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  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • August 11, 2014
The Eyes Have It: Part 1

The Eyes Have It: Part 1

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
County Commission — District 3: Stephen Jonsson

Jonsson will face Matt Bower and David Zaccagnino in the general election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Merrill
  • By David Merrill |
  • August 18, 2011
My View: Building a university economy

The future is retirement. At least that's what a report from the University of Florida says about Sarasota's economy.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Heritage Harbour South’s newest resident is a young buck — a 1-year-old white-tailed deer residents call Bambi. Residents could face fines for feeding, petting or playing with the deer. Courtesy photo
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 8, 2015
The buck stops here

Do you feed or pet this young buck in Heritage Harbour South? These actions could cost big bucks — and end up harming the deer.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 14, 2014
LISTEN: Keeping history alive with Dean Johanesen

LISTEN: Keeping history alive with Dean Johanesen

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 17, 2017
Film review: 'Past Life'

A family uncovers the disturbing truth about their father's dark past in this provocative film.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Terry Gans |
  • March 10, 2010
My View

Voters should give Key good leadership

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
In an attempt to enhance financial transparency, the city of Sarasota is now providing more detailed budget information on its website, www.sarasotagov.com.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 23, 2011
City enhances financial transparency

The city of Sarasota's Finance Department has more detailed budget information on www.sarasotagov.com.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Teresa Stanley in “Rock of Ages” Courtesy
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 26, 2012
Scene & Heard

She's a Broadway baby once again; Spoiler alert: the finale of 'The Nutcracker;' Three Bobs wrap up third year

  • Arts + Culture
A render of a portion of Benderson Development Company's Siesta Promenade development. Director of Development Todd Mathes showed attendees of Siesta Key Association's June 2 meeting renders of the future development.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • June 7, 2016
Residents question Benderson’s revised Siesta Promenade plans

Revised plans for the Stickney Point Road property include 600 residential units — which has community members concerned about the project’s impact on traffic.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Eight-year-old Emery Muller won her age division of the Rockn’ Heartland Youth Triathlon Series, finishing the race in 18 minutes, 30 seconds.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 19, 2012
Sisters win top honors

Eight-year-old Emery Muller and her 6-year-old sister, Audrey, finished first in their respective age groups at the Rockn' Heartland Youth Triathlon Series Aug. 12, in Sebring.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sisters Allison and Isabel Dunn dip their feet in the lake to cool off.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Oscar Sherer State Park 24th Annual Earth Day

Oscar Sherer State Park held its 24th Annual Earth Day celebration Sunday, April 21 to get the community to enjoy the park and the great outdoors. Entry was free and approximately 1,500 people came to the park for Earth Day. Community members enjoyed free kayaking, guided hikes, BBQ, kids games, a coloring contest, photo contest and live music all day long. 'We are always taking from the planet,' said Park Manager Tony Clements. 'This is a good way to come back to earth and make a difference.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Yalda Hajavi |
  • May 7, 2009
STANGS: Lakewood's Dyer inspires school

Katie Dyer hopes to use her life battling dwarfism to inspire others with the condition.

  • East County
  • Schools
Adam Garrison, local stand-up comedian and actor, has created a new space for every kind of performer to express themselves.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 20, 2014
'Adam's Night Out' creates an inclusive night of comedy and entertainment

Local comedian Adam Garrison starts first comedy revue at the Players Theatre for local entertainers to scratch their artistic itch.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • April 1, 2017
Through Women's Eyes reception celebrates women in film

Film makers and patrons of the Through Women's Eyes Film Festival gathered at the Sarasota City Center on April 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • March 21, 2014
Day in the Life: 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels' opening night

Day in the Life: 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels' opening night

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 21, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, March 21

Weekend's best bets: Friday, March 21

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
DID board member Eileen Hampshire believes advertising can help all downtown busiensses.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 2, 2017
DID considers downtown promotional push

Can the various groups within downtown Sarasota team up to promote business in the heart of the city?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Keegan Martin (left), Landon Martin (below), Darren Martin, Simeon Brubacher (below), Steven Brubacher and Taylor Rahn.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 10, 2018
Anna Maria native rescues five from Sarasota Bay near Longboat's north end

Two men and three boys were transported to local hospitals with symptoms of hypothermia, Longboat Fire and Rescue say.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Town Manager Dave Bullock blames strong easterly winds for the arrival of thousands of dead fish floating in Key canals.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 20, 2015
Red tide fish cleanup is underway

A town contractor is cleaning up dead fish floating on the top of Country Club Shores canals and in other waterways this morning.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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