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By Observer Staff |
April 9, 2015

Our View | Parking on the causeway?

The city’s concept for John Ringling Causeway looks attractive. But it would be a motorists’ disaster.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Mark Bergin |
November 17, 2021

State report, county commissioners lay out difficulties for Longboat's one-county idea

Shifting Longboat into one county has for years been talked about. Now a state report, and a pair of county commissioners, make clear the difficulties in doing so.

Longboat Key
News

By Ian Swaby |
June 4, 2024

Climbing gym will take Sarasota vertical in 2025

Project 24 Climbing is expected to break ground in August and open in spring 2025, becoming Sarasota's only climbing gym.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
July 25, 2024

Guitar shop sells instruments with unique histories

Musician Aric Paul's retail space, Divergent Guitar, brings together rare guitars with legacies in Sarasota's Rosemary District.

Sarasota
Business

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
April 30, 2025

EnsembleNewSRQ pays tribute to a modern master

The contemporary classical music group brings Rihm's "Jagden und Formen" to the Sarasota Opera House.

Arts + Culture

By Carter Weinhofer |
March 12, 2025

Vice Mayor Mike Haycock reflects on nine years of service to Longboat Key

Haycock reaches his term limit for commission but hopes to continue giving back to the community after some world travel.

Longboat Key
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
March 5, 2025

The Ringling honors Rauschenberg on the 100th anniversary of his birth

It joins museums around the world in celebrating the revolutionary artist, who spent the last half of his life in Florida.

Arts + Culture

By Jay Heater |
November 9, 2023

Raising funds for charity looks good to pageant winner

Lakewood Ranch High freshman Madison Huffman will raise funds and awareness for Hope Family Services during her reign as Miss Sunshine Charity Pageant Jr. Teen Ambassador.

East County
Opinion

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
June 16, 2025

'Dames at Sea' director makes a splash at Florida Studio Theatre

Former theater kid Ben Liebert has directed eight shows in the past year at FST.

Arts + Culture

By Matt Walsh |
July 30, 2025

One 'Mighty Banyan'

It's a wonderful story of college spirit and pride — how one of Sarasota's own, Anna Lazzara, created the new mascot for New College.

Sarasota
Opinion

By James Peter |
July 21, 2023

The road to higher education for Sarasota and Manatee students has changed

Students face more competitive college admissions, shifting career pathways and increased expectations from employers.

Sarasota
Schools

By Observer Staff |
October 9, 2024

FPL customers in Sarasota, Manatee face post-Milton outages

In a note to customers on its website, Florida Power & Light says its crews are in the hardest hit areas. "We ask for your patience as we work around-the-clock to get Florida back to normal."