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  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 26, 2012
Neighbors: Linda Wallin

At an early age Linda Wallin developed the desire to teach art. Today, she teaches brings art to life with the students at The Out-of-Door Academy on Siesta Key, where she has lived for more than 30 years.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 18, 2010
Young band thinks outside of the box (WITH VIDEO)

A trio of Pine View high-school students is representing the state in the School Jam USA contest. Online voting ends Nov. 30.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 3, 2020
New date, more votes in city elections

After seeing significantly increased turnout in the City Commission primary, candidates remain uncertain how a shift away from off-cycle elections will affect the race.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • November 22, 2017
September’s tourism soars on Irma, rowing

Hurricane, the World Rowing Championships and digital advertising are all part of the year’s tourism gains.

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  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 24, 2016
No joke: Cardinal Mooney's Steve Christie will retire

After 19 years, Cardinal Mooney's principal is ready for a slower pace.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 24, 2013
Spotlight: Theatre of Dreams goes live

Live music is a new element for this year's Theatre of Dreams program.

  • Arts + Culture
  • 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 Liz Ramos |
  • March 17, 2023
Meals on Wheels brings Hollywood glitz and glamor to fundraiser

Tropical Nights Goes Hollywood, on March 25 at the Grove in Lakewood Ranch, is Meals on Wheels' biggest fundraiser.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 28, 2010
The Observer gives election recommendations

Here is a summary of The Observer's candidate recommendations for the Nov. 2 election.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • October 17, 2019
E-cigs: The newest fad is hurting teens

Vaping has caused more than 1,000 to become ill and 18 to die, and some are calling it an epidemic.

  • Health
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 20, 2011
Casey Key explores underground utilities

A decade-old project to place underground electrical and telecommunication lines is being resurrected on the key - as is opposition to the proposal.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 5, 2025
Behind the castle gates: Florida sand sculptor gives a glimpse of his craft

Visitors to Zota Beach Resort can see one of Patrick Harsch's latest creations, a sneak preview of what's to come with next month's sand sculpting competitions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 11, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Not a fall after all

Police reports from around the island.

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  • Cops Corner
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 4, 2025
Sarasota downtown plan committee gets a history crash course

The Sarasota Downtown Master Plan 2020 Update Committee heard from five presenters who played key roles in the development of the current guide.

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  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 13, 2023
Longboat's beaches withstood Idalia's surge, but flooding still prevailed. How?

The beaches helped protect Longboat Key's gulf side, but bayfront properties don't share those same protections.

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  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • July 27, 2023
Sarasota Ballet School gets a new principal

Jennifer Welch Cudnik is a former dancer and longtime arts educator.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 12, 2025
City to decide on Hyatt appeal, SPAC agreement on Monday

The SPAC implementation agreement and the appeal of Hyatt Regency redevelopment approval highlight Monday's Sarasota City Commission agenda.

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 25, 2011
SMR launches rental-assistance program

Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch this week will launch a program to help visitors to Lakewood Ranch locate rental properties.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 12, 2020
Manatee County launches 311 call center

New system intended to improve customer experience in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 26, 2016
Lane closures continue after water main break

Partial lane closures continue on Bee Ridge today after a water main broke yesterday between McIntosh Road and Honore Avenue.

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