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By Niki Kottmann |
March 7, 2018

New exhibit at The Ringling analyzes the identity-shaping techniques of ads

Conceptual artist Hank Willis Thomas uses advertisements as a lens to analyze cultural prejudices.

Arts + Culture

By Eddie Kirsch |
January 2, 2012

Sarasota road construction resumes tomorrow

In observance of the holiday season, construction has been suspended through today, and will resume tomorrow, Jan. 3.

Siesta Key
News

By Matt Walsh |
October 14, 2022

Observer recommends: State constitutional amendments

A key measure for voters to consider: do the amendments limit your freedom?

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Lesley Dwyer |
October 17, 2023

Manatee studies cost of moving county boundary on future development

Commissioners vary whether to hold the Future Area Development Boundary, get rid of it or move it east.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
June 8, 2023

SPAC architect selected for its 'welcoming' touch

A cultural center in Greece stood out to the task force in its search for a firm to design the Sarasota Performing Arts Center.

Sarasota
News

By Liz Ramos |
March 21, 2022

Lakewood Ranch Y merges with YMCA of Southwest Florida

The merger increases support to the local Y, which it will use to expand programs.

East County
News

By Ryan Kohn |
July 20, 2022

Lakewood Ranch High student earns athletic trainer's award

Reagan Gross, who graduated in May, hopes to one day be an athletic trainer for rodeo athletes.

East County
Sports

By Liz Ramos |
October 21, 2022

Lakewood Ranch 12-year-old delivers comic strip plot twists with pet rat 'Pretzel'

Lily Wojtkowski turns her love of doodling into a comic book featuring her pet rat, Pretzel.

East County
Neighbors

By David Conway |
September 12, 2019

Downtown paid parking draws mixed feedback

How is downtown Sarasota adapting to the recent installation of parking meters? Depends on who you ask.

Sarasota
News

By David Conway |
September 6, 2018

City Commission adopts bayfront master plan

City officials endorsed a vision for redeveloping 53 acres of land around the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall at a special meeting Thursday.

Sarasota
News

By Marty Fugate |
September 19, 2018

Asolo Rep and conservatory adapt Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' for today

Asolo Repertory Theatre and FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training's New Stages series' latest touring production reimagines Shakespeare’s 'The Tempest' for student audiences across Florida.

Arts + Culture

By Eric Snider |
May 22, 2019

Local woman brings STEM education to Lakewood Ranch youth

Tara Bergstrom Merino saw a deficiency in STEM education. She opted to fix it herself by starting a nonprofit program called LWR SAVVY to help fill the gap.

LWR Life

By Vinnie Portell |
July 24, 2025

Former Riverview pitcher heads to Dunedin

Karson Ligon was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays on July 14.

Sarasota
Sports

By Observer Staff |
August 12, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 14-20

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 30, 2024

See inside St. Regis Longboat Key ahead of summer opening

General Manager Winfred van Workum details the resort's amenities, and muralist William Savarese outlines how he created the key art piece.

Longboat Key
News

By Madison Bierl |
October 15, 2025

Three former McNeal Elementary students return as educators

Zachary McClellan, Bella Rubal and Makenzie Legg once walked the halls of McNeal as students, but now they are taking inspiration from previous teachers to make a difference for students of their own.