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County officials say the money used to draw the Orioles to Sarasota was well spent.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 9, 2017
County doubles down on spring training

As the county considers investing more than $20 million to lure the Braves spring training operation, has the investment in the Orioles and Ed Smith Stadium paid off?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Contractors are building new outside lanes for University Parkway between Market Street and Cooper Creek Boulevard. Some time over the summer, traffic will shift to those lanes as construction crews build new inside lanes on University Parkway.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 19, 2016
Project completion still set in concrete

I-75-University Parkway project running on time and budget.

  • East County
  • News
David Brunetti listens to the students’ performances.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 19, 2012
Asolo Conservatory students receive special coaching from David Brunetti

Broadway vocal coach and song stylist David Brunetti has been working with Asolo Conservatory students for more than 20 years. The New York City-based coach has helped the likes of Art Garfunkel, Judy Collins, Eartha Kitt, Christopher Durang and Gregory Hines, to name a few.

  • Arts + Culture
Jim Rieser announced his retirement today, leaving the top position in the Sarasota Police Department vacant for the second time in seven months.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 25, 2021
Sarasota Police Chief Jim Rieser announces retirement; deputy chief will fill in

Seven months after his hiring, Rieser said he would be stepping down because of recent health issues. Deputy Chief Rex Troche will serve as interim chief.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 5, 2009
'Support us!'

Vote for The Observer bra at Saks Fifth Avenue through October 13.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 28, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 29

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Bradenton, Sarasota and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 10, 2021
Christmas cheer grows at Longboat Key Garden Club holiday party

Attendees came to the Beach House Restaurant for snacks, drinks and a sunset over the Gulf.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rising junior Shawqi Itraish, here throwing a pass against Lakewood Ranch, will be Braden River's starting quarterback this season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 7, 2019
Braden River High's newest quarterback has paid his dues

Shawqi Itraish has the support of past Pirates quarterbacks, too.

  • East County
  • Sports
Marshall Fernandez, Marnie Lawrence, Trudy Barry, Leslie Williams and Patti Lowe
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 15, 2018
Bird Key Yacht Club toasts to the holidays

Club members gathered Dec. 15 for a holiday party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 29, 2017
Make them pay — with their own money, boot them out

The rules need to be the same across the board.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 24, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
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Vicki DiPaolo, the president of the University Park Women's Club, gives Josh Cramer, assistant police chief, and Melanie Bevan, the Bradenton Police chief, $5,400 worth of Publix gift cards for officers to give to people in need.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 15, 2021
University Park Women's Club donates gift cards to Bradenton Police

University Park Women's Club donates $5,400 in Publix gift cards for Bradenton Police to distribute.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: June 17

MaryAnn Parks captured this photo of a sandhill crane near her home in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 17

John Caviglia captured this image of an ibis in flight while kayaking on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 14, 2010
Resident upset about pipeline staging site

The replacement of water pipes along Gulf of Mexico Drive means the hired contractor needs a staging site to hold the replacement water pipes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By John Ewing |
  • March 19, 2013
Junior League of Sarasota introduces new concept for tour of homes

Junior League of Sarasota introduces new concept for tour of homes

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The county aims to revisit the topic of redistricting next month
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • May 22, 2019
County to hire consultant for potential redistricting process

After reviewing a variety of options to base new district lines off of, commissioners directed staff to hire a consultant within the next month.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 24, 2017
Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week returns for 12th year

The celebration of local cuisine features a record 79 restaurants this year.

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  • Eat + Drink
Lakewood Ranch's Shana Rosenthal stresses the importance of mindfulness, and how living in the moment can reduce stress significantly.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • November 30, 2017
Experts encourage residents to live in the moment

East County locals discuss remedies for relieving stress through mindfulness and meditation.

  • Health
Scott Van Pelt will be honored at the 2021 Dick Vitale Gala, to be held May 7 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. Photo courtesy ESPN.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 27, 2021
ESPN's Van Pelt ready to help with Vitale Gala fundraising

Popular anchor among those to be honored at May 7 event.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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