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  • By David Conway |
  • October 15, 2018
Selby Gardens secures $21.8 million for master plan

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens hopes to raise $92 million as it works to implement a series of renovations at its bayfront campus.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Vik Muniz
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 20, 2016
LBKCA plots new film series

The Longboat Key Center for the Arts will host a film series beginning Jan. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • December 24, 2015
Your Calendar: Longboat Key

Check out January's top upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lemon Tree Kitchen's vegan pizzas come with a cashew cream in lieu of cheese.
  • By Su Byron |
  • January 22, 2020
Carnivores and vegetarians, meet (or no meat) and eat in peace

Plenty of quality dining options exist for the herbivores among us

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The Children's Cup provides food and other care to orphans in Zimbabwe and throughout Africa. Photos courtesy of Gregg Ellery
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 6, 2012
Bayside pastors visit Zimbabwe

Pastors at Bayside Community Church hope to help start a new care center for orphans in Zimbabwe through the organization, Children's Cup.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 16, 2014
Mar Vista project gets noisy approval

A second-story deck receives approval from the planning board after Village residents make their concerns loud and clear.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jessica Hays
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 11, 2015
People with Purpose: Jessica Hays

For Jessica Hays, it’s important to give back, but even more important is her duty to inspire others to do the same.

  • Black Tie
Tim Novak, the dean of the School of Health Services, and Mark Kauffman, the associate dean of academic affairs, said LECOM's success goes hand-in-hand with Lakewood Ranch's growth.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 31, 2019
LECOM just one example of positive growth in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch community reflects the number of primary care physicians who remain after graduating from LECOM.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 14, 2017
MAP: Ahearn-Koch, Brody and Hyde head to runoff for commission seats

Jen Ahearn-Koch, Hagen Brody and Martin Hyde move on to a May 9 runoff election for two at-large seats on the Sarasota City Commission, after Tuesday’s election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Aria rendering
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 5, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Send in your Letters to the Editor to City Editor Robin Hartill at [email protected]. Editor reserves the right to edit letters based on space. Letters pertaining to local matters receive precedence.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Libby’s center cut tenderloin, topped with an add-on of shrimp scampi, is a perfect pairing.
  • By Guest Author |
  • May 20, 2021
Where the surf meets the turf

This combination is a classic for a reason. These restaurants have updated takes on an old-time favorite.

  • LWR Life
Sarasota Orchestra musicians violinist Daniel Jordan and pianist Jonathan Spivey are on the staff of Sarasota Music Festival. Courtesy photos.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 29, 2013
SMF starts summer on a high note

Get in tune with the 49th year of Sarasota Orchestra's event, the 2013 Sarasota Music Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 17, 2017
Premier Sotheby's closes highest-priced condominium sale

The condominium closed on Feb. 7 at $7,790,000.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Edward Alley |
  • January 8, 2017
Music review: Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks 3

The Sarasota Orchestra's illustrates the beauty that made these Beethoven and Brahms pieces classics.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 13, 2020
Happy Moms Day, Ms. Manatee

Rescue of pregnant sea cow coincides with Mothers Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2011
Our View: No-kill policy laudable, risky

In a perfect world, we would not have to kill unwanted dogs and cats. In case it is not painfully clear every day, this is not a perfect world.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • October 2, 2017
Bayfront Park features electric car charger

Longboat residents can now charge their electric vehicles on the town's dime.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Although residents have complained about cars queuing in the street for valet stands in Siesta Key Village, some people see the parking operations as a helpful tool.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 5, 2018
Siesta Key valet stand sparks concern

A brief issue associated with a new valet operation speaks to a larger question regarding parking management.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
"The Odd Couple" runs through Sunday, Aug. 25. Photo by Don Daly Photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 16, 2019
Opposites create comedy in The Players Centre's 'The Odd Couple'

The latest Players Centre production is a classic tale of friends challenged with the task of coexisting in the same space.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 15, 2011
Wayfinding system issues begin to arise

A Delray Beach-based mobile media company proposing a free downtown Wi-Fi system may have some competition from other companies.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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