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Senior midfielder Justin Clark looks for an open teammate.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 12, 2020
Rams lacrosse learns from tough OT loss

Riverview has a young but talented squad, its coach said.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 8, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise in "Eyes Wide Shut." Photo source: Amazon.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 27, 2019
'Nog Blog: Have you a valediction, boy-o?

"Eyes Wide Shut" and "L.A. Confidential" are the final recommendations of 2019.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Cynthia Erivo and Michelle Rodriguez in "Widows." Photo source: HBO.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 24, 2020
Binge Blog: Music, music everywhere

"John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch" and "Widows" are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Plantation man arrested in hit-and-run that injured an SPD officer
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 21, 2023
Plantation man arrested in hit-and-run that injured an SPD officer

An officer was struck by a suspect driving a stolen vehicle Monday night on Bird Key. He is expected to make a full recovery.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city's April approval of the 18-story, 23-unit luxury condominium project will stand after Thursday's Planning Board meeting.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 14, 2019
Sarasota Planning Board denies Epoch appeal

The Planning Board unanimously determined a group of downtown residents lacked the standing to challenge city staff’s approval of a Gulfstream condo project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
New Pass drawbridge testing caused major traffic on Tuesday.
  • By John McGuire |
  • March 17, 2017
Tuesday's traffic backups caused by New Pass drawbridge testings

FDOT is working to better inform residents before testings take place.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 20, 2012
Unsightly delays for drainage project

Sarasota County Commissioners today expressed concerns about the timeline and construction environment of the Beach Road drainage improvements.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 19, 2014
University corridor has own identity

Businesses along the Manatee County side of University Parkway struggle to explain their whereabouts.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 7, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Cell phone coverage is a matter of life or death; Town should mediate in Jim Armstrong case; Christmas bonus with tax dollars is wrong; Beer Can Island could be option for cell tower

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 17, 2019
Heart Gallery captures foster children's personalities through photography

Heart Gallery of Sarasota captures foster children's personalities through photography

  • Arts + Culture
The 8,000-square-foot facility includes a covered bay area.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 4, 2013
IDA prepares to open maintenance building

The Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority operations team will move into a new 8,000-square-foot maintenance building, located off 59th Avenue East, Bradenton, later this month.

  • East County
  • News
Beach volunteers Michael and Kelly O'Brien walk along the beach in Longboat Key in 2021.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 18, 2021
Citizen group tries out volunteer beach patrol

The pilot program is set to launch in February.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 24, 2023
Agnes “Dionne” Reinert

Agnes “Dionne” Reinert of Longboat Key, Fl, passed away on February 18, 2023, at 89.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
An arts consultant has reiterated its belief that the current Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall can not adequately serve as a long-term venue.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 12, 2018
Bayfront planners ponder future of Van Wezel

As The Bay Sarasota considers a new bayfront performing arts hall, the group also wants to honor the legacy of the existing Van Wezel building — but how?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By April Doner |
  • February 22, 2012
Love, Sex and Bodypaint at St. Pete's ArtPool

Love, Sex and Bodypaint at St. Pete's ArtPool

  • Arts + Culture
Lizzy, Aaron and Charlie Westrip are all accomplished runners. Photo by Jay Heater
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 19, 2021
Lakewood Ranch 8-year-old with autism wins national triathlon title

Lakewood Ranch 8-year-old runs to world records, triathlon titles despite being autistic.

  • East County
  • News
Spotlight Theatre Productions’ Atlanta-bound troupe. Courtesy photo.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 21, 2011
Scene & Heard

Sarasota students head to Atlanta theater fest; Two local artists land prestigious residency; Toby Perlman shares her secret to unwinding

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ila Edwards |
  • July 8, 2014
Creekside Drinks: Melon Drop

Creekside Drinks: Melon Drop

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Dave Matuszak walks on the beach as often as he can.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 19, 2018
Lifestyle changes extend heart health

David Matuszak says he learned a valuable lesson after undergoing triple bypass heart surgery.

  • Health
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