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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 18, 2019
Sarasota cyclist is pedaling for safety

Mark Schiefer advocates for bike safety while pushing himself to the limit.

  • Health
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 18, 2018
Just go and do it

There are benefits and risks to running or walking

  • Health
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 31, 2018
'Armistice: The Journey Home' uses WWI-era music to share soldier's experience

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota honors the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI in a pre-Veterans Day concert, 'Armistice: The Journey Home,' with pianist Peter Dugan and baritone John Brancy.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 27, 2019
Jazz Club of Sarasota swings into something new with 2019 festival

Organizers hope additions to Sarasota Jazz Festival will attract younger crowds.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 20, 2016
Why can’t Longboat dredge its sandbars?

There’s a treasure trove of sand less than 100 yards from the shores of Longboat Key. So why don’t officials see sand source potential?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • July 28, 2016
St. Armands Circle merchants question restaurant ratio

Business owners leaving St. Armands Circle think the character of the tourist district is changing. What does that mean for shops in the area?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 4, 2017
Longboaters find their voices in Players Follies

Barbara Bostic and Fran Hall were both shy growing up. Performing on stage has brought them both out of their shells.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 22, 2017
Checking in: Sarasota's visitor numbers are still rising

Since 2011, Sarasota County’s hotel visitor numbers have climbed, and more hotels are coming to the county. Is there a point where there will be too many?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 30, 2016
Baugh retains commissioner's seat in District 5 after Primary win

Priscilla Whisenant Trace earns District 1 seat in her first run at public office.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 25, 2016
A few kind words can work wonders for our law enforcement officers

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 25, 2016
Lakewood Ranch marching band to appear in Tribute to Heroes Parade

Mustang Marching Band combines community involvement with desire to earn awards.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 6, 2018
Florida Studio Theatre production tells story of the walls between us

Playwright Sarah Bierstock shares insights on her world premiere production of “Honor Killing" at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • November 2, 2017
Local providers take regional approach to solving the homeless crisis

Leaders solidified a framework, called One by One, for a coordinated and consistent response system.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 14, 2017
ODA tennis family has three young aces

All three siblings are nationally ranked by the United States Tennis Association.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 29, 2017
Improv, the Next Generation

Sarasota Improv Festival sets the stage for new wave improv performers at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 24, 2016
Dear Santa, how great are these letters?

Local elementary students pour our their hearts to Kris Kringle.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • January 2, 2017
Top Story — December: Residents remain opposed to Siesta Promenade plans

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 13, 2017
Downtown, Siesta transit services off to different starts

The Siesta Key trolley was an instant hit. A downtown circulator has had a lower profile. What lessons can be learned from the first weeks of these new transportation services?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • June 25, 2015
Lift station project hits more stumbling blocks

Contrary to what officials stated at a meeting earlier this month, two households have informed the city they don't want their property torn up to install sewer lines.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 6, 2016
Traffic Part II: Costs mount

Prospective homebuyers express doubts. Beach Bistro lost 22 Longboat patrons in one night because of traffic. The horror stories on traffic are replacing our airline stories.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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