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Tray Hall has made in impact at Riverview after transferring from Cardinal Mooney.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 17, 2019
Riverview running back has been wearing out opposing defenses

The Rams senior keeps the offense steady.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • August 15, 2018
Longboat north end gas station project in limbo

The owner of the abandoned gas station at the north end of Longboat Key dumped a developer who's been working with town officials and residents for months.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kerri Crowley, Jackson Helwege and Alexandria Rogalski perform "Put on a Happy Face," from "On the Town."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 9, 2016
Theater students explore pop culture

Tunes from 'On the Town' and 'Grease' can be heard tonight.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 17, 2011
Meetings & Agendas

This week's meetings & agendas

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 22, 2015
This week's best bets: Monday, June 22

This week's best bets: Monday, June 22

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Tray Hall stepped up for Cardinal Mooney when the quarterback position took a hit.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 29, 2018
Sarasota high school fall season's under-appreciated athletes

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Downtown Improvement proposed a gateway sign modeled after the old Hover Arcade on the bayfront.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 7, 2017
City defers decision on downtown gateway sign

As city staff plots a comprehensive wayfinding system, downtown stakeholders are hoping for quick action.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The people in "Babylon Berlin" like to dance quite a bit. Photo source: Netflix.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 1, 2020
Binge Blog: To ashes, to dust

"Babylon Berlin" and "Sing Street" are this week's recommendations.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 28, 2014
Weekend Best Bet: Take Stock in Children 10K/5K/Fun Run

Lakewood Ranch Main Street hosts the 5th Annual Take Stock in Children 10K/5K/Fun Run Sunday, March 2.

  • East County
  • News
Carrie-Ann Moss and Keanu Reeves in "The Matrix." Photo source: Vudu.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 23, 2019
Binge Blog: Whoa!

A surprise sequel announcement prompts a look at "The Matrix," plus Netflix's Korean drama "Burning.," are this week's Sarasota Observer must-stream Binge Blog picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Neighbors Kakoszka (right) and Hazelewood (left) discuss Sarasota Crew's propose use of its property (background).
  • By Jack Short |
  • September 10, 2015
Neighbors navigate Crew development

Residents have mixed feelings about plans for a new Sarasota Crew facility.

  • Sarasota
  • News
John Redgrave with his daughter-in-law, Joyce, and son Tim at an All Angels by the Sea brunch in 2011.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 21, 2016
Former Mayor John Redgrave dies at 90

When he wasn't working for the town, he was helping at church or enjoying a round of tennis.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 26, 2018
Cops Corner: Best of 2018 on Longboat Key

Here are 2018's best police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Cardinal Mooney High senior Ruby McGregor posed in her prom dress April 20. Photo courtesy Ruby McGregor.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 23, 2020
High school seniors lament lost experiences

Sarasota high school seniors come to terms with potentially missing key events.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Amelia Malkin picks a cucumber from the Goldie Feldman Academy Garden.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 21, 2016
Goldie Feldman harvests against summer hunger

Students at Goldie Feldman Academy harvest vegetables from the school garden to donate to All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 17, 2009
Bill could save Southgate post office

The Siesta Drive location was slated for possible closure, but new legislation could change that.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Donors of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County met Oct. 6 to surprise employees of several service agencies with orchids. Photo by Loren Mayo.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 13, 2011
Community Foundation donors deliver smiles

Harry Leopold is attempting to sneak out of a group photograph. He's already in the elevator at the Community Foundation, heading upstairs, where he plans to watch 15 volunteers squeeze together and try not to block their faces with the tall blooming orchids they're about to deliver to local nonprofit organizations.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Hall of Fame basketball coach and announcer Dick Vitale has signed with ESPN through the 2022 season.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 26, 2019
Eighty a perfect age for respect for Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale

Eighty is perfect age for respect for Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale, who just signed a contract extension with ESPN.

  • East County
  • Opinion
“Surviving Lunch” was shot locally. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 3, 2019
Sarasota Film Festival 2019 takes a local lens

Four local filmmakers share the work that went into their Sarasota Film Festival pieces.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 8, 2010
Schools prep for second round of N1H1 vaccine

Clinics for the second round of vaccinations for local elementary school students will be held Jan. 13 through Feb. 3.

  • East County
  • Schools
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