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Jeffrey Gunthart and Sorcha Augustine  opened Longhaus earlier this year with the mission of raising the bar for photography in  Sarasota. Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 21, 2017
Longhaus aims to expose photography

Sorcha Augustine and Jeffrey Gunthart are looking to raise the bar for photography in Sarasota, an art they say, isn't really recognized here.

  • Arts + Culture
Stefan Sanders conducted "Musical Discoveries." Courtesy image
  • By Edward Alley |
  • January 7, 2018
Music review: 'Musical Landscapes'

The second in the Sarasota Orchestra's "Discoveries" concert series took audiences on a journey from the Midwest to Scotland.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 9, 2012
Our View: We recommend

If you haven't already made your election selections or turned in your absentee or early-voting ballot for Tuesday's primary election, herewith we present a few thoughts that might help you decide which bubble to color on your ballot.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 5, 2013
SIDELINES

ODA swimmers open season with victories; Sarasota Christian cruise to victory; Liberty Edge League registration under way

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Mustangs lost 1-0 to Oakleaf High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 23, 2018
Mustangs softball falls in state semifinals

Lakewood Ranch High lost 1-0 to Oakleaf High.

  • East County
  • Sports
Workers tend to the water system along St. Judes Drive on Sunday following the pipe break the night before.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 14, 2019
Longboat Key boil-water advisory lifted

Precautionary measure followed water pipe break on Saturday night.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioner Phill Younger presented a new option for new zoning residential districts at a special joint workshop Monday at Town Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 21, 2015
Town seeks to make nonconforming properties whole

Aging nonconforming tourism and multi-family Longboat Key properties can only rebuild their current number of units. New districts would allow those properties to build larger units and gives properties an opportunity to build more units.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport had a surplus of $1 million in the past fiscal year. File photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 3, 2012
Airport lands in the black

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is flying high with a promise to be debt free in 2014. However, it is also waving goodbye to a popular carrier.

  • Sarasota
  • News
 $1 million or $2 million residential units would add to the value of the Key far more than a vacant lot with a perpetual for sale sign.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 2, 2017
The Mote vote: Yes

$1 million or $2 million residential units would add to the value of the Key far more than a vacant lot with a perpetual for sale sign.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2013
Holiday wish lists

East County leaders and residents unwrap their wishes for 2014.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • April 25, 2013
New city ordinance prohibits political activism upon roadways

New city ordinance prohibits political activism upon roadways

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Jennifer Santora, a third grade teacher at B.D. Gullett Elementary School, helps Caley Ochoa with a math problem.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 15, 2020
East County teacher's passion rewarded

Gullett Elementary teacher finalist for Manatee County's Educator of the Year

  • East County
  • News
The city will discuss ballot language for the referendum at its first meeting in June.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 19, 2018
City selects election date transition plan

If voters approve a referendum to move city elections to August and November, sitting commissioners will get an extra 18 months added to their terms.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 1, 2017
Santa brings holiday cheer to St. Armands

Santa Claus flipped the switch on the Circle's Christmas tree and took photos with children.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Left: Violinist James Ehnes has established himself as a major international soloist. Right: Conductor Mei-Ann Chen is the music director of the Memphis Symphony and the Chicago Sinfonietta. Courtesy photos.
  • By June LeBell |
  • April 11, 2012
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra: Mei-Ann Chen and James Ehnes

It was a beautiful, breezy, sunny day at the tail-end of the Sarasota Orchestra's season, and the last thing I wanted to do was spend it in a dark concert hall.

  • Arts + Culture
File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 16, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Chili Cook-Off

Main Street and Manatee County Emergency Services will battle for the title of "Best Chili" this weekend during a fourth annual Chili Cook-Off at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
Alex Turner powers up a right-footed shot.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 22, 2016
Cardinal Mooney soccer player reflects on scoring 100 goals

He is the first player in school history to hit triple digits.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson continues his national book tour in downtown Sarasota Wednesday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 3, 2015
BookStore1Sarasota expects big turnout for Ben Carson

The Republican presidential candidate will continue his book tour on Main Street tomorrow.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 20, 2019
Church supper supports 'all God's children'

Pasta with Purpose benefits Lakewood Ranch preschool.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2015
Peacock population: endangered status

Villagers turn up the volume to encourage peacocks to remain abstinent as DEP asks residents to show the birds some love.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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