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Norma Kisida has received the Florida Backyard Wildlife Habitat Program'     s certification.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 31, 2017
Lakewood Ranch-area gardener goes extra yard

Country Creek resident builds healthy wildlife habitat.

  • East County
  • News
Lauren Brown.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 22, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Lauren Brown

The Riverview High girls lacrosse player talks chill-inducing moments and self-discovery.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The live premiere of Robert Sirota’s “Luminous Bodies” with yMusic takes place June 23. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 1, 2018
Sarasota Music Festival electrifies

The power of classical music whips up a feast for audiences at the 2018 Sarasota Music Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
"Sweeney Todd" runs through June 1. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 7, 2019
Asolo Repertory Theatre's 'Sweeney Todd' cooks up biting musical comedy

This bloody story is over-the-top in the best way — all while reflecting dark realities about life.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Jebco Ventures CEO Jim Bridges discusses his group's plans for an Embassy Suites along U.S. 41 at a workshop Thursday evening.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 28, 2015
Developers, residents discuss downtown Embassy Suites construction

With developer Jebco Ventures hoping to begin work on a hotel at Second Street and U.S. 41 as soon as September, residents inquired about the group’s plans for construction Thursday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
“Shout! The Mod Musical”  runs through July 21. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 14, 2019
The Players Centre's 'Shout! The Mod Musical' celebrates women of the '60s

Go back in time to the Swinging Sixties with this production at The Players Centre for Performing Arts.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 5, 2019
Sarasota County’s water quality summit reflects community's desire to face forward

The event, initially confirmed in February, was held from 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Riverview High School’s on June 5.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 14, 2020
Republican Club of Longboat Key hosts holiday party

The club also used the occasion to swear in its new president.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 16, 2009
Ranch Kiwanis Club tees off for East County student golfers

The organization will host its annual golf outing Sept. 24 at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2013
Letters to the Editor

What should we believe?; Tyranny still exists

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 30, 2011
Our View: Money well spent

If there is one, quick way to win the favor and respect of your new associates in the work place, it's to do what Longboat Key Town Manager David Bullock did in his third week on the job: Win all full-time town employees a $1,000 bonus/gift.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 28, 2021
Santa Claus returns to Siesta Key Holiday Parade

The 36th annual Light Up Siesta Key and Village Holiday Parade was held Nov. 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 30, 2016
Post-season: Traffic is job 1

It was the No. 1 topic of the season. And sad to say, it’s only going to get worse. That is, unless community leaders marshal their efforts now and not wait for FDOT.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 13, 2015
Cops Corner : Longboat Key 5.14.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Manatee County hopes to be more prepared to face a major hurricane in 2018.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 10, 2018
Is Manatee County better prepared to face a hurricane after Irma?

Officials say shelters and roads need improvement.

  • East County
  • News
Chris Voelker, a Downtown Improvement District board member, speaks at the Dec. 5 Fresh Friday. Voelker said she hoped downtown stakeholders would take a positive outlook toward the event series during the pilot phase.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 9, 2021
Downtown group mulls Fresh Friday changes

The first Fresh Friday event of 2022 could get an earlier start in hopes of steering more visitors into downtown shops.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Landscape architect Phil Smith shared conceptual designs showcasing a plan for widening sidewalks and eliminating angled parking on Main Street. Image via city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 6, 2021
Main Street makeover gets preliminary design

City officials expressed excitement about a proposal to widen sidewalks and eliminate angled parking, though some questions — including cost estimates — remain unanswered.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The mutant biker gang in "Mandy." Photo source: Shudder.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 4, 2019
Cringe Blog: Bikers, gnarly psychos and crazy evil

Join us as we take on bikers, gnarly psychos and crazy evil.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Nancy Janus received her tricycle with help from the Kelly Brush Foundation.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 26, 2017
River Club woman gets chance to reclaim cycling passion

She was hit by a car while riding her bike in 2012, leaving her with an incomplete spinal cord injury.

  • East County
  • Sports
"You improvise with what you have, and that leads to all kinds of different things. If I had a different studio, I'm sure I'd do different kinds of work. There's a seasonal nature to this workspace. Its thumbprint is absolutely present my work."
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 17, 2016
Studio Space: David Steiner

Constantly changing artistic styles, Steiner has made unpredictability his trademark.

  • Arts + Culture
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