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Elizabeth Voronina swam the leadoff leg of Sarasota's 200-yard medley A relay.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 29, 2015
Sailors edge past Tarpons

The Sarasota High boys and girls swim teams combined to beat Charlotte in a dual meet Sept. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 16, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 17

A list of our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
A Sarasota Police officer found this ducking, Freddy, near Robarts Arena this morning.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 17, 2014
Sarasota Police officer rescues duckling

Officer Juan Sanchez found the duckling covered in mud near a storm drain at the intersection of Ringling Boulevard and Pompano Avenue this morning. The duck, Freddy, is recovering at Save Our Seabirds.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 11, 2018
Choral Artists of Sarasota soloist makes joyful noise

Amy Jo Connours will lift up her voice at the choral's “Saints and Singers” concert April 15.

  • Arts + Culture
"The Price of Sex" premieres April 9.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 6, 2011
Scene & Heard

SFF makes a play for female theatergoers; La Musica to 'GPAC' the house; Roller derby films predicted to 'Bomb'; Gloria Musicae brings back Mozart's 'Requiem'; Hot Tickets

  • Arts + Culture
Virtuoso cellist Edgar Moreau will perform with Artist Series Concerts Feb. 12.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 8, 2017
Sarasota Festival of French Music celebrates revolutionary legacy of French composers

The festival will feature 12 Sarasota organizations.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jack Short |
  • October 8, 2015
Honore to receive another roundabout

Prepare to slow down when you drive the intersection of Honore Avenue and Central Sarasota Parkway.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This home at 1155 Center Place sold recently for $1.95 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 4, 2017
Lido home sells for $1.95 million

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 18-22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Video footage from the Sarasota County jail showed the officer repeatedly throwing food at a handcuffed individual.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 4, 2015
Following food-tossing incident, Sarasota officer resigns

The Sarasota Police Department announced today that Officer Andrew Halpin resigned 15 minutes prior to a scheduled interview with internal affairs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2015
Lasting legacy

When the Sarasota Garden Club loses one of its own, it honors him or her with a lasting legacy in the form of a brick on the path through the butterfly garden.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • October 2, 2014
Laurel Park project clears first hurdle

The second proposal to go through the Laurel Park Overlay District review process - a mixed-use development with 24 residential units - drew few concerns from residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The average homeowner in Sarasota County paid about $200 in the 2012 fiscal year to Sarasota County Public Hospital District.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 19, 2013
Sarasota County Public Hospital Board votes for Sarasota Memorial

Ponder & Co. determined the hospital system is worth between $425 million and $475 million, but Sarasota County Public Hospital board members vote to keep it public.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota police blocked access to Madison Drive while city crews worked on the broken water pipe farther down the street.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 12, 2018
Water main break floods St. Armands street

Crews are working to fix a broken pipe associated with construction near the future site of a city parking garage on the Circle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riverview High’s Niamh O’Grady finished second in the 100-yard butterfly.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY Four-Team Swim Meet

The Riverview, Sarasota, Booker and Sarasota Christian swim teams hit the pool for a four-team swim meet Oct. 2, at the Selby Aquatic Center in Sarasota. Using a dual meet scoring system, Riverview's teams went a combined 6-0 to win the meet. Booker went 3-3 followed by Sarasota (2-4) and Sarasota Christian (1-5).

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County will designate a portion of the $7.5 million toward the design of the overpass.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 15, 2014
Sarasota moves forward with I-75 overpass idea

SMR President and CEO Rex Jensen said he is preparing to hire an engineer for the project.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 1, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: Nov. 2, 2017

Fulton Lewis III died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 8, 2015
City hires former Major League Soccer commissioner to oversee homeless initiatives

he city of Sarasota has hired Doug Logan as director of special initiative on chronic homelessness.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 8, 2018
Siesta Breeze Trolley funding extended for two years

The county will pay for 25% of the trolley's operating costs. FDOT and a federal grant will pay for the rest.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
John Kortecamp with Frederick Prescott’s “Moose on the Loose”.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • January 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Winter Fine Art Festival

The Sarasota Winter Fine Art Festival returns to Sarasota Saturday, Jan. 18 through Sunday, Jan. 19. Gulfstream Avenue has been transformed into an outdoor art gallery for the weekend. Festival-goers are encouraged to meet the artists and take home a one-of-a-kind piece of art.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • July 6, 2015
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens host 4th of July Family Bash

Food and fun were in plenty supply as Sarasota families spent all afternoon waiting for the 4th of July fireworks

  • Arts + Culture
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