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Matthew McLendon looks over the gallery design for "American Moderns" with Carolyn Hannon, the exhibition designer. Hannon is new on staff at The Ringling. Mallory Gnaegy
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 12, 2013
McLendon showcases Ringling's modern art

A large fluffy cloud, leftover from Sanford Biggers' "Codex" exhibit, sits atop a bookshelf in Matthew McLendon's office.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2011
News Briefs

Beach project delayed due to dredge structural issues; Mote begins tours of its seahorse conservation lab; Water pipeline upsizing project completed; Hazardous waste pickup scheduled for Jan. 29

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Founder of Compeer Sarasota, the local branch of Bunny Skirboll’s national organization, Ann Hartka laughs during a speech at a 2017 Compeer event. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 17, 2018
Ann Hartka remembered for her generosity and kindness

The founder of Compeer Sarasota, also known at "The Bird Lady of Sarasota," died July 5.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 22, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 3.22.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By [email protected] |
  • May 9, 2012
Observe This: Today's Top Stories

Observe This: Today's Top Stories

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Librarian Glendy Huene greets staff and friends waiting for her at the library. Huene says her retirement is bittersweet.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • June 5, 2013
ODA says goodbye to Glendy Huene and renames library

The day was overcast as Out-of-Door Academy librarian Glendy Huene and 90 staff members walked towards the library from their end of the year school meeting Wednesday, June 5 for a surprise reception and library name unveiling.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Seth Pevnick, artist Selina Roman and Curator Chris Jones
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 17, 2017
Circle members view new Ringling exhibit

The Ringling’s top donors, called circle members, got a special look at the museum’s newest exhibit on Aug. 17 at The Keith D. and Linda L. Monda Gallery of Contemporary Art.

  • Black Tie
The River Dawgs' coaches say they work to not only build championship-caliber baseball players but also champions for life. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 21, 2011
River Dawgs win winter tournament

The travel baseball team won the Winter State Championship Tournament and the RBI Holiday Hardball Classic Tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 15, 2018
We recommend …

‘All politics is local,’ said late House Speaker Tip O’Neill. These are the candidates whose races can change the quality of life in your community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 15, 2018
We recommend …

‘All politics is local,’ said late House Speaker Tip O’Neill. These are the candidates whose races can change the quality of life in your community.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Al Maio and Christian Ziegler appear at a Republican Party of Sarasota County election night event. Maio and Ziegler both won seats on the County Commission on Tuesday.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 6, 2018
Ziegler, Maio win commission seats

Newcomer Christian Ziegler and incumbent Al Maio won four-year terms on the County Commission tonight.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 13, 2016
Town explores dredging inlet to Beer Can Island

North Shore Road residents are organizing in support of a wider opening for the north-end lagoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Endodontist Dr. Craig Duerson bought two giant spider decorations for his practice, Lakewood Ranch Endodonics last year.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 18, 2018
4-foot spiders crawl toward Lakewood Ranch

Local endodontist celebrates Halloween with creepy-crawlies.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2014
Top Stories - Siesta Key: February

Sarasota County Commissioners aim to keep the community informed with accurate information regarding the $21.5 million project.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Cardinal Mooney High volleyball coach Chad Sutton said he coaches because of the impact coaches had on him as a young athlete.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 8, 2018
'Know your why': Coaches dish on why they do what they do

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
In a March referendum, the foundation sought to convert the commercially zoned 1.8-acre lot at 5630 Gulf of Mexico Drive to residential use, allowing for 10 homes to be developed. The referendum was rejected by 58% of the vote.
  • By John McGuire |
  • June 23, 2017
Self-storage on Longboat? Probably not, commissioners say

Referendum to convert Mote Foundation land to residential failed in March.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 27, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Flashing lights always mean something

Police reports from around Longboat Key, Oct. 16-22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Larry Greenspon file photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 27, 2019
Donation in progress

In June, Greenspon, a Longboat Key resident, donated the initial gift for the refurbishment of the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee's 32-acre campus.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Stephen Fancher has settled into a harmonious life in Sarasota as a financial adviser by day and a lounge pianist by night at Sarasota’s local restaurants.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • June 10, 2015
Playing by Ear

Whether it’s in music or life, Stephen Fancher believes in taking opportunities as they come. To be successful, sometimes you just need to improvise.

  • Arts + Culture
Make Siesta Drive Safer co-chairs Dee Reams, Pat Wulf and Shirley Wulf are pleased with the progress they've made so far and hope community support will lead to more changes.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 31, 2017
Siesta Drive residents discuss safety measures

The Make Siesta Drive Safer campaign is focused on changes to the roadway, but some residents think impaired drivers are an equally pressing issue.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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