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Alyssa Esteban and Natalya Swanson scout and champion local artists at the Ringling Underground each month in the Ringling Museum courtyard.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 5, 2014
Ringling Underground shines light on local artists

Natalya Swanson and Alyssa Esteban combine local, independent artwork with the Ringling's old classics.

  • Arts + Culture
Community AIDS Network CEO Richard Carlisle accepts an award during the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce’s Salute to Business.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 8, 2016
Community AIDS Network celebrates 25 years

The Community Aids Network has been up and running for a quarter of a century.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jared Joseph says this incarnation of “Ragtime” allows a breadth of perspective because every character helps tell each other’s stories. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 9, 2018
Asolo Rep's 'Ragtime' tells an old story that reflects a modern reality

Asolo Repertory Theatre’s production of “Ragtime” tells a timely story of the American experience with an intimate cast and meaningful choreography at Sarasota's FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 13, 2018
Centuple-millidruple bogey!

Bobby Jones Golf Club decision makes no sense.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By June LeBell |
  • October 21, 2009
Music Review: Journeys to Genius 'Mozart: Touched by the Gods'

Leif Bjaland, artistic director and conductor of the Sarasota Orchestra, can now add some new titles to his name: writer and narrator.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 18, 2016
UPDATE: UF partnership a community effort

The University of Florida has asked for a $1 million grant from the county to establish a local engineering educational hub.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 18, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Barbara Linden
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 22, 2018
Tara CDD Seat 3: Barbara Linden

Newcomer wants to promote community.

  • East County
  • News
Casey, Kiley and Dennis Berkery performed in "The Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe." at Venice Theatre. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 10, 2018
'Peter and the Starcatcher' makes theater a family affair

Two father-son actor pairs take family bonding to the next level through "Peter and the Starcatcher" at Venice Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 24, 2013
Area teams pound way to district wins

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch both earned district quarterfinal wins April 23 while Riverview, ODA, Cardinal Mooney and Sarasota Christian all won their district semifinal games

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Keely Carney |
  • January 15, 2012
Live from Sarasota

Live from Sarasota

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 29, 2010
Historical Society prepares for old-fashioned fundraiser

This year's fish fry, scheduled for 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15, at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub, 760 Broadway, will feature a menu of both mullet and grouper, fried-green tomatoes, cheese grits, two complimentary glasses of wine or beer and more, along with entertainment from Blues Pig.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 26, 2010
Town Commission chooses whiter sand

The Town Commission chose sand at its regular workshop that could cost taxpayers approximately $50 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dolly Jacobs and her partner, Raffi, in a recent performance. (Courtesy Photo)
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 18, 2015
Black Tie & Tales 11.19.15

Black Tie & Tales 11.19.15

  • Black Tie
Local residents buy the necessary resources to stay safe during Hurricane Irma at BJ's Wholesale.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • September 5, 2017
Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton brace for Hurricane Irma

The county to give out sandbags in Lakewood Ranch in preparation for the potentially "catastrophic" Category 5 hurricane.

  • East County
  • News
"I do believe in leading by example, showing respect and building relationships," Lakewood Ranch Town Hall's Executive Director Eva Rey said. "There isn't anything I would ask my employee to do that I wouldn't do myself."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 27, 2011
TOP STORY, JUNE: Eva Rey

The Villages' Eva Rey was chosen as Lakewood Ranch Town Hall's new executive director.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ila Edwards |
  • March 13, 2014
Spring showers bring cocktail flowers

Spring showers bring cocktail flowers

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 25, 2016
Top Story — April: Daiquiri Deck to open south Siesta location

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sierra Schappacher, Jackie Schoff and Talli Sharp celebrate following Lakewood Ranch’s 8-3 victory over River Ridge in the Class 6A-Region 3 finals May 3.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch vs. River Ridge

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team defeated River Ridge 8-3 in the Class 6A-Region 3 finals May 3. With the win, the Lady Mustangs will advance to the Final Four May 10 in Vero Beach.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 1, 2015
Developer plans North Trail apartments

After buying the Monterey Village Inn for $1 million last year, Elia Rofail has brought in local architect Brent Parker and engineer Matt Morris to redevelop the property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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