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  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 14, 2009
Pointe of Contact

Iain Webb and Michael Donald Edwards join forces to bring 'Contact,' a Tony-Award winning dance musical to Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 27, 2013
The Villa on the Sea

The old Gulf-side home intrigued Joy Baker for more than a decade. Finally, in 2010, she set out to learn about the home and its history.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 26, 2020
Longboat Key families navigate back to school amid a pandemic

Longboat kids head back to school, but it's not quite as simple as in years past.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • May 14, 2020
City considers street closures for outdoor dining, pedestrian space

The city could temporarily close streets to cars as a COVID-19 response measure, but it's unclear if and when changes may actually take place.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 18, 2019
SURE campaigns for local housing funds

A coalition of churches is leading the charge for more ambitious affordable housing policies in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Ryan Butler |
  • December 28, 2017
Digital year in review

The Observer stayed busy online in 2017, bringing you content that was only available through the web.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • July 3, 2014
Bayfront plan envisions $100 million aquarium

A recently leaked private proposal for public bayfront land tops $300 million, causing a stir among groups developing a plan for the future of the property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Abby Weingarten |
  • May 15, 2025
New restaurant seeks local following with fresh-first take on casual dining

An Arizona restaurant concept popular with yogis, foodies and lots of health-conscious people in between choose the Lakewood Ranch area to make its Florida debut.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • April 17, 2025
Cardinal Mooney beach volleyball rises to the challenge

A new coach and a depleted roster hasn't changed the Cougars' winning ways.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 18, 2023
Longboaters make Christmas in Garden an inclusive community

Local organizations, businesses and residents share the meaning behind the trees they donated to Christmas in the Garden at Longboat Island Chapel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 5, 2022
New CEO takes over at Goodwill Industries Manasota

Bob Rosinsky retires after 50 years with Goodwill to open CEO position.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 19, 2025
Local library volunteer showcases collection of dolls from around the world

Jennifer Joseph has collected what she estimates at around 80 dolls from 40 different countries.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 20, 2024
Staff proposes $2.4 billion budget for Manatee County in 2025

Roads, parks and the Lakewood Ranch Library remain priorities in East County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • September 27, 2025
New business owners connect with Lakewood Ranch through coffee

Sip n Brew, a new coffee trailer owned and operated by a Lakewood Ranch family, will be at various locations throughout each week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • February 5, 2026
Natural forms inspired by the sea add drama to a Longboat Key showplace

This Longboat Key estate has classic charm, graceful style and spectacular vistas that elevate every room.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • February 16, 2026
Lakewood Ranch Library is about to reach new heights

The Lakewood Ranch Library, a major community success already, is looking to do more by looking up — to another floor.

  • East County
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  • By Dana Kampa |
  • June 20, 2025
Longboat Key Freedom Fest leader returns to head annual celebration

After a busy year of pushing forward community development projects, including at the park where the Fourth of July fest takes place, Susan Phillips is leading the celebration as the marshal.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 16, 2023
Health-conscious cafe Pura Vida coming to UTC in Sarasota

The Miami-based cafe is expected to open in the UTC West District in the first quarter of 2024.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 18, 2020
Strong foundation key to success for Lakewood Ranch's Halfacre Construction

Lakewood Ranch's Halfacre Construction celebrates 50 years in business.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 26, 2022
Lake Club home tops sales at $2.81 million

A home in The Lake Club tops this week's sales at $2.81 million.

  • East County
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