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  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 11, 2015
Pluck be a Lady

Cynthia Sayer, acclaimed jazz banjoist and Sarasota regular, dissects the often misunderstood banjo and its growing popularity.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By David Conway |
  • April 17, 2014
Artist housing could jumpstart North Trail

A visit from a nonprofit that develops artists' live/work housing provides hope for local artists looking for a home - and North Trail advocates who hope to see the area redeveloped.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 23, 2014
Secondhand Smoke

For newly Sarasota-based artist Rob Tarbell, being out of control is half the fun.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • May 14, 2014
Lido Key raccoons pose problems for county

The raccoon population at Ted Sperling Park - undeterred by the presence of humans - has become a headache for some South Lido Beach visitors.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 21, 2013
The Bridge: Leaders remember their sides on the bridge

Read what community leaders had to say about the Ringling Bridge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 14, 2024
Police evict man found sleeping on a resident’s balcony

The man, a former caretaker for the property, was found sleeping on the balcony without permission. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • February 19, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Johnny Lackaff

Sailors guard scored 30-plus in two regional playoff games.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 5, 2023
City faces Harris Act challenge from Lido Key vacation rentals

The owners of three properties allege loss in appraised value over capacity restrictions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 2, 2023
Key Sailing wants to change the world one voyage at a time

The Sarasota sailing charter supports local charities while its owners offer a message of hope.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 6, 2023
Miakka Golf Club owner enlists star power to develop 'epic' course

Paul Azinger, a Major champion and golf analyst, helps the design effort in his old stomping grounds.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield and Lauren Tronstad |
  • November 16, 2022
St. Armands Winter Fest moves toward Friday opening despite quarrel

Organizers tout the six-week event as a boon to the community while traffic and prices concern others.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 23, 2013
Dora the Explorer

Longboat Observer Senior Editor Dora Walters retired after a career that spans more than six decades as an inquisitive journalist.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 9, 2025
Local octogenarian prepares for Athens marathon

Sue McGregor has been running for about 30 years and has competed in races around the globe. Now she sets her sights on Greece.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • April 29, 2026
Erosion on Gulfside Road prevalent even before seawalls

Seawalls, the solution to constant erosion on a portion of Longboat Key, exacerbate the problem the town hopes to solve with a groin field, but are not the sole cause.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 6, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 13

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 14, 2016
Polo in Lakewood Ranch could be ride of your life

Local restaurateur consumed by her love of polo.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 2, 2025
Sarasota Youth Opera campers perform scenes they produced

Kids created their own lyrics and choreography for four opera scenes, which they performed for their families on the last day of camp.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • February 7, 2024
Circus Sarasota gets a new big top in time for its 2024 season

Circus Arts Conservatory’s new tent will make its public debut at Circus Sarasota 2024, held Feb. 16 through March 10 at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 21, 2022
County committee to recommend land for acquisition, conservation

The Environmental Lands Management and Acquisition Committee plans to have recommendations for land purchases to the County Commission by November.

  • East County
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