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Joseph J DeVirgilio, Jr.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 10, 2022
Sarasota Memorial Hospital Board, Central District 2: Joseph J. DeVirgilio Jr.

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jenny Townsend, the owner of Music Compound MAN, says the music lounge will be a place for students to relax before lessons as well as to perform. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 15, 2022
Music Compound set to open new location in east Bradenton

Braden River Business Park facility will join the Music Compound's original Sarasota location.

  • East County
  • Business
Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies made four arrests after a group of car thieves hit Lakewood Ranch early Friday morning. (File photo)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 15, 2022
Four males arrested after group of car thieves hits Lakewood Ranch

Manatee Sheriff's Office deputies, with help from K-9 units, apprehended the four suspects Friday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 22, 2021
Circus Arts Conservatory students learn the ropes at spring break camp

The first spring break camp was held March 15 to 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The CEO's dad Dennis Virgin helps clean up the facility following Hurricane Ian. (Lesley Dwyer)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 18, 2022
Save Our Seabirds rebuilds aviaries, raises money after Hurricane Ian

Without insurance to cover the damaged aviaries, Save Our Seabirds is raising $125,000 themselves.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rachel Scharbo and Amanda Gates, who are library assistants, love working with the 3D printers in Studio 70.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 24, 2022
Braden River Library expansion offers new opportunities in east Bradenton

The library's new Makerspace, meeting room and three study rooms help visitors explore their creative side.

  • East County
  • News
Florida Department of Transportation cameras show the extent of the crash and traffic tie-ups.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 12, 2022
Four seriously injured in Monday I-75 collision near Clark Road

Charges pending in chain reaction crash involving six vehicles.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 14, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 16-22

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • In Memoriam |
  • March 9, 2020
Marjorie Coons Sagman

Marjorie Coons Sagman, age 94, of Sarasota, Florida passed away on Friday February 28, 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Mooney senior Olivia Davis drives the baseline against Brooks DeBartolo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 19, 2023
Mooney girls basketball seeks third-straight Final Four appearance

The Cougars are 13-5 as of Jan. 18 against a difficult schedule but still have more to learn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Key Chorale prepares for its season-opening Celtic celebration. (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • September 12, 2022
Key Chorale opens 2022-23 season with Irish flair

The symphonic chorus is going all-in on a celebration of Irish and Celtic culture to kick off its upcoming season.

  • Arts + Culture
Declare fentanyl a WMD
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 2, 2023
Declare fentanyl a WMD

President Joe Biden’s ineptness at stopping fentanyl from China and Mexico has fueled Florida’s fentanyl death toll — second highest in the U.S. Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody makes a case for decisive action.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Alec Miller. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 12, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Alec Miller

The Sarasota boys cross country runner finished 18th (15:38.80) at the 2022 FSU Invitational on Oct. 8 in Tallahassee.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 1, 2021
Sarasota BMX riders celebrate Olympics

The 2021 Olympic Day was held July 31.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Downtown Sarasota welcomes the new year with a pineapple drop.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 27, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Dec. 29 to Jan. 4

The New Year's edition of local events has some theater, some comedy and some jazz for your listening pleasure.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Town canals were put into seven groups to help pursue funding sources.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • November 30, 2022
Still to come: Town to tackle new projects

Implementing a canal maintenance program and replacing deteriorating pipes are among projects starting in the new year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Anna Kimbrell and Marti Sementelli will be in attendance at the All-American Women's Baseball Classic. Photo via American Girls Baseball.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 15, 2021
All-American Women's Baseball Classic coming to Sarasota

There will also be a free clinic for local players at Ed Smith Stadium

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 13, 2022
Josh the Otter swims by Tuttle Elementary School

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key taught students about water safety with Josh's help.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Our presidential contenders
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 16, 2023
Our presidential contenders

Three Floridians want to be president. Timing and circumstances appear to be working against one. Another is up to his usual insults. The third has the courage, but does he have the will to bear it all?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
A spray-painted Ukrainian flag defies the Russian terror and destruction.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 11, 2023
Longboat human rights photographer recounts travels to Ukraine

Beach Fitness owner Allan Mestel has traveled to Ukraine twice since the Russian invasion began last year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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