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The design and colors of the beach-ball logo designed by Visit Sarasota County was deemed a distraction to drivers. Courtesy
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 23, 2012
Design of No. 1 beach sign misses the mark

Sarasota County zoning staff determined the design for new signs on Siesta Key were a driving hazard that the Federal Department of Transportation would surely reject.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
“Afternoon of a Faun” featured violinist Angelo Xiang Yu, winner of the 2010 Yehudi Menuhin International Violin Competition. Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • June 11, 2018
Sarasota Music Festival opens strong with 'Brilliantly Baroque' and 'Afternoon of a Faun'

Angelo Xiang Yu, Nathan Mo, Clive Greensmith and many more students and faculty alike shine in first week of the Sarasota Music Festival.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By David Conway |
  • April 28, 2016
Development advocates lure employers downtown

As Sarasota leaders work to recruit and grow businesses in the region, filling offices downtown could lead to a boost in commercial activity, too.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The City of Sarasota and the Van Wezel Foundation have entered into a series of exploratory discussions regarding the future operations of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 7, 2011
Van Wezel operations investigated

The city of Sarasota is deciding whether or not there's a more efficient way to run the operations of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This pictures shows the Myara property from the western end of Clubhouse Drive. The road currently dead ends at the property. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 28, 2018
Bradenton taxing district showdown nears

Residents clash about formation of special taxing district to form a preserve.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 8, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 9

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 27, 2011
Enjoy lunch in the cemetery

Enjoy lunch from Derek's Culinary Casual restaurant and listen to Jeff LaHurd and Pat Ball give a history lesson about the historic graveyard that is home to Sarasota pioneers from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at Rosemary Cemetery, 851 Central Ave.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Andy Maass read "“The Roosevelt Family of Sagamore Hill" in eighth grade and has collected Roosevelt items ever since.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 28, 2018
A collection fit for a president: Andy Maass' Theodore Roosevelt collection spans decades

Maass' fascination with the 26th president began after he wrote a book report on “The Roosevelt Family of Sagamore Hill.”

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
There will be interactive activities, games and prizes, ACH ambulance tours and a Kids4Kids Dash.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 11, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Kids Day

Kids Day invites families of all ages to have fun while learning about health and safety, educational programs and summer fun Saturday, April 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Susan Landau and Madelyn Spoll of the Garden Club get presented a check from Hal Christensen with Harry's Continental Kitchens for the wine tasting fundraiser.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 28, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Garden Club

Susan Landau and Madelyn Spoll of the Garden Club get presented a check from Hal Christensen with Harry's Continental Kitchens for the wine tasting fundraiser.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Susan Landau and Madelyn Spoll of the Garden Club get presented a check from Hal Christensen with Harry's Continental Kitchens for the wine tasting fundraiser.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 28, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Garden Club

Susan Landau and Madelyn Spoll of the Garden Club get presented a check from Hal Christensen with Harry's Continental Kitchens for the wine tasting fundraiser.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mayor George Spoll also proposed a new economic development committee for Longboat Key.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 17, 2011
Town will remove bicycle signs

The Longboat Key Town Commission decided to remove 32 bicycle signs along Gulf of Mexico Drive Thursday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 6, 2015
Operation Kindness goes to L’Europe

Café L’Europe showed its red, white and blue for Operation Kindness Florida, Inc. on its Community Monday Night on July 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
motorworks
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 23, 2014
Motorworks Brewing begins bar and restaurant distribution

Motorworks Brewing begins bar and restaurant distribution

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jack Short |
  • November 11, 2015
Campaign finance reports show some local candidates well-funded

Several local politicians have pushed 2016 fundraising past the $50,000 mark, even without opponents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 25, 2012
Spook-tacular events return

Get your costumes ready for the Lakewood Ranch BOO Fest Friday, Oct. 26, and the Boo Run 5k Run/Walk Saturday, Oct. 27, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Two hatchlings were found at the excavation and were guided toward the water.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 22, 2015
Turtle Watch holds first public nest excavation of the season

Longboat Key Turtle Watch held a public excavation of the first hatched loggerhead turtle nest of the season on June 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 22, 2016
Commissioners balk at eroding beach funding

Bucking a town staff recommendation, Longboat Key town commissioners want to keep at least half of sales tax money generated for beach renourishment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pam Eubanks "I like the music you dance to," said Logan Sork, pictured with dance partner, Phoebe Abraham. "I like the way you dance, too — slowly, beautifully. I like the movement of it."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 19, 2011
Gullett School student passionate about dance

Gullett Elementary student Phoebe Abraham and her dancing partner, Logan Sork, showed off their tango routine at Lakewood Ranch Arthur Murray Dance Studio's anniversary party.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 5, 2010
Body of work

After working as a professional sculptor for 16 years, Keith Christopher lands his first monumental commission -- a 9-foot-tall Roman goddess to be installed this summer in downtown Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
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