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The Orchid Show: "Endless Forms" runs through Nov. 25. Photo by Matt Holler courtesy of Selby Gardens
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 5, 2018
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' orchid exhibit showcases biodiverse beauties

There's more to The Orchid Show: 'Endless Forms' than meets the eye.

  • Arts + Culture
The Sarasota Police Department provided this image of the Selby Library following a stabbing that took place on the building's second floor today.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 14, 2014
UPDATE: Stabbing occurs at Selby Library

According to the Sarasota Police Department, a man stabbed another man after getting into an argument about the library's computers this morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Founder Betty Schoenbaum with new Executive Director Jay Berman
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Jay Berman Meet and Greet

The Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center welcomed its new Executive Director, Jay Berman, with a Meet and Greet Wednesday, March 5. Members of the community were invited to get to know Berman over drinks and hors d'oeuvres at the Human Services Center. Berman assumed responsibilities this January and is replacing longtime Executive Director Phillip King.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming  says that approximately 84% of Key break-ins each year are attributed to unlocked doors like instances that occurred in Longbeach Village Jan. 22.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 3, 2016
Burglarized cars share common theme

Like 84% of break-ins that occur Keywide, the 13 vehicles that were recently burglarized in the Longbeach Village had unlocked doors.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Through her children's books, Joy Shepherd aims to start a positive conversation between children and parents.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 16, 2019
Longboater brings childhood conversations to life in books

Joy Shepherd has written four children’s books discussing serious topics that challenge parents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming feels at home in his current position now. This past year he restructured the police department and revived a license plate camera recognition system.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 17, 2013
Police chief: first year in review

There was no time for on-the-job training when Pete Cumming became the Key's top cop following the sudden death of longtime Police Chief Al Hogle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ross
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • January 29, 2014
Your Neighbor: Joni Ross

Longboat Key resident Joni Ross has been teaching Pilates for 18 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • February 23, 2015
Ringling College alumni earn top animation honors at the Academy Awards

21 alumni from the Ringling College of Art & Design earned or contributed to the Academy Award-winning short "Feast" and feature film "Big Hero 6."

  • Arts + Culture
A proposed parking garage on the Selby campus would be four stories, with an additional story on a portion of the structure for a rooftop restaurant.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 9, 2017
Selby Gardens master plan draws questions

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens hopes to grow its bayfront campus, but there are seeds of doubt among neighboring residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 9, 2017
Orchid Ball sponsors get a sneak peak of Chagall exhibit

Event supporters were among the first to see the Selby Marc Chagall exhibit at a preview party on Feb. 8.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 11, 2011
Our View: Value of bay already known

Sarasota Bay is part of what makes Sarasota, Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 31, 2009
TOP STORY, August: Hilton applies for tourism units

The Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort was the only property to submit a proposal by Aug. 17 for additional tourism units. A restaurant and meeting space are also part of the project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tara residents Kumiko and Steve Brown dump their ultra-concentrated algae mixture into the pond behind their home.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 30, 2016
Return of the scum

Environmental group uses legal means to force Tara Preserve to return algae to retention ponds.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 19, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Locke'

Tom Hardy is such a gifted actor he can carry a film entirely on his own, literally.

  • Arts + Culture
The proposed cell tower site was located at the front of the River Club Golf Club property, just north of the parking lot, in an open area adjacent to the  pump station.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 1, 2015
Manatee County wins cell tower case

A judge has ruled that Manatee County was OK to deny a cell tower application within River Club more than five years ago.

  • East County
  • News
Harrison Skokos rushed for 62 yards on the night and also hauled in a 44-yard pass.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 5, 2010
Tigers dash Mustangs' playoff hopes

Lakewood Ranch fell short of advancing to the playoffs after falling to Palmetto 28-14 in a Class 4A-District 11 contest Nov. 5.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sheila Weiser
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 27, 2015
Act of kindness prevails at Longboat Harbour

On May 23, Sheila Weiser fell while walking on the beach outside her Longboat Harbour residence, and a man and his wife came to her aid.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • August 28, 2014
Downtown CRA slated to expire

County commissioners have criticized Sarasota's downtown Community Redevelopment Area for growing administrative costs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
French singer Michelet Innocent will perform old-time favorites and love songs at all three shows held at Selby Five Points Park.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • February 10, 2014
Winter concert series returns

The Downtown Sarasota Alliance invites families and members of the community to enjoy Sarasota's downtown with a free concert series.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 13, 2015
Surprise shower

When Susan Courter walked into the Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch meeting Jan. 8, at Rose-dale Golf & Country Club, she had a momentary loss of words.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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