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By Rodger Skidmore |
July 18, 2013

MY VIEW: 'Depiction' is key before placement of statue

The raising of the flag on Iwo Jima means different things to different people - usually based on different sets of "facts" - so real knowledge of history is important.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
July 22, 2010

CYD announces online activity directory for youths

For the past three years, Community Youth Development has avidly collected data about activities for Sarasota County youth.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Kurt Schultheis |
September 14, 2011

City fires employee over billing snafu

An audit of the Newtown Summer Youth Program has prompted a criminal investigation and will lead to increased oversight from city staff.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
November 14, 2018

Palm Aire resident has pet project

East County author Amanda Parrish unleashes her passion in writing 'Meet Mutzle.'

East County
News

By David Conway |
November 6, 2014

Forum introduces City Commission applicants

A neighborhood association meeting in Alta Vista served as the first chance for many residents to learn about contenders for openings on the City Commission.

Sarasota
News

By Eddie Kirsch |
November 14, 2012

Nov. 14: Daily Headlines Video

Join Alex Mahadevan and Emily Walsh as they report on a Siesta Key stabbing, Bullock's first year, Lakewood Ranch's new irrigation water and more!

Siesta Key
News

By Loren Mayo |
June 17, 2010

Sarasota Small Business of the Year Awards: Ambo Foods

Technology and Innovation -- Finalist

Sarasota
News

By Harriet Sokmensuer |
June 5, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Poker Tournament

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce held its annual poker tournament Thursday, June 5, at the Sarasota Kennel Club. The event is the chamber's largest fundraiser of the year with proceeds going toward the July 4 fireworks.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
September 1, 2016

East County weather page photo: Sept. 1

Jeannie Sparks captured this shot of a curious lizard at Jiggs Landing.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
July 19, 2012

Come together

An interfaith delegation composed of 21 representatives from local churches and synagogues, organized by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee, recently spent 10 days in Israel promoting good will and cultural understanding.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Niki Kottmann |
October 10, 2018

‘SCD+NOW Ensemble’ fueled by unique collaboration with classical quintet

The latest Sarasota Contemporary Dance show, "SCD+NOW Ensemble," utilizes movement and live music to tell Joan of Arc’s story.

Arts + Culture

By Adam Hughes |
October 20, 2011

Tessera condo sells for $3.2 million

John Melk and Karen Palmer-Melk sold their penthouse condominium at Tessera, 500 S. Palm Ave., to Ermon and Linda Pickard, of Savannah, Tenn., for $3.2 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Niki Kottmann |
May 6, 2018

Harvey Milk Festival schedule features diverse music, theater and visual art

The relocated three-day festival celebrates Harvey Milk, one of the first openly gay Americans elected to public office.

Arts + Culture

By Matt Walsh |
May 10, 2017

Unfinished jewel

It took $3.5 million and 14 years — 14 years! — to renovate Longboat Key’s Bayfront Park. But the one amenity that has been and is used the most is still the same old inadequate building.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By June LeBell |
January 10, 2016

Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra: 'Masterworks III'

'Masterworks III' brings winter dreams to Florida.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Ryan Kohn |
March 14, 2019

Cardinal Mooney softball returns for first season since 2013

The Cougars were once a powerhouse, winning back-to-back state titles in 1994 and 1995.

Sarasota
Sports

By Kurt Schultheis |
September 1, 2011

World Trade Center beam to be dedicated Sept. 11

The morning of Sept. 11, the city of Sarasota welcomes the public to a dedication of a World Trade Center beam that has been erected in front of the police department.