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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 23, 2022
He’s back — and still marooned

Sarasota and internationally known artist Jorge Blanco has returned to the Observer opinion page by way of his clever little character The Castaway.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Michael Eng |
  • February 29, 2012
Observed: In loving memory: Anne Armour

I don't want to write this. Anne Armour, formerly of Spooner, Wis., and longtime and beloved East County Observer columnist, died Feb. 20, 2012. She was 68 years old.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2010
Our View: The plunder of business subsidies

Gov.-elect Rick Scott knew when he entered the state's political arena and certainly knows now that turning around Florida's economy is likely to be the toughest challenge he will have faced in his professional life.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 2, 2010
Vern Victorious

On Election Night, Republican Ray Pilon's state Rep. District 69 win propels Republican sweep.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • February 16, 2011
Guest Food Editor: Megan Greenberg

Megan Greenberg, who offers personal chef services under the name "Megan Cooks for You," prepares flounder en papillote.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2020
Manatee County Republican Board State Committeewoman: Linda Ivell

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 5, 2017
Sporadic Revelations: Samantha Burns' laser-cut printmaking

With her monoprint exhibit, 'Insula Insula,' New College professor Samantha Burns explores fragmented memories.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 16, 2019
Up close and personal: Longboat Key photographer makes an impact with recent exhibit

Allan Mestel showcases the humanity of all people in an exhibit spanning over two and a half years of work.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 5, 2018
First-rate actors playing funny, compelling characters make 'Arcadia' a success

The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training production explores the brilliant, hilarious and heartbreaking paths of Tom Stoppard’s piece.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • A time to celebrate |
  • February 17, 2017
Just Married: Kelly Koepsel and Matthew Milazzo

The two former Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School classmates were married Dec. 17.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
  • By David Conway |
  • November 25, 2015
Sarasota officials go without evaluations from commissioners

The city charter requires a formal assessment of three key officials on an annual basis, but the City Commission hasn’t conducted a review since 2011.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 4, 2015
Q&A: with Bob Rosinsky

Learn more about Goodwill Manasota's CEO and president.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 4, 2015
Season hits early

FY 2014 was a record year for tourism in Sarasota. So far, FY 2015 is on track to be even better.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 15, 2014
Colony Association sues town

A petition the Colony Association filed states 'no competent substantial evidence supports the Town Commission's decision' to increase a bond to $250,000 for the Colony property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 4, 2014
All mashed up: Artists prepare for Mashterpiece exhibition opening

All mashed up: Artists prepare for Mashterpiece exhibition opening

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 14, 2025
Magician known for therapeutic applications of magic tours Sarasota

Kevin Spencer visited various locations in the community during a week as the Artist in Residence with the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 23, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Prep staff member remembered for his kindness

Carlos Paez, the director of Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy's before- and after-school care, died Feb. 14. Students and staff will miss his ability to make them smile and laugh every day.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 7, 2024
One Book author Ed Yong shares how animals experience the world

The One Book speaker explained the different senses of animals and how this matters to humans.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 2, 2024
Construction continues on two east Bradenton campuses

Haile Middle School nears completion on its renovation and addition while Tara Elementary is nearly half complete.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • October 21, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Jasmine France

The junior for Sarasota girls' cross country placed third in the Out-of-Door Invitational as the Sailors took top honors.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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