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By Monica Roman Gagnier |
March 3, 2025

Through Women's Eyes Film Festival broadens mandate, rebrands

The 26th edition of the fest now called Reel Equals runs March 7-9 at Ringling College and Sarasota Art Museum.

Arts + Culture

In Memoriam |
October 5, 2021

Kathryn Wendt Hannon

Kathy was born on July 16, 1944 in Pittsburg, Kansas and died in her home Sept. 11, 2021.

Sarasota
Tributes & Obituaries

By Nick Friedman |
March 9, 2016

This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 10

A look at our favorite events this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Pam Eubanks |
July 6, 2011

Life After Incorporation

By far, the largest change under Lakewood Ranch incorporation would be a completely new governing body for the community. But, how would this affect residents in their day-to-day lives?

East County
News

By Pam Eubanks |
August 3, 2016

YOUR VOTE — 2016: Q&A with District 1 Manatee County Commission candidates

Corie Holmes, Ron Reagan and Priscilla Trace discuss issues.

East County
News

By Marty Fugate |
August 22, 2024

5 ways to increase your mental, physical and spiritual health

Five Lakewood Ranch practitioners blend traditional, holistic and modern techniques.

East County
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
October 22, 2025

Manatee County commissioner calls DOGE audit 'accurate'

Commissioner Bob McCann said it's time to "tighten the belt and cut some people loose."

East County
News

By Klint Lowry |
January 1, 2020

This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 2

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Observer Staff |
March 12, 2024

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 14-20

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By David Conway |
December 31, 2020

Best of Cops Corner: 2020

Some of the most memorable police reports of 2020.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Matt Walsh |
October 20, 2022

Observer recommends . . .

City and county charter questions in Manatee and Sarasota.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Ryan Kohn |
July 5, 2023

Lakewood Ranch, East County coaches regroup and recover during the summer break

East County high school coaches take different approaches to the offseason months.

East County
Sports

By Ryan Kohn |
June 14, 2023

The most intriguing rising senior football players in Sarasota

These players should have a major impact on their teams in the fall.

Sarasota
Sports

By Emily Walsh |
July 27, 2023

While some say artificial intelligence poses threats to the media, Florida newspapers remain strong with local journalism reporting human experiences and connections — something AI will never do as we do.