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“Mo(or)town/Redux,” by Doug Elkins Choreography, Etc., combines “Othello” with Motown music. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 5, 2016
Ringling International Arts Festival brings performance art to The Ringling

Dwight Currie, curator of performances, shares his insight on this year's lineup.

  • Arts + Culture
Jane Goodwin
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2018
Sarasota School Board, District 5: Jane Goodwin

Questions and answers with Jane Goodwin

  • Sarasota
  • News
The town of Longboat Key previously planned to have its $49.1 million underground utilities project finished by the end of 2022.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 22, 2021
Cable switchover delays launch of underground power

The phase one, switch-over process is now expected finish by the end of January.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
(Courtesy of Cliff Roles) Ringling College of Art and Design President Larry Thompson uses an excavator to kick off  construction of the new library.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 17, 2015
Work starts on new Ringling College library

Ringling College of Art and Design President Larry Thompson this morning donned a hardhat, strapped into an excavator and kicked off demolition of the site where the school’s new $16 million will sit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 20, 2016
Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
SONY DSC
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • April 18, 2014
Hop to it: Easter Dining Options

Hop to it: Easter Dining Options

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Zander, 5, Tara, Roger and Kian Ley, 8 at the 2014 Holiday Night of Lights
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 30, 2016
Your Calendar: Holiday Night of Lights

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
darwin-sanra-maria!
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 16, 2014
Chef Darwin Santa Maria teams up with Cigar City Brewing, Green Bench Brewery

Chef Darwin Santa Maria teams up with Cigar City Brewing, Green Bench Brewery

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 14, 2015
Flatwoods conservation changes irk residents

Commissioners laud environmental connectivity; residents worry for species survival.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kevin Allen (right) bonds with Corrine Wagner (left) and Maggie and Ron Magee over a bottle of chardonnay at a pop-up meeting of the Lakewood Ranch Wine Club.
  • By Guest Author |
  • November 23, 2018
Sip and Tell

A Lakewood Ranch wine dilettante uncorks three bottles of vino with the town’s wine club.

  • LWR Life
The city is working to update its master plan for Payne Park, and hopes to engage with the public to help guide the management of all city parks. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • October 16, 2014
City seeks feedback on parks

With parks in Sarasota subsisting on basic maintenance, city staff members hope to better gauge the needs of the public - and could consider alternate funding methods to meet those needs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 26, 2019
'Gloria Bell' could have been a flop, but Julianne Moore saves it

Sebastian Lelio's remake of his 2013 film "Gloria" follows a divorced mother of two trying to navigate her fifties.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Zachary Johnson gives Isla, a Suzuki student, a guitar lesson. Photo by Kayleigh Omang
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 26, 2018
Suzuki Institute hopes for harmonious scholarship fundraiser

Suzuki Institute School of Music aims to retain students who can no longer afford lessons.

  • Arts + Culture
Braden River marching band members receive the 3A championships banner. Photo courtesy of Terri Behling.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 21, 2017
Braden River Marching Band wins state 3A title

Lakewood Ranch fails to reach 4A finals for first time in seven years.

  • East County
  • News
The event will be held outside the Bradenton Area Convention Center.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 24, 2020
Coronavirus testing site to open in Manatee County

Patients will need a prescription to participate.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 11, 2013
State report threatens school district recovery

The Manatee County School District could see as much as a $7.2 million reduction in its general fund balance as a consequence of a report from the state's Auditor General's Office.

  • East County
  • News
Members of Sarasota Orchestra are performing their favorite works from their living rooms.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 13, 2020
Arts organizations get creative with online performances

Sarasota residents can view performances from organizations like Sarasota Orchestra, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and Asolo Conservatory.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 28, 2013
Groin debate affects renourishment

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Sarasota County are debating whether or not a plan to include groins is the right course of action for the Big Pass dredging project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cypress Potter, 18, and Sydney Graham, 14, collect gifts for seniors at the Shoe Box Reception. They represent Troop 441.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 6, 2017
Lakewood Ranch fundraiser benefits Meals on Wheels Plus

Shoe Box Reception and Holiday Mart collects gifts for homebound seniors.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 9, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.9.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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