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The organization that operates the Sarasota County Fairgrounds is actively exploring options for improving the property — including the possible construction of a new cultural facility.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 11, 2019
Plotting future, fairgrounds open to orchestra discussions

The Sarasota County Agricultural Fair Association is willing to consider the possibility of building a new Sarasota Orchestra music center near Robarts Arena.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota Ballet performed George Balanchine's "Theme and Variations."
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • December 6, 2017
Dance review: 'Metropolitan'

Never-ending growth of technique and artistry was ever present in the Sarasota Ballet's most recent triple-bill production, "Metropolitan."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Emily Hall said her local aquarium made a huge impact on her.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 14, 2018
Something new to sea in Lakewood Ranch

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
East Manatee Fire Rescue Training Officer Bob Mikulski watches firefighter Derek Parker perform a practice rescue. Mikulski is excited East Manatee can use the tower day or night.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 31, 2018
East Manatee Fire Rescue unveils new training tower

Training tower recreates high-rise scenarios.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 12, 2017
Selby bookstore turns new page

The bookstore at Selby Public Library celebrates new beginning after renovations.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jason Collins, VP & chief athletics officer, sits next to Aimee Boorman, the new director of women's and elite gymnastics at EVO Athletics.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • August 30, 2016
Olympic coach finds new home in Sarasota

EVO Athletics adds big name to its gymnastics lineup.

  • East County
  • News
Code Enforcement Officer Chris Elbon spearheaded the town's efforts to strengthen its sea turtle ordinance.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 17, 2016
Commission moves turtle ordinance forward

After four hours of discussion over three meetings, the Longboat Key Town Commission has found consensus on stronger sea turtle protections.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioners approved a wholesale replacement of the town charter rather than amend the existing document.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • November 21, 2017
Longboat commissioners approve new charter for ballot

Island policy makers decided it would be less complicated to replace the existing town charter rather than ask voters about each individual amendment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Welcome to the dais in March District 1 Commissioner elect Armando Linde and District 5 Commissioner elect Ed Zunz.Linde will serve in the seat Commissioner Lynn Larson will
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 6, 2016
People to Watch: Armando Linde and Ed Zunz

Armando Linde and Ed Zunz become the newest town commissioners in March, after the deadline for candidates to qualify passed without challengers last year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
After being banned from building on Anna Maria Island, Shawn Kaleta has started generating concerns from Siesta Key property owners.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 31, 2016
Top Story — October: Controversial builder draws complaints on Siesta

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

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Tyler and Marissa Rossnagle, Chad Ciaravella, Lori Hagey and Pat and Erin Robinson. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 11, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 01.12.17

From star sightings to glamorous engagement parties, we have the scoop on the latest social news.

  • Black Tie
Paul Thorpe and Tre Michel are searching for funding to reinvigorate the We Are Downtown promotional campaign, but the DID doesn’t want to be the sole investor.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 9, 2017
Downtown leaders plot marketing campaign

As a traditional marketing campaign seeks more funding, the Downtown Improvement District is considering embracing new technology.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Florida Senate — District 23: Frank Alcock

Alcock will face Greg Steube in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The diverging diamond interchange functions similarly to a regular diamond-configured interchange, except that traffic travels on the left side through the interchange to eliminate left turns. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 29, 2017
Road project turns toward completion

A public workshop for the diverging diamond interchange is slated for April 4.

  • East County
  • News
Frank Huang. Courtesy photo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • June 14, 2015
Music Review: Sarasota Music Festival

Sparks fly at the second weekend of the Sarasota Music Festival.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Julie Leach was named the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's new executive director
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 4, 2015
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe names Julie Leach as new executive director

After the surprise resignation after one season by Richard Parison, longtime WBTT board member Leach was appointed to help lead the company with founding artistic director Nate Jacobs.

  • Arts + Culture
Sydelle Pittas at the Rotary Club of Longboat Key's first official charter meeting in October 2014.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 13, 2016
Sydelle Pittas championed giving back

Pittas, the founder of the Rotary Club of Longboat Key, died April 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Memorial Hospital is a nonprofit healthcare system operating on a $563.9 million budget.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 9, 2015
Sarasota Memorial Hospital eyes new property in East County

The healthcare system is hoping to open a second First Physicians Group location in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh hopes to keep Manatee County as one of the cheapest places to live in the state.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 9, 2015
Commissioners make impact with higher fees

Whether higher impact fees handle growth or harm new building sales in Manatee County remains to be seen.

  • East County
  • News
Charlene Wolff
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 6, 2015
Social Studies: Charlene Wolff

Charlene Wolff has been a part of Sarasota's philanthropic community for more than 25 years.

  • Arts + Culture
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