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  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 28, 2025
Dogs Inc. service dogs get a day of training at Van Wezel

Guide dogs in training for Dogs Inc. had the chance to learn how to enter a theater, practice different walking surfaces and avoid distractions like food being served in the Grand Foyer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 13, 2025
Sarasota Police Department swears in five new officers

Police Chief Rex Troche tells five new recruits the time to build their legacy in law enforcement begins now.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Siesta Key Oyster Bar |
  • August 22, 2024
Sunday Funday! New SKOB Brunch Is Egg-cellent

Siesta Key Oyster Bar Chef Devon’s rolls out a brand new brunch menu every Sunday 9am to 11:30am.

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  • By Madison Bierl |
  • January 25, 2026
Search and rescue dogs attract a crowd at free Lakewood Ranch presentation

K-9 team members show what they can do during an event presented by Lakewood Ranch CERT.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • August 7, 2024
Take the Skyway bridge to an art adventure

Five Tampa Bay museums collaborate on a fresh look at contemporary Florida art.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 8, 2011
Our View: Halt downtown streetscape

There is a lot wrong with the city's proposed streetscape project along downtown's Main Street historic district.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2011
Turnout collects record haul

Members of the Siesta Key Association, the Siesta Key Village Association and the Bay Island Association joined forces on Saturday to pick up trash on Ocean Boulevard and on Higel/Siesta Drive all the way to the north Siesta bridge.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 9, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Preparing for a half marathon

This week, First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon & Relay race director Javier Sanchez shares on how to prepare for a half marathon.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 1, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top match-ups from around Sarasota this week.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 18, 2016
A few good men

Eligible bachelors are wanted for Stir it up! 60 and plus speed dating.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 23, 2016
Southside Elementary wraps up first day of classes

Southside Elementary students sum up their first day of school experiences.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • April 5, 2018
Protected baby birds hatch on Longboat Key beach

Two snowy plover chicks hatched on Whitney Beach April 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 17, 2016
Longboat Fire and Rescue heats up chili cook-off

The team took third place in the best recipe category.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 17, 2015
This week in history 9.17.15

A glimpse of the way things were from the archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 18, 2022
Minimal damages noted on Longboat beaches following Hurricane Ian

Town's recently renourished beaches stood up to Hurricane Ian, town says.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 3, 2009
Profiles of summer: Drum major steps up

With retired Navy man Greg Gregory at the helm, Sarasota's rousing Jacobites are making pipedreams come true.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • August 25, 2010
Stand-up guy

Sarasota funny man Tim Wilkins comes home to roost. The comedian talks about the road, his image and why he's exactly where he wants to be.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 16, 2012
David Smash: A Smash Hit

David Smash is singing the blues and living the American dream. This is the story of how Sarasota's hot new rock 'n' roll front man went from playing 'Lithuania's Got Talent' to clubs in Southside Village.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • December 6, 2012
Sarasota Bay Parrot Heads come through for kids

Sarasota Bay Parrot Heads come through for kids

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 2, 2019
Ringling reconsiders arts center venture: Now what? Don't give up

College's president didn't shut and lock the arts center door. When two sides want a deal to happen, they'll find a way.

  • Longboat Key
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