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Fluffy, pictured at the Hot Diggity Dog Parade at Freedom Fest, supports a dog park, according to his owner, Bill Anderson.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 22, 2014
Supporters beg town for Bayfront dog park

Residents unleashed a debate about whether to allow dogs access to Bayfront Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Violetta Chandler does a live portrait painting Dec. 7 at Parker Robinson Interiors for the December First Fridays event. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 19, 2019
Artist Violetta Chandler paints her home away from home

The Sarasota-based painter uses inspiration from her native country and current home in her work.

  • Arts + Culture
Matt (Eli Gilbert) and Luisa (Emma Devine). Courtesy photos
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 25, 2019
'The Fantasticks' considers love’s illusions at The Players Centre

This reverse “Romeo and Juliet” is more than fantastic.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Ringling College is undertaking several steps to expand its campus — but Newtown residents question whether the neighborhood’s input on the plans are valued.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 30, 2015
Residents cast doubt on Ringling’s soundstage plans

As Ringling College attempts to move forward with plans for a multimillion-dollar soundstage complex, residents worry their priorities don’t align with the school’s.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Birds of Paradise Executive Director Debbie Huckaby holds Harvey, a ruby macaw found seven years ago in someone's backyard in St. Petersburg. "He whispered his name to. Me he said, 'Hello Harvey,'" Huckaby said.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 25, 2019
Manatee County's Birds of Paradise rescue seeks new home

Manatee County parrot rescue seeks new home.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2012
Our View: 'The Debt Bomb'

No one knows exactly when, but every day Congress and the president refuse to CUT spending meaningfully - actually reducing spending below the previous year - the the explosion grows nearer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 26, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Close call in New Pass

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Mark Smith architects shared this rendering of the plans for the new building. The owners hope to have a tenant moved in by the beginning of 2017.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • June 14, 2016
Sandal shop may take over former Siesta 7-Eleven

After a sale earlier this year, the former convenience store is slated for retail development, with the Key West Sandal Factory leading the list of potential tenants.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2009
Longboat Key holds worship services

Longboat Key holds worship services

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Victor DeRenzi. File photo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • April 4, 2012
Music Review: Sarasota Opera Celebrates 30 Years with Victor DeRenzi

There are some performances that are important events. There are others that are important evenings of music-making. Victor DeRenzi's recent celebration of 30 years with the Sarasota Opera was a lot of both.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 30, 2009
Cops Corner

A woman reported a suspicious flatboat in the canal behind her home. Police saw the boat, occupied by two men, leaving the area. No further action was taken.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Mill Creek resident Monica Clifford practices checking vital signs on a mannequin at Manatee Technical College, where she is studying in the licensed practical nursing program. She hopes to later become a registered nurse.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 6, 2019
Bill could help cure nursing shortage

Proposed state legislation could allow MTC to produce registered nurses.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 22, 2017
Mayors’ Feed the Hungry celebrates 30 years

The organization’s 30th anniversary celebration was held on March 22 at Harvest Church.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch sophomore Faith Schyck scored the lone goal of the game.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 5, 2016
Lady Mustangs notch 10th shutout

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team edged past Riverview 1-0 Dec. 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Homes will be similar in style to this model.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 15, 2014
Mattamy builds plans for Lakewood Ranch

The Canada-based builder will make its Lakewood Ranch debut with 675 homes near Central Park.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 2, 2013
Public invited to meet deputy chief candidates

The city of Sarasota will hold a meet and greet with six candidates for deputy chief of Sarasota Police at 12:30 p.m. Friday, April 5.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Myakka City Historical Society announced it has received a $100,000 grant from the William G. and Marie Selby Foundation to held fund the final phase of restoration of the Myakka City Historic 1914 School House.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 5, 2017
Myakka City Historic School House receives $100,000 grant

The William G. and Marie Selby Foundation presents $100,000 to finish final phase of renovation.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Edward Alley |
  • October 23, 2019
'Peculiar Dreams' invited audiences to reach forth into images of outer and inner space

EnsembleNewSRQ's latest musical journey gave a surround-sound effect to the 21st century-based program.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Mike Lasche discusses the sidewalks along Fruitville Road on Feb. 12 during STOP’s downtown walking tour.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 15, 2018
Resident group highlights downtown sidewalk issues

Ahead of a city meeting about improving sidewalks, residents identified some highs and lows of the pedestrian experience in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 21, 2017
Sarasota Opera unveils Steinwachs Artist Residences

The new Rosemary District development will increase the opera company's artist housing capacity from 43 to 70.

  • Arts + Culture
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