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“In Love Walking on Air” is one of two Myrna Morris oil paintings on display featuring African-American subjects. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 16, 2018
'ASALH: Black Muse' exhibit changes the subject

The annual exhibit at Art Center Sarasota showcases African-American artists and artistic subjects.

  • Arts + Culture
Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh hopes to focus on water quality and changes to the gas tax when talking with White House officials and federal legislators.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 14, 2019
Manatee County commissioner schedules White House meeting

Water quality top of mind as Manatee County commissioners head to White House.

  • East County
  • News
City officials have suggested a partnership with the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast could help fund the construction of a park on the Bobby Jones Golf Club property.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 15, 2019
Public meeting seeks input on park at Bobby Jones

The city is hosting a workshop today to engage with residents about plans to build a park on a portion of the municipal golf course property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 9, 2019
County to explore drawing new district lines

The Board of County Commissioners will revisit the topic of redistricting in May.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Weldon Frost and Cash Register at the 2013 Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 4, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party

There's still time to buy tickets for tomorrow's Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 14, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 15

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Staff will introduce International Federation of Rowing Association officials at the start of the meeting for a discussion of the 2017 World Rowing Championships bid.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 16, 2013
Sarasota and Manatee commissioners talk transportation

Commissioner Joe Barbetta spearheaded motions during an April 9 meeting, to earmark $79,200 of tourist development funds for the Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 19, 2015
This weekend in Sarasota: Friday, June 19

This weekend in Sarasota: Friday, June 19

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The recreation center was donated by Murf Klauber.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • February 20, 2019
Concept for a new rec center comes together

Goal is to get center concept plan approved this year

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Susan Sarandon,  Cher and Michelle Pfeiffer in "The Witches of Eastwick." Photo source: Prime Video.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 16, 2020
Cringe Blog: Have another cherry

"Spontaneous" and "The Witches of Eastwick" are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Longboat Key police continue to pursue leads in both cases. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 31, 2014
Longboat police investigate two jewelry thefts

Both incidents occurred Jan. 28, but police say they don't appear to be related.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo courtesy Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 27, 2019
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens displays Paul Gauguin's tropical treasures

The artist's perspective of French Polynesia comes to life through his art and Selby's plant displays in 'Gauguin: Voyage to Paradise.'

  • Arts + Culture
Ringling College President Larry Thompson said the school is committed to being a collaborative neighbor — but also that the campus could continue to expand.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 20, 2017
Ringling College growth draws mixed reactions from neighbors

Ringling College is expanding even faster than school officials hoped. The North Trail embraces the growth, but Newtown fears its impact.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 7, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 4.9.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 9, 2020
East Bradenton nativity tweaked

East Bradenton churches make adjustments to nativities during a time when "even Bethlehem has to adjust."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mark Hubbard won the inaugural LECOM Suncoast Classic in 2019.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 5, 2020
Will 2020 LECOM Suncoast Classic make another star?

For Mark Hubbard, the road back to the PGA Tour ran through Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 2, 2018
School boards, sheriffs are doing a disservice to local taxpayers

Why can't the in leadership the counties and school boards work together to do the right thing?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Blake Lively in "A Simple Favor." Photo source: Hulu.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 30, 2019
Binge Blog: Slayin' in the rain

The two films, both on Hulu, are this week's Binge Blog picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2013
News Briefs

School Board approves all-boys charter school; Man killed in I-75 crash

  • East County
  • News
DID board member Ron Soto said city fees were hampering his efforts to organize events such as the downtown tree lighting.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 6, 2018
Downtown event plans face hurdles

The Downtown Improvement District sees an events coordinator as a wise investment, but city leaders aren’t on board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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