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Will Zin works on Norman Rockwell’s Freedom of Worship
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • November 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Chalk Festival

The annual Sarasota Chalk Festival took over Burns Court, Sunday Nov. 17. The outdoor festival invited visitors to admire the work of international and local chalk artists. This year's festival celebrated the theme 'Legacy of Valor' and featured 500 artists.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Penny Auch and Millie Citti
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • February 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: All Angels Fashion Show

The ladies of All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church held a fashion show to benefit several local charities Wednesday, Feb. 27, at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key town manager Dave Bullock (left) speaks with Mayor Terry Gans (center) and Vice-Mayor Ed Zunz during a Sept. 15 meeting about the town's legislative priorities for the upcoming year.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • September 18, 2017
Concerns over beaches, vacation rentals drive priorities

Longboat leaders set list for next legislative session.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 8, 2017
Embrace the aging process with Florida Studio Theater's 'Older Than Dirt'

The Sarasota theater company takes a comedic look at an experience we all share — aging.

  • Arts + Culture
Brenna Foster submitted this sunset photo, taken near G.WIZ in Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2012
UPDATE: Cool Today Monthly Winner: April

Brenna Foster submitted this sunset photo, taken near G.WIZ in Sarasota.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
GreyHawk Landing's Abigail Zion is back in the area after an educational trip to Poland and Israel.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 9, 2018
Lakewood Ranch High senior experiences 'March of the Living'

Her trips includes touring concentration camps in Poland and speaking with Holocaust survivors in Israel.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 26, 2012
JUST THE STATS

0 - The number of earned runs Cardinal Mooney pitcher Patrick Heuler allowed in the Cougars' 11-1 victory over St. Stephen's in the Class 3A-District 10 semifinal April 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 7, 2017
Monsignor Gerry Finegan celebrates golden jubilee

Members of St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church and Incarnation Parish gathered to honor him on May 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The Braden River High football team is still alive in the Class 7A-District 10 race.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 22, 2011
Pirates stay alive in playoff race

The Braden River High football team kept its playoff hopes alive with a 26-11 victory over visiting Sarasota Oct. 21.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 5, 2014
Tour of the Week: Waterfront luxury on Bird Key

There is no shortage of stunning homes for sale in Sarasota - but newly built, clean designs and outstanding views in a sought after neighborhood might be more difficult to come by. However, real estate agent Roger Pettingell has one listed that is just that.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2013
JUST THE STATS

11 - The number of runs the Booker High softball team scored in its 11-2 regular-season finale victory over Avon Park April 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 4, 2014
Come at Me, Sarasota: Munchies 420 Cafe "Fire in your Hole" Challenge

Come at Me, Sarasota: Munchies 420 Cafe "Fire in your Hole" Challenge

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Bob Angers, along with his fellow Sarasota High classmates, presents a $1,000 check to Buff Betz.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 24, 2011
SHS grads donate back to school

Bob Angers says he and his fellow classmates from Sarasota High School's class of '46 are 'old as dirt,' but if you're thinking it was an easy task getting the bunch to pose for this recent photo - when they donated $1,000 to SHS's scholarship fund - think again.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
On busy days, cars crowd North Shell Road, making it difficult for residents to enter and leave their driveways.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 13, 2014
VIDEO: County starts work on North Shell Road

Sarasota County will close the Siesta Key roadway through July 3, to create 17 regulated parking spaces.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 13, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Ty Pennington at Shamrock Pub

PHOTO GALLERY: Ty Pennington at Shamrock Pub

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Cecilia Ziano
  • By June LeBell |
  • April 11, 2016
Music review: La Musica Program III

La Musica offers a satisfying afternoon of chamber music

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Kevin Swan and Shaina (Frisch) Swan were married last month.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 21, 2018
Your Town: Plan with a hitch

Stories from your neighbors.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2012
Obituary: Virginia F. Linscott

Virginia F. Linscott, of Longboat Key, formerly of Scarsdale, N.Y., died March 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A pump-out boat removes sewage from boats moored in the mooring field, the expansion of which was just completed.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 16, 2014
Phase two of bayfront mooring field complete

The second phase of work at the Sarasota Bay Mooring Field has been completed, with an additional 35 moorings added for anchoring boats.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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