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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 1, 2022
Former alpaca farmer finds tranquility while weaving

Dedrea Greer, who became an alpaca midwife, said that the first time she saw a loom, it looked like serenity.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 8, 2010
Taking Back Lives erects first building

The East County-based group is working to bring education and other resources to the residents of Malawi, Africa. This summer, the organization completed construction on its first school block.

  • East County
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • November 18, 2011
MUSIC REVIEW: Audra McDonald at the Van Wezel

Music at its best should thrill us, shake us up, elevate us, run us over, lift us up, sweep us out of this world and back again so we're elated and thoroughly exhausted.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2011
Our View: There must be another way

There should not be a cell tower behind Longboat Island Chapel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 27, 2019
Siesta residents hope for improvements with road swap

Sarasota County will swap control of River Road and roads on Siesta Key with Florida Department of Transportation.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Edward Alley |
  • June 10, 2019
Sarasota Music Festival week one starts on the right note

The first week of the festival featured both impressive professional ensembles and emerging young musicians.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 14, 2019
Reasons to care about Baltimore Orioles spring training in 2019

Reasons to care about Baltimore Orioles spring training in 2019 include EVP/general manager Mike Elias, outfielder Yusniel Diaz, infielder Ryan Mountcastle and pitchers Dylan Bundy, Dean Kremer and Zach Pop.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 18, 2016
Eastward Expansion: The Ringling’s new Center for Asian Art

The center marks a new chapter in the museum’s mission for a global vision — and a fulfillment of John Ringling’s original vision.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 6, 2016
Theater review: 'Hetty Feather'

'Hetty Feather' celebrates a child’s unbroken spirit at the Asolo Rep.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By David Conway |
  • November 12, 2015
The (final?) push for Pineapple Park

After lengthy discussions regarding the sale of land near Pineapple Park to a developer, the City Commission will consider dedicating that property as parkland.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 5, 2014
TWIS Asks: Ride SRQ Bike Courier

TWIS Asks: Ride SRQ Bike Courier

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 3, 2023
Van Wezel committee finalizes details for study of building's condition

The committee also approved a request for proposals seeking an engineering firm to provide input on the interim and possible permanent use as the city's primary performance venue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 17, 2023
Lake Club residents grant Manatee children's Christmas wishes

The Lake Club Santa's Sleigh Project supports 80 children in need at the Boys & Girls Club of Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • December 21, 2025
Longest-serving Longboat bellringer attributes motivation to family

Sue Wertman, among her numerous other contributions to the community, has been ringing the bell for the Salvation Army on Longboat for 12 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 5, 2012
Colony decision delayed

The Town Commission will discuss Sept. 24 an extension to re-open the Colony Beach and Tennis Resort. The current deadline is Dec. 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2021
This Week in Sarasota: Nov. 25 to Dec. 1

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • January 22, 2020
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 23

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • November 10, 2021
Manatee County unveils plans for Premier Park in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County commissioners talk about the timeline for Premier Park in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 24, 2025
Gopher tortoises pay to stay in Manatee County

The county just brokered a deal that will bring in over $725,000 to house 191 tortoises.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 16, 2023
Sarasota High softball gets 'scrappy' in fast start

Building off their 2022 season, the Sailors are 6-1 and have shown an ability to win multiple ways.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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