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  • By David Conway |
  • April 11, 2019
Sarasota's fight against red tide takes many forms

Sarasota finds itself in the center of the search for answers as scientists and policymakers work both sides of the question to improve water quality in the region.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Syd Solomon painted “Coastalplane” in 1972. ©Estate of Syd Solomon
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 6, 2018
New Syd Solomon exhibit keeps the artist's legacy of creativity alive

The late abstract expressionist Syd Solomon lives on in the first solo exhibit of his work at Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art.

  • Arts + Culture
Outgoing Town Manager Dave Bullock after his first year in office.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 10, 2018
Longboat staff, business people and residents say farewell to outgoing Town Manager

Outgoing Town Manager Dave Bullock joined town staff in 2011 and lead the town through multiple island-changing projects.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
John Weber
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 15, 2018
Letters to the editor: Observer has served as Unicorp’s shill

Longboat readers sound off on key issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Mote’s planned four-story, 110,000-square-foot aquarium would feature lighting on the exterior of the building that could display marine animal images.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 15, 2018
Mote's move out of the city draws questions

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium wants to relocate its aquarium. Why is the organization choosing I-75 over the bayfront?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 29, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 30

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Rudolf Mootz and Gerda Meyer performed a wire-comedy act as part of their show. Together with their daughter, Dagmar, they formed The Pedrolas. Photo Courtesy of Dagmar Mootz-Beavers
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 11, 2017
Circus Ring of Fame to gain 6 greats

From performers to owners, this year's inductees shaped the circus world in their own ways.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ultimately, developer Chuck Whittall must compromise.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2017
Strategy for Whittall

If you put yourself in Chuck Whittall’s shoes, you can understand his Colony proposal: He’s trying to please a lot of constituents. To succeed, we propose a new approach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
More than 100 Palm Coast residents opposed to HB 425 filled the Hammock Community Center on a Saturday night for a Town Hall meeting.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 30, 2017
THE STATE VS. HOME RULE

The question of who has authority to regulate short-term vacation rentals is intensifying all over Florida. Our own senator is championing property rights. But one size does not fit all.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 14, 2016
A+E Holiday Guide

Celebrate by giving the gift of arts and entertainment. There’s something for everyone.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 28, 2016
Thunder by the Bay II

Suncoast Charities for Children has a challenge: How to turn downtown business owners and residents into fans of the annual event. Where there’s a will, there’s a way.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Sarasota County Commission voted Wednesday to ban parking on Avenida Milano and Madera in Siesta Key Village. The commissioners determined it a safety issue – but it pushes more cars back in into the Village.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 28, 2015
Parking problem

Public parking spots on Siesta Key are decreasing. Season is upon us. Where is everyone going to park?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Obama: No signs of leadership
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2014
Our View

It's a crisis. He's not leading. Congress, fill the void.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
"I just do my life and somehow a paycheck comes to me," Ann Morrison says about her interesting and fulfilling life. "According to America's standards, I must be poor, but I think I'm very rich."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 23, 2013
'Lead an interesting life'

Sarasota actress Ann Morrison is more 'Annie Get Your Gun' than the orphan Annie.

  • Arts + Culture
A guide to the birds to spot each month in Sarasota
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 25, 2024
A guide to the birds to spot each month in Sarasota

When and where to find the bird of the month (and how to identify them), according to local experts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Flooding near Banana Court and Gulfstream Avenue on Sunday
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2024
Tropical weather floods roads in Sarasota, Manatee counties

Sarasota County urges residents to stay off roads and remain inside due to Hurricane Debby.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A car pushes through the flooding in Mill Creek.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 18, 2024
Hurricane Debby raises Manatee County communication issues

Residents are left questioning the county's methods for disseminating information during a crisis.

  • East County
  • News
  • By JL Bainbridge Family Wealth Advisors |
  • August 29, 2024
7 Steps to Successful Financial Planning for Retirement

How to work effectively with your financial advisor.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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Cardinal Mooney senior Izzy Russell's grit makes her a star on both the school's indoor and beach volleyball teams.
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • December 4, 2024
Cougars volleyball coach immediately saw leadership qualities in Russell

Cardinal Mooney senior Izzy Russell committed to play beach volleyball at Austin Peay State University just five years after taking up the sport.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
George Nickson and Samantha Bennett, co-founders of ensembleNewSRQ, pose on the stage of The Ringling's Historic Asolo Theater, where they will perform May 9-11.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • May 1, 2024
EnsembleNewSRQ makes its Historic Asolo Theater debut

The contemporary classical music group will present "Parisian Refraction" on May 9-11.

  • Arts + Culture
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