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Senior Community Health Nurse for the Department of Health in Sarasota County Audrey Kurasz brings preventative healthcare into the communities that need it the most.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 13, 2017
County service brings healthcare to the community

The Health in Motion bus is out in the community two days a week to provide preventative healthcare to people who may not have access otherwise.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Travis Franklin’s Mogwai art from “Gremlins” is part of Oddity Tattoo Studio and Gallery’s group art show paying tribute to ’80s and ’90s pop culture.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 8, 2017
Oddity Tattoo draws up nostalgia with art show

The Sarasota tattoo shop and gallery's group art show, 'Be Kind, Rewind,' pays tribute to ’80s and ’90s pop culture.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • November 3, 2016
DID plans first responder appreciation month

The Downtown Improvement District has budgeted $20,000 to honor police officers, firefighters and EMS professionals throughout the month of January.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Married couple and fellow artists Matteo Caloiaro and Brooke Olivares spend their artistic free time in their cozy studio space in the Burns Court neighborhood.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • August 19, 2015
Studio Space: Matteo Caloiaro and Brooke Olivares

The two illustration graduates from Ringling College returned to Sarasota to expand not only their work but also impart tips and skills to the next generation of Ringling students.

  • Arts + Culture
Midnight Pass road has been the subject of two proposed FDOT projects recently, and SKVA members aren't happy about either.
  • By Jack Short |
  • September 1, 2015
Siesta merchants fear traffic backup from FDOT plan

SKVA asks FDOT to reconsider proposed plans to remove a northbound merge lane at Midnight Pass and Stickney Point Rd.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by Amanda Sebastiano. Nancy Hendricks, interim CEO Ron Gelbman and Andrea Feldmar of the Center for Building Hope.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 4, 2015
JFCS prepares to manage Center for Building Hope programs

Jewish Family and Children’s Services will step in to take over the Center for Building Hope services.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Members of the Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority board decided to change their meeting time.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 27, 2016
CDD draws line for safety

Arrows painted on Balmoral Woods expected to make intersection with Lakewood Ranch Boulevard safer.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 4, 2016
Cops Corner 05.03.16

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
While you were away, the 150 peacocks in Longbeach Village didn’t leave town.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 11, 2015
Welcome Back: Town fails to lure peacock trapper

While you were away, the 150 peacocks in Longbeach Village didn’t leave town.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 3, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 2.4.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Longboat Key Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 25, 2014
Governor signs bill that protects town charter

A referendum approved by the town's registered voters in November 2012 was null and void, but a signature from the governor last week corrected the issue.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo Jay McHargue and M. Stephen Long, of Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County Inc. Executive Director Deidre L. Danmeyer and Ed Lucke, of Merrill Lynch/Bank of America
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 31, 2014
Business Observer

Habitat for Humanity receives $18,000 grant ; Children's World hosts 50th anniversary bash; Katie Knight appointed to CareerEdge funders' board

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • May 7, 2014
Your Neighbor: Sue Reese

For the past 10 years, Sue Reese has hosted a program called 'Travel Talk' on a nonprofit TV station, Berks Community Television, near her hometown of Reading, Pa.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Memorial Day parades are being held in downtown Sarasota and on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 23, 2014
Weekend Best Bet: Memorial Day Weekend

Remember our nation's heroes with one of the many events taking place in the Sarasota area this weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bauman
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 29, 2014
Business Observer

International Martial Arts Academy comes to Sarasota; Laura Bauman elected to Child Protection board; Linda Apple joins Premier Sotheby's International Realty

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Zara Barrie |
  • March 6, 2014
Factory Girl: Ratchet Ball

Factory Girl: Ratchet Ball

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Ed Harris and Annette Bening star in "The Face of Love."
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 23, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'The Face of Love'

Sometimes great actors can elevate a shaky script. Annette Bening and Ed Harris manage to do just that in 'The Face of Love.'

  • Arts + Culture
Photos by Harriet Sokmensuer
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • February 13, 2014
Farmers Market Roundup

Sarasota's farmers markets offer local produce, entertainment and fun. Take advantage of the Florida weather at these neighborhood markets.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Wilkinson Elementary's STEM teachers who were honored included Kayly Ward, Angel Shideler, Tessa Healy, Michelle Scotese, Brianna Maltby, Deanna Snider, Vickie Schaefer, Isabella Magro, Kristy Wall and Stefanie Lynch.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 8, 2025
Wilkinson Elementary earns Florida's first national STEM certificate

The school celebrates its receipt of the National Certificate for STEM Excellence, while it also hosted its Family STEAM Night.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Parrish 2-year-old Faris Akel decided to look through the holes of the giant Connect 4 game instead of playing the traditional way at UTC Kids Club Wednesday.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • April 24, 2025
UTC Kids Club: Gameland offers small children a host of activities

Geared toward children under 6, the event is hosted at The Green at UTC on the fourth Wednesday of every month.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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