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Music Director Anu Tali, who has been with the orchestra since 2013, will leave at the end of this season. Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • February 25, 2019
Anu Tali sends loving message with Sarasota Orchestra's Masterworks 6

'To Sarasota With Love' showed the artistic strides this orchestra has made since Tali took over as music director in 2013.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Save Our Seabirds is located at 1708 Ken Thompson Parkway. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 29, 2013
SOS appoints new avian hospital administrator

Sarah Olivero is the new avian hospital administrator at Save Our Seabirds.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 15, 2011
Yard debris a violation on streets, in canals

Code enforcement said Sarasota staff can use photos of violations to cite offenders.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
David Dies wrote the group's first commissioned work. Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • April 30, 2018
'Larger Forces' proves to be strong season closer for ensemblenewSRQ

The ensemblenewSRQ's second season ended with a phenomenal concert featuring an 18-person chamber orchestra.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 22, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 1

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Isaac Brownman will be Longboat Key'   s next public works director.
  • By John McGuire |
  • May 31, 2017
Longboat Key has a new public works director

Isaac Brownman currently serves as Sarasota County's public works director and county engineer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County Floodplain Section Manager Sandy Tudor and Stormwater Engineering Division Manager Thomas Gerstenberger look at map areas that have changed.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 24, 2019
Flooding changes on the maps in Manatee County

Proposed FEMA flood insurance map changes may net savings for property owners along river.

  • East County
  • News
Porter Osuch, a third-grader, colors on the first day of school in August at Willis Elementary. Willis is one of several East County schools  at which the School District plans to add more classrooms. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 3, 2018
Growth fuels need for more teachers in Manatee County

Superintendent says district needs more money to lengthen school day, increase teacher pay.

  • East County
  • News
Parishioners Patty Smith and Maurice Dinneen on behalf of the Eluned & Edward Russell Charitable Foundation at the Community Foundation of Sarasota made a donation of $500,000 to kick start the campaign.Â
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 4, 2021
Siesta parish primed for rebuild

St. Michael the Archangel is holding a capital campaign to rebuild after severe water damage.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 1, 2021
How will this end?

No one knows how the current strife in America will end. But we’ve been resilient for 245 years. And we know this, too: An essential ingredient to pursuing happiness is you must be free.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Erick Stevens will host an independent wrestling show on Aug. 22, which will be available to stream. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 12, 2020
Local professional wrestler loves the sport, not the flashiness

Erick Stevens is presenting a livestreamed wrestling event on Aug. 22 as part of his comeback tour.

  • East County
  • Sports
Barry Napshin retired from Alta Vista 25 years ago.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • February 26, 2020
Teachers throw 90th birthday surprise party for former Alta Vista principal

Barry Napshin turns 90 on Feb. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 7.2.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 27, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • July 3, 2014
JFCS continues efforts to combat homelessness

For a decade, Jewish Family and Children's Service of the Suncoast has worked to prevent homelessness, with services expanding to include the housing of veterans.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota's Isabel Traba finished sixth in the 200 IM (2:06.16) and eighth in the girls 100 butterfly (55.68) at the Class 4A state meet on Nov. 10. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 31, 2018
Prose and Kohn: Golden hours for the high school season

Our columnist's favorite moments of the 2017-2018 school year.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 1, 2012
Letter to the Editor

Turner punishing North Trail

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Amy Huebner has volunteered at Bayside Community Church for about five years.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 1, 2015
Conversation With: Amy Huebner

Learn more about Amy Huebner in this week's Q&A.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch clinched the District 26 11/12 division title July 13.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 20, 2011
Perfect Season

The Lakewood Ranch Little League 11- and 12-year-old All-Star team captured the division title with a 9-0 victory over Braden River Little League in the District 26 Little League All-Star Tournament July 13.

  • East County
  • Sports
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 21, 2021
Cops Corner: Sarasota 1.21.21

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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