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Models Aubrey and Michelle Hoover. Mary Lou Johnson Photography
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2014
Turtle T-shirts: Always in season

Need a gift for the turtle-lover in your life?

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 20, 2013
Manatee School Board holds budget workshop

The Manatee County School Board will meet at 4 p.m. tonight, at the School Board office, 215 Manatee Ave. W., Bradeont. to discuss the 2013-14 fiscal year budget.

  • East County
  • Schools
Both died of apparent gunshot wounds.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 23, 2013
Sarasota deputies investigate apparent murder-suicide

Sarasota County Sheriff's deputies found the bodies of a mother and her son after a suspected murder-suicide at 2:50 p.m. Monday, April 22.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In a 4-1 vote, city commissioners approved an ordinance prohibiting people from panhandling along a public road.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2013
April 24: Morning Headlines

Morning Headlines: City of Sarasota commission approves anti-panhandling ordinance; Sarasota County Commission continues Walmart talks

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rabbi Michael Werbow and his wife, Melissa
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • June 11, 2014
Temple Beth Sholom welcomes Rabbi Michael Werbow

Rabbi Werbow will lead services beginning 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 4 and in the morning Saturday, July 5.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Siesta Key Public Beach Access 12 will be closed Monday and Tuesday from 6 a.m. to noon, and possible the following day.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 21, 2014
Siesta beach access to close temporarily

Siesta Key Public Beach Access 12 will be closed next week while Sea Shell Condominium Association paints a wall adjacent to the parking lot.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Emergency personnel transported a white male in his early 30s to Blake Memorial Hospital by ambulance after he crashed his motorcycle on 12th Street.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 11, 2013
Motorcycle accident forces 12th Street closure

The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a motorcyclist crash that occurred near Springfield Avenue last night.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Josie Iturrino is in favor of letting businesses play live music to attract new customers.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2013
Man on the Street: Residents sound off on Sarasota's noise ordinance

Residents respond to the newest updates on Sarasota's downtown noise ordinance. Watch our video to hear what they had to say.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Police arrested two men Wednesday, Aug. 21, after executing search warrants.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 23, 2013
Sarasota Police uncover guns and drugs

Sarasota Police search warrants result in two arrests Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 29, 2013
ODA swimmers post wins

The Out-of-Door Academy boys swim team opened the season with victories over Canterbury and Keswick Christian Aug. 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota County deputies are featured throughout the trailer for the 26th season of COP.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 9, 2013
COPS to feature Sarasota County Sheriff's Office

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office will be featured on the upcoming season of COPS, which premieres Sept. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • News
William Shoemaker, Hailey Biter and William Patrick
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 20, 2021
Debutantes return for annual ball

The annual ball was held Dec. 18.

  • Black Tie
Chinese takeout isn't your only alternative to a burned turkey, nor is only eating the side dishes, or eating it and and pretending it's good to appease the host.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 20, 2013
The procrastinator's and accident-prone's guide to Thanksgiving

Here's a little help for all you turkey-burning, dish-dropping, giblet-forgetting, salt-instead-of-sugar sprinkling, last-minute-planning types of people. Or for those who want to throw in the towel.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota actor Alan Kitty is launching a Mark Twain Festival at the Crocker Memorial Church, home of the Sarasota Historical Society, in Pioneer Park.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 24, 2025
Mark Twain is alive and well and living in Sarasota

Twain impersonator Alan Kitty is launching a festival to honor the noted author's 190th birthday.

  • Arts + Culture
Joel Benham built the Giant Furby Chair.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 26, 2026
Local artist makes larger-than-life versions of nostalgic objects

After a career in construction, Joel Benham, known as "GWAK," decided to make a living full-time with his detailed, large-scale re-creations of familiar products.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Martha Graham Dance Company comes to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall from Feb. 27 through March 2.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 24, 2026
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 26-March 4

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 15, 2010
Almost Famous

Austin Abrams is poised to make the jump from Sarasota thespian to A-list movie star, thanks to his latest project - an action flick starring Oscar-winner Cuba Gooding Jr.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • December 20, 2012
Palm Avenue Fine Art features local and international artistic talent in 2013 season

Palm Avenue Fine Art features local and international artistic talent in 2013 season

  • Arts + Culture
Photo by Frank Atura.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 15, 2016
Theater review: 'Book of Days'

Asolo Conservatory deftly tackles challenging material in an honest observation of intricately interwoven lives.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Bartender Danielle Houghton dares you to wrap two hands around a Hotel California burger at Burger & Beer Joint at UTC mall.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 25, 2016
Can local market stomach more burgers?

Restaurants primed for beefed-up competition as more gourmet burger joints enter market.

  • East County
  • News
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