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Artist Daniel Arsham poses with his new work, which will face Fruitville Road in front of the Arcos apartment complex. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 31, 2018
Scene and Heard 11.01.16

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Isaiah and Beverly Rand  Photo courtesy of Maggie and Dave Brenner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 5, 2017
Rest in Peace, Isaiah

The former Longboat Key resident died on June 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Su Byron |
  • May 20, 2021
Art and About: Let the Sunshine In!

The pandemic dealt a blow to the region’s arts community, but it’s coming back strong. These arts happenings will definitely put a sunny smile on your face during the summer sizzle.

  • LWR Life
  • By Sarasota Orthopedic Associates |
  • October 29, 2018
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  • Health
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Evan Keogh, Lucas Simon, Dimiter Zafirov, Frank Runge and Liam Henry recreate the "Thunder, lightning, power" chant.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 1, 2019
Tsunami swimmers set national relay marks at FLAGS

Sarasota Tsunami swimmers set national relay marks at the 2019 Florida Age Group Summer Championships (FLAGS).

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 15, 2019
Language on the brain

Speaking more than one language can help improve cognitive function, delay dementia.

  • Health
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota Hospital Board At Large: Britt Riner

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Shelter Manatee Chair Pam Freni partnered with Banyan Coffee co-owners Abbey and Josh Schmitt on Kitty Koffee.
  • By Guest Author |
  • February 18, 2021
Coffee with a Cause

Kitty Koffee pairs cute cats and delicious coffee for a buzz-worthy fundraiser benefiting the new Shelter Manatee.

  • LWR Life
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 5, 2021
Public education unmasked

Parents exposed what’s really going on in Sarasota schools. It’s a case for abolishing public education.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
With a statewide closure of nonessential businesses set to expire at the end of the month, a group of local business leaders is advocating for a rapid reopening over the next few weeks.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 27, 2020
Business leaders advocate for reopening region

An ad-hoc task force is encouraging government officials to lift some COVID-19 restrictions and allow businesses in Sarasota and Manatee to resume operating.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Faith Gill, 13, and Taytum French, 13
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • March 12, 2020
'Learning by doing': Science center hosts annual car race

The fifth annual Suncoast Science Center RC Custom Car Open took place on March 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 30, 2020
May we quote you? The Longboat Observer news quiz

You're not going to a New Year's Eve party, so why not play our little game?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cathy Laird, branch manager of the Braden River Library, shows off the main portion of the current young adult section. The revamped young adult section will be centered around a makerspace.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • September 30, 2020
Bradenton's Braden River Library expansion construction to begin before 2021

Manatee County expects the project, which centers around a revamped young adult section, to finish by Sept. 2021.

  • East County
  • News
Students write and revise their solo theater performances after interviewing their elders. Photo courtesy.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 11, 2021
SaraSolo, Booker Middle program creates a connection

The Bridge program partners middle school students with elders to create solo theater performances based on each other's lives.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Michael Saunders & Company |
  • July 6, 2020
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  • Real Estate
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 5, 2011
Median age of Longboat residents rises

The median age of Key residents is now 70.4, according to Census data.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jillian Cicalese, left, Madeleine Maby, Amber McNew, Tina Stafford, and Peggy Roeder are ready to pick up the slack and save the hometown theater in "Into the Breeches!" (Photos by Cliff Roles)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 27, 2020
Asolo Rep steps 'Into the Breeches!' for lighthearted yet thoughtful nostalgia

Women write a page in our cultural history when they man up to save their community theater during World War II

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Photo courtesy of Sarasota Film Festival website.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 16, 2018
'Virginia, Minnesota' tackles loss, love and growing pains

The film, which aired at the Sarasota Film Festival, tangles various themes into a coming-of-age web — but not in a bad way.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Kasumi Wade.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 29, 2020
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Kasumi Wade

The senior cross country runner talks her goals at states and her penchant for community service.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 30, 2014
Local golfers tee off in junior challenge

Four local golfers won their respective age divisions in the Southwest Florida Junior Challenge Oct. 25 and Oct. 26, on the Champions Course at Palm-Aire Country Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
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