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John Luzzi, pictured talking with his Stonington High team, is the new boys basketball coach at Cardinal Mooney High. Photo courtesy Tim Martin, The Westerly (R.I) Sun.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 20, 2019
New Cougars' boys basketball coach brings unbridled passion to the job

He transformed a Connecticut program and hopes to do the same thing at Cardinal Mooney.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 11, 2019
Sarasota County announces official date of public Water Quality Summit

The summit will be “an effort to bring the community together with organizations working to protect area watersheds and to learn about science and actions occurring locally,” according to the county.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Patsy McLaughlin, Pat Johnson, Clarice Schetter
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 21, 2017
Longboat Island Chapel hosts summer barbecue

Congregation members gathered July 20 in the fellowship hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 25, 2012
Commission addresses law of the land

The commission will take a two-step approach to reviewing its land-use regulations, beginning with a look at planned-use development issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2009
Key residents spotted in Sarasota

Longboat Key residents celebrate at the Florida Winefest and Auction

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 5, 2014
News Briefs

Golfers tee off in challenge; BRE student finishes triathlon; ODA opens season with win; i9 Sports to hold winter clinics; River Strand volleys for breast cancer

  • East County
  • Sports
Jamie Overmiller greets guest at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Power Hour Luncheon.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 23, 2015
Sarasota calendar 7.23.15

Sarasota events for the week of July 23

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Twelve-year-old Abbey Siegel and her younger sister, Ari, 10, train for a couple of hours every day.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 11, 2013
Call of the court

Sisters Abbey and Ari Siegel have been playing tennis since they were about 2 years old.

  • East County
  • Sports
Chief Planner Steve Stancel says the city will continue to compile information on redesigning Fruitville Road, with another public workshop planned for the next 45 days.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 3, 2016
Key leaders question Fruitville redesign plans

As the city works to create a more pedestrian-friendly atmosphere along Fruitville Road, barrier island residents are wondering how changes might impact their traffic conditions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 18, 2020
Support local businesses

Great advice: ‘Calm breeds calm.’ But one of the best ways we can help beat COVID-19 is to do what Americans always do — fight back. Do what you can to keep our local economy healthy.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 1, 2016
Action on traffic

While Sarasota and Bradenton Beach officials say nothing new is planned to help relieve congestion, Longboat’s Lenny Landau is urging residents to change behavior.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2009
Pirate catches Pena's grand slam

Pirate catches Pena's grand slam

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Bob Smith taught his daughter, Amanda Smith Tullidge, about the importance of giving at an early age.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 1, 2019
Lakewood Ranch man has special gift for giving

Lakewood Ranch man collects $25,025 from his neighbors to benefit Bradenton's Stillpoint House of Prayer.

  • East County
  • News
Riverview's Malachi Wideman, Terrell Jackson (10) and Jayven Millien (13) celebrate after defeating Newsome High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 10, 2019
Rams basketball finding the right rhythm

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell in a promotional picture for "The Americans." Image source: FX.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 6, 2018
Binge Blog: I spy, with my two eyes...

On this week's Binge Blog, we take a look at "The Americans" on Amazon Prime Video, starring Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys, Holly Taylor and Noah Emmerich, and Netflix's "The World's Most Extraordinary Homes," hosted by Piers Taylor and Caroline Quentin.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 31, 2019
Gators at Mote Marine enjoy spooky enrichment on Halloween

Pumpkins contained the animals' afternoon snacks

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bruce Pearl's AUTLIVE program raises awareness for for cancer prevention and detection. Photo courtesy Shanna Lockwood/Auburn Athletics.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 5, 2021
Gala's guest offers pearl of wisdom

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Tom Hagin and Devin Eickelmann as Star Wars characters with the 501st Legion
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 9, 2022
SRQ Con brings pop culture fun to Selby Library

The library pop culture convention was held April 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Community Fund advisor Amanda Tullidge (center) presents a check for $10,000 to The Players Centre for Performing Arts' Jeffery Kin and Michelle Bianchi.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 10, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund presents 21 grants

The Players Centre for Performing Arts gets top grant of $10,000

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 7, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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