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  • By Eric Snider |
  • May 18, 2023
Get up close with elephants in one ranch’s conservation mission

Sanctuaries like Myakka Elephant Ranch provide a humane way to mingle with the world’s largest land animals. The experiences are filled with messaging about the plight of the smart, sensitive creatures.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2021
This Week in Sarasota: Nov. 11-17

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 14, 2023
The curtain is coming down soon on four plays in Sarasota

"Love's Labour's Lost," "Paralyzed," "Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help" and "Backwards Forwards Back" will all close by the end of the month.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 8, 2023
Jazz Festival lineup seeks to expand horizons

With an emphasis on a wide spectrum of styles and performers as well as a new venue, the 43rd Sarasota Jazz Festival aims to broaden its audience.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2023
The best things to do around Sarasota for Jan. 19-25

Music and theater dominate the offerings this week in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 18, 2023
Do or die for New College

With his recent appointments to the New College board, Gov. DeSantis has put the school on notice that it can no longer do what it has been doing. There is a better strategy for the future.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 1, 2023
Circus Arts Conservatory brings Sarasota locals center stage

Two circus acts will return to their hometown to perform in Circus Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 31, 2023
The best things to do around Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 2-8

Get in the romantic mood for Valentine's Day with some of these sweet performances.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • March 22, 2022
This Week in A+E: March 24-30

Sarasota Ballet does Shakespeare this week, headlining a collection of events that run the gamut of art, music and theater in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 8, 2022
The top 10 moments of the 2021-22 high school sports season

State championships and perseverance highlight the this year's high school sports season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 28, 2022
Fourth of July 2022 events in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch

From races to the classic fireworks, check out these events to help you celebrate Independence Day right.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 18, 2022
Hagen Brody looks back on his time on City Commission

As the Sarasota native steps away from the dais, he discusses progress the city made during his five-plus year as a city commissioner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 15, 2022
Peter Vole named Agriculturalist of the Year in Manatee County

His work with kids in 4-H, FFA and at the Manatee County Fair earned him the award.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 21, 2022
It’s all ‘Planned Chaos’

If the White House wizards and congressional Democrats knew anything about history, they would know all of their policies will bring economic and social chaos and are doomed to fail.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Liz Ramos and Ian Swaby |
  • September 27, 2022
Manatee County says it's ready for Hurricane Ian

Officials and residents of Manatee County are working furiously in the face of Hurricane Ian.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 14, 2022
Observer recommends: State constitutional amendments

A key measure for voters to consider: do the amendments limit your freedom?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • February 10, 2021
Conversation with Jim Rieser

The new chief of the Sarasota Police Department discusses his transition into the top law enforcement position and his priorities for the organization.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 18, 2021
Volunteering in the Age of  COVID-19

The pandemic forced dozens of nonprofits to bench hundreds of senior volunteers. Some organizations in Sarasota and Manatee counties are still struggling to fill the void one year later.

  • LWR Life
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 18, 2021
Volunteering in the Age of  COVID-19

The pandemic forced dozens of nonprofits to bench hundreds of senior volunteers. Some organizations in Sarasota and Manatee counties are still struggling to fill the void one year later.

  • LWR Life
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2009
Our View

A contest for Bird Key Park

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