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Photos by Mark Wemple
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 2, 2013
Through the Trees

A bold couple seeks success with a new entry in an old industry: Florida amusement and recreation. It's a good thing they aren't afraid of heights.

  • East County
  • News
Stefan Sanders conducted "Great Escapes 3: Amadeus." Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • January 30, 2018
Sarasota Orchestra gifts audiences with intimate 'Great Escapes'

"Great Escapes 3: Amadeus" makes orchestra patrons feel as if they're standing on the conductor’s podium.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The Lakewood Ranch High softball team, raising outfielder Denali Schappacher high, celebrates after winning the district title in 2016.Â
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 15, 2019
Wave of Change

With deep roots in place at Lakewood Ranch High School, its new leaders are ready to take school spirit — and achievement — to new heights.

  • LWR Life
Rep. Steube
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2011
News Briefs

Straw poll tabulation begins despite concerns; Back-to-School Splash Bash returns to Lakewood; Manatee offers financial aid for seniors' energy bills; Rep. Steube to host open house

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 2, 2014
Letts plans to retire at the end of season

Letts has not decided on a retirement date but is working with community members to maintain medical services on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Tom Barwin, Sarasota City Manager |
  • May 22, 2018
Tom Barwin: We have listened, tried to be reasonable about Big Pass dredging

The city has insisted, and the permit will require, that we monitor the Big Pass project to be certain it does no harm.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 18, 2011
News Briefs

Key drinking water gets good grades; Utility repair work begins on Broadway; Sarasota County and city reach new park agreement; Correction; and Meetings & Agendas.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 19, 2019
Pickup crashes through airport wall, lands in SRQ baggage claim area

FHP troopers investigating overnight incident that started with report of a truck driving recklessly on U.S. 41.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Write-On Sarasota owner Eileen Wallace says the level of communication between neighboring businesses is higher than it's ever been in her eight years on First Street.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 5, 2016
First Street merchants band together to forge identity

What's on First? The answer may elude most Sarasota shoppers, but businesses on First Street hope a joint branding campaign can raise awareness of the mini-district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 12, 2010
BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: The Smooth Operator: Bob Barnes

If you've called a Sarasota or Manatee County public schools in the past 10 years, chances are you've been greeted by a smooth baritone voice while you're on hold.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Angela Heck and Amy Nowalk, owners of 941 Artisan Lofts, plan to add more crafting classes to their calendar of events.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 15, 2018
NEW BUSINESS: Women have lofty ambition for Bradenton business

Crafters say there's a need for area venues to display their work.

  • East County
  • News
Josh Siegel Tasked with designing the interior of a space with plenty of room, Alan Shaivitz, who helped lead the alliance's relocation task force, envisions the new office as a place to promote Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 19, 2014
New Alliance home represents growth

When the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance moves into its new office in April, it will become a hub for all things Lakewood Ranch.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Popi Ameres, executive chef and Popi’s Place owner, and Lakis Pape, food manager, lead a 300-plus group of volunteers. Greek salads will include plenty of onions.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 6, 2013
Hundreds of volunteers help put on Greek festival

The St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church hosts its 29th annual Glendi.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 10, 2014
FDOT proposes circle theory

FDOT and the Manatee County Public Works department may have a solution to ease congestion and decrease accidents on State Road 64 - roundabouts.

  • East County
  • News
Members of the Bubble Dance Co. performing their work set inside a racquetball court.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • July 7, 2015
Fuzión Dance Artists present Second Annual Summer Dance Festival

Running July 25 through Aug. 1 at the New College of Florida, the festival will feature intensives, presentations and a special performance by the Bubble Dance Co.

  • Arts + Culture
Former Vice Chairwoman Michelle Patterson has been a member of the Heritage Harbour South CDD for about two years.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 3, 2014
Heritage Harbour CDD welcomes new leadership

The Heritage Harbour South CDD elected Michelle Patterson as its chairwoman at the Dec. 2 meeting.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • April 24, 2014
FDOT considers Bee Ridge pedestrian islands

The Florida Department of Transportation is seeking public input on a project designed to improve pedestrian safety on Bee Ridge Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 9, 2019
Donate directly to the Bahamas

Bahamian Star Woods-Gordon is collecting donations for her home.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Christina Fraser, events manager at The Ringling, drew her inspiration for her MASHterpieces art from a dream.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 17, 2017
Collaborative art exhibition MASHterpieces returns to Sarasota

New format, same mission. MASHterpieces returns, blending art, creativity and recycling.

  • Arts + Culture
Tom Barwin begins week two. Thus far, he's met with about 300 residents and city employees.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • September 13, 2012
Barwin comments on issues

The Sarasota Observer asked neighborhood and business leaders what they felt was the No. 1 issue City Manager Tom Barwin will have to tackle in his new role.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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