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  • By Klint Lowry |
  • March 30, 2020
Sarasota Orchestra announces 2020-21 season

Multiseries concert calendar offers usual variety of themes, styes, guest artists

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 26, 2018
Setting up to Go Fourth is no easy task

Preparation for Independence Day activities can take weeks and months.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nick Bobbitt, Sarah Quick, Jake LaMore, Alex Pepe and Maddy Del Medico. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 13, 2012
Bright futures

Five Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School students have been selected to participate in the Sarasota County STAR Leadership program, which is designed to encourage and develop positive leadership qualities among students in grades nine, 10 and 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Accompanied by Circus Arts Conservatory co-founder Pedro Reis, high-wire star Nik Wallenda speaks about the accident and how the survival of his teammates is proof in God and miracles.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 9, 2017
Following high-wire accident, Circus Sarasota 2017 goes on

Nik Wallenda says it is a miracle all five circus performers who fell will recover.

  • East County
  • News
Riverview High junior Daevon LeBron said the key to "Madden" is using real football strategies in the game. Photo courtesy Daevon LeBron.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 16, 2020
Sarasota athletes get their competitive sides flowing with video games

Does getting virtual victories make up for a lack of real sports?

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota School Board District 3: Tom Edwards

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Artist Curtis Kroesche makes fish and seabirds from 16-gauge steel.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • March 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Wildlife Arts Festival

The Sarasota Wildlife Arts Festival featured a juried art competition and environmental speakers Saturday, March 2 and Sunday, March 3 at Ken Thompson Park on City Island. The event benefitted Save Our Seabirds and the Sarasota Rotary Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mayor Ken Schneier speaks during Wednesday’s town commission retreat at Sea Place as Penny Gold looks on.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 4, 2020
At retreat, commissioners talk about the future

Wednesday's Longboat Key Town Commission retreat marked the first time all seven commissioners had met in-person since March 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mote Marine President and CEO Michael Crosby told the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance on Wednesday that the $130 million Science Education Aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park will break ground Nov. 13.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 21, 2020
Mote Marine announces Nov. 13 groundbreaking for its Science Education Aquarium in Sarasota

Groundbreaking for Mote's $130 million aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasosta was moved from September to Nov. 13 due to the bidding process for first phase construction.

  • East County
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  • By Klint Lowry |
  • February 5, 2020
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 6

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

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Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the town's March 25 general municipal election.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 24, 2014
Longboat Key early voting draws 1,121

Early voting took place from March 10 through March 22, at Longboat Key Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Seniors Caleb Ward and Matthew McDonnell captain the Cardinal Mooney boys lacrosse team.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 8, 2018
Cardinal Mooney boys lacrosse is ready to take 'the leap'

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cross country senior Orlando Cicilioni is primed for a big year at Sarasota High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 17, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Sarasota High runner has chance at top-five finish

Cross country senior Orlando Cicilioni has been working hard to get his times down.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 7, 2021
Rev. Pick’s sermons kept them coming for more

Father Pick, founder of St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church, left a lively legacy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Senior Kora Turner and junior Matthew Boudreau celebrate the orienteering's first state championship. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 7, 2021
Run to victory for Lakewood Ranch High

Lakewood Ranch High School JROTC's orienteering team takes home its first state championship.

  • East County
  • News
Virginia Luke’s home has an outdoor pool complete with a tiki bar.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 20, 2019
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: 6890 Longboat Drive South – Luke Home

The Longboat Key Garden Club home tour runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sambo Ung Jr. had a breakout season for Riverview in 2019.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 3, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Fall sports return to Sarasota County on Friday

A preview of the on-field action and some athletes to watch.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 8, 2016
Cops Corner 06.09.2016

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Rick Steele |
  • July 14, 2010
LETTER TO THE LETTER: Regarding 'The Birth of Spirit of America'

I enjoyed your editorial of July 1, 2010. It is altogether fitting and proper that we honor those who were willing to give all to ensure the birth of our nation.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2017
Compeer Sarasota celebrates its new children’s program

The mental health-focused nonprofit had a great deal to celebrate at its luncheon on April 6 at The Francis.

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