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By Robin Hartill |
June 28, 2016

Ron Johnson: A life in focus

Former Mayor and avid volunteer and Ron Johnson died Monday night. He was 84.

Longboat Key
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
March 1, 2012

Residents, merchants say 'We don't want them'

Sarasota residents and merchants took over a city parking-management forum last week, continuing to call for the removal of downtown parking meters.

Sarasota
News

By Heidi Kurpiela |
July 3, 2012

Guitar Hero: Jimi Gee

Thanks to a new gig, a new album and a new makeover, Sarasota's favorite gender-bending rock guitarist is more comfortable than ever in his own skin.

Arts + Culture

By Roger Drouin |
November 1, 2012

Vacant land attracts interest

A city-private development in the heart of the Rosemary District could kickstart change in a neighborhood with a mixed identity.

Sarasota
News

By Molly Schechter |
January 30, 2013

A foodie does Gulf Gate

Around this neighborhood's culinary world in two-tenths of a mile.

Arts + Culture

By Niki Kottmann |
May 10, 2018

Little mouse stars in play with big heart at Venice Theatre

Venice Theatre’s production of “Stuart Little” plays with scale and utilizes teamwork to teach audiences a big lesson with lead Charles Shoemaker.

Arts + Culture

By David Conway |
December 7, 2017

Planners prepare to reshape Sarasota's bayfront

In just eight months, a Boston-area planning firm hopes to have a blueprint for redeveloping the bayfront that everyone can support. How will they get there?

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
February 13, 2014

The truth especially hurts - or in this instance, 'annoys' - when you disagree with it. So the expected human response is to discredit. Vigorously discredit the messenger; make the messenger the focal point; and deflect, deny and ignore the truth.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
April 23, 2024

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 25 to May 1

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Ian Swaby |
January 30, 2024

Key Sarasota planner praises city while noting its shortcomings

"Have you seen (your bayfront)? It is such a collection of incoherent junk," says Andrés Duany, an influential planner of downtown Sarasota who is known as the "father of New Urbanism."

Sarasota
News

By Elizabeth King |
November 3, 2024

Ed Chiles remains involved after the sale of his three iconic island eateries

Ed Chiles recently sold his popular Manatee County restaurants and has been spending some time outside the area: with family in Montana and on businesses in Tennessee — including cannabis bars. But his heart, and passion for sustainability, remains on Anna Maria Island.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Marty Fugate |
March 1, 2017

Sarasota artists bring childhood video-game dreams to life — in all their 8-bit glory

The video game was a childhood fantasy. Steeped in digital constraints, Joe Granato’s quest made it reality.

Arts + Culture

By Liz Ramos |
January 20, 2021

Major increase for new teachers in Manatee County

School District of Manatee County raises starting teachers' salary to $51,630.

East County
News

In Memoriam |
August 9, 2021

Beverly Peterman

Beverly Peterman of Redding, CT passed away on Sunday, August 1 at the age of 90.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By David Conway |
August 18, 2021

City revises historic preservation application

The City Commission is moving to adjust the information it provides to property owners seeking a historic designation, a proposal that divided elected officials.