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Photos by Jessica Salmond Intrigued by the natural beauty of wood grain, Harry Bandish began crafting intricate wooden keepsake boxes, or pods, in his garage studio 10 years ago.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 9, 2016
Working with the grain

With his intricate wooden pods, Harry Bandish proves not all art is hung on a wall.

  • Arts + Culture
The networking event at the 2019 Small Business Week was packed with businesspeople, but a limited number will be allowed in this year.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 12, 2020
Small Business Week changes dates, sets new approach

The event will be held in-person and virtually in November instead of October.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • September 23, 2021
Sharyn (Caron) Goeldner

Sharyn (Caron) Goeldner, 70, died September 3, 2021, surrounded by several of her loving step daughters, at her home in Osprey, FL.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Renee Phinney and Charles Zweil
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 5, 2018
Printing partnership forms at Palm Printing

Plus, Jack & Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation hosts first celebrity bartending event.

  • Black Tie
Gulf Coast Community Foundation leaders hope the playbook will encourage and inform residents and policymakers on how to improve water quality.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 10, 2021
Foundation creates playbook to improve water quality

The Gulf Coast Community Foundation created a playbook that highlights 43 activities that could keep Sarasota’s waterways clean and healthy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Beginning this winter, both Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines will fly to Washington D.C. from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 29, 2021
Allegiant adds SRQ service to Washington's Dulles Airport

Service begins in mid-December for airport's leading carrier.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 23, 2012
Our View: Surely the Villagers see reality

If Whitney Beach Plaza on north Longboat Key is ever to become a property befitting of Longboat Key, the following is the unavoidable reality and truth, which few Longboaters apparently wish to face.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Elks Bob Erwin, Darrin Simone and Dan Tabor support Hooves with H.E.A.R.T. President Danielle Curtis and rider Frankie Pizzurro with their donations.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 4, 2021
Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton Elks present donation to Hooves with H.E.A.R.T.

Elks Lodges donate $4,100 to nonprofit that helps children with special needs.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
“Ax Plays Beethoven” served as the Sarasota Orchestra’s Masterworks 4 concert Jan. 17 at State College of Florida’s Neel Performing Arts Center in Bradenton and Jan. 18-20 at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • January 21, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra and Emanuel Ax pair perfectly in stellar Masterworks concert

The first Masterworks concert of 2019 ended on the right note with a stellar performance of Prokofiev’s Fifth Symphony.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Ringling College of Art and Design is crafting new growth strategies to accommodate a larger student body with evolving needs.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 13, 2020
Ringling College continues to plan for growth

The art school is working with the city and its neighbors as it plots expansion to the northwest.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Paige Royce and Emma Curry, first graders at Braden River Elementary School, sit quietly while reading. The school district says changes to the calendar next year will help address the learning gap in reading. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 28, 2021
Manatee County students will log more time in classroom

School District of Manatee County makes changes to 2021-2022 academic calendar in response to pandemic.

  • East County
  • News
Although just 17, Lakewood Ranch High junior Blaze McMichael has joined the Army Reserves.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 28, 2019
Attention! This Lakewood Ranch High 17-year-old joins Army

This Lakewood Ranch High 17-year-old joins Army Reserves as a junior.

  • East County
  • News
Goodwill stores in Sarasota and Manatee counties will lay off more than half their employees.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 27, 2020
Goodwill Manasota lays off more than half its workforce

Goodwill Manasota in Sarasota and Manatee counties lays off more than half its workforce

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 1, 2020
Suit up for turtles

The Longboat Key Turtle Watch is selling merchandise.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lee Fox
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 15, 2013
Fox, board disagree on SOS departure

Lee Fox says the Save Our Seabirds Board fired her, but board officials insist she rejected an extension of her contract.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 17, 2020
Seaplace residents enjoy cabaret show

Singer and show was a huge hit with residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Irwin and Sylvia Pastor celebrate with champagne and supporters after receiving the news that Pastor won one of the town's two at-large commission seats.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 26, 2014
Pastor triumphs over Linde for at-large seat

Irwin Pastor overcame an anemic Election Day voter turnout to capture the at-large seat against challenger Armando Linde.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy. Joe Seidensticker is leading a revival of the Libby's brand.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2018
Prominent restaurant undergoes significant renovation

A mainstay restaurant in Southside Village, Libby’s Café & Bar, is getting a major renovation this summer — kicking off a revival of the decade-old brand. Owners plan to re-introduce Libby’s Café & Bar by October.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Patrick Gannon is positioning himself as a moderate voice focused on achieving tangible results.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 3, 2017
Planning Board member enters City Commission race

Patrick Gannon, who also serves as president of the Downtown Sarasota Condo Association, is the sixth candidate to declare for the March election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The height of the landfill in Phase 2 and Phase 3 could increase to 200 feet.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 10, 2020
County landfill height could increase to 200 feet

Portions of the county landfill could increase to 200 feet in height, which some property owners say could decrease the value of their land.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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