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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 6, 2019
AlexArt International Art Gallery started with passion and a vibrant vision

AlexArt International Gallery was opened — and continues to be run — by an Italian woman with a colorful vision of the world.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2017
Stakes rise on town center

The town’s acquisition of the Amore restaurant property makes sense for the development of a town cultural center. But it now raises important questions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 9, 2014
Deck the halls?

Decorations that rival Benderson Development's on University Parkway would come with a hefty price tag for Ranch residents.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 13, 2010
District 1 candidate: Lynn Larson

District 1 candidate Lynn Larson believes the Town Commission doesn't make decisions that are based on what its constituents want.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 6, 2011
Brown files third lawsuit

Village property owner Chris Brown filed suit against Sarasota County Tuesday for the third time since 2007 over assessments related to a lack of restaurant parking spaces.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • February 14, 2013
Dear Commissioners: Send your community a belated Valentine

Dear Commissioners: Send your community a belated Valentine

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 6, 2023
Braden River wrestler pins down gold medal at state tournament

Pirates senior Jessey Colas earned the Class 2A 182-pound title with a 5-3 win over Satellite's Michael McCarthy.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 1, 2013
Aging in Paradise hires executive director

Donna Dunio will become the first paid employee of the Longboat Island Chapel organization that helps seniors and their families.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 12, 2024
Smithsonian adds Sarasota's 'Mermaid Fountain' to its public art collection

The iconic downtown fountain will be honored by the city of Sarasota at a Sept. 13 ceremony.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • July 15, 2009
Teen actress scores Hallmark movie

Shanley Caswell left Sarasota two years ago to make it in Hollywood. This Saturday, she will star in the Hallmark movie, 'Mending Fences,' alongside Angie Dickinson.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 28, 2016
First Draft: New Play Festival offers audience insight

The Players’ New Play Festival gives local playwrights the most valuable tool of their craft — feedback.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 18, 2018
Lakewood Ranch resident earns Jeopardy! college finals

St. Stephens graduate Hannah Sage wins semifinal round by $1.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 2, 2014
Main draw

Ashley Bongart will take a swing at competing on a higher level at the Sarasota Open. Good thing hard-fought matches serve as motivation for the high school junior.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • January 4, 2022
An introduction from the Observer's new A+E Editor

Spencer Fordin, the Observer's new Arts + Entertainment editor, comes with two decades of experience in journalism but not much skill at all at singing and dancing.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 12, 2022
Proposed St. Armands developments prompt density concerns

St. Armands residents and Longboat Key leaders believe increasing maximum building height and redeveloping the Fillmore lot could add to traffic congestion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 7, 2025
Manatee's proposed $23.5 million purchase raises transparency issues

While buying a Lakewood Ranch building appears to be positive for East County, residents had little chance to offer input.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 4, 2024
638 homes slated for Manatee County's controversial 2020 land purchase

Manatee County's intended uses for the Lena Road property have been moved to other sites.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Punsalan |
  • January 23, 2013
The cinematic expression of "Skyfall"

The cinematic expression of "Skyfall"

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • March 20, 2018
Extra school tax passes again in Sarasota County

Ballot issue attracts 20% voter turnout, and draws highest-ever level of approval.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 20, 2013
Buchanan spends Saturday at Town Hall

The Longboat Key congressman talked jobs, his No. 1 focus, the economy and spending with Key constituents during a listening session. His No. 1 focus is jobs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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