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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 27, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra starts dinner series with Beethoven Fall event

Orchestra patrons enjoyed a Q&A with featured conductor Marcelo Lehninger.

  • Black Tie
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 16, 2018
Culture Collective gets a dose of flower power at Selby Gardens

The young art patrons group got a private tour of The Orchid Show: ‘Endless Forms’ Nov. 15 at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 4, 2014
Nik Wallenda to return to Sarasota for December tightrope walk

Nik Wallenda to return to Sarasota for December tightrope walk

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 23, 2013
Key population grows by 1.04%

The latest Census data shows that Longboat Key's population grew slightly between 2011 and 2012.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gabbert Investments Group LLC purchased 330 acres on Fruitville Road for $1.8 million this month.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2013
Group buys 330 acres east of I-75

As Sarasota County prepares to alter development regulations, land in East County continues to change hands.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • October 25, 2012
The Greatest Show on Asphalt

The Greatest Show on Asphalt

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Parrish's Samara and Joel Pineda excitedly watch as the 2020 fireworks show at Nathan Benderson Park begins to shoot across the skyline. File photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2021
Sarasota-Manatee Fourth of July 2021 calendar

From races to the classic fireworks, check out these events to help you celebrate Independence Day right.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Karla Pirona's "Southgate" won first prize at the Art Center's Faces and Places exhibit. (Courtesy image)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • July 6, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for July 7-13

It's a busy week for art galleries, museums, concerts and theater in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sarasota Russian Ballet dancers perform.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 26, 2015
Music festival promises a range of genres

Yay Winterfest

  • East County
  • News
Tim Jaeger, Laura Avery and Mark Ormond lead Ringling College's gallery programming. They say the Selby Gallery, which will be demolished in December to make room for a new arts center, has been a focal point of many students’ experiences.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 4, 2015
Last Picture Show: Selby Gallery closes its doors

After serving as the Ringling College of Art and Design’s artistic hub for more than 30 years, the Selby Gallery will close in December to make room for a new visual arts center.

  • Arts + Culture
Aerialist Nik Wallenda walks the wire above his hometown of Sarasota in January 2013.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • September 27, 2023
Nik Wallenda teams up with Circus Arts Conservatory for holiday show

The Sarasota aerialist wants to create a new holiday tradition.

  • Arts + Culture
Pierre the 5-month-old cat is one of the first pets to use the facility's new play space.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 19, 2021
Humane Society of Sarasota opens new adoption center

The brand-new space will be able to house nearly 1,000 more animals each year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 14, 2010
Service with a Purpose

Seven members of Woodland, The Community Church, will be heading to Uganda July 18 to visit with orphans.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Patricia Wilson, Tara Raven, Ngan Gilkison and Jaden Hair are eager to educate the public about organic, sustainable farming.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 28, 2010
TOP STORY, JUNE: SmartFarm takes root

Four women are working to build a sustainable, organic community farm and educational facility in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
The Rev. Edward Pick
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2010
Father Pick gets corny on vacation

The Rev. Emeritus Edward Pick, of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church, made a recent visit to the Michigan home of Tim and Susan Clarke.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 18, 2012
Stars, stripes and sand castles

For the past 40 years, John and Bernie Kindt have been visiting Longboat Key from Ohio.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Fruitville Elementary teacher Laurie Butler dressed as The Cat in the Hat to celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Fruitville Elementary Celebrates Dr. Seuss' Birthday

Students at Fruitville Elementary celebrated Dr. Seuss' birthday Friday, March 2, with a visit from Junior League of Sarasota volunteers. Students wore Seuss-themed hats and visited with first-grade teacher Laurie Butler, who was dressed as The Cat in the Hat. Volunteers read Dr. Seuss' books to each class in honor of the rhyme smith's birthday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bea Dunayer with Jacob Baram. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2011
Temple gets into the Hanukkah spirit

Temple Emanu-El Religious School caught the Hanukkah spirit Sunday, Dec. 11 at a school-wide campus celebration.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 15, 2013
Carriage rides offered in Lakewood Ranch tonight

The Valentine's Day rides were cancelled because of inclement weather.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Veronika Bajtaka submitted this photo, taken near Ken Thompson Parkway overlooking Sarasota Bay.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Visit YourObserver.com to submit your local weather photos.

  • Longboat Key
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