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Around seven sculptures will be on display at Mote. Photo courtesy of WashedAshore.org
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 26, 2017
Mote to display artistic sea debris

The sculptures are made out of sea debris found on the Oregon coastline.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Just over one pound of truffle will be used in the fourth annual Wild Truffle Dinner at Mattison's Forty-One and will cost an estimated $2,000.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 18, 2015
Truffle Shuffle at Mattison's Forty-One

What's all the kerfuffle with the truffle?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 21, 2015
Five beers to try at the new World of Beer Main Street

Five beers to try at the new World of Beer Main Street

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Sarasota football roundup: 09.28.18
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 28, 2018
Sarasota football roundup: 09.28.18

Sarasota football roundup: 09.28.18

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 20, 2016
Longboat: Florida’s safest small city

Online insurance data provider ValuePenguin says Longboat Key is the safest small city in Florida. Why do criminals stay away from the island?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Danny Perrone, 17, counts by fives as the cast runs to find a hiding spot during “Ready Or Not, Here I Come”.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: CMHS presents Schoolhouse Rock Live!

Cardinal Mooney High School had a lot of fun performing 'Schoolhouse Rock Live!' this past weekend. Some of the most memorable songs include 'Three is a Magic Number', 'Just a Bill', 'Conjunction Junction' and 'Elbow Room'.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Choral Artists of Sarasota will perform Handel’s “Messiah” at the Too Hot to Handel show on Dec. 10 at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
  • By Edward Alley |
  • October 27, 2017
Sarasota's 2017-2018 music season offers exciting performances

The area’s music scene packs ample offerings in the coming months.

  • Arts + Culture
Luis Luis creates a colorful painting during last year's Siesta Fiesta. File photo
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 24, 2014
Siesta Fiesta attracts creative types to Siesta Village

Siesta Fiesta returns to Siesta Key Village for its 36th year Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Emergency Services Director Rich Collins said workers want to go further south to make more money, so Sarasota is having trouble finding subcontractors to help remove storm debris.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 26, 2017
County struggles to remove storm debris

It pays more to remove debris down south, so the county is struggling to find contractors to do the work in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Unit 5 at 360 at 280 North Shore Road has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,834 square feet of living area. It sold for $750,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 11, 2013
Bay Isles home sells for $1,855,700

The following residential real-estate transactions took place between Aug. 26 and Aug. 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Diane Desmond submitted this sunset photo, taken beneath the John Ringling Causeway.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2011
Weekly Winner: Watchful Perch

Diane Desmond submitted this sunset photo, taken beneath the John Ringling Causeway.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 20, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, July 21

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Mara Huard started working with fashion and design when she was 13.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • June 20, 2018
Local fashion designer creates one-of-a-kind clothing

Mara Huard, owner and designer at Aerial Clothing SRQ, shares her love for bold prints, bright colors and free-flowing designs.

  • Black Tie
Elizabeth Pino hugs her son Julian Pino, 5, goodbye before he walks into school with his sister, Cyenna Pino, 8.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • August 15, 2018
Kindergarten kids start in Lakewood Ranch

Plenty of tears as parents send off their kindergarteners.

  • East County
  • News
The Dynasty Elite Youth cheerleading squad already has won state and national cheerleading championships this year.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 30, 2011
Dynasty Elite squad wins national championship

The Dynasty Elite Cheer and Dance Youth team won first place in the level 2 large division at the All-American National Championships March 19-20 in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Sports
Photo courtesy of Norman Schimmel Siesta residents who live on the key’s canals often talk of vessels speeding past their homes.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • July 14, 2011
Island Beat: Siesta Key residents say, 'whoa,' to boaters

Siesta Key residents bring discuss the issue of damage from the wakes of boats that do not comply with the "slow" signs in the canals and other boating issues.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
College Credit: White, who has aspirations of playing college football, has already started taking college courses. White plans to study psychology, particularly body language, with the hopes of becoming a police detective.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2013
Football Preview: Booker Tornadoes

Booker senior left tackle Najee White is hoping to secure a starting position in his first season with the Tornadoes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Paul Peterzell submitted this sunset photo overlooking Sarasota Bay.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 2, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Breathtaking Bay

Paul Peterzell submitted this sunset photo overlooking Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Deborah Johnson-Brooks submitted this sunrise photo, taken on north Longboat Key overlooking Sister Keys.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Deborah Johnson-Brooks submitted this sunrise photo, taken on north Longboat Key overlooking Sister Keys.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 2, 2020
Prose and Kohn: An open letter to the 2020 Sarasota sports scene

A new year means new possibilities.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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