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Dick Vitale poses with the pediatric cancer survivors in attendance.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 11, 2019
Dick Vitale Gala raises more than $4.3 million for pediatric cancer research

The gala, which benefited the V Foundation for Cancer Research, was held May 10 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 9, 2009
Swine flu nasal spray vaccine arrives

The nasal spray vaccine is now available for healthy people between 2 and 49 years of age.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chairman Pat Ball and Judy Ball
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 16, 2018
Party at the Point guests get Florida Fancy

Historic Spanish Point hosted its annual fundraiser Nov. 16 on the grounds of its White Cottage.

  • Black Tie
Larry Thompson, Amara Merritt and Michelle Redwine
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Newtown Art Celebration

"Newtown Art Celebration: Celebrating Newtown Art for 100 Years" opened June 20 at Selby Gallery. Every artist featured has a connection to Newtown.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: July 20

Carl Grady captured this photo of a curious sandhill crane at Myakka River State Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Brian Jones, Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club resident, Jones managed to reserve his new Nissan Leaf before it officially became available in Florida in August.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 28, 2011
Lakewood Ranch leads the charge

Lakewood Ranch installs charging stations for hybrid and electric vehicles.

  • East County
  • News
Mitsi Corcoran
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 30, 2020
Sarasota Schools leaders consider budget options

Sarasota leaders are looking at the Great Recession as a guide for its budget plans for the next five years.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is reminding citizens to shop smart and stay safe this holiday season.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • November 23, 2017
Sheriff's Office cautions safe holiday shopping

The busy shopping season kicks off with Black Friday, and the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has a few tips for shopping smart this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Change the Date supporters Michael Barfield, Matt Wooddall, Christine Robinson, Kevin Cooper, Suzanne Atwell, Paul Caragiulo and Hagen Brody celebrate Tuesday's results outside of Caragiulo’s.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 6, 2018
New dates set for city elections

Voters approved a proposal to move city elections from March and May of odd-numbered years to August and November of even-numbered years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Snider |
  • February 22, 2019
The Art Among Us

There are artists among us — maybe you knew that. Or, perhaps, you haven’t taken time to consider them, to view their work, or to buy one of their pieces.

  • LWR Life
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 3, 2020
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium releases adult female loggerhead

The previously tagged turtle was receiving care for blood loss because of a mangled flipper.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 11, 2018
Keep up the pressure

Longboat Key traffic solutions

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The web cam will be available 24 hours a day on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 1, 2010
Main Street goes live

Starting tonight, Lakewood Ranch Main Street will have a 24-hour web cam so people can watch Main Street activities online.

  • East County
  • News
Clyde Metcalf. Photo by Jen Blanco.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 26, 2017
Under longtime coach, Sailors find formula for baseball success

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jim Lampl looks at an aerial photo of a city-owned parcel at 1440 Blvd. of the Arts.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 13, 2012
Density increase considered

Two-dozen residents and property owners said they supported a preliminary proposal to increase density in the district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cassandra Atzrodt, Ahmad Ibsais and Alana Kelly stand behind Alex Kumar and Vinh Dong a week before their big at a national title. Not pictured are Justin Schwartz and Jaxson Bunes.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 13, 2018
Manatee County students find formula for success in F1 in Schools racing

Manatee County students find formula for success in F1 in Schools racing and head for nationals in Austin, Texas.

  • East County
  • News
Marissa Krone, an East County resident, is Parrish Community's No. 2 golfer.  Photo courtesy Erin Lisch.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 14, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Coach bullish on Parrish High golf program

The Bulls have a bright future.

  • East County
  • Sports
Honorees Clare Segall, Hillary Steele and Felice Schulaner
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 20, 2016
2016 Women in Power Luncheon

Clare Segall, Hillary Steele and Felice Schulaner were honored at the 2016 Women in Power Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Laraine Batista, right, wipes away a few tears during her speech. Batista is bilingual; however district translator Michelle Gomez-Raney translated her speech into Spanish for the audience.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 17, 2016
Manatee County School District migrant education program graduates 25

An awards ceremony was held at Palmetto High School Tuesday.

  • East County
  • Schools
A protest of the Ringling Walmart is planned for Dec. 29.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 18, 2012
Group plans tar-and-feather Walmart protest

According to Anti-SRQ Walmart's facebook page, the protest is planned for Dec. 29.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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