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By Robin Punsalan |
February 26, 2013

Herb Ritts a must-see at the Ringling Museum

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
March 27, 2013

Our View: 'The Andy Adams Colony'?

What follows is not an April Fools' joke. To the contrary, it's a serious moment of truth for the future of Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Matt Walsh |
November 28, 2018

'Passion upon passion'

Murf Klauber and the Colony are gone. But the treasures he prized — his beach and Makepeace groin — will remain as lasting legacies.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Ryan Kohn |
March 1, 2019

Binge Blog: A roll of the dice

An electric individual performance from Helena Howard in "Madeline's Madeline" and "Game Night," the best studio comedy in years, starring Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams, are this week’s picks.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Ryan Kohn |
February 7, 2018

Is the price right for Manatee County coaches?

High school coaches earn far below minimum wage for hours worked.

East County
Sports

By Observer Staff |
May 21, 2015

OUR VIEW | Smackdown of Bridget

After rookie School Board member Bridget Ziegler posted her rationale for a vote on social media, her colleagues delivered a thinly veiled rebuke. The message: Watch your mouth, missy.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Andrew Warfield |
April 25, 2024

Commissioners split over whether to ditch David

Although consensus was reached on a concept for a new city of Sarasota logo, whether David is included in the final design remains undecided.

Sarasota
News

By Marty Fugate |
January 22, 2025

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe swings for the 'Fences'

WBTT's production of August Wilson's Pulitzer-winning play knocks it out of the park.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Observer Staff |
May 28, 2024

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 30 to June 5

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Chloe Drapak |
October 1, 2025

School spirit for this Lakewood Ranch High senior means painting murals

Isabelle Harrell masters the Mustang mascot as she puts her unique stamp on the campus.

East County
Schools

By Adam Hughes |
December 17, 2015

The Grande Riviera condo unit sells from $4.6 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between Nov. 30 and Dec. 4.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Observer Staff |
November 25, 2009

News Briefs 11.26.09

Monday, Nov. 30 is the last day to pay property taxes with a 4% discount.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
September 30, 2009

Update: What lies in store for the Colony?

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort, still in the process of closing its hotel operations, was quiet and mostly deserted Tuesday, Sept. 29.

Longboat Key
News

By Robin Hartill |
October 2, 2009

On golf course, Clinton takes shots at right

The former president played golf at the Longboat Key Club on his first visit to the Sarasota area.

Longboat Key
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
May 28, 2009

Town employee arrested

A public works employee was arrested Wednesday, May 27, at Whitney Beach Plaza for disorderly intoxication.

Longboat Key
News

By Pam Nadon |
June 20, 2012

Flim Review: 'Hysteria'

Whimsy and logic collide in the wonderful new film, "Hysteria." In this different kettle-of-fish British romp, based on true events, the vibrator is inadvertently invented in 1880s Victorian England.

Arts + Culture

By Kurt Schultheis |
January 20, 2011

Town to make beach project pitch

The Town Commission also decided not to change a sea turtle ordinance that would have prohibited beach furniture on the beach overnight during sea turtle nesting season.