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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 16, 2013
Point Taken: Long Bar Point developer outlines next step

The power of a strong social-media presence can be persuasive - in any industry. A prominent local homebuilder takes that lesson personally.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 4, 2013
Orchestra celebrates instrumental moments

In an economy with orchestras facing musician strikes, closures and bankruptcy, the current news for orchestras is not always positive.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • December 21, 2021
Sailor Circus Academy returns with 'Let It Snow' holiday show

The rich Sarasota tradition of the Sailor Circus Academy returns for another holiday show headlined by student performers.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 3, 2022
Legacy Trail's newest addition is coming soon

The rails-to-trails pathway's progress into downtown is nearly complete, and with it the vision of a wide range of supporters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 4, 2013
Sarasota Orchestra celebrates 65 years

What started as a community orchestra full of housewives and retired businessmen grew to be the Sarasota Orchestra, a 65-year-old professional ensemble and cultural gem of the city.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 19, 2024
City reveals vision for reimagined Main Street

Wider sidewalks, less parking and greater streetside activity are among the priorities as the city develops plans for a cohesive Main Street through downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 8, 2025
Roommates get into altercation over body lotion scandal

One man accused another of using his body lotion, which resulted in an alleged physical assault. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • January 7, 2025
Two musicians bridge gap between US and Africa

Regular Lakewood Ranch performer Trevor Bystrom unites with Malawian musician Peter Mawanga for a Waterside show.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 12, 2025
Women's club mixes fun with philanthropy

The Women's Club at Cascades of Sarasota fosters camaraderie by raising money for local nonprofits.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 3, 2025
Teeing off for Homes for Our Troops at Rosedale Country Club

The East County community was No. 1 in the nation in 2024 raising money to build adaptive homes for disabled troops through Homes for Our Troops.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 21, 2025
Pending changes to Manatee County's trash collection raises questions

Manatee County moves toward the "Big Bin Advantage" with 96-gallon trash cans, but some residents say the coming change just stinks.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 25, 2024
Avenue of Art expands mission of bringing color to the city

The project in Burns Square now enters its third phase, with 100 sidewalk paintings set to be added to the existing 210 by the end of the month.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 27, 2025
City of giving brings bold arts and cultural initiatives

New and underway projects in Sarasota require nearly $1 billion in philanthropy to bring to fruition. Organization leaders say there is enough to go around.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • 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 |
  • March 11, 2025
Top jumpers come to TerraNova Equestrian Center for Split Rock Finale

The Myakka City facility continues to grow in reputation in equestrian sports.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 12, 2025
Longboat, Manatee County officials discuss options for north-end center

Manatee County officials expressed interest in continuing the project in a new, permanent location and potentially entering a short-term lease in the interim.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 15, 2023
Sarasota artist celebrates history of Newtown with new quilt

The quilt is part of Peg Green’s exhibition, titled “Witness!” at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 19, 2023
Sarasota Music Archive offers a journey through music history

The archive houses media from the 1850s, Jimi Hendrix records, jazz collections and classic comedy albums while preserving the sounds of the past for the future.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 29, 2025
Two stormwater storms

County commissioners are facing two storms that could blow them away: how to pay for and prevent another 2024 and dumping stormwater on the city.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • August 6, 2025
An eye-catching exhibition of bird photography lands at Selby Gardens

"The High Life" captures our feathered friends in nature, museums and studios.

  • Arts + Culture
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