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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 23, 2013
'Dear Santa ...'

Sometimes the holiday season can drive you mad! So we decided to counteract the crazy with a little fun, and asked a few of the busiest arts people this time of year to use their "mad" in a Mad Libs-style letter to Santa. Here's what they said.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 29, 2013
Year in Review: August 2013, Insurance rates continue to rise

Mayor Jim Brown and others are worried that if insurance costs keep going up for Key properties, it will scare off potential buyers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • September 11, 2013
Home of the Month: Lovely Landmark

The spirit of the Ringling era lives on in a historic Indian Beach home.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 25, 2013
Following in his footsteps

Sarasota Ballet announces its Sir Frederick Ashton Festival. For Iain Webb and Margaret Barbieri, it's a way to feel connected to the choreographer and the legacy he created.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 16, 2014
Beach modifications rake in controversy

Siesta Key residents say a local beach rake operator continues to illegally modify Siesta beaches under the direction of beachfront property owners seeking to skirt state and county rules.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 3, 2021
Grouper Cheeks band plays tribute to Sarasota

The Grouper Cheeks band has been making music through the pandemic — most recently with a tribute song to Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 10, 2021
Longboat Key puts its most festive foot forward for Christmas

The island is lit up with decorations from the south end to the north.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 8, 2024
Riverview High girls soccer charges into regionals

After securing its first district title in 18 years, the Rams are five games away from a state championship.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 12, 2025
What to keep in mind as hurricane season approaches

Longboat Key’s Fire Chief and Emergency Manager Chief Dezzi recently shared insights and best practices to help the community prepare for the season that starts June 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 15, 2025
Longboat likely to encumber $1.7M in costs for Broadway Roundabout

The new costs come as the Florida Department of Transportation takes on responsibility for the project but said some costs are still on the town’s dime.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 1, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club grants help Manatee, Sarasota nonprofits

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch presented $130,000 in grants to 26 area nonprofits.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 19, 2025
Sarasota Chamber honors Observer CEO, hosts Florida Chamber president

The New Year's Kickoff Brunch presented Observer Media Group CEO and founder Matt Walsh with the Spirit of Sarasota Award and featured Florida Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Mark Wilson.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 5, 2023
UTC's Gingerbread Festival gives Girl Scouts chance to express creativity

The annual event runs through Dec. 10 at The Mall at University Town Center in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 10, 2023
St. Barbara Philoptochos Society prepares for Autumn Fest

The group of women spends hours baking and cooking homemade dishes and pastries to sell at the annual Autumn Fest, which will be held Nov. 17-18.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 5, 2023
Bookstore1Sarasota creates frightful auditory experience for Halloween

For the month of October, the downtown store will offer a radio-style dramatization of Bram Stoker’s "Dracula."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 25, 2023
Art installation causes a double take at Resilient Retreat

East Sarasota resident Alan Yaruss donated his artwork to the Sarasota nonprofit.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 30, 2025
Longboat budget settles in with familiar tax rate

Overall town values climb more than 5%, even with damaged properties.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 6, 2025
SRQ Women's Expo headed to The Grove

The last expo attracted more than 500 attendees.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • September 27, 2024
Siesta Key Village businesses 'wiped out' by Hurricane Helene

Sarasota rescue officials say work is just beginning to recover from the storm.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 25, 2023
Manatee explores moving Lorraine Lakes' proposed cellphone tower

Commissioner Vanessa Baugh asked county staff to research putting the cellphone tower on adjacent county land.

  • East County
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