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Christine Kasten wants to foster stronger ties between local businesses and her new organization, SMART. Courtesy photo
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 6, 2015
New director plans for SMART growth

Christine Kasten takes the reins as the first paid executive director of the Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy.

  • East County
  • News
There were plenty of Porsches to view at the Sarasota Polo Club on Sunday.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Polo and Porsches

The Suncoast Porsche Cup was held Sunday, Feb. 12 out at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Margaret Guthman plays Broadway tunes as models stroll through the dining room.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • March 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Promenade Fashion Show

The ladies of Promenade enjoyed a luncheon and fashion show Tuesday, March 5, at Sarasota Yacht Club. Residents modeled items from Eileen Fisher's 2013 spring line.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
HC-POS
  • By Pam Mones |
  • January 24, 2014
Film Festival fires up with Moonlight Movies

Film Festival fires up with Moonlight Movies

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Shannon Snyder announced Nov. 18 his intention to run for City Commission.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 19, 2010
Snyder announces commission candidacy

Charter Review Committee member Shannon Snyder will compete for outgoing Mayor Kelly Kirschner's City Commission seat.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: MASHterpieces Happy Hour

PHOTO GALLERY: MASHterpieces Happy Hour

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 17, 2009
City hires environmental specialist

New employee will be tasked with reducing carbon emissions and increasing recycling.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Join Emily Walsh as she reports the daily headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • August 20, 2012
Aug. 20: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 26, 2018
Voices of Patriotism: Ricardo Graziano

Ballet dancer, 31.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 2, 2015
U.S. 41 shift could be permanent

Searching for solutions to Sarasota's congestion problems during peak season, the Florida Department of Transportation says initial changes have produced positive results.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 25, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The cast of "Quein Ayuda a Burbujita"
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • March 28, 2013
Sarasota resident starts Spanish theater troupe

Actors in brightly colored costumes prepare for a dress rehearsal of Crearte Latino's second performance "Quien Ayuda a Burbujita," which, in English, translates to "Who Will Help the Little Bubble?"

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ron Sivits and Brian Lichterman present preliminary plans to neighbors at a workshop.
  • By Jack Short |
  • January 28, 2016
Siesta owner seeks three-home subdivision

The owner of a small parcel on south Siesta Key hopes to trade extra density for increased project oversight.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch resident Thomas Simpson took this sunset photo at North Shore, Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 14, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Lakewood Ranch resident Thomas Simpson took this sunset photo at North Shore, Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
John Shaw and Ann Fletcher in "Love Letters." Courtesy photo.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 15, 2012
Scene & Heard

Boca Grande actors give WBTT some love; Hollywood choreographer scouts Sarasota for 'East Side Story'; Sarasota Opera Association hatches 'Pot of Gold' fundraiser

  • Arts + Culture
We asked Pedro Reis of Circus Sarasota what's next for Nik Wallenda.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 27, 2013
Video Year in Review: June 2013, Sarasotans answer what's next for Wallenda

Residents gathered to watch Nik Wallenda make history by crossing the Grand Canyon on a high wire. We asked some watch partygoers what's next for Nik Wallenda.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fireworks light up the sky at Nathan Benderson Park last year. Photo by Berkley Mason.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • June 27, 2018
More bang for the buck at Nathan Benderson Park

Second annual fireworks event expands food, beverage offerings.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 19, 2018
‘Second Assault’ shines light on important issue at film festival premiere

The documentary short follows a young woman confronting a sexual assault she experienced 12 years ago by facing the police officer who deemed the encounter consensual.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Jessica Hays, formerly the director of community awareness at Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center, starts her new role as president and CEO Monday. Photo by Amanda Morales
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 14, 2015
Hays will continue SPARCC's mission

SPARCC promotes from within in choosing Jessica Hays to replace outgoing president Olivia Thomas.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 20, 2016
Longboat PD debuts new number

The Longboat Key Police Department is phasing out 316-1977, and encourages residents to use 316-1201 for non-emergency calls.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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