposes Code Enforcement workshop; B.J. Webb elected to USTA foundation board; Legislature to hold redistricting hearing

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 19, 2012
Superintendent search kicks off

Wayne Blanton, of the Florida School Boards Association, today told Manatee County School Board members their next steps in the search process.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 1, 2022
Tidewell Foundation hosts 13th annual Signature Luncheon

The event focused on connection and the 2021 merge with Empath Health.

  • Black Tie
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 16, 2013
ODA falls to Northside Christian

The Out-of-Door academy volleyball team fell to Northside Christian 25-19, 22-25, 25-23, 25-15 in non-district action Oct. 15.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 30, 2020
Event cancellations, postponements due to coronavirus concerns

This list will be updated regularly.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 18, 2009
The Observer hosts annual welcome back breakfast

The Longboat Observer hosted its annual welcome back breakfast Nov. 11 with coffee and treats from Harry's Continental Kitchens.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 9, 2021
Key Niners celebrate start of season on Longboat Key

The women's nine-hole golf organization opened their season with a luncheon and a round.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 19, 2021
Rams football eliminated by Venice

Riverview made costly mistakes in a 56-14 loss

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Director of Development Todd Mathes showed attendees of Siesta Key Association’s June 2 meeting renderings of the future Siesta Promenade development.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • June 9, 2016
Traffic worries create bumpy road for Siesta Promenade

Would the addition of 600 residential units equal traffic trouble for the Stickney Point Road property?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Escape Reality Sarasota hopes to open in the 1900 block of Main Street next month.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 23, 2018
Escape room business plans downtown location

Opening on Main Street, Escape Reality Sarasota will emphasize virtual reality in addition to standard escape rooms and a bar.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 16, 2021
Longboat Key Chamber meets again for Networking at Noon

Members took a break during the afternoon to meet up with other business owners in the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The planned St. Regis Hotel and Residences would offer 166 hotel rooms and 78 residential condominium units.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 13, 2020
Unicorp closes deals on more Colony units

Five units sold for more than $783,000 records show.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 18, 2012
Lakewood Ranch man dies Sunday

A 20-year-old man died Sunday after jumping off the Skyway Bridge.

  • East County
  • News
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