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David Skaggs recently completed this 6-foot-long gator with shells he found on Siesta Key Beach. He looked for specific shapes of palm fronds for six months before finding the perfect pieces to use.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 23, 2016
Frond of mine for Palm Aire artist

Palm frond art signals a triumph for Sarasota artist after his heart attack.

  • East County
  • News
Kyle Van Frank and Will Luera pose on stage in a promotional image for FST Improv's Triple Play. One safety precaution taken: minimizing the number of people involved in the production. Photo courtesy Sarah Haley.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 25, 2020
Reopening questions loom large for venues, attractions

As some local institutions welcome visitors back, others are working together on strategies for opening safely — whenever that's possible.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city has closed a portion of Cocoanut Avenue as part of a series of planned improvements for the road this year.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 12, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Cocoanut street closure and affordable housing feedback

The city closes a downtown street for construction, and our readers share their thoughts on the murky future of a proposed apartment complex.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Aaron Cushman is a Grand Bay resident who served during World War II and the Korean War.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 4, 2015
A veteran's voice: Aaron Cushman to speak at Veterans Day parade

Meet Aaron Cushman, one of the 130 veterans marching on Veterans Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Amy Adams in "Sharp Objects." Photo source: HBO Go.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 1, 2018
Binge Blog: Back in the habit

"Sharp Objects," directed by Jean-Marc Vallee and starring Amy Adams, Patricia Clarkson, Eliza Scanlen and Chris Messina, and "Baby Driver," written and directed by Edgar Wright and starring Ansel Elgort, Jon Hamm, Jamie Foxx and Eiza Gonzalez.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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The "Unchained Melodies" quartet of James LaRosa, left, Nick Anastasia, Nathaniel P. Claridad and David Marmanillo weren't old enough to have known the doo-wop era firsthand. They discovered its appeal doing "Unchained Melodies."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 4, 2020
Co-Creator of FST's 'Unchained Melodies' explains why doo-wop music endures

It's Top 40 days may be long past, Rebecca Hopkins says, but its appeal is timeless

  • Arts + Culture
Deidra Grace and Sammy Blue perform during Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's production of "Spunk." Photo by Don Daly Photo.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 20, 2015
Theater Review: 'Spunk'

‘Spunk’ cries the blues in Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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#SafeArtsSarasota: New Safety initiatives in place to protect spread of COVID for Sarasota's performing arts venues.
  • By Andréa Martone |
  • September 13, 2021
Sarasota arts organizations roll out new COVID-19 rules

Testing requirements, voluntary vaccine proof among new plans for largest indoor performances.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Vito Bavaro said his move to Massachusetts is the next step in his budding hockey career. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 28, 2012
Vito Bavaro: Cool as ice

The Out-of-Door Academy eighth-grader Vito Bavaro recently received a scholarship to play hockey for Brooks School in North Andover, Mass.

  • East County
  • Sports
Unit PH-5 of The Pierre condominium complex  has two bedrooms, three baths and 2,301 square feet of living area. It was built in 1991.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 24, 2021
Key Club condo sells for $1.3 million

Residential real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 11-15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Mike Moran, Nancy Detert, Nicole Rissler and Charles Hines concluded the event with the official reveal of the bond
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 28, 2019
County closes on land for Legacy Trail extension

The event took place in Payne Park, 2110 Adams Lane, where the Legacy Trail extension is to end in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Carol Marcus paints orchids.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • January 24, 2013
Watercolor group members inspire one another

The room is bustling with chatter and laughter, as the members of the St. Boniface Watercolor Group work on their individual paintings.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Todd Richardson, the principal, sits as slime oozes down his clothes. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 24, 2021
Wacky walk-a-thon in Lakewood Ranch

This year's Gullett Elementary Walk-a-Thon was the most successful in school history.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 4, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance goes outdoors

Lakewood Ranch, other local businesses connect at trade show

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lisa Fisher and Rep. Greg Steube
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 9, 2019
Sarasota employee selected as 17th Congressional District MVP

Lisa Fisher was awarded for her work with Sarasota County Schools' Reading Recovery program.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Ann Logan and Ann Wurlitzer
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 15, 2016
Lights in Bloom brings holiday cheer to Selby

Selby Chairman’s Circle members got the first look at the gardens’ light display Dec. 15.

  • Black Tie
  • By Su Byron |
  • February 18, 2021
Great Old Florida Escapes

Although travel is still a no-go, there are plenty of staycation spots that can make you feel like you have gone somewhere. In this case, it’s back in time.

  • LWR Life
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 27, 2019
Sarasota County selects new director of Public Utilities

Mike Mylett has served as interim director since April.

  • Sarasota
  • News
ODA Senior Ben Johnson will go to Scotland to continue his education.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • May 29, 2019
Out of Door Academy student to head to Scotland after graduation.

ODA graduate pursues his computer science dreams to the University of St. Andrews.

  • East County
  • Schools
The attraction costs $15 an hour for participants to use. No one under 6 is allowed.
  • By John McGuire |
  • July 11, 2017
Longboat keeps an eye on floating attraction

Police see a decrease in illegal activity over the holiday weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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