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Annamarie Hedekin submitted this photo of Fourth of July fireworks and lightning, taken from Casey Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 10, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Annamarie Hedekin submitted this photo of Fourth of July fireworks and lightning, taken from Casey Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 3, 2011
Our View

Thomson takes lead on editorial pages

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Attendees pulled up a chair to listen to local bands while enjoying their brews.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 3, 2015
Music Compound hosts Beer, Bands and BBQ at Polo Grounds

Local vendors sold tasty treats and cold brews.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 31, 2013
Sarasota Christian School broadens students' horizons

Students in kindergarten through 12th grade partnered with international schools to promote global learning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Fire Chief Michael Regnier volunteers for the Fill the Boot fundraiser Sunday. Courtesy photo
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 10, 2014
MDA holds first Fill the Boot drive in two years

The county approved an amendment that allows the organization to reinstate its well-known fundraiser.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 15, 2013
Sarasota Designer creates costumes for NBC

Sarasota-based designer Alice Bee created 10 nun garments for NBC's "The Sound of Music" starring Carrie Underwood as Maria.

  • Arts + Culture
This year’s annual Sister Keys cleanup took place in May.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 29, 2011
Sarasota Bay Watch outlines sea of support for Sister Keys

When Sarasota Bay Watch members decided to start an "Adopt an Island" program, Sister Keys was a logical starting point.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Emily Charlson, Dan Sato, Heqing Huang, Priscila Navarro, Tiffany Chen and Alvin Xue (Photo by Ray Broth)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 17, 2014
Artist Series Concerts awards six young pianists

Twelve young pianists participated in the annual competition hosted by Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota. A total of $22,500 was awarded to six winners.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 17, 2015
Longboat Key weather page photo: Dec. 17

Kathleen Donohue submitted this photo of a Longboat Key sunset.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Barrier Island Traffic Study Assistant Project Manager Nathan Kautz said cost and timeline projections should solidify by the end of this year.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 31, 2018
FDOT narrows recommendations for barrier island traffic study

Just one of the 75 proposed solutions to traffic directly impacts Longboat Key, according to the study.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
USF Sarasota-Manatee student Broc Fernandez and his team partnered with Nate's Honor Animal Rescue President Rob Oglesby to complete a comprehensive consultation of the shelter. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 25, 2014
Students study Nate's to help nonprofit grow

As a result of a USF Sarasota-Manatee study, Nate's Honor Animal Rescue plans to offer internships to the college's students.

  • East County
  • News
Shannon, Jason and Hannah Fimple stand  outside of the Louvre Museum in Paris. They won this year's It's Read Everywhere contest.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 8, 2017
Observer circles the globe with readers

Our readers took us around the world with them throughout the "It's Read Everywhere" contest.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Raymond Thomas.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 5, 2016
East County High 5 moments: 10.06.16

East County High 5 moments: 10.06.16

  • East County
  • Sports
Public Works Director Isaac Brownman, center in the blue shirt, explains to commissioners and members of the public about the plot of city owned land on which they stand.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 4, 2019
Tour shows possibilities of Longboat's outdoor venue site

Commissioners, staff, public take a walk to see the three-dimensional reality of on-paper proposals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 21, 2011
Going on a treasure hunt...

Sarasota Architectural Salvage features thousands of unique items that line the shelves, walls, nooks and crannies at the store.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Patrick Dougherty's "Close Ties" is an example of what to expect for his upcoming installation. Courtesy photo
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • January 2, 2013
Black Tie: Five in the house for 2013

Dressing up for this former social editor has had to do a lot more with Power Rangers, Batman, cowboys and Army guys as of late, thanks to a cute little 2-year-old that I know.

  • Arts + Culture
The Grand Tasting is held annually at the courtyard at The Ringling Museum. (courtesy photo)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 12, 2013
Forks & Corks sells out in eight minutes

Here are the stats of what to expect for this year's food and wine festival presented by the Sarasota-Manatee Originals.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • November 9, 2012
Win-Win with Dwell Green

Win-Win with Dwell Green

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Lakewood National will host the Web.com Tour's Suncoast Classic next February in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 5, 2018
A new Web.com site — in Lakewood Ranch!

The Web.com Tour has made a five-year commitment to Lakewood National Golf Club to present the Suncoast Classic.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Culture Collective - Asolo Repertory Theatre

PHOTO GALLERY: Culture Collective - Asolo Repertory Theatre

  • Arts + Culture
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