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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 30, 2017
The Ringling starts a new guided tour for people with visual impairments

A new partnership between Southeastern Guide Dogs and The Ringling is helping people with visual impairments experience art.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • January 23, 2014
New push for elected mayor emerges

A political committee is proposing a new city charter with five council districts and a 'strong mayor.' The group is crafting its messaging to stand apart from earlier efforts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 3, 2024
Town looks to modernize signage with digital display boards

At a recent commission workshop, Longboat Key commissioners showed support for installing new welcome signs for the town that would include digital display boards for town messaging.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • November 15, 2017
Former teddy bear mogul runs for Longboat's At-Large seat

Jack Wilson, 80, hopes to bring international business experience to the Longboat Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 10, 2025
Law enforcement training center offers everything in one place: Myakka City

Cadets and officers no longer need to travel outside of Manatee County to train.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 6, 2023
Sarasota artist displays rock-themed collection at All Angels Gallery

Janice Newman focuses on creating community around art to use it as a tool for discovery and meditation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Eng |
  • August 18, 2022
OBSERVED: Jazz legend Ron Carter to perform in Oakland

The Guinness world record-holder as the most recorded jazz upright bassist in history is coming to West Orange. And it’s all through Joseph McMullen’s amazing HAPCO Music Foundation.

  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 21, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Gulf Gate Elementary

Every day, Gulf Gate Elementary students race to the courtyard after lunch to look after their EarthBoxes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 4, 2018
Local politician has 'more to do'

Commissioner Vanessa Baugh announces intention to run for the Florida House.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 21, 2025
New Government Relations department promotes Manatee County

Ex-Apple recruiter and Senior Manager Stephanie Garrison has been chosen to lead the department.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 19, 2024
For Sarasota school board

After four years of culture wars, the fallout from COVID and changing to a new superintendent, the school board needs stability and consistency.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 12, 2010
Ranch couple dedicates new home to guide dogs

Chris and Lynn McNamee are opening their home in The Lake Club as a fundraiser for Southeastern Guide Dogs.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 9, 2024
Sarasota Children's Museum kicks off quest for a dedicated space

The inaugural event of Sarasota's Children's Museum drew families to The Bay Park, offering children interactive experiences and hands-on learning activities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 1, 2026
Sarasota's top moments of the year, in pictures

There were plenty of ups and downs in the past 12 months, and the Sarasota/Siesta Key Observer was there to capture it all. Here are some of our favorite moments of 2025.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • December 19, 2012
Light Up the Keys: Bright Spirits

Longboat Key decks its palms, guard houses, high rises and fences with creative displays.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2019
Waterspout attracts beachgoers' attention

Storm off Siesta Key spawns short-lived twister over Gulf of Mexico.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2015
Sarasota photo contest winner: Oct. 22

Jennifer Miller submitted this photo of seagulls flying by a Big Pass sunset off of Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Dora Walters |
  • November 8, 2010
Harbor Circle starts off the season

Unusually cool temperatures led to a change in location for the annual start-of-the-season gathering Nov. 8 for Harbor Circle residents. Traditionally held poolside, this year the group moved indoors to the home of hosts Barbara and Gary Huston.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 20, 2023
Buy a Bud Light and toast the distributors

If you’re one of the Anheuser-Busch beer drinkers who was totally offended by the Mulvaney fiasco, apply some perspective.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 19, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Dogs and cats in all the wrong places

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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